10 crimes committed by my hosts: How NOT to host a seminar! I recently attended a breakfast meeting organised by a professional services firm and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not, one might think, for the best of reasons. So many things… Read More »How NOT to host a seminar…
“What Passion, Pride and Belief do you show when attending business events?” My vast research and experience assures me a large percentage of people who go networking go with the wrong attitude. This observation by a US lady called Annie… Read More »Do you have any passion?
Unless you are someone quite unusual, you will have some fears or concerns walking into a room at either a social or business event particularly if you don’t know anyone. It’s natural; after all what did our mothers tell us… Read More »Cocktails with Elephants
These are taken from a book shown below. I have edited down to the questions I think could be relevant. This is just my opinion and maybe if you buy the book (from Amazon) you will find other questions more… Read More »Brave Questions….
Why you should become a top class ‘straggler’ What is a straggler? One definition is someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others or strays or falls behind. Similar words could be a loiterer, a dawdler or even a… Read More »Become a top class ‘straggler’…
…when you attend your networking event! “Do these people like me?” When we attend gatherings, social or business, we are building new or reinforcing existing relationships. It’s called networking and it is an activity we do daily. The 3 key… Read More »Be generous…
Are you busy? I hear lots of people say,” What do you think, we’re in recession? No, fees and sales are well down and the phone’s not ringing like it used to.” I hear this so much and depending who… Read More »Baby chicks in the nest!
1. The Wrong Photo Your photo gives people a few clues to you and your personality so it’s vital that you get it right. On a professional site like LinkedIn it is important to present a professional front, so please… Read More »The 7 Worst LinkedIn Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Here are three simple ways that you can learn how to start a conversation and keep it going. 1. Be confident in yourself. Consider that the other person has an interest in what it is you have to say. Sometimes… Read More »3 Ways to start a conversation…
Kintish are delighted to announce that we are hosting our ‘How to be a Confident and Effective Networker’ course in conjunction with the great networking organisation The Talk of Manchester. 25th June 2013 at 1.30pm – 5pm… And I’d love… Read More »How to be a Confident and Effective Networker – 25th June 2013
