IBM Champions

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

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Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hello Marek,

Many thanks for your offer. I would join, depending on time and date. Maybe you can record that session for everyone who's not able to join.

Kind regards

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#staysafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

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Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

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Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hello Marek,

Dziękuję Pan,

Tak. I am interested in this. 

Your approach is similar to the German Literature definition of "humility", which simply states that if one has humility, that means he/she knows BOTH, his/her strengths and his/her weaknesses (not bragging).

I did not see your presentation at TechXchange 2025, but am very interested in participating in your proposal.  Let's include both sexes, since - my opinion - this isn't gender specific.  

Best to Us All,

Tom Halinski

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

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Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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WOOHOOO!!!

Post is live for nearly 24h and we have already 4 potential participants!!! AWESOME!!!!!

Thanks for this positive response! 

I will wait little bit longer, to get closer to 15 people (10 is the bare minimum)....

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

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Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Hi Marek,

I absolutely like the idea. I will certainly attend if available.

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Best Regards
Jean-Marie Smets
Senior Solution Advisor
Infocura Consulting

jean-marie.smets@infocura.be

+32 478 32 59 54

Original Message:
Sent: Wed November 19, 2025 05:14 PM
From: Marek Malinowski
Subject: [WORKSHOP] Champions Who Don't Brag (But Probably Should)

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

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Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

WOWOWOW!!!

I was not expecting so many replies... and thanks!

Now it MUST happen! Later this week, I will provide 2 potential dates - because I want to target as many people as possible - the more know about it the better for all of us!

... does anyone know a good, free and simple tool for looking a timeslot - where people can vote and the tool will calculate my time-zone to the relevant zone of a person?

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

WOWOWOW!!!

I was not expecting so many replies... and thanks!

Now it MUST happen! Later this week, I will provide 2 potential dates - because I want to target as many people as possible - the more know about it the better for all of us!

... does anyone know a good, free and simple tool for looking a timeslot - where people can vote and the tool will calculate my time-zone to the relevant zone of a person?

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Time to vote and decide on the date of the workshop.

Following advice from Jean-Marie Smets, I created a Doodle:
https://doodle.com/meeting/organize/id/eXVE4V8b

I provide two potential time-slots one during week and one on Sunday. 

I will be running the session if I will have at least 10 participants - and if none of the slots work for you - don't worry - looking at the response here I will be organizing another one! 

The more people know about this, the better for all of us!

If possible, please provide your responses by Wednesday 04/12 (EOD).

and Happy Thanksgiving for folks in US!!!!!!! 

Thanks!

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hi Marek, 

is it possible to set the time for different time zones? 6 am is hard to wake up and the only remarkable thing I'm capable of at that hour is hitting the snooze button repeatedly :)

Time to vote and decide on the date of the workshop.

Following advice from Jean-Marie Smets, I created a Doodle:
https://doodle.com/meeting/organize/id/eXVE4V8b

I provide two potential time-slots one during week and one on Sunday. 

I will be running the session if I will have at least 10 participants - and if none of the slots work for you - don't worry - looking at the response here I will be organizing another one! 

The more people know about this, the better for all of us!

If possible, please provide your responses by Wednesday 04/12 (EOD).

and Happy Thanksgiving for folks in US!!!!!!! 

Thanks!

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hi Marek, 

is it possible to set the time for different time zones? 6 am is hard to wake up and the only remarkable thing I'm capable of at that hour is hitting the snooze button repeatedly :)

Time to vote and decide on the date of the workshop.

Following advice from Jean-Marie Smets, I created a Doodle:
https://doodle.com/meeting/organize/id/eXVE4V8b

I provide two potential time-slots one during week and one on Sunday. 

I will be running the session if I will have at least 10 participants - and if none of the slots work for you - don't worry - looking at the response here I will be organizing another one! 

The more people know about this, the better for all of us!

If possible, please provide your responses by Wednesday 04/12 (EOD).

and Happy Thanksgiving for folks in US!!!!!!! 

Thanks!

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

ok... I see my error :) forgot about AM/PM....

ok, I will put it here as well, for now two proposed slots are:

• Friday 05/12/2025 14:00 - 15:30 CET (2:00 - 3:30 pm CET)
• Sunday 07/12/2025 16:00 -17:30 CET (4:00 - 5:30 pm CET)

For those who voted...sorry your votes were "cleared". 

Hi Marek, 

is it possible to set the time for different time zones? 6 am is hard to wake up and the only remarkable thing I'm capable of at that hour is hitting the snooze button repeatedly :)

Time to vote and decide on the date of the workshop.

Following advice from Jean-Marie Smets, I created a Doodle:
https://doodle.com/meeting/organize/id/eXVE4V8b

I provide two potential time-slots one during week and one on Sunday. 

I will be running the session if I will have at least 10 participants - and if none of the slots work for you - don't worry - looking at the response here I will be organizing another one! 

The more people know about this, the better for all of us!

If possible, please provide your responses by Wednesday 04/12 (EOD).

and Happy Thanksgiving for folks in US!!!!!!! 

Thanks!

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

ok... I see my error :) forgot about AM/PM....

ok, I will put it here as well, for now two proposed slots are:

• Friday 05/12/2025 14:00 - 15:30 CET (2:00 - 3:30 pm CET)
• Sunday 07/12/2025 16:00 -17:30 CET (4:00 - 5:30 pm CET)

For those who voted...sorry your votes were "cleared". 

Hi Marek, 

is it possible to set the time for different time zones? 6 am is hard to wake up and the only remarkable thing I'm capable of at that hour is hitting the snooze button repeatedly :)

Time to vote and decide on the date of the workshop.

Following advice from Jean-Marie Smets, I created a Doodle:
https://doodle.com/meeting/organize/id/eXVE4V8b

I provide two potential time-slots one during week and one on Sunday. 

I will be running the session if I will have at least 10 participants - and if none of the slots work for you - don't worry - looking at the response here I will be organizing another one! 

The more people know about this, the better for all of us!

If possible, please provide your responses by Wednesday 04/12 (EOD).

and Happy Thanksgiving for folks in US!!!!!!! 

Thanks!

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

Original Message:
Sent: Wed November 19, 2025 05:14 PM
From: Marek Malinowski
Subject: [WORKSHOP] Champions Who Don't Brag (But Probably Should)

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Thank you so much for today's workshop Marek.

"I'm Remarkable" was more than just a session; it was a genuinely great experience. Many of us quietly struggle with talking about our accomplishments without feeling like aliens, and today, you helped us experience what healthy self-recognition can look and feel like.

I would also like to thank all the participants. Their openness, honesty, and willingness to share made the session even more meaningful.  As we do every day in the IBM community, learning from one another made today's workshop especially valuable.

Thank you again for the energy, empathy, and clarity you brought to the workshop. I left feeling more confident and aware, and definitely more "Remarkable."

------------------------------
Nezih Boyacioglu
IBM Community Hero

Original Message:
Sent: Fri December 05, 2025 10:33 AM
From: Marek Malinowski
Subject: [WORKSHOP] Champions Who Don't Brag (But Probably Should)

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

Original Message:
Sent: Wed November 19, 2025 05:14 PM
From: Marek Malinowski
Subject: [WORKSHOP] Champions Who Don't Brag (But Probably Should)

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hello Marek and All,

I was unable to attend the first "session" of the workshop.  Might you have recorded it?  If so, could we get a link/copy?

Thanks,

Tom Halinski

Thank you so much for today's workshop Marek.

"I'm Remarkable" was more than just a session; it was a genuinely great experience. Many of us quietly struggle with talking about our accomplishments without feeling like aliens, and today, you helped us experience what healthy self-recognition can look and feel like.

I would also like to thank all the participants. Their openness, honesty, and willingness to share made the session even more meaningful.  As we do every day in the IBM community, learning from one another made today's workshop especially valuable.

Thank you again for the energy, empathy, and clarity you brought to the workshop. I left feeling more confident and aware, and definitely more "Remarkable."

------------------------------
Nezih Boyacioglu
IBM Community Hero

Original Message:
Sent: Fri December 05, 2025 10:33 AM
From: Marek Malinowski
Subject: [WORKSHOP] Champions Who Don't Brag (But Probably Should)

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

Original Message:
Sent: Wed November 19, 2025 05:14 PM
From: Marek Malinowski
Subject: [WORKSHOP] Champions Who Don't Brag (But Probably Should)

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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Thanks a bunch for your amazing workshop, Marek!

I can second all that was said so far and will be said ;-).

It was VERY well spent time on a Friday afternoon and gave us a lot of insights that we can share with our colleagues and mentees!

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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I totally agree wit the others who have commented. Great discussion - unfortunately I had to leave for some family thing.

Thanks a lot Marek...pls keep me in the loop

Thanks a bunch for your amazing workshop, Marek!

I can second all that was said so far and will be said ;-).

It was VERY well spent time on a Friday afternoon and gave us a lot of insights that we can share with our colleagues and mentees!

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

With this post I would like to say KUDOS to over 10 amazing people that decided to join first "I'm Remarkable" workshop for IBM Champions and IBM fans!

It was amazing 1.5h, I think it was success - but I'm not objective - since I was leading the workshop :) so maybe someone could share feedback here and convince (or warn :) ) to join another workshop.

BTW. after New Year, I will be looking for another batch of people that would like to join this workshop - I will write new post on that!

Thanks! //BR Marek

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

------------------------------

Hey all!!!

I'm thinking about running an online I Am Remarkable workshop specifically for the IBM Champions community. Consider it my Movember contribution - just with fewer moustaches and more honest conversations about why talking about our achievements feels harder than debugging a production deployment on a Friday afternoon.

This is actually my first post here, and I'll admit I'm not entirely sure if this is the right way to do it. But if I don't try, I won't know - so here I am, tossing this idea into the Champion universe and hoping it lands somewhere sensible. Some of you might remember me from TechXchange 2025, where I co-led a session on soft skills (this one: Session Catalog -)  If you were in that crowd, yes, it's still me, this time waving from behind the screen (and not the stage)

For anyone new to it: I Am Remarkable is a global initiative that helps people feel more confident speaking about what they've accomplished. Not in a braggy way, but in a healthy, grounded, human way. It's about challenging the cultural and social norms that make self-promotion feel awkward, especially for people who're used to quietly getting things done without making a fuss.

And since this will be part of Movember, here's the extra twist. Movember isn't just about moustaches - it's about men's mental health, asking for help, talking openly, and breaking the classic "I'm fine" routine. Many of us are great at celebrating others, yet weirdly hesitant to acknowledge our own wins. That combination - silence plus stress - doesn't do wonders for wellbeing.

So why not take 90 minutes to practice lifting ourselves up a bit? No pressure, no spotlight, just a supportive group learning something genuinely useful. If at least 15 people want to join, I'll propose a date and time - will find something in late European time - zone - so many of you would be able to attend and benefit from this!

If you're curious, interested, or simply thinking "huh, maybe this is exactly what I need," let me know (drop me a DM)

If we reach the magic number, we're on.

IMPORTANT: this workshop is for free, part of my volunteer work and giving back to others!

#StaySafe #TakeCareOfYourself 

------------------------------
Marek Malinowski
Innovation and Tooling Lead / EY
Wroclaw / Poland

LN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malinowski-marek/

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