How to make expanding your network fun
and easier than ever before
Have you ever gone to an event and:
found yourself cornered by someone trying to pitch to you as a potential client?
felt under pressure to ‘sell yourself’ to others?
or just found the whole thing uncomfortable and false, and nothing has come of it?
We’ve all been there.
If you are tempted to go to events, networking or otherwise
then you are, most likely, surrounded by potentially fantastic collaboration partners
and people who are only too happy to recommend you to others
but you need to choose carefully
(without hesitation, I recommend this one ;-D
>> ‘Queens of the Green’ Golf Society <<
and the booking deadline is this Friday 26th April)
Now the key to attracting promising connections
is to be genuine, natural
and to present yourself with confidence
then you’ll find you are actually surrounded
by opportunities you are looking for…
When you make the most of an event
you can literally change the course of your career overnight.
If that appeals, then
after Tip 1 – Show up -
yes! You have to get there
(and you’ll need to book your place to do that
>> ‘Queens of the Green’ Golf Society <<)
here are a few more tips…
Tip 2 – Keep it short and sweet
Be confident and ready to share what you do in under 30 seconds.
I’m a huge fan of memorising a short statement
in response to the (dreaded) question, “What do you do?”
Personally, I like this template:
I work with [INSERT SPECIFIC GROUP OF PEOPLE]
who are having the challenge of ……..[INSERT SPECIFIC PROBLEM].
For example, “I work with women in leadership,
who are having the challenge of loving doing it in their own way
and creating a sustainable business or organisation”
Tip 3 – Stay true to a clear intention
What do you want to come out of your event networking?
Be specific about what you intend to experience
so that you’re assured of achieving your outcome.
Here are several good options to choose from:
* Meet someone who will be interested enough in what I do
to recommend me to others
* Connect with someone who can introduce me
to a resource I’ve been needing
(think virtual assistant, collaborator, web designer, etc.)
* Connect with a like-minded colleague,
share a few stories and ‘off load’ a bit
* Be noticed by the event host and get on their radar
(this is a perfect reason to attend events
if you want to connect more closely later on with the host)
Tip 4 – Go to give, not to get
Showing up at an event with order forms for your products or services
is not only cheesy, but it sends a message of desperation, or ‘Me!Me!Me!-ness’.
That includes leaving flyers or business cards on tables.
All you need to do is ask for a business card
and let your new ‘partner’ know you’d like to follow up with them.
A simple email or phone call a couple of days after the event,
focused on setting up a time to talk
and get to know each other better
is all you need to keep your energy and commitment to collaborating going.
You’ll be truly surprised by how many opportunities
you can create for your business or career,
just by following this one simple step!
Now if you want to and you can make it
you are welcome to put all of these suggestions in to practice
with a wonderful group of women, in a fun environment,
in the Midlands, UK on May 10th
click on the link for more information
>> ‘Queens of the Green’ Golf Society <<
remember, the booking deadline is this Friday April 26th.
Whatever you choose to do, will you share how you get on?
Much love,
Karen Footman,
Mentor to the School for Heroines







