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For many, attending business networking events can feel daunting, even uncomfortable. Most of us have experienced the awkwardness of standing alone at an event. But the truth is, building a strong network of supportive colleagues and potential advocates can open doors to new opportunities, enhance your career, and strengthen your business brand.
Business networking is not just about meeting people, it is about forming valuable connections, gaining referrals, and creating opportunities for growth. Whether you are looking to expand your professional circle, attract new clients, or advance in your career, this short course will equip you with the skills and confidence to network effectively.
Enrol now and start building meaningful connections!
This course is conducted on-line. Enrol anytime. No concession.

Agenda

OVERVIEW
In this course we‘ll explore how we make networking worthwhile.

This workshop will provide participants with the insight and skills to
be more effective business networkers, face-to-face and online.

WE‘LL COVER:

* Why attending business networks can be so daunting
* The benefits of building a strong business network
* Selecting the networks that will work for us
* Selecting your face-to-face networks
* Alternatives to traditional business networks
* Online and virtual networks
* Setting specific goals for a networking event
* Making a confident entrance
* Conversation starts
* Mastering the name game
* Creating your elevator pitch
* Making announcements and introducing your business to the group
* Watch your body language
* What people‘s feet and legs tell you
* How not to be the “networker from hell“
* Using effective follow up.

Tutor Profile:

Liz Paine is a people development specialist with an extensive history in coaching training and as an organisational development, human resource management and communication specialist. Although her experience in business management is vast and varied, Liz particularly loves her roles as workshop facilitator and leadership coach.

Liz‘s says she gets the biggest buzz from tapping into the potential of others and helping her clients to achieve their career or business goals.

Liz began her career as a drama teacher and applies this creative background to her approach to training so her workshops are always full of interesting activities. Her enthusiasm for participatory style workshops plus her ability to ensure there are always successful outcomes for all participants make her a sought after management consultant, leadership coach and training facilitator.

Liz is equally at home working with young people beginning their career as she is with senior executive staff. Through her two companies: “Learning Insight“ and “The Occasional Speaker“, Liz offers an extensive and diverse range of professional development programs focusing primarily around interpersonal communication, leadership, customer service and business communication.

Today Liz‘s clients include industry associations, both large and small private enterprise, government departments, Industry Training Advisory Boards and private training providers. Liz has developed and delivered training programs for organisations such as The Marina Industries Association of NSW, The NSW Boating Industry Association, Marine Queensland, Toyota Motor Corporation, St Josephs Family Services, various city and regional Councils, The Skilled Group, The National Safety Council of Australia, Principals Associations and schools, National Parks and Wildlife, and international training colleges (and of course one of her particular favourites: Macarthur Community College) . to name just a few.

Materials

Computer with internet access. The tutor, Liz Paine will contact you by email once she is notified of your enrolment.

Venue

This course is conducted online.