Division D – D3 – COT English – In person
August 30 @ 09:45 - 16:00
The training will be held on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at the Maison de la Femme (Av. Eglantine 6, Lausanne).
The full agenda is as follows:
- 9h45: Registration opens with a welcoming breakfast offered by Division D. This is a great opportunity to connect with other officers before the training officially begins.
- 10h30: The event officially kicks off with our keynote speaker.
Morning Session:
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- Keynote Speech: Louis Becker presents “The Power Pitch: Introduce Yourself in 30 Seconds,” sharing his secrets for speaking with impact.
- Workshop: Néstor Bartolomei (former PR Manager of the District) and Franklin Moya (Area Director D2) will lead a one-hour session on branding and boosting your club’s online presence.
Lunch Break: We will have a one-hour break for lunch. Please feel free to bring your own meal or explore the many nearby restaurants.
Afternoon Session:
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- Session: Franziska Gräppi (Area Director D3) will run a session on the Moments of Truth.
- Parallel Sessions: We will conclude the day with two parallel sessions:
- Track 1: Magdalena Bednarek and Alexia Fortez (Area Directors D1 and D4) will lead a session on the essential tools of the trade (Easy-Speak, Pathways, and Basecamp).
- Track 2: Pietro Ferrario (Division Director) will lead a networking exercise specifically for our more experienced club officers.
- 16h00: Event ends.
Keynote Speaker: Louis Becker
We are honored to have Louis Becker, founder of Memantia and a pitch expert, opening our training. His mission is to help people speak with clarity and conviction. Louis’s keynote will provide you with practical tips on how to craft a powerful 30-second introduction that truly resonates with your audience.