This document provides guidance on authentic creative networking. It suggests taking time to reflect on one's purpose for networking and analyze current behaviors. The goal is to develop an individualized approach that feels comfortable. Tips include practicing a 60 second pitch about one's business and seeking referrals or support through networking in a style that works for each person. Participants are encouraged to think about what networking methods have and have not been effective for them.

1. Authentic Creative
Networking
Be yourself.
Everyone else is taken

2. Thank you
Who has made it possible
For you to be here today?

3. Who are we ?

4. Who are you ?
Human? A start up?
Friend?
Partner?
Married?
Nervous?
Creative?
Curious?
Mid
career?
Ambitious?

5. How do we
communicate?

6. How?
Non – verbal?
Body language, active
listening
Verbal?
Speaking – small talk, gossip, chatting,
a deep & meaningful, arguments?
Blah,blah,blah
... by communicating

7. Why are you here?
• To de-mystify the techniques and approaches to
networking
• Take space for you to think about / refine your
purpose for networking
• Take chances to practice and play with your
networking skills
• Analyse your current networking behaviours
• Find ways to network that feel right for you
• Leave knowing you have your own creative &
authentic networking approach
• Approach future networking opportunities with
confidence

8. 60 second pitch
Standing up and with presence
• Your name
• Business Name
• Three key sentences about what you do
• What is your mission in the world?
• What support are you seeking? Referrals, help?

9. Networking ?
What
works?
What does
not work?

10. Styles of networking?
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11. Over to
you...

12. What worked?

13. Over to
you
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