HYPLife
October 2021
EDITOR'S NOTE
KALO MINA! WELCOME BACK!
October brings with it the crisp fresh energy of the autumn season. This month we celebrate various things including the formal foundation of the Philo4Thought Hellenic Mentoring Initiative, which has been running 12 years strong to help advise and direct young professionals from all walks of life to the resources they need to succeed in work and in life. We thank St. John’s University Athletics Department for their recognition of our Founding CEO as Professor of the Month and hope to hear of the continued strides of all the students and young professionals in our network.
The theme for this month is “Home” — that feeling that no matter where you are you’re able to adapt to life’s transitions and challenges, taking them in stride and helping others to do the same.
As always, we have various inspirational readings and special announcements to share! We invite you to join in reading this month’s issue of #HYPLife to learn more about them. Our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers and viewers!
Our annual Fall Sponsorship & Membership Drive have launched yesterday. We encourage young and transitioning professionals to sign up for their membership this month to receive their 50% discount. Additional details and links are all available below.
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Special Recognition
Philo4Thought’s Founder’s Day — 12 years and running strong! A shoutout to all the individuals and organizations that have supported and contributed to our initiatives in North America and in Europe.
Congratulations to the successful Young Professionals in our network! A shoutout to Rev. Father Sotirios Michalatos on his appointment as the priest of Annunciation Church on the Upper West Side! We hope to see the parishioners and philanthropic initiatives continue to thrive under your guidance. Young professionals are encouraged to join the many networking events that will be taking place in the coming months. Dr. Vibha Solanki on her relocation to Texas, her recent marriage and her new post in educational programming and development. Wishing these and all those in our network who are celebrating new advancements all the best in the path ahead.
Supporting Special Educational Causes: Philo4Thought continues to offer support to the young scholars of the National Hellenic Students Association of North America (NHSA), Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia and various colleges, universities and educational networks. In this spirit, Philo4Thought has contributed to NHSA’s Fall 2021 scholarship fund and looks forward to their upcoming Convention in New York this fall; we hope to continue seeing these groups thrive under the direction of their HYP Board.
Successful Educational Events; Philo4Thought has been contributing mentoring resources to the facilitation of a special virtual seminar series hosted in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations at St. John’s University. We are pleased to report the successful mentoring of yet another group of young and transitioning professionals from all walks of life as they work to connect with their next job opportunity.
Supporting HYP Networking Groups: A shoutout to our friends at Annunciation Young Professionals Ministry, Cathedral Connect and other organizations for their ongoing social networking activities which help bring the members of the HYP/GO community together.
Young Professional of the Month: Hats off to this month’s featured young professional, Alexandros Zisimidis of the Columbia University Crew Team and the School of Engineering! Please click here or the image below to read up on his bio and achievements.
Xronia Polla!
- Warm regards to all those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
- Wishing the best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths.
Special Thanks
- Special thanks to all those who have already contributed to the memorial fundraiser in honor of the philanthropic work of Dr. Nadine Sabbagh. Proceeds from this memorial fundraiser are applied to Philo4Thought’s annual scholarship as well as the support of ongoing programming. Those who wish to make a late contribution to this fund may click here or scroll to the end of our page for the dedicated PayPal or Venmo buttons.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Philo4Thought Events & Services
Celebrating Founder’s Day! Annual Membership Drive (October 1, 2021-November 1, 2022): In celebration of our annual Founder’s Day, Philo4Thought offers 50% off all available Passport Membership levels. This includes VIP level for senior professionals as well as already-discounted Young Professional and Student Membership levels. Passport Membership includes discounts to Philo4Thought seminars and events as well as events and services hosted by our Strategic Partners (US, GR, CA, UK). Proceeds from all memberships go towards the support of Philo4Thought’s Annual Scholarship and year-round educational programming, advisement and advocacy services. To make a donation by check, credit card or venmo, please click here or scroll to the end of our page to click the available payment options.
Memorial Fundraising Tribute to the Life & Legacy of Dr. Nadine Sabbagh (August 2021-January 2022): In memory of the life and legacy of Dr. Nadine Sabbagh (who, together with her parents Elie and Annette Sabbagh, inspired the Philo4Thought initiative through a lifetime of mentoring and philanthropic support of the young professionals in their immediate and extended communities), the family is hosting a special Memorial Fundraiser. Proceeds go to the support of Philo4Thought’s scholarship program and year-round educational programming, advisement and advocacy services. To make a donation, please click here or scroll to the end of our page to click the available payment options.
Fall Mentoring & Coaching Schedule (September 2021-May 2022):
Free Mentoring Office Hours (Zoom, first Wednesday of the month, 1pm-2pm) have resumed! These are free small group chat sessions. All participants are expected to uphold the safe space standards outlined in our Terms & Conditions. To sign up, please email us.
One-on-one mentoring and coaching has resumed! To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)
Fall Workshops, Training & Seminars (October 9th): As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design, Giraffes Consulting, the University of Kentucky and other affiliate organizations.
October 2nd & onward (11am-1:30pm EST) Zoom To Greece Weekly Dance Workshop & Fundraiser: By popular demand, our friends at Μενούσης Ελληνικοί Λαϊκοί Χοροί (Menousis Dance Studios) will continue hosting their Zoom To Greece Program! Details are as follows: Zoom to Greece is a Virtual Glimpse into Greece through Traditional Music & Dance featuring Paraskevas Ntompros and his Menousis Hellenic Dance Association team. Search your heritage, find your roots, discover Greece through dances and music straight from the source! Includes Weekly 2 hour lessons; Music, photos and link materials; Extra online theoretical course every two months about the dances and their roots. (A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Philo4Thought Hellenic Mentoring Initiative, which helps empower and inspire today’s youth.) $65 Monthly Fee. To register, please contact Paraskevas Ntompros.
October 9th (11am-12pm) Philo4Thought Mentoring Course — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.
November 6th (POSTPONED) Financial Fitness Seminar — In keeping with the goals of our Young Professional Empowerment Series and our Lifestyle Series, we are offering a new seminar to help you identify and realign your financial goals after the long months of the pandemic. Learn about best practices to get on track with your long- and short-term financial planning! This event is being postponed to JANUARY 2022 out of respect for the loss of our esteemed 2021 Lifetime Honoree, Mr. Konstantine (Gus) Ouranitsas and in solidarity with his family.
Affiliate Fall 2021 Events
- Greek Film Fest (October 1st-10th): Hellenic Film Society is hosting its annual Greek Film Fest! For additional information click the image below or email info@hellenicfilmusa.org.
- Celebrating International Coffee Day (October 1st)! “Kafedaki” culture is a major aspect of Greek culture. Take a moment to chat with a friend over a nice steaming cup of coffee!
- Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Welcome Reception (October 3rd): Our friends at HUC Philly are hosting a reception for new members. Click here to learn more about their organization and upcoming events.
- Cathedral Connect Rooftop Social (October 7th, 7PM-10PM): Please join our friends from Cathedral Connect at the Kitano Hotel for their Rooftop networking event.
- Annunciation Young Professional Ministry Networking Event (October 21st, 7PM-9PM): Please join our friends from the Annunciation HYP group for a networking happy hour on October 21st at Tiki Chick on the Upper West Side.
- Virtual Career Fair (October 23rd, 9:30AM-3PM): Our friends at HUC Philly and AHEPA are hosting a free virtual career fair for those transitioning to college. Please see the flier below for details or email Konstantinos Vrontis for additional details.
- NHSA Fall Convention (November 12-14): Save the date! Our friends from NHSA will be back in New York for this year’s Fall convention. Please visit www.nhsaofamerica.org for additional details.
- Courses & Training (Year-Round): Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 87% listed prices for available NSA courses.
Counseling & Support (September 2021-June 2022): In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly and mention — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought!
FEATURED VIDEO
Philo4Thought’s Founder’s Day Celebration
- It’s that time of year again! We’re raising funds for our unique programs and initiatives and encouraging professionals from all career paths to connect with us as new or continuing members with the benefit of a 50% membership discount!
- Proceeds from sponsorships and membership fees go directly towards the support of our ongoing programs as well as our annual scholarship fund.
- Join today to sponsor young professionals in your community or to reach the next level of your own designated career path!
New advisory videos available at our e-Library.
RECOMMENDED READING
Mindfulness Tips
- IMPORTANCE OF REALISTIC PERSPECTIVES: Continuing from last month’s theme, while it’s important to stay positive and confident about yourself, it’s equally important to be realistic and know when something is not a good fit for you. Focus on understanding what is best for you as well as your community. Be confident, honest, diligent and wise in the path you choose.
- EFFECTING POSITIVE CHANGE: The best leaders, mentors and instructors know how to effect positive change in their lives and in the lives of others. Seek out positive opportunities and solutions, even in hard times, and support the efforts of others to do the same.
- UNDERSTANDING OTHERS: Take the time to try to understand the perspective and position of others. We’re all at different crossroads in our lives, and yet we are all called upon to function together at some point, which we cannot do if we do not know how to connect with and understand others. Make the conscious choice to hear others out.
Hidden Treasures
- CAREER SHIFTERS: Match Your Personality to Your Career
- EMMA HUDSON @ LINKEDIN NEWS: ‘Managing Up’ an Unstructured Boss
- KATHERINE PALJUG, BUSINESS NEWS DAILY: The Personality Traits That Will Get You Hired
- MONSTER: How to Answer the Question, “How Would You Describe Your Personality?”
- NEO MAGAZINE: Actor David Kait About His Acting Career and Greek Heritage
- PHILO4THOUGHT: Old Stress, New Stress
- PROJECTS OF LIFE: What the World is Missing Today
- PROJECTS OF LIFE: Advisory Magazine/Daily Inspiration
Passport Members’ VIP Vault
- PHILO4THOUGHT: S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting
FREE P4T E-Library
New advisory articles available at our e-Library.
INTERNSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Philo4Thought Internships & Post-Baccalaureate Training
Welcoming applications for SPRING 2022.
Fall applications and interviews for our competitive internships are closed. We invite you to email interns@philo4thought.org regarding Spring 2022 opportunities.) Areas of specialization include:
- Business Management
- Educational Administration
- Hospitality & Event Management
- Media, Marketing & Communications
- Public Policy & Community Outreach
- Public Relations
- Writing & Journalism
- Technical/IT
- Interdisciplinary Internship
Affiliate Training & Job Opps
The following sources will connect students and emerging young professionals with viable opportunities for professional growth working for top-tier professionals!
College students and new grads from schools signed up on Handshake can learn about new internship and job opportunities through this online platform. To find out if your school participates, visit Handshake.com or contact your university Career Center.
Philo4Thought and our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors offer a wide array of job and internship postings which are available to all. Small fees may apply. Discounts are available to Philo4Thought Passport Members in good standing.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Free Year-Round Resources Ensure a Productive, Positive Pivot
Career & Lifestyle: Check out our e-Library for game-changing resources. Our Career & Lifestyle Resource Center, are free and available to all.
Course Listings: We have a great lineup of professional development courses available through our friends at New Skills Academy (80% Off each course/certification program when you register through Philo4Thought).
Assessment Plans: Philo4Thought Passport Members have access to FREE and low-cost assessment plans.
PASSPORT MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
REQUESTS & FEEDBACK
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Phone: 212-851-9190
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