“A Better You” – Develop your Inner Potential is a week-long skill learning event where recently passed eighth-grade school students will be engaged in skillful online yet practical workshops where they learn essential skills in many fun and creative ways.

We will help you improve your skills in your favorite tasks – writing, designing & public speaking. These will help you to make informed decisions, think creatively, communicate effectively, build healthy relationships, empathize with others, and manage your lives in a healthy and productive manner.

A week dedicated to class 8 students is all about creative workshops & fun-filled learning. You will be given exciting projects after completion of the course and felicitated with certificates.

Why take this course package?

• Be a better public speaker & impress people around you
• Be a creative designer & show your skills
• Learn creative writing tips and tricks

Who should take this course package?

• Students from class 8 who are interested in learning new skills.

Courses Offered:

1. Public Speaking Workshop

Speaking in public is not something we are born with, but something that is learnt. Public Speaking can be a tough task for most of us. But if you learn the techniques, you can master this and be a better speaker. You will also learn good presentation skills.

Course Duration: 2 days | 4 hours

Learn the essentials of CANVA

Do you want to develop your creativity? You can learn simple designing tips through this online Canva course. After pursuing this course, you will be able to create different designs, videos, and presentations with an excellent look.

Course Duration: 2 days | 4 hours

Creative  Writing for Beginners

Writing is a beautiful skill, which will help you become successful in your life. Learn how to share your ideas and get messages across effectively, in a written way that will connect with your audience. You can be a creative writer after taking this training. You will be able to write your own essays, blogs & articles after taking this course.

Course Duration: 2 days | 4 hours

Trainers Details:

Mr. Pradeep Ghimire, Co-Founder at Debate Network Nepal

The session on public speaking will be conducted by Mr. Pradeep Ghimire, Co-Founder of Debate Network Nepal. Mr. Ghimire served as the national representative for the World Universities Debating Championship and World Schools Debating Championship. He is also a textbook author, teacher, entrepreneur, and alumni of the US Department of State exchange program.

Mr. Ghanshyam Bhattarai, Canva Trainer

The Canva course will be live facilitated by Mr. Ghanashyam Bhattarai who is a design enthusiast. He is a vibrant, optimistic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated youth currently working as Regional Ambassador at the Thought for Food (TFF) Foundation.

Ms. Ujeena Rana, Faculty at Presidential Business School

Ms.  Ujeena Rana has an MPhil in English Literature. She has gathered more  than a decade of experience in print media. She teaches Literature,  Writing and Communication. Currently, she is a faculty at Presidential  Business School.

Program Date: May 15 – May 21

Program Duration: 4 hours for each topic | 2 hours for the final assessment day

Package Cost: NRs. 1499

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Workshop Date: October 08, 2021

Have you ever thought about how your stories can be told? Have you thought about why people can tell the same story so differently? If so, you wouldn’t want to miss this workshop!

Why take Movers Workshop on Storytelling?

● The workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques that will help you bring your vision to life and create stories that influence and inspire.

● In this workshop, you’ll reflect and understand your life through storytelling by learning storytelling techniques and connect with youth from around the region within the Movers Community.

What you’ll learn?

● Understand the meaning and benefits of using Storytelling techniques

● Reflect and understand your life through storytelling

● Learn storytelling techniques and tell your own stories

● Create a story brief, iterate and evolve your story, and hone your tone and style.

● Receive the opportunity to become a Mover and conduct similar Movers Workshops within your own community.

Workshop Overview:

The Movers Workshop: Tell Your Own Story is a 2-hour interactive workshop about storytelling, self-awareness, and building trust, initiated by UNDP Youth Co: Lab as part of the Movers Programme in support of Intercultural Education (ICE).

The workshop is being organized to understand the power of storytelling, understand Storytelling as a tool to understand our lives, and build trust. The Movers Workshop consists of a series of activities such as facilitated group and plenary discussions, self-reflection exercises, simulations, and short presentations. It also comes with curated pre and post-workshop resources to get participants more engaged with storytelling.

Skills you’ll learn:

• Communication
• Storytelling
• Presentation Skills

Know your Trainer:

Mr. Ankish Shrestha, Aspiring Mover, Nepal

Mr. Ankish Shrestha is an aspiring Mover from Nepal. He is also a social & climate enthusiast and activist. He has participated in the National and International Convention of Student Quality Circle, which was held in Janakpur and Bangladesh respectively. He has hosted the NCC Youth Exchange Program Cultural program, and also worked as the Secretary of St Xavier College’s SET Council.

Ms. Saru Pyakurel, Aspiring Mover, Nepal

Saru Pyakurel is a Communications Officer at Glocal Pvt. Ltd. She is pursuing her Master’s degree in Environmental Science at the College of Applied Sciences, TU. She is a Country Director at Eco-Network in Nepal. She has proved herself as an active youth by involving in several projects related to Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, and Skill Development.

Workshop Duration: 2 hours

Workshop Cost:Free

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Why take this course on People Management?

• The core elements of a successful people management leads to build a team vision (mission, principles, and goals/metrics) and link your team to the strategy of the business.
• Here, you will learn key insights in developing organizational structure, roles and responsibility for your team.

What you will learn?

Day 1: Introduction of People Management

• Introduction
• Skills of a People Manager
• Prioritizing Your Time

Day 2: Managing Team, People and Mentoring

• Managing Team and Teamwork
• Managing Team Members
• Communicate and Listen to Manage

Day 3: Managing with Empathy and Situational Awareness

• Managing with Empathy
• Positive Framing Feedback
• Situational Awareness and Leadership

Course Overview:

Becoming a new manager can be overwhelming.  You probably have been managing yourself before (well, or not so much?) Don’t worry, we have got you all covered.

This course is designed to provide you the understanding of the essential skills required to be a People Manager, Managing the Team, Individuals, Mastering the skill of structured communication focused to People Management, Managing with Empathy and Situational Leadership or Awareness.

At the end of the course, you will not only learn the skills required to be a successful People Manager but also will be able to access the current level of understanding and self-leadership behavioral traits.

This course is for management professionals, future leaders and anyone iterated to learn about people management and leadership.

Skills you will learn

• Essential Skills to be a People Manager
• Manage a Team
• Situational Awareness and Leadership
• Managing and Engaging with Empathy

Know your Trainer:

Pooja Dangol is an L&D Consultant and Trainer who earned her MBA from Kathmandu University and the Certified Speaking Professional designation from Training Qualifications UK (TQUK). Her journey as an L&D Consultant was about confidence, capability, and dedication towards her profession. She has been in this specialization for the last 6 years. She has a strong background in learning, developing, and managing large corporate teams which makes her the perfect fit if you are seeking a customized program for you and your team. Organizations hire her as their L&D Consultant who wants implementable strategies that will help their employees avoid distractions, stop interruptions, prioritize daily objectives and say ‘no’ to requests that steal time from real goals and priorities. As a Professional Consultant, Pooja is committed to delivering actionable ideas and strategies to impact today’s progressive leadership that supports, encourages, and gives the tools one needs to grow, adapt and create real impact in one’s workplace. She works closely with her clients and provides one-on-one consulting related to Organizational Development that focuses directly on business goals and performance improvements. Pooja has also been providing skill enhancement training programs for the corporate and development sectors.

Course Duration:6 hours (3 sessions)

Cost: Rs. 990

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 Why take this course on content writing?

• To familiarize the learners with the cardinal principles of content writing and equip them with the necessary skills and mindsets to embark on the journey of writing.
• To enable the learners to write a persuasive and engaging content and  produce a sample writing draft with guided feedback throughout the session

What you’ll learn:

1. Basic concept of content writing
2. critical reflection and discussion of content writing skills
3. significance of writing for media and blog 
4. Key Principles and Processes of Writing Articles

Workshop Overview:

Content writers with an impeccable skill of persuasive and engaging writing are high on demand globally. Ranging from the field of business, travel and tourism to advertising and media, professional content writers are increasing being sought. In today’s world, the scope of the content writing field has further expanded. Moreover, remote working options, flexible working hours and a good time value of money have lured many individuals into the writing profession. In light of the above, this 6 hrs of online content writing training will expose the learners to various forms of content writing from media articles (opeds), blogs, sales copy to professional email writing.

Skills you’ll Learn:

• Communication Skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Creative Skills
• Content Writing  skills.

Know your Trainer:

Mr. Pokharel is an independent researcher, faculty of social science and research and freelance columnist based in Nepal. His writings have appeared in prestigious national and international media outlets including The Third Pole, The Xylom.

Course duration: 6 hours

Course Cost: NRs. 1200

Course Curriculum:

• Getting into the basics of content writing
• Introduction to Media (oped) and blog writing
• Social media, professional email and copy writing 
• Moving ahead: Draft article sharing and feedback 

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• It is crucial to communicate effectively in negotiations to ensure you achieve your goals. Communication is also important within the business.
• Effective communication can help to foster a good working relationship between you and your staff, which can, in turn, improve morale and efficiency.

What you will learn?

• Understanding what is Real Communication
• Perspectives of Conversational Communication
• Overcoming Glossophobia (fear of Public Speaking) through understanding 30 Parameters of communication
• Building on the real blocks of Communication
• Components of Non-Verbal Aspects
• Getting a deep insight into the ‘Trilogy of communication’
• Crafting, Structuring, and delivering speeches through appropriate Diagnosis/Design /Delivery
• Facts tell Stories Sell – Importance of Stories/examples /anecdotes/Rule of 3 in Communication
• Mastering the art of powerful openings and closes
• Exhibiting the developed repertoire of skills to express and impress with both intrinsic and extrinsic substance and style
• Discover your own communication strengths to build effective relationships in your professional or personal lives.
• Mastery of communication concepts & Drills to enable you to comfortably communicate with anyone

Course Overview:

It is so rightly stated by George Bernard Shaw that ‘The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Very finely honed communication skills lead us towards being confident communicators. Confident Communicators have a solid understanding of how to impromptu shift the communication style with poise, clarity, and conviction to suit the occasion and minimize the intent impact and thereby experience success easily. Effective communication is therefore a key interpersonal skill and learning how to improve your communication has many benefits. So through this course, you can learn to ratchet up your communication skills up a notch and walk comfortably on the road to overall all round Success. This course is for every learner who wants to develop their communication skills and be confident in both personal and professional life.

Skills you will learn:

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Questioning Skills

Listening Skills

Public Speaking Skills

Know your Trainer:

Dr. Sukhija is the founding Executive Director of an NGO called OASIS since 1997. OASIS has been working on CSR projects with Sony Music on ‘E-Waste Management’, ‘Flora and Fauna’ through Maharashtra Shashan Paryavaran Vibhaag, and ‘Bring Back Butterflies’ with Tata Motors to name a few Projects. Being the First Ranker throughout Schooling and a Gold Medalist at B.Ed. / M.Ed. level, Dr. Sukhija is armed with two Doctorates, (one on the topic of Innovative methodologies of Teaching and the other on Environmental Genesis of Mumbai). She has been the lead Academics in the advisory capacity for Future Sharp Skills Ltd, the Learning & Knowledge Development Arm of the Retail Giant Future Group.

Course Duration: 10 hours (5 days)

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• This course will help you in learning prerequisites to be a good speaker, principles of public speaking, body languages, how to be an effective speaker, give a good presentation, and also speak with their own styles in a particular setting.
• You will be assisted to realize how each of the components and sub-components creates a great speech. How to improve your vocal production through which you will learn about effective speech.
• The 3Ps (Preparation, Practice, and Performance) will be revealed with practical practice which will help you in preparing speech scientifically, practice effectively, and perform next to the perfect.

What you’ll learn:

• Introduction to Speaking, It’s Principles Unveiled
• Components of Successful Speech and Effective Speech
• Body language, Types of Speech
• 3Ps and the PS Aids Revealed
• Application of Learning: Secrets Learnt

Course Overview:

Communication has always been an essential skill to every one of us. We believe that communication is the art of expressing oneself; where it is the process or act of performing a speech to the audience. It is commonly understood as formal, face-to-face communication, but what it actually is will be defined through this course. You will get a detailed idea about the speech, preparing techniques with the idea of ineffective delivery.

This course will help you in learning prerequisites to be a good speaker, principles of public speaking, body language, how to be an effective speaker, give a good presentation and also speak with their own styles in a particular setting. This course reveals the secret to be a better and efficient speaker with the secret to effective communication. This course will not be based only on theoretical perspective but will focus more on practicality letting You practice more and learn by doing.

Skills you’ll learn:

Communication

Public Speaking Skills

Presentation Skills

Know your Trainer:

Mr. Rajat Rai Kiratee is the founder of an online learning platform goentrance.com.  He has produced 45 episodes of radio magazine on SRHR & Mental Health; trained in eastern classical music & theatre. He have been training people in public speaking for the past 3 years, directed 3 street plays & acted in a feature film.

Course Duration: 10 hours (5 days)

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• Digital Storytelling is a relatively new term that describes the new practice of everyday people who use digital tools to tell their story. Digital stories often present in compelling and emotionally engaging formats and can be interactive.
• A digital storyteller can be anyone who has a desire to document life experiences, ideas, or feelings through the use of story and digital media.

What you’ll learn:

• What is storytelling?
• What is narrative? How does it shape perception?
• Who is a storyteller?
• Who is the audience?
• What are the tools of storytelling?
• What caused the paradigm shift?
• Effective use of social media to carry your story forward?

Course Overview:

Storytelling is the process of using fact and narrative to communicate something to your audience. Storytelling is an art to present the story you have to the audience. Some stories are factual, and some are embellished or improvised in order to better explain the core message.

This session will help you in understanding the power of storytelling. The free session will be comprised of contents like the concept of storytelling, narrative, about the storyteller and audience; tools for storytelling, and also tips to make your story attractive and informative. The course will also discuss the internet, smartphone, and social media revolution.

Skills you’ll learn:

Communication

Creativity

Writing Skills

Know your Trainer:

Mr. Benislos Thushan, is the Founder & Chief Instructor, Digital Storytelling, Sri Lanka.

Course Duration: 2 hours

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