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  • Couch to 5K

    I started running end of last year 2022 as I realised that my fitness levels in practicing Brazilian Jujitsu could be improved. The program from the NHS (The National Health Service (NHS) are the publicly funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK)) fit my needs perfectly. 9 weeks to take me from the couch to running 30 minutes […]

  • “Back to the future” panel with Toastmasters

    Panel members: Dan Rex, CEO of Toastmasters Elizabeth Smith, DTM, PDD 2020-21 Stefan Zahov, DTM, DD 2022-23 Panel moderator: Ranjith Venkatesh, Toastmaster Date: 12 May, 2023 I was excited when Svetlana asked me if I would be interested to moderate a panel with the Toastmasters CEO Dan and district directors Elizabeth and Stefan. I said […]

  • Evaluate @ Agile Lean Munich

    It was fun to be at the Agile Lean Munich this year (2023). Last year, I did a session on Impromptu speaking with the Agilists in attending. This year I offered to share my ideas on listening and evaluating speeches or presentations. We had a fun group of people who turned up and were ready […]