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ellora. lab

Where the learning and the magic happens. 
When you join ellora. you’ll unlock the Lab. 
Every month, we provide:​

Content

co-curated with experts 

Events available live across multiple timezones or on-demand

Actionable resources for self-paced development

 Access

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In the Lab. now

Helga is an experienced facilitator, coach, and mentor who has helped hundreds of people step confidently into governance roles through her Board KickStarter Program.

 

In this interactive session, we will:

  • Understand the difference between governance and management

  • Explore what skills boards really need, both technical and emotional

  • Identify your own strengths and where you’d like to grow next

 

LIVE session: Tuesday 11 November 9-11am GMT+08

Not ready to commit to a membership, but keen to join this session? We’ve got you!

Please note, this is not a membership to ellora. and as a result you will not have full access to the Lab. and it’s resources.

 

If you like what you see, we'll send you a link afterwards that you can use at any time to become a member and this initial payment will be credited to your membership giving you ONE MONTH FREE!

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Board Skills

With Helga Svendsen

Upcoming Lab. sessions

A teaser of what else is in the Lab.

Goals



Setting career goals and a plan on how to get there in a new location.

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  • Realistic career goals after relocation

  • Identifying professional growth opportunities

  • Creating a strategic career roadmap

Networking



Successful networking, no matter who you are or where you are:

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  • Building professional connections in a new country

  • Leveraging networks

  • Introvert vs. extrovert tips

Employment ready



 

Navigating the job search in
a foreign market

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  • Tailoring a resume for international roles

  • Acing interviews in professional landscapes

Freelancing

 


Building your own business - the dos and dont's

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  • Setting up a consulting business

  • Legal and financial considerations

  • Managing time-zones and work-life balance

AI Skills


Practical tips and tricks for staying skilled in an AI workforce:​

  • Baseline understanding

  • AI in practice

  • Ongoing learning opportunities

Identity & self-worth


Recognising and working with identity shifts:

 

  • Handling career interruptions with confidence

  • Managing professional identity shifts

  • Finding motivation and purpose

  • Self-worth vs. self-esteem

Personal brand

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Building and maintaining a strong professional identity:

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  • Building a professional brand

  • Writing and publishing content to showcase expertise

  • Industry engagement

Cross-culture


Understanding, appreciating and assimilating in new cultures:

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  • Adapting to differing workplace norms and etiquettes

  • Communicating effectively in multicultural teams

  • Leading and managing in a global environment

Financial Independence


Maintaining financial independence between paid work:

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  • Managing finances when career stability is uncertain

  • Negotiating salaries, contracts and benefits abroad

  • Smart financial planning

Rock your profile



Thinking creatively about how skills and experiences can be presented for maximum engagement on LinkedIn.​

Board ready

 

Building your board portfolio:​

  • How to put yourself forward for board directorship positions

  • Review your skills and experience with a board lens so you can build your resume and pitch for board directorship positions.

Dual Careers


Navigating the challenges faced by and conversations required for dual-career couples:

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  • Challenges faced by dual-career couples, especially those with a global mindset

  • Navigating career prioritisation and making informed decisions together

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