YJA Convention 2012 07 Tampa FL Tenth 027618

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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NETWORKING TO ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL SPEAKER: RAMEY KO
Attendees will learn how to establish, expand, and use personal and professional networks to achieve success. The session will focus on practical techniques for developing your personal brand, using social media and marketing techniques to promote personal or community goals, and how to seek out and engage mentors. You will learn how networking can be critical to building human capacity to successfully achieve professional or political objectives and create successful coalitions. We will also cover the dos and don'ts of social networking, and how to market yourself while protecting your reputation and personal brand in the Internet age.
Session Descriptions
OH PINE! SPEAKER: VIDHI DESAI
How can we free ourselves of the pain and burden of opinions and judgments? A lot of our vital energy is lost with the pain and burden of opinions that others may consciously or unconsciously pin upon us; and worse still, we pin upon ourselves as well. This session will empower you to recognize them and attempt to free you of the negative influence of these opinions at the personal, interpersonal and various social levels, a first step towards true empathy.
PACKING LIGHT: APARIGRAHA IN YOUR DAILY LIFE SPEAKER: NIRAV SHAH
Through exercises and discussion, we'll give you tools to bring the vow of Aparigraha, non-possessiveness, into your daily life. Topics covered include "How did I get all this stuff?", "Why do I keep all this stuff?", "Does this stuff really matter?"; "What are the real causes of attachment?"; "How can simplifying my life renew my sense of focus?". Be prepared for a fun and interactive session!
PARTY LIKE A JAIN SPEAKER: NAMAN JAIN
You've probably been there before: out on a Friday night, at a party with tons of people, bumping music, great friends...and alcohol. Or perhaps you went out for dinner instead, and were the one person in the group bombarding the waiter with questions about what's in the food. As a young Jain, you face some uncomfortable decisions when it comes to maintaining a healthy social life while still upholding strong values. We'll show you that partying like a Jain is possible and THE thing to do.
PASS IT ON: HOW TO BE A MENTOR IN TODAY'S WORLDSPEAKER: JENNIFER CRAIG
Imagine the face of the one person who had the greatest positive influence on your life. What if you could influence someone's life as much they did yours? You may think you are not wise or experienced enough to mentor the next generation, but in fact you already are! Using collaborative and reflective exercises, this session will explore the areas of expertise you possess and get you thinking about how to be a knowledgeable and trustworthy mentor. Whether you attend this session as a college mentor or a high school mentee, this session will give you new tools for designing a lifestyle that fulfills Jain values in today's world.
iJain: Evolution of a Mind