Business Leadership Foresight Series
PROFESSIONALLY CURATED LECTURES ON BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
with Oana-Miruna Stinga

Our Speaker – Oana-Miruna Stinga
After 20+ years in corporate world (pharmaceutical and communication industries) in top management positions, in 2011 Oana-Miruna started her own journey of discovery of those vitality sources that foster performance and longevity at physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. She got her coaching diploma, a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology and she integrated clinical evaluations, psychotherapy, psychoeducation and mindfulness to help individuals and organizations build mental health.
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Oana is sharing with you about:
How to Optimize Mental Health in Organisations

The post-pandemic context offers us the opportunity for personal growth and development & redefine our identity and create a new relation with time and energy named “Work-Life Integration”.

To prevent “The Great Resignation” at worldwide and local level, organizations should learn how to manage burnout, anxiety and stress and create the right space for flexibility, connection and well-being.

Companies should strongly consider comprehensive strategies for mental health optimization to unlock high levels of vital energy, and create the foundation for creativity, innovation and long-term stability.
Recording available
We’re all looking down the barrel of the most unprecedented business challenge we’ve ever faced.
Simply working hard may help our companies survive but won’t help us thrive. We have to work hard and smart. We need to integrate best practice for today and for tomorrow.
The world’s largest businesses all started during various kinds of economic downturn. Yours can thrive during this one if you’re agile, innovative and you collaborate.
The Alpha Group Foresight Lectures will look at the fundamental factors making your business robust, agile and successful no matter what’s thrown at you.
Now is the time to be brave and embrace this disturbance and create your own business disruption.
If we look at our feet, we shine our shoes. If we look at the sky, we go to the stars.
Previous Lectures

Influential sales and marketing builds profitable business
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Peter is sharing with you:
- The Value Accelerator
- The Connection Accelerator
- The Profit Accelerator
Our Speaker – Peter Thomson
Peter Thomson is regarded as one of the UK’s leading strategists on business and personal growth. Starting in business in 1972 he built 3 successful companies – selling the last to a public company, after only 5 years trading, for £4.2M enabling him to retire at age 42. Since that time Peter has concentrated on sharing his proven methods for business and personal success via audio and video programs, books, seminars and conference speeches. With over 100 audio and 100 video programs written and recorded he is Nightingale Conant’s leading UK author.
Influential sales and marketing builds profitable businesses
Peter Thomson

Virtual Executive Presence and Business Etiquette
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Derek is sharing with you:
- Apply executive workplace etiquette for business success
- Online best practices for hosting successful virtual meetings
- Implement high productivity tips for teams working remotely
In this session you’ll learn how to take your professionalism to the next level particularly in the virtual or remote working environment many of us find ourselves in. We will dive into business etiquette, virtual meeting etiquette and some productivity essentials.
Our Speaker – Derek Bbanga
Derek is a trainer, coach and facilitator with his company Public Image where he supports
organizations and individuals for high performance. He has trained and worked with hundreds
of individuals and teams, helping leaders, entrepreneurs and young people accelerate their
personal and professional success through developing effective communication and
interpersonal skills. By helping them promote these emotional intelligence, leadership,
communication and executive presence skills he has greatly increased their earning potential.
Derek is a multiple TEDx speaker and a regular contributor in the media giving advice on
being seen, heard and remembered for the right reasons. He has a degree from S.H.U.
University in Connecticut, U.S.A and studied for an MBA at the Helsinki School of Economics in
Finland. He is a graduate of the Strathmore Business School and is a certified Emotional
Intelligence Practitioner with Genos International.
Virtual Executive Presence and Business Etiquette
Derek Bbanga

Overcoming Business Challenges During Pandemics
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Bianca is sharing with you:
- Adapting business goals to new contexts
- How to use technology to your advantage
- Implement winning strategies and building mindsets
In this session you’ll learn which are the most pressing business challenges female entrepreneurs and business owner are facing during pandemics and what solutions they implemented to overcome them.
Our Speaker – Bianca Tudor
Bianca started her career from the first year of college, working in a multinational. Over time, she gained experience, discovered her managerial skills, and at the age of 22 she becomes the Director of Training and Personal Development for the Global Organization Junior Chamber International Bucharest. The managers quickly noticed the young woman, and after advancing her as a member of the management board, in 2012 she joined a project of the European Commission – “Equality Pays Off” – carried out both in Bucharest and Vienna. Currently Bianca already has 6 years of experience in entrepreneurship, 7 years in multinationals and she is part of the Advisory Board from Interreg Women In Business program, active in 9 countries from the Danube Region and CEO of the first investment program for women entrepreneurs in Europe launched by an SME – Elite Business Women Investment Fund, EBWIF. Marc 2020, Bianca has been appointed by World Business Angels Investment Forum as a Senator representing Romania.
Overcoming Business Challenges During Pandemics
Bianca Tudor

Leading with Emotional Intelligence
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Simon is sharing with you How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence:
- How to measure Emotional Intelligence
- Developing Emotional Intelligence within an Organisation
- The Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence
Our Speaker – Simon Williamson
An experienced business consultant specialising in leadership, management and team development, Simon supports clients to achieve higher productivity, employee engagement and improved performance at work, enabling them to reach their key objectives faster. A well-organised, positive and enthusiastic person with over 25 years’ experience at senior executive level. Fully able to help his clients make high-level decisions on both strategic and operational issues. Adaptable, forward thinking and committed to self-development and the development of others.
Simon’s passion is to help people and businesses to exceed. He has been a successful and highly valued mentor. He is one of those rare people who manages to balance a keen focus on performance with a sense of humour. He builds strong relationships with people and then guides them along a path to business and personal success. Simon has a wealth of experience – coaching at the highest levels. He has a clear down to earth style and will adopt a pragmatic and informed approach when coaching.
Interactive Storytelling And Why Is This So Important For Your Business
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, James is sharing with you the power of interactive storytelling and why is this so important for your business:
- What is Interactive Storytelling
- How to use Interactive Storytelling in Business
- The 3C Formula for Success
Our Speaker – James Moffat
James is an international Business Growth Hacker with extensive executive experience in Europe and North America. His most recent venture is the Founder of Visibility Impact where he helps EMPOWER struggling Startups & SMEs accelerate their GROWTH via Sales Hacks, Interactive Storytelling (with a Free Pitch Evaluation), his ‘Boardroom’ executive program and his 3C’s Ingredients for success.
His background is a foundation in telecommunication technology, where he graduated as an Electrical Engineer, although with his natural ability to sell, he moved into more strategical sales and business growth as an Advisor, Mentor and Consultant to many International SME companies.
James has also been interviewed by Entrepreneurial magazines from around the world, spoken on numerous international podcasts, created a radio show, been guest and keynote speaker at many industry events, a no.1 International best seller and author of children’s book, a Startup mentor and had the privilege to pitch to his mentor Kevin Harrington, (the original shark from the hit TV series ‘The Shark Tank) winning a very personalized video testimonial for his outstanding contribution to Entrepreneurial judging & mentoring.
Interactive Storytelling for Business Success
James Moffat

Conscious Leadership
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Barbara is sharing with you which the most important practices for conscious leaders are:
- Emotional intelligence vs. emotional agility
- Deep self-awareness practices for leaders
- Harness your mind & brain for performance
Our Speaker – Barbara Mutedzi
Barbara Mutedzi is a Conscious Leadership Coach trained in Neuroscience-based coaching, that is, the study of the mind and brain for higher performance; a course accredited by the International Coach Federation – ICF). She has a background in Psychology and Socio-cultural Anthropology from the University of South Africa and a Masters in Medical anthropology from Durham University, UK.
Barbara is a Transformational Speaker, Leader and Author; a Human catalyst, whose purpose is to help you harness and control the power you already have within you, to live your purpose. Specific to Business owners and Leaders, Barbara focuses on sharpening your leadership skills, for higher performance, impact and making profit on purpose.
Barbara’s vision for her work, is to help create a tribe of human beings so finely in tune with who they are that they cannot help but positively influence themselves and those they lead, serve and look after.
Conscious Leadership
Barbara Mutedzi

Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Simon Williamson

Social Capital for Business Success
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Erica is sharing with you How to Use Social Capital for Business Success:
- Benefits of social capital in business
- How we can apply social capital to our business mindset
- Social Capital for Business Success
Our Speaker – Erica Hadley-Jarrett
Erica is a self-starter and forward-thinker with a strong employment and education background. Some of her previous achievements include attending the Cosmopolitan Woman of the Year Awards and attended Number 10 Downing Street for tea with Sarah Brown in 2008 for contributing to the voluntary sector and her work with White Ribbon Campaign. She has since gone onto be a guest speaker at Manchester Metropolitan University Employability Conference to present her findings on social capital in the employment and voluntary market. She is confident, professional and takes a pro-active approach to projects working to maintain quality standards.
Social Capital for Business Success
Erica Hadley-Jarrett

Negotiation Strategies
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Frank is sharing with you the must-have negotiation strategies:
- Principled Negotiation
- Align People
- Reach Agreement
Our Speaker – Frank Croswell
Frank is the Managing Director of Wilson Learning South Africa. He has over 30 years of consulting and facilitation experience, in multi-cultural environments. Frank has helped major companies improve company and individual performance in the areas of Leadership, Sales and Individual Effectiveness, across a number of industries, in 65 countries, on 4 continents.
Negotiation Strategies
Frank Croswell

Overcoming your inner critic to achieve business success
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Kim is sharing with you how to overcome your inner critic to achieve business success:
- Reframing your thinking
- Gaining Confidence
- Overcoming your Inner Critic
Our Speaker – Kimadele Platts
Kim-Adele is at the leading edge of ‘Championing Human Potential’ individually and organizationally for 21st Century Board/C-Suite Level leaders. A world-renowned leadership coach, an internationally bestselling author, inspirational keynote speaker, and master coach, she couples 25 years in the corporate world, with lessons she has garnered throughout her amazing and unique life story, to help others achieve sustainable transformation for professional and personal success. Her journey has taken her from an NVQ in hairdressing to the boardrooms of the FTSE 250. Kim is also a Non-Exec Director with the IoD, Academy Trust and Mary’s Meals.
Overcoming your inner critic
Kimadele Platts

Building Digital Communities in 2021 and Beyond
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Mona is sharing with you about Building Digital Communities in 2021 and Beyond
Our Speaker – Mona El-Kheshen
Mona is the founder of EPN Ltd (www.epners.com), a tech-driven community startup that connects & empowers success driven Egyptian professionals worldwide. EPN has been recognised amongst the most impactful digital communities globally, taking part in Facebook’s first Community Accelerator program in 2020 and has been featured on the recent YouGov & New York University report on ‘the power of virtual communities’. In 2020, Mona was amongst the first 100 community leaders to become a Facebook Blueprint Certified Community Manager and in 2021 she was recognised by Facebook as one of the top 26 influential female social media leaders in the Middle East. Mona is also the founder of UNLOCK, an online matchmaking platform connecting Egypt’s finest professional services providers with service seekers worldwide. Mona has 15+ years’ Strategic Marketing experience (including Cadbury Schweppes and Johnson & Johnson) & she holds an MBA from Cambridge University.
Building Digital Communities
Mona El-Kheshen

The 90 Day Burn
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Andre is sharing with The 90 Day Burn:
- You will tap into more of your potential
- You will miss fewer opportunities
- Prevent your problems from amplifying
Our Speaker – Andre Kruse
André is a Master Educator in tri-angular balance of Sales, Customer Service and Leadership. His workshops aim to equip people for win-win-win scenarios and for lasting significance. He started in this sector after listening to sales people fumbling their calls and not preparing what and how they were going to say and present their offerings. The same applied for when he was approached by sales people. With a background in sales, the high pressure and deadline driven world of advertising and research, in his own endeavours he realised that only a small shift in how you treat customers yields BIG results. This approach resulted in winning an award for the company. People enjoy André’s workshops for the important information he shares that help to uniquely equip individuals to set them apart from the rest so that they can ensure the customer comes back the next time – every time.
The 90 Day Burn
Andre Kruse

Self-Leadership: the new leadership trend
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Laura is sharing with you about Self-Leadership:
- What is self-leadership & why it is important
- Who needs this new leadership model
- How to build your self-leadership skills
Our Speaker – Laura Niculescu
Laura Niculescu is an integrative coach and mentor with the mission of guiding people to themselves through self-discovery and awareness, to achieve well-being. Laura has over 19 years experience as an executive at a software company and over 5 years of experience as a life & business coach, having an in-depth understanding of professional roles and how people relate to the positions they hold at some point and not ultimately to themselves.
Self-Leadership: the new leadership trend
Laura Niculescu

Navigating Disruption: Resilience Practices for Leaders
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Iulia is sharing with you about:
- What is resilience; why it is important
- How to use resilience to move towards innovation
- How to measure & enhance resilience
Our Speaker – Iulia Sorescu
Iulia is a Clinical Psychologist and Accredited Practitioner Coach (IAPC&M), trainer and owner at Uprise Action. Through one-to-one creative coaching sessions and workshops, she helps individuals and teams fulfill their potential.
Navigating Disruption: Resilience Practices for Leaders
Iulia Sorescu

Making the most out of a meeting:
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Karla is sharing with you about:
- Practices that are hurting your meetings
- What are the right ingredients for a successful meeting
- How to run successful meetings
Our Speaker – Karla Merza
Karla is a Certified Scrum Master (PSM I) and an Agile Coach, working in the IT field for over 7 years. She believes in constantly improving her skills, therefore she attends training sessions in a variety of areas, the most recent of which is to become a qualified coach via the International Coaching Federation. She is a promoter of the continuous learning process, and she is driven by supporting others in their own agile journeys. In addition, she is helping several teams and businesses from all around the world in becoming agile.
Making the most out of a meeting
Karla Merza

Taking Your People on Your Journey of Change in the New Workplace: Practical Behaviour and Culture Change for SME Leaders and Change Professionals.
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Fi is sharing with you about:
- Understand how to approach the design and delivery of their behaviour change.
- Know how to shift from doing the thinking for their people to facilitating them to think for themselves.
- Take away a starter-pack to take the first step to behaviour change with confidence.
Our Speaker – Fi Hills
Fi is the founder of the Cafe Style ‘EPIC’ change methodology and of the Virtual Coffeehouse, a social enterprise with the goal of accelerating and scaling behaviour and culture change. She is a facilitator of behaviour change with more than two decades of experience working with private and public sector organisations in the UK and Internationally. She has developed hundreds of behaviour games, activities and programmes and innovated the concept of Mind Nudging to transform habitual thinking in teams and organisations.
Today, Fi is going to take participants through the what, why and how SME organisations can transform the thinking, behaviour and culture of their leaders and employees, in line with disruptive change in new world of work. The payback is enormous, including: emotionally healthy teams who are highly engaged and perform better. What’s more, through this practical approach, participants will take away proven techniques, tools and a complimentary starter-pack to get them started on their journey.
Practical Behaviour and Culture Change for Leaders
Fi Hills

The Heart-to-Heart Client Connection Model: No More Marketing and Selling!
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Terri is sharing with you about wow to deeply connect with prospects and forget social media, websites, networking, funnels, business cards, and all the busy work you are doing.
Our Speaker – Terri Levine
Terri Levine (SAY Luh-VEEN) is the founder of Heart-repreneur® and is a business marketing consultant who assists businesses worldwide with business growth, sales, and marketing. She has more than 40 years of business experience, encompassing work with more than 6,000 business owners and entrepreneurs in a variety of industries.She is also a bestselling author of dozens of books, has her own radio and TV show, and is also a keynote speaker. Terri has a passion for helping businesses to grow with her own personal experience gained while building multiple successful businesses from the ground up. Terri has created the Heart-repreneur® cause teaching business owners to do business heart-to-heart.
The Heart-to-Heart Client Connection Model
Terri Levine

Building Trust in a Hybrid Business Environment
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Frank is sharing with you about:
- Why building and maintaining TRUST is more difficult in a Hybrid business environment.
- How to earn TRUST in the initial contact and how to nurture TRUST during all interactions.
- How to retain TRUST to build long term business relationships.
Our Speaker – Frank Croswell
Frank is the Managing Director of Wilson Learning South Africa. He has over 30 years of consulting and facilitation experience, in multi-cultural environments. Frank has helped major companies improve company and individual performance in the areas of Leadership, Sales and Individual Effectiveness, across a number of industries, in 65 countries, on 4 continents.
Building Trust in a Hybrid Business Environment
Frank Croswell

Optimizing Mental Health in Organisations
During this FREE 1-hour Lecture, Oana is sharing with you about:
The post-pandemic context offers us the opportunity for personal growth and development & redefine our identity and create a new relation with time and energy named “Work-Life Integration”.
To prevent “The Great Resignation” at worldwide and local level, organizations should learn how to manage burnout, anxiety and stress and create the right space for:
· Flexibility
· Connection
· Psychological wellbeing and growth
Companies should strongly consider comprehensive strategies for mental health optimization to unlock high levels of vital energy, and create the foundation for creativity, innovation and long-term stability.
Let’s approach the future from a healthy and creative prospective, in this era of technology and humanity, when thriving is the new metric for success.
Our Speaker – Oana-Miruna Stinga
After 20+ years in corporate world (pharmaceutical and communication industries) in top management positions, in 2011 Oana-Miruna started her own journey of discovery of those vitality sources that foster performance and longevity at physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. She got her coaching diploma, a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology and she integrated clinical evaluations, psychotherapy, psychoeducation and mindfulness to help individuals and organizations build mental health.
How to optimize Mental Health in Organisations
Oana-Miruna Stinga