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Self-confidence in networking
Self-confidence in networking is an essential skill for many people. However, instead of self-confidence they often feel awkward or even anxious. They end up in boring conversations or get stuck for what to say or how to escape. Make sure this doesn't happen to your executives or staff. Give them the confidence building and conversational skills they need to network with ease, so they make interesting conversations, introduce themselves to strangers and exit politely. And stay in touch to build a strong contact base.This action-packed, practical and expert seminar will give everyone in your organisation or group the skills and self-confidence they need to make superb networking conversations. .
Rachel is an award-winning communication specialist, one of Australia's most dynamic seminar leaders and the author of the nationally acclaimed three CD set, "Be a winner at dinner: How to chat and network with confidence and skill", now in its third edition. It has gained glowing reviews in the media, and been featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Courier Mail, West Australian, Family Circle, ACB Beauty magazine, Canberra Times, and more.
Rachel has conducted networking seminars, workshops and training for many eminent people and organisations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Western Power Corporation, Ernst & Young, Pindan Pty Ltd, Freehills, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Helix RDS, University of Western Australia, Minter Ellison, HLB Mann Judd, Department of Environment and Conservation, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Murdoch University, Jackson McDonald, Office of Energy, and more.
Rachel has conducted networking seminars, workshops and training for many eminent people and organisations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Western Power Corporation, Ernst & Young, Pindan Pty Ltd, Freehills, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Helix RDS, University of Western Australia, Minter Ellison, HLB Mann Judd, Department of Environment and Conservation, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Murdoch University, Jackson McDonald, Office of Energy, and more.
This confidence building seminar or workshop is ideal:
- As an executive seminar, ideally for 4-8 people. (Even numbers are crucial).
- As a half-day seminar.
- As a full-day workshop with 10-40 people.
- As a tailor-made package.
- For your staff before their client networking event so they have the self-confidence to network superbly.
Self-confidence in networking & conversation
Self-confidence can disappear when people walk into a room full of people. Social anxiety, a lack of confidence or awkwardness can take over. Don't let this happen to your staff, group or executives.Give them the conversational and networking skills they need. Ensure they have the self-confidence and skills to introduce themselves to strangers, to create interesting conversations, and to exit politely and mingle.When everyone in your organisation or group gains the confidence and skills to build productive successful networks, everyone benefits. This action-packed and expert seminar will give them the skills they need.
Your people can learn how to:
- Prepare positively for a function.
- Talk to clients, colleagues and potential clients easily.
- Overcome social anxiety in meeting new people.
- Confidently introduce themselves to strangers.
- Smoothly break into groups.
- Give the right handshake at the right time.
- Exchange and use business cards appropriately.
- Make themselves sound interesting.
- Have the self-confidence to get people to open up to them.
- Keep conversation going.
- Introduce the subject of work smoothly and easily.
- Have lots of topics to talk about.
- Subtly promote your business.
- Avoid awkward silences.
- Change topics politely.
- Interrupt politely.
- Exit politely.
- Move on and mingle.
- Keep in touch after the event.
- Organise their contact lists.
- Build up a strong network of contacts.
- Gain the maximum benefit from their networking opportunities.
- Develop a networking plan.
For people who attend functions, seminars, conferences, awards nights, staff socials, client lunches, cocktail parties, Christmas functions, BBQs, or other events in their own right or on behalf of your agency, organisation or firm, this seminar is a must. Make conversations with self-confidence!
Don't miss out, book Rachel now.

