2. Who am I?
• Founder – The Common – Entrepreneurial business club
designed to give you the connections & support that you need
• Entrepreneurial Leadership Coach – Ventell &
DebraChantry.com
• Biochemist, who moved into Sales & then Management
• 20+ years in Sales & Marketing Management, GM & CEO Roles
• 10 years of running my own businesses & coaching others
3. What to expect…
OUTCOMES
•Grow your network & influence
•Accelerate your professional growth
•Leverage your network to unlock amazing
opportunities
4. • Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity
13. 2. USE LINKED IN effectively
• Always send a note with your request :
• How did you meet?
• Who has recommended you?
• How can you help them?
• Send a message straight away after connection:
• Remind them (& yourself) why you connected
• Ask if you can help? Find out more about them.
• DO NOT sell or ask for anything
• Use Linkedin Helper
26. Expectations from networking?
GOAL – Figuringout how they can
helpothers inthe room
GOAL – Wantto gain something– job leads,
referrals, exposure, connectingetc.
27. Network up with idols & role models
•Hang out where
successful people are
•Embrace discomfort
•Don’t sell or pitch to
them
The ability to develop and maintain meaningful face-to-face relationships is a vital part of your professional success. However, networking can often be a challenge. In this practical and interactive session, Debra will explore strategies and techniques to develop the skills you need to build sustainable networks and break down mental barriers associated with being outside your comfort zone.-Grow your network & influence-Accelerate your professional growth-Leverage your network to unlock amazing opportunities
NOTE:
Nothing is new
Pragmatic advice
Examples
Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher.
It has been shown that Interpersonal Networking Skills make Leaders more effective
Networking inside your organisation is just as important as networking outside
Ask for help – people like to help – but don’t over do it.
You wouldn’t go up to a perfect stranger & start telling them what you do – so why do we do it at networking events?