1.Do you believe we all need a ''better day'' in our daily life?
Well, I believe it is important to make the best out of our everyday living.There are so many tools available to us via experts and if only we use them, then we can create a better reality. And this way we can create Better Days!
2.What is the whole concept?
Better Life Day is the non-profit organization dedicated to spread solutions on challenges related to everyday life, shared by top experts globally, via educational events, online videos and eBooks. Better Life Day is an educational platform and a community of like minded high flyers who want to live their lives to their full potential. Our vision is to live in a world where lifelong learning in personal development is a common practice, is accessible to all and people achieve their goals reaching a collective better life.
A Greek initiative, with a global volunteering team, we started a year ago in Athens with a very successful event with 500 participants, 58 sponsors and hundreds of live streaming views.
Our second event was in Mexico with 4.000 participants and now on Saturday Mai 31st we will have 8 experts. 4 from Greece and 3 from USA, 1 from Canada. The experts via interactive workshops will give us solutions on everyday challenges we face in our health, our relationships, our environment, our career, our personal development.The team of 20 volunteers supporting the event (nobody gets paid in www.betterlifeday.com) is exceptional. All of them ready to support with the best possible way. I am so impressed and blessed to be working with these professionals. You may view the team here: http://www.betterlifeday.com/
3.I have to ask that. My friends ask me if Jill is always so fresh and positive. You were like this since your childhood?
Well, I am not always fresh and positive especially when I am in the process of launching anything new.One of my strengths is being able to focus on future goals. But this throws me out of the moment since I keep thinking about ways to create the future! The past years I am working very much on living the moment and being present, something that I did a lot when I was a child. It is magical how children live in the moment.
4.Do you think Greece will see the light in the end of the tunnel eventually?
The only way to see the light is to change and become the light. Nobody will do that for us. It is essential that we let behind all the bad habits we had, be consistent, support each other and work very hard.
5.Crisis. What were the effections in your life?
I was forced to create a global presence earlier than I had planned. In the beginning it took me out of my comfort zone but at the end it only turned out to be a blessing.For example, last summer I did a tour in USA speaking at groups of entrepreneurs in New York, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Not bad as a side effect of the crisis.
6.''Love'' is all we need. Do you believe such kind of quotes?
From love and fear derive all our feelings. Love is the basis for any kind of development.
7.The speakers of the ''betterday@athens''?
We are so proud of the speakers of Better Life Day@Athens. They are all very distinguished experts who make a great difference with the thousands of people they work with.
Farhana Dhalla, speaker and #1 Best-selling writer will suggest ways of how to turn every ending into a new start, while Dr. Jose Gomez, who has been voted among the top psychiatrists in USA since 2009 will talk about anger management issues. Cheryl Bonini Ellis, trusted Business Advisor as well as Jane Ransom, international speaker, trainer and expert on the Subconscious Mind will talk about the personal environment, giving tips on how to create a Mastermind group. Greece will be represented by Harroula Matiopoulou-Bilali, Molecular Biologist and Dr Ioannis Ilias, Endocrinologist, who will focus on health issues, particularly on how to properly manage our body and mental balance. Katerina Tsemperlidou, writer, creator of tsemperlidou.gr site and former Creative Director of Adel Saatchi & Saatchi will discuss career issues, and Errica Prezerakou, researcher, creator of Replayce Method and Pole vault championship will talk about how to positively train both our body and mind.
The full program of the event can be found here, while more info on the speakers can be found here. At the closing of the event there will be a networking party while companies, part of the ‘Greek Delicacies’ will lead us to a unique gastronomic experience with aromas coming from the greek sea, served with fresh olive oil and greek herbs offering a special experience. At the same time, we’ll be given the chance to discover new ideas for a Better Life through the arts, mental and physical balance, hobbies, healthy eating and social work about which we can find out more discussing with all the event contributors in the courtyard.
There are few tickets left at the price of 20 euro which can be bought here http://tickets.public.gr/
9.Your favorite restaurant, island, and Greek fashion designer? Share them with us!
Restaurant Hama, I love sushi. Island Myckonos for its beautiful beaches. Greek Fashion Designer, Ioanna Kourbela.
10.Best things in life are......?
Best thing in life is to make the best out of ourselves and do good. As much good as we can.
Jill is one of the few European life coaches who has trained, coached and mentored thousands of individuals in Europe, USA and Asia. Jill is one of the first Europeans invited to speak in TEDx events in Asia and Europe in 1 year. Jill was awarded as European Business Mentor in 2013.
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Ms Douka is one of the founding members of European Evolutionary Council and is an active philanthropist.
You may view Jill’s TEDx talks Our Unique Failures at TEDxChennai http://tedxtalks.ted.com/
3 ways to react and have fun at work at TEDxNicosia http://tedxtalks.ted.com/
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