In this video I give you some tips for networking that have helped me walk up to complete strangers and start a conversation. Don’t enjoy networking? Have a look at our Networking Made Simple programme Your shortcut to: Create a networking strategy for you and your business Walk into a room without showing your nerves […]
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I was speaking at the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust recently to a group of students. They were all studying architecture or have recently qualified so wanted to brush up on their First Impressions, for interviews, when networking and when presenting. It was a great few hours and amongst many things, we discussed how to handle
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Have you ever played word association? You all take it in turns to say a word that relates to the word the person before you said? Blue – sky – thinking – dreaming – nightmare ….etc. Or Hat – Coat – Scarf – Snow and on and on. That’s how a great conversation goes. You
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When you are talking to others face to face you aren’t just listening to their words. How they are saying it … tone of voice & volume for example, affect what you hear. As does what they look like when they speak … facial expressions, hand gestures and so on. Your body language can change
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The wedding season is in full throw and for some the trauma of having to chat to complete strangers is palpable. We’ve all been there – the wedding of a work friend, friend from a different time or a partner’s friend. Whatever the reason, you only know a couple of people and one or two
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New to networking? Got a networking event on the horizon? Attending a conference/meeting/ceremony where you’re expecting to network with a lot of interesting people you wish to make a good impression on? Here’s a list of 5 simple networking tips that will help you ! 1. Remember you aren’t there to sell. A lot of
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