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Join Dr. Jackie King, author for the launch of “The Ultimate Other: Divorced.Woman. Jew”. In this insightful and engaging live Q&A session Jackie will explore the profound connection between business strategy and personal transformation. Drawing from her experiences detailed in 'The Ultimate Other,' Dr. King will share how she adapted the principles of design thinking, typically employed in the corporate sector, to navigate her personal challenges and construct a narrative imbued with meaning and purpose.

Jackie will be interviewed by Rachel Kessel, Academic and Education Consultant. Rachel employs Human-Centered Design principles to craft award-winning courses. She has interviewed world-renowned thought leaders at regular World Business Forum events.

In this session, Jackie and Rachel will explore:

· The Business of Otherness

· Design Thinking as a Life Framework

· The Role of Storytelling and Empathy

· Defining Success on Your Own Terms

In today’s world of constant change and uncertainty, many individuals are seeking innovative ways to understand themselves and cultivate a sense of purpose. Research indicates that integrating business acumen with personal development strategies can enhance decision-making, foster resilience, and promote overall well-being.

This session offers a novel approach that combines the rigor of business methodologies with the vulnerability of personal exploration. Jackie’s narrative is both relatable and inspiring, as she shares how she reframed her personal story and created a life that aligns with her values and aspirations. In addition to the Q&A session attendees will be provided with tools to commence the redesign of their own lives using Design Thinking principles to support them in the exploration of their own narratives and visions of success. 

Dr Jackie King is a purpose-driven leader with 20 years of experience in the for-purpose sector. Jackie uses design thinking to solve problems in corporate and community settings and works across leadership, strategy, risk, governance, data, reporting, operations, and sustainability. The Ultimate Other is a thought piece on understanding ourselves with empathy to be able to have empathy for others in order to promote conflict resolution and social cohesion. Her mission is to align approaches to leadership, governance, strategy, operations and service delivery with purpose, driving impactful change that reflects the diverse identities within our communities and workplaces.Jackie holds an  EMBA and PhD and holds several non-executive directorships and advisory board memberships. She is a qualified lawyer and mediator.