SOHO Solo Conference "Reinventing Oneself in these Challenging Times"

Keynote address from David Puttnam, Lord Puttnam of Queensgate—renowned film producer of The Mission, Chariots of Fire, Midnight Express etc

Highlights : Dr Alana James will lead a session on identifying current and future connections for personal and professional growth.
Bob Mc Carthy, LMI will show how to evaluate and use your leadership skills for business success. Case studies from : Client Solutions, Aonach Consulting, The Auld Sod & Murphy’s Ice Cream.

Who should attend ?

  • Entrepreneurs, potential entrepreneurs – possibly with prior international
    experience
  • Anyone thinking of developing a home based business through choice,
    lifestyle change or necessity
  • Anyone reconsidering their career path or getting involved in a spin-off idea

Agenda:

09.30 Registration

10.00 Welcome

10.10 Keynote Address

Reinventing Myself: My Journey and My Challenges

David Puttnam

10. 40 Transitioning one business to another – some lessons

Shemas Eivers, Client Solutions www.clients.ie

11.00 Connections – New and Old

Alana will lead a reflective/interactive session aimed at identifying current and future connections for personal and professional growth. A master herself at life reinvention she has learned the power in putting our personal learning environments to work as we surf the currents of change. Outcomes from this session include renewed energy and a clear plan for next steps/milestones to mark our progress.

Dr E Alana James www.reinventinglife.org

11.30 Coffee

11.50 Evaluating Your Own Personal Skills

Reflecting on your own strengths and skills and how to use your leadership skills for success in your business

Bob McCarthy, Leadership Management Ireland. www.lmi.ie

12.20 Relocating to Glengarriff - using personal networks in the IT world

John Prendergast, Aonach www.aonach.com

12.40 Bringing Irish soil to the USA – A case study

Pat Burke, The Auld Sod www.officialirishdirt.com

13.00 Building a brand online with the best ice cream in the world

Kieran Murphy, Murphy’s Ice Cream www.murphysicecream.ie

and http://icecreamireland

We have limit on space, booking is necessary.

Contact Jennifer Berton  email: jberton@corkbic.com Tel: 021 230 7016

Date:

Friday 20th February

Time:

From 10am – 2p.m.

Venue:

Kinsale Yacht Club, Kinsale, Co.Cork

Cost:

€20 for members

€45 for non-members

Ticket includes light lunch