22 /23 JUNE 2009

CONVERSE WITH CONFIDENCE Social skills are the key to good conversation, conversation also at the heart of connecting with others. Don’t we all admire those who do this with seemingly no effort at all? The ones among us with the capacity to always conduct themselves in that easy, confident manner, and always looking like they will never run out of interesting things to say! For many however, it isn’t so easy, they forever fearful of saying the wrong thing, forgetting someone’s name, worrying about what to say next, or worst of all, totally running out of something to say at all? Good communicator or not, The Art of Conversation, our next Member event introducing social skills expert, Lynne Blake, will give you a load of sure-fire tips and other ways to boost your confidence when conversing in any setting - business or personal. In the beautiful surroundings of Aspects of Kings Park gallery and contemporary design gift store on TUESDAY 21 JULY, on this occasion, we hope to introduce many of you to our LIST Member program, this Member event also open to Subscribers and others. It’s another truly unique opportunity to learn, meet and mingle; this time among the art, artifacts and gorgeous gifts in one of Perth’s most interesting venues, and further more, most beautiful places! So join us in a supportive environment and find out top new tips to use in any situation to truly converse with confidence, and find out that networking really is just another word for talking – let’s face it, something most of us like to do! Member tickets are $44, Subscribers/ Non-members $55, tickets limited for this event so book today - www.lunchboxlist.com

DON'T MISS OUT This really is your last chance for tickets for THIS FRIDAY’s very, very special business breakfast for every Perth woman, the stories and messages shared by our FOUR EveryWoman is Extraordinary speakers’ making this an event - that as  many regulars who come year in and out, will attest, is  one you should not miss! Be a champion, get your team or group of friends together - learn, laugh, maybe a tear or two, and we guarantee you’ll leave positive and uplifted from hearing these four awesome, amazing WA women. Remember too, in your Goodie Bag is FREE return entry to this weekend’s EveryWoman Expo – the Southern hemisphere‘s biggest women’s-only Expo, and a fun opportunity to find out and purchase the latest products and services on offer for women. Tickets to our own EWE breakfast include free entry, a beaut Brunch Box, Goodie Bag, return Expo entry and can be booked until Wednesday for $88 at www.lunchboxlist.com.

FALL IN LOVE WITH BALLET IN JULY Romeo and Juliet really is one of the world’s favorite ballets. But are you aware our own talented West Australian Ballet is performing this magical ballet in a moving production by world-renowned choreographer Youri Vámos, at His Majesty’s Theatre from 3 July - 18 July. It’s also a first for Australian audiences, Vámos’ version of the tragic love story, set in the 1930s and featuring an evocative set and costumes from the very same period Prokofiev composed his powerful score for this passionate and most popular of ballets with audiences the world over. “Only those who move the heart will change the world – this is the goal I am trying to achieve,” says Vámos. Book tickets at www.waballet.com.au and don’t say LunchBox List hasn’t told you about one of those productions you simply shouldn't miss during its short, two-week Perth season!

PERSONAL BRAND BUILDING TIPS FOR YOU Last week’s Breakfast Career Booster was another big winner, 85 attendees sharing the best advice of Perth communication specialist and LunchBox List friend Carla Shearman of Carla Shearman Consulting, on a favourite topic, personal brand building. Among her top tips: - Perfect your ‘elevator pitch’ – always short, clear and memorable - Keep on hand a one-page personal profile, and additional to your CV - Have a CV that excites; a demonstration of achievements, not a skills list - Get that professional headshot taken now ( young LunchBox List Member   Heather Reading of www.redimages.com.au can certainly help out with cost-   effective and beautiful work here) - Keep up on that training and education - Polish and re-polish your communication and negotiation skills - Stay connected and build great relationships - Get informed including the habit of reading the newspaper daily

INTERCONTINENTAL WINTER ESCAPE  Discover what it means to truly escape this season with a stay at InterContinental Perth Burswood for just $199. Take in the excitement of Burswood Entertainment Complex with endless entertainment options, tempt your taste buds with culinary delights or simply retreat to the luxury surrounds of InterContinental. To make a reservation and receive this special LunchBox List offer, please call 9362 8888 and quote ‘LunchBox List’. Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Room only. Valid until 31/08/09. Visit Burswood website.

REFER A FRIEND AND WIN LunchBox List firmly believes that when women help women, it’s women who are the winners. And literally so this month! Tell us about three friends or colleagues you think should know about LunchBox List too, and ALL go into the draw to WIN a night out at Hoyts La Premiere for you and 10 friends. Email Amy by 30 June at info@cebd.com.au with name, company and email for your 3 friends* (*friends not already receiving this weekly e-newsletter) and be in it to win.

MEMBERSHIP - NEVER A BETTER TIME TO JOIN May and June have been boom Membership months for LunchBox List, us thrilled to  welcome 35 new LIST Members on board. And with the financial year coming to a close, maybe now, time to consider investing in growing your career and contacts, while getting a tax deduction for your business, or personally*. In any instance, it is such great value with so much on offer – trial Membership for 6 months for $165 or even better, $220 for a FULL year including a FREE LunchBox List ticket for immediate use, invites to a year-round program of different and interesting Member-only events and opportunities, discounts and specially selected Member offers. Call Amy on 9380 9120 to find out more or sign up with your credit card – it takes just 2 minutes. *Seek professional tax advice on personal deductibility. And we remind you again, in tough times like we are going through, LunchBox List’s best advice: Get Out, Get On, and Get Up™. Hoping too, to see you at an event of ours soon. Regards The LunchBox List Team