Let’s Talk Business
An informal conversation
about learned lessons and experience in business,
organized by JCI European Senate,
and presented by Kaija Silaraja (# 66763 Latvia),
Head of Office administration
PA to CEO at Amber Beverage group
and Temelko Dechev (# 74289 Bulgaria),
CEO of ExpandX.

Let’s Talk Business
An informal conversation
about learned lessons and experience in business,
organized by JCI European Senate,
and presented by Filipe Carrera (Portugal, right)
and Robbert van Waart (The Netherlands, left).
On February 21 st
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
Tiia Sucksdorff (Finland)
and has been growing fast
Watch Tiia’s interview
On November 3rd
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
Claudia Chinello (Switzerland)
Watch Claudia’s interview
On May, 12th
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
He is an entrepreneur, founding associate
at businessdevelopment.be,
and partner in several IT start-ups.
Next to that, he’s a professional speaker
and former owner and trainer
of Ziglar Training Systems Benelux,
He’s also a passionate member of JCI for over 20 years
and currently JCI Senate Belgium President 2021.
Watch Tom’s interview
On April, 8th
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
Her background is music & performing arts. She is a seasoned leader, keynote speaker and professional trainer. She founded international performing art festivals, events and organizations. Today, she is training leaders, how to inspire teams, create better corporate culture, communication and prevent burnout, improve public speaking skills to gain confidence, have some fun with the camera with a clear message to get a better impact.
Her methods are fun and creative, unique and universal – safely out of the comfort zone.
Watch Anu’s interview
On March, 1st
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
He is the Founder and CEO of EngineerX.
He is building a community of top mechanical, material, electrical, and aerospace engineers to work on the most challenging and sustainable projects for large industrial organizations. Byron is passionate about electric vehicles.
As co-founder and president of Tesla Owners Club Belgium and EV Belgium, he contributes to the acceleration
of the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
He joined JCI back in 2005.
In his spare time, he enjoys the fantastic food creations
from the world’s best chefs in their restaurants.
Watch Byron’s interview
On January 20th,
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
an entrepreneur, futurist and active citizen.
He founded WoodLab, Interplus Group International Trade, Erman Kunter Basketball Academy,
FuturistPanda, Ayka Sport Club, President and Franchisor, Galatasaray Sports Schools.
In JCI, he was JCI Istanbul president 2019
and JCI Turkey vice president 2020.
Watch Fatih’s interview
On December 12th,
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
Ullrika is 2021 deputy national president for JCI Sweden
and head trainer for JCI European Academy.
Her passion in business is service management
specialized in IT.
Watch Ullrika’s interview
On November 24th,
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
Ruth Gabler-Schachermayr (Austria)
Ruth is the founder of CareerMum,
accomplished fundraising specialist,
international speaker and trainer.
Working in fundraising management,
consulting NGOS and building up fundraising departments.
Engaged with JCI, currently as EDC Councilor.
Her passion is empowering women, especially mums!
Watch Ruth’s interview
On October 13th,
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
John owns a niche translation company, manages sales
and marketing for a translation software company,
builds bridges among people across the world
and is a very well-known, active member of JCI.
Watch John’s interview
On September 15th,
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
inspirator, coach, trainer, author, motivational speaker,
former vice-president of JCI Estonia.
Watch Harald’s interview

On August, 20th,
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
JCI Senator from Romania.
Watch Mihaela’s interview

On July, 14th,
Filipe Carrera & Robbert van Waart welcomed
entrepreneur with a international background, former president of JCI Bulgaria and JCI Senator.
“Be prepared to fail, either win or learn and be comfortable being disliked…”
One of the business lessons of Temelko…
Watch Temelko’s interview
