Friday Shot | 1st November '24 | Issue 117

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To my mighty EO family, It’s a pleasure to be your Strategic Alliance Champion for thisEO year.

Our aim is to bring value to you and your family; in the form of benefits, perks and partnerships, which all help to encourage you to live life to the fullest and experience WOW (cheesy, I know! ;)

I present to you the theme for this year, ‘WOW Deals’, all aimed to make life more interesting across a range of areas. There will be benefits for work (e.g. packages for meeting rooms, accessories, software), for health & fitness, for travel, for lifestyle, and much more. We’ll be presenting a DEAL OF THE WEEK in every Friday shot, to showcase at least 1 exciting deal each week. I look forward to sharing the catalogue of WOW DEALS within the next 2 weeks, after which we will be updating it continuously.

First up, I’m happy to unleash a catalogue of STRATEGIC VENUES where we have curated special EO deals such that you can book meetings & events, including EO forums, your own business meetings, etc. Enjoy!

Sawan Shah |0735995599 | strategic@eokenya.org

Strategic Alliance Venues Guide STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

Click here to view a catalogue of Wow Venues with Special EO deals, including contact information for ease of booking

Stay Tuned for the updated EO WOW DEALS PACK!

We will be sharing this within the next fortnight

Got Any Leads?

LAST CHANCE: The India Story: Opportunities & Risks of Investing in India

A Focus on the Vibrant Consumer Sector

Date: 7th November 2024

Time:4.00pm - 6.30pm

Venue: Capital Club, East Africa

Location: Google Maps

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Meet Vishal and Ken, the energetic and driven founders of OAKS Asset Management, a consumerfocused private equity firm active in India for over two decades. Learn about the macro-economic drivers behind India’s growth story, opportunities and risks of investing in public

and private markets and how best to gain exposure to the consumer space while minimising risk. Vishal and Ken will also cover a few case studies from their prior investments such as McDonalds India, Vini Cosmetics or Incred Finance.

Decoding Conscious Parenting

Managing Conflict and Communication to Connection With Dr. Tanushka Melwani/ Nairobi - Kenya

Date: 15th November 2024

Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Venue: Novotel, Westlands

Location: Google Maps

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NOW

Get to diagnose your parenting styles and the loops you get into in times of Conflict. Understanding Rudeness and disrespect and learn how to embody sturdy leadership as a parent with effective boundaries through connection and communication. Getting to know and understand what your kid(s) need from you to feel supported, reducing overwhelm all while improving connection and co-operation. A ready 8 step formula (when your words fail you) to articulate and communicate and yet keep your boundaries.

Dr. Tanushka Melwani Mansukhani -BDS, MBA-Health, CPMCP

Dr. Tanushka Melwani Mansukhani is a multi-hyphenate professional— dentist, hospital administrator, writer, editor, investor, and founder of *The Conscious Code*. Her most fulfilling role is as a certified Conscious Parenting coach (CPMCP), where she serves clients globally across APAC, South Asia, and EMEA. With a deep commitment to fostering connection and wholesomeness in relationships, especially the one with ourselves, she empowers parents, schools, and organizations through conscious communication. Having lived in India, Spain, the Philippines, and currently in Malaysia, Dr. Melwani Mansukhani brings a rich, global perspective to her coaching work.

Caroline Englund’s insights offered a transformative approach to HR, emphasizing that “people make the money” in your business. Leaders must prioritize workforce planning, talent acquisition, and wellbeing to foster an engaged, motivated team.

Here are key takeaways:

Redefining HR’s Role: Today’s HR should focus on recruiting strategically, managing performance, and preventing burnout. HR needs to be part of the leadership team to ensure alignment with business strategy.

Prioritize People Strategy: Create policies tailored to different levels rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Regularly engage with your employees—ask about their needs, don’t assume.

Compassionate Directness in Leadership: Address issues by focusing on processes, not people. Lead with empathy and encourage managers to be fair, compassionate, and

Past Event

With Caroline Englund

direct. Train leaders to understand and support their team’s mental health and wellbeing.

Streamlined Tools & Processes: Avoid unnecessary complexity—build on existing tools for easier adoption, and focus on feedback and continuous improvement.

Recruitment & Retention Strategy: Internal hiring should be prioritized, with clear roles and performance metrics. Transparency, a structured onboarding process, and a robust offboarding strategy are essential for continuity.

Capacity to Lead: Leaders need time for people management, not just operations. Freeing up time for leadership is crucial for organizational growth.

By investing in HR and aligning people strategy with business goals, companies can boost revenue by up to 33% and achieve 56% higher employee engagement.

With Caroline Englund

At Sigona Golf Club

Date: 14th November 2024

Time:12.00pm - 8.00pm

Venue: Sigona Golf Club

Champion: Tilak Ruparel

Co-Champion: Tejesh Shah

My EO Golf Day Nairobi

Wrap up 2024 with a swing at the MYEO Golf Day, held at the picturesque Sigona Golf Club in Nairobi. This exciting event marks the final golf outing of the year and promises a thrilling match against the Stanford Seed Alumni.

With Serena Williams

Date: 5 November 2024

Time: 9 AM New York

2 PM London

5 PM Nairobi

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Powerhouse Speakers

Tennis Legend and Entrepreneur : Serena Williams is an icon and one of the greatest athletes of all time. With 23 Grand Slam singles titles, she holds the most in the Open Era, showcasing a career marked by exceptional skill, power, and resilience. Williams turned professional in 1995 and has dominated the sport with her powerful serve and aggressive play.

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