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Leanne Wyvill 23 July 2014
www.presencecommunications.com.au
Networking for Newbies & Know-a-Littles
Preparing to network with • purpose
• confidence
• success
This session is about…
We’re going to explore • building brand and professional reputations
• networking readiness
• working the room
• confidence tips
• network maintenance
Understand the power of networking
Recognise the importance of preparing for positive networking experiences
Reduce anxiety and build confidence
View networking as an ongoing opportunity for professional and business development
Objectives & Outcomes
Be Prepared!
Actions
RSVP!
Confirm the time, date & venue
Add the details to your calendar/diary
Check out transport & parking
Read up on current events
Find out who’ll be there
Pack your business cards
Practise your intro
1. Posture
2. Breathing
3. It’s about them
4. Strengths
5. Smile
5 Handy Tips For Quick A Confidence Boost
Participate!
• Breathe & smile • Name tag • Read the room • Initiating conversation &
trust • Handshakes
Interact!
• Open questions • Exchange business cards • Conversational topics • Name recall • Body language
Behave!
• Switch it off • Eating & drinking • Introducing others • Professional escape artist • Please & thank you
Post-event Personal Follow-up
• Add contacts + notes • Send a thank you • Phone
• Socialise • Meet • Share content
What did we learn?
Networking is more successful and satisfying when we:
1. P ___________________e beforehand
2. Have a clear P ___________________e
3. P ___________________e at the event
4. Behave P ___________________y
5. Follow-up P ___________________y