Career Mentoring London

Indian Professionals in Royal Wharf Coffee and Careers Meet

Indian Professionals in Royal Wharf Coffee and Careers Meet Connect with like-minded Indian professionals in Royal Wharf over coffee and career talks and make new contacts and professional network. Why Join? • Meet like-minded professionals • Build real community connections • Hear career experiences & insights • Grow your network in a relaxed setting • Bring your laptops along to connect and work 📅 Friday, 4th September 2026 🕔 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: With Milk, Thames Barrier Park, E16 2HP London

Free Life Coaching Session!

Claim your free life coaching session by RSVPing to this event! And I will contact you directly. We have amazing life coaches who can help you in different areas of your life! No matter what is going on, we understand that sometimes it can all be very overwhelming and feel like you have no idea what to do! Come and speak to one of us so get some help!

Networking for founders, creators, freelancers + rebels ⚡

**Free monthly meetups for Rebels of all kinds, to connect, learn and share.** **Topic:** 6 Codes for Becoming a Better Leader & connecting to your purpose. **Guest**: [Dr Stephanie Minchin](https://www.instagram.com/theyogapsychologist/) is a Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Therapist and Yoga Teacher whose work explores the relationship between mind, body, identity and how we live and lead. Learn how knowing yourself better can help you make stronger business decisions, lead with more confidence and build a business around what actually matters to you. **Format:** 6:30 pm - Doors Open & Networking 7:00 pm - Fireside + Q&A 8:00 pm - Networking **About:** Founder-led networking events from founders, creators and successful business owners. There will be a fire side chat with opportunities to network before and after. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear *something* though). *** Est. 2013, meetups active globally 🌍 🚀 This event is free thanks to our members (join here: dffrnt.so/join), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), our hosts [Rachael](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwelford/), [Vinay](linkedin.com/in/vinay-sharma-96432b9b/?skipRedirect=true), [Ken](linkedin.com/in/helloekow) and our generous hosting venue [Juntos](https://www.juntosoffices.com/). \-\-\-\- **Looking for a new co-working space?** Claim your free day pass & £100 off your membership (email BedfordRow@JuntosOffices.com). **Looking for an event space?** Gain 20% off your booking (Speak to a member of the team) **Want more from Dffrnt?** [Learn more](http://dffrnt.so/) or [join here](http://dffrnt.so/join).

Gay/Bi/Queer Men's Committed (closed) Sharing Circle - Covent Garden

**Introducing the Committed Men's Therapy Group** We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our affordable **Committed Men's Therapy Group**, held at City Lit College in Holborn/Covent Garden. This closed group is designed for gay, bisexual, and queer men who would like to engage in regular, ongoing group therapy in Central London. It offers the chance to build meaningful connections, develop supportive relationships, and work therapeutically alongside a familiar group of members over a six-month period. The group meets **fortnightly for 12 sessions over six months**, providing continuity, trust, and a deeper therapeutic experience. Members who join are asked to commit to attending the full programme wherever possible. **Cost** The fee is **£40 per session**. Once accepted into the group, members are kindly asked to set up a standing order of **£80 per month for six months**. **What to Expect** Each 90-minute session will provide a supportive, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which members can bring their own personal experiences, challenges, thoughts, and feelings for exploration. Together, we will reflect on these experiences within a familiar and trusting group environment. The group is client-led and responsive to the needs of those attending. Sessions will follow an organic therapeutic process that encourages members to be present in the moment, while also allowing space for relevant themes, discussions, and occasional workshops when beneficial. With a limited number of regular participants, members will collectively contribute to creating a respectful, compassionate, and supportive space where everyone can feel heard and valued. There may also be an opportunity to continue the group beyond the initial six-month commitment, subject to interest from members. Exact dates, times, and room details at City Lit College will be provided to accepted participants. Please note that our regular open Meetup groups will continue as usual alongside this programme. **About the Facilitator** The group will be facilitated by **Dan Skili**, a registered Creative Arts Therapist with over 26 years' experience working therapeutically with gay and bisexual men in groups, as well as with couples and individual clients. **Interested?** If this sounds like something you have been looking for, or if you would like to find out more, please get in touch. You will be offered a complimentary online consultation to discuss the group and explore whether it feels like the right fit for you. Please contact Dan at: [psychotherapywellness2000@gmail.com](mailto:psychotherapywellness2000@gmail.com) You can expect a prompt reply. Warmest wishes, Dan

Practice Public Speaking | Data Science Speakers Club | In Person

The Data Science Speakers Club is a Toastmasters International club that helps current and next-generation data scientists improve their public speaking skills. **Join us to contribute to the meeting and practice speaking in a supportive environment.** **This is a HYBRID Meeting! Use Teams to join or come in person.** You can visit the event as a guest. Or you may decide to join our club. Joining the Data Science Speakers Club means joining a supportive environment to build your confidence in public speaking and to practice speaking in front of an audience. You will also gain the opportunity to receive feedback on your speeches in a friendly environment, including what you have done well and guidance on the areas you can improve upon. We also run a mentorship program where an experienced mentor supports you on your public speaking journey. Meeting Theme: **TBC** Tentative Schedule: 18:00 - Pre-meeting socialising 18:30 - Meeting starts 18:40 - Guest introduction 18:45 - Table Topic 19:15 - Break 19:30 - Prepared Speeches (3 prepared speeches with evaluation) 20:15 - Wrap up, awards, announcements 20:30 - End of Meeting We will have impromptu speech preparation in groups called Table Topics, where guests can participate. We meet on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month. Each meeting is a mixture of prepared speeches by our members, speaking roles, and impromptu speaking challenges by members and guests. Our meetings are free to attend, and you only have to speak if you want to. Scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, innovators, mathematical and logical thinkers who want to focus on communication and leadership development are always welcome to attend our meetings to increase their self-confidence, become better speakers, and become better leaders. **Meeting URL will be announced** FACEBOOK: [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592132953120](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592132953120) LINKEDIN: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-science-speakers-club](https://www.linkedin.com/company/data-science-speakers-club)

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THE COACHING CLUB September 2026

A relaxed opportunity to both coach and be coached 😊 Bonny is collaborating with a range of coaches to bring coaching to **everyone**. Why? Full story [here](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/p/create-the-event-you-wish-existed). In brief: * Coaching can be life enhancing, inspiring, creative, and fun * Everyone can learn coaching skills * Having the experience of both coaching and being coached is doubly valuable * Peer-to-peer connections are special :-) **At THE COACHING CLUB, we will:** * Learn a new skill * See how it works in a short demo * Practice in pairs * Shuffle the pairs (several times) * Reflect together Bonny (and occasional co-hosts) will guide a process, but you will also receive a tiny booklet for illustration (a Zine by [LESS STRESS PRESS](https://www.instagram.com/lessstresspress)) 👀 **NOTES ON THE GENERAL ATMOSPHERE:** Although we’ll be learning new skills we'll also be aiming to have an enjoyable evening, with good humour and fun. This will be less like school and more like a thoughtful and interactive evening in a pub. **WHO SHOULD COME:** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the experience. This group is not about being experts, it is about thinking creatively together and learning new ways to create space for one another. **WHERE WE’LL MEET:** The Fitzroy Tavern, Charlotte Street, W1T 2LY. We will be upstairs in the "Private Dining Room". Please ask at the bar if you can't find us. **YOUR HOST:** **Bonny** has lots of experience in community building (e.g. [Thought Experiments in Pubs](https://www.meetup.com/thought-experiments-in-pubs/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)) and facilitating peer support spaces (e.g. Intentional Peer Support, Hearing Voices Network, Open Dialogue, Talk4Health). She is also training as a coach. She wants to bring her past experience and newfound skills together to create this new kind of event. In addition to The Coaching Club, Bonny is offering free and reduced cost sessions sessions while in training - [www.bonnyastor.com/coaching](https://www.bonnyastor.com/coaching) **MORE INFO & LINKS:** [SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) \- newsletter and reflections [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/experimentsingroupwisdom) \- occasional visual updates on this event and others [WEBSITE](http://www.alltogether.one/) \- everything else [WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWv2l3LvYn8BoEpYPD01hU?mode=gi_t) \- stay in the loop **#coaching #creativity #inclusivity #openmindedness #community #newskills**

Kirill Boiarkin: Soft Skills in the age of AI

For our early September meetup we are pleased to welcome to the LSCC community, Senior Software Developer and Agile Coach Kirill Boiarkin who will share his ideas and talk to us about: **Soft Skills in the age of AI** Soft Skills aren't a very popular subject in the IT universe, and with the rise of AI they are being neglected even more. They are often overlooked during computer science education - thus being an important lesson that many of us never had. But the focus on mastering tools without developing the skills to use those tools effectively within a team often leads to missed opportunities for career growth, project failures, and avoidable mistakes. This talk highlights why Soft Skills are needed for IT-professionals, especially now, when AI gets more and more powerful. It explores what limitations does the AI have in the context of Soft Skills, and offers plenty of practical tips for Soft Skills to improve your day-to-day teamwork. The talk goes beyond generic suggestions - in the relaxed and entertaining manner Kirill will present interesting perspectives based not only on his own experience, but also on many books, articles, conference talks and observations that he had over two decades of dealing with software and people. Everybody, from junior to senior developer, devops, QA, PO, manager will find some useful and possibly even eye-opening ideas in this talk. Agenda: 6:00-6:30pm - arrival, drinks, pizza and networking 6:30-6:45pm - introduction to the evening by Aman Panesar, LSCC Leader 6:45-7:30pm - talk by Kirill Boarkin 7:30-8pm - Wrap up, further discussions and networking **About Kirill:** Kirill Boiarkin is a Senior Software Developer, Agile Coach at Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany. Kirill holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and has 18 years of development experience across 6 different companies, working on outsource and in-house projects, startups and legacy systems, backend, frontend, desktop, and mobile apps. He has seen how teams are built and evolve, projects succeed and fail, team members and management make right and wrong decisions with the corresponding outcomes. Along the way, he took many notes on what worked and what didn't, and now it's time to share them. [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirill-boiarkin-a9b44549/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is a great chance to get new perspectives, discuss ideas with your peers and make new connections! All levels welcome - no need to bring your laptop as this is a non hands-on session. **Food and Drinks** Pizza and drinks will be provided upon arrival sponsored by [Codurance](https://www.codurance.com/), the global software consultancy, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Networking & Group Discussion

London Mentors is hosting Networking event for Professionals We have the first floor and Terrace booked overlooking the river at the Gazebo in Kingston-upon-Thames **Agenda** 1pm-3pm - Relaxed Lunch (Pay directly at the venue) 3pm-4.30pm - Break out into Groups for Discussion and Debate on Topics listed below 4.30pm-5pm - BREAK 5pm- 6.30pm - Mingling Topics for Group Discussion Group 1 - AI's impact on the Economy, Business and Society Group 2 - Pros and Cons of Globalisation in the Short and Long run Not to worry if you cannot come early, attendees are welcome to join us at (a) 1pm for Lunch (b) 3pm for Group Discussion (c) 5pm - for Mingling Lunch Please order directly at the venue upon arrival Dress code- Smart London Mentors is a management consultancy and Corporate Training provider [LondonMentors.co.uk](http://londonmentors.co.uk/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVHNJTE1pb1BFeXdCNGFmSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5OXc_0i_MSY8u0_zF20Ct0GeTULXE2nJgXPawd5TCuMYkPXesq0c18s0cDBQ_aem_j-xqTa5KSytO301RmiAzDg)

FinTech Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event in London

**PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THE EVENT. YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fintech-startups-investors-professionals-networking-event-in-london-tickets-1996216573508](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fintech-startups-investors-professionals-networking-event-in-london-tickets-1996216573508)** Hey there fintech enthusiasts and innovators! Get ready to dive into the exciting world of finance and technology at the London Fintech Networking Event. This is the place to be for a fintastic evening of connections, collaborations, and all things fintech, and we can't wait to have you join us! **Event Highlights:** **It's all about connections!** Meet fintech professionals, startup founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a fintech veteran or just starting out, you'll find like-minded folks eager to chat and share ideas. **Get inspired** by their success stories, hear about the latest fintech trends, and discover how innovation is reshaping the financial world. **Engage** in discussions that'll leave you with a wealth of fintech knowledge. **Who should attend?** Fintech Networking Event welcomes all professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for: * Fintech professionals * Tech enthusiasts * Investors and venture capitalists * Startup founders * Financial industry experts * Anyone curious about the fintech revolution **Why attend:** Attending a Fintech networking event offers numerous compelling reasons to engage in this vibrant and dynamic industry. Here are some key reasons to consider: **Networking Opportunities:** Networking events provide a unique platform to connect with like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and experts in the Fintech sector. **Market Insights:** Staying updated with the latest market trends, regulations, and competitive landscapes is essential in Fintech. **Investment Opportunities:** Fintech is a hotbed for investment, with many startups seeking funding and investors looking for promising opportunities. **Funding and Partnerships:** Connect with potential investors who can help fund your venture or provide the resources you need to scale your business. **Problem Solving:** If you're facing challenges or roadblocks in your Fintech endeavors, discussing your issues with experienced professionals at these events can lead to valuable advice and innovative solutions. **Inspiration and Motivation:** Meeting successful Fintech entrepreneurs and hearing their stories can be highly motivating. It can instill a sense of purpose and determination to pursue your own Fintech ambitions. **Market Entry:** If you're considering entering the Fintech sector, Fintech Networking Event can be an excellent entry point. You can meet established players who can provide guidance on market dynamics, customer needs, and the competitive landscape. **Recruitment:** If you're looking to hire talent for your Fintech venture, Fintech Networking Event attracts skilled professionals with specialized knowledge in areas like data analytics, cybersecurity, and blockchain. You may discover the perfect candidate for your team. The event will be held in a sophisticated and vibrant venue, adorned with modern decor and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure your comfort and convenience throughout the day. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant FinTech community . Register now for London Fintech Networking Event: Where Finance Meets Innovation!, and take the first step towards fostering meaningful connections that will propel your career to new heights. **How our event works:** **You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.** 7pm - When you arrive your name will be checked off the guest list, the host will direct everyone to the reserved area and explain how the event will work. 7.30pm – Presentations starts, you will be introduced to each other in a nice relaxed environment in the semi private reserved area. 8pm - Elevator Pitch 8.30 - Networking 10 pm - Event ends, all guests are welcome to stay and enjoy chatting with each other. This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships. Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers. If you have any questions email contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk Ticket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm What to join this event and all our future events for **FREE**? Join **The Business Minds Membership** to unlock free entry to all our 290+ yearly networking events, plus exclusive networking opportunities. Learn more: [https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership](https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership). **Please Note:** **Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door!**

Be Better at Communication & Relationships

This seminar is for improving your communication skills, so you can achieve greater success in life. We will especially focus on a life tool that you can easily learn and use to improve your: - \- Interviews \- Public speaking \- Communication with strangers \- Connection with co\-workers \- Comfort with various social situations\. \- Handling upsets \- Getting along with others better\. \- Meeting new people\. This seminar invites your feedback and input. You could learn some new skills and we would love for you to be able to practice this also. You will learn an amazing life tool that you can put into practice right away! We also offer free one-to-one appointments to be made after the seminar if you require a bit of extra coaching or tips. From the Scientology Life Improvement Centre

Lunch & Learn: Make Your Expertise Visible — Content Workshop for Founders

Most founders know they should be creating content. Almost none of them do. Not because they're lazy. Because no one has ever sat them down, over a proper lunch, and shown them exactly how. That's what this is. **What this is** A relaxed, practical 2-hour working lunch for founders and business owners who are ready to stop being invisible online — and leave with something they can actually use that afternoon. Small group. Real conversation. No slides full of theory. By the time coffee arrives, you'll have written your first 3 scripts and know exactly what to film next. **What we'll cover** → Why smart people with real expertise have no online presence — and how to fix it fast → What actually works on short-form video in 2025 (it's not dances or trending sounds) → How to turn one idea into a week's worth of content in under an hour **You'll leave with** ✓ Your content angle — the specific perspective only you can offer ✓ 3 scripts written and ready to film ✓ A simple system you'll actually stick to **Who this is for** Founders, consultants, advisors and business owners who have been meaning to start — and keep not starting. We keep this deliberately small so the conversation stays useful and the people around the table are worth knowing. If any of these sounds familiar: * *"I know I should be posting but I don't know where to start"* * *"I posted a few times, got barely any views, gave up"* * *"I'm getting overtaken by people who are louder but less experienced"* Pull up a chair. **The details** 📅 Wednesday 9 September 🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm 📍 GoodSpace Queens Park, 4a Lonsdale Rd, London NW6 6RD 🎟 £49 per person · Lunch included · Limited to 8 seats Hosted by **Alexis Friedlander**, MSc Psychology, Attachment Specialist, Founder of SPKN and creator of a 30,000-subscriber YouTube channel built from scratch. *Come hungry. Leave with content.*