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I’m Just Here To Get Leads

I hear this a lot in networking circles Indeed, I was bemused for years at how attending so many different networking groups was very slow to translate to genuine leads. I had the mistaken view that since I was giving a lot of leads that it would be reciprocated. I had a lot to learn … Read Full Article…

How To Not Network Your Business

There are a few things that it’s very difficult to recover from in Business Networking Everyone is different and has their own rules around this so it’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all set of rules I’m about to highlight. I did, however, run several focus groups by serial networkers who each highlighted their top irritations with … Read Full Article…

Are You Toxic in Networking Situations?

According to Psychology Today, less than 10% of us listen effectively At the weekend I often go walking where I get to reflect on my week and integrate any learnings from the positive and negative experiences that I’ve had. This week brought up a critical area. Not just in business, but also in life: listening. Do … Read Full Article…

How to Be Interesting And Stand Out…

Do you know someone who is interesting? More importantly, when was the last time that you heard someone say something at a business networking event that made them stand out from the crowd? I have been to other business networking events where I have been asked to speak about networking skills. I always enjoy proving … Read Full Article…

The 5 Business Networking Crimes

I know, before I start that there will be those of you reading this who do not agree with me on my definition of business networking crimes Indeed the amount of people who I have met at other business networking events who will see this as the “to do” list still surprises me. It certainly feels … Read Full Article…

Can Your Mobile Phone Help You In A Business Networking Event?

What is Business Networking and Can Your Mobile Phone Help You? Recently I hosted one of many networking groups that I have been running. It was in the evening and a small group of enthusiastic networkers came along. Because I had not known whether I would be able to host it or not, due to … Read Full Article…

A Clucking Great Christmas Story

Every Christmas needs a touch of magic Whether that is a great Christmas party, a kind deed done, an unexpected pleasant surprise, or something completely left-field in an almost unbelievable way, Christmas usually delivers. This year I was gifted with the latter from my friend Sophie Carter. I met Sophie over 5 years ago and … Read Full Article…

Do Your Family Have The Lunatic Gene at Christmas?

Do Your Family Have The Lunatic Gene at Christmas? If Christmas may not always go 100% smoothly, flowing with Christmas cheer and love for all. I have spent much of my life studying this phenomenon, one which I believe is due to The Lunatic Gene. After sitting on a book script for … Read Full Article…

The Paradox of My London-based Business Network

The Paradox of My London-based Business Network Business networking in London can be a lottery for many. I certainly know that my early experiences were less than positive. They started too early, it felt very impersonal, I was asked to give leads to people I had never met before (which I did to find them … Read Full Article…

Quick Business Networking Tips: Get To The Point Quickly!

Quick Business Networking Tips: Get To The Point Quickly! There are 2 fatal networking mistakes that can kill business before it has even been discussed: Talking too much, and not listening. In this video I discuss them… I’d love to know your experiences here. If you want an alternative business networking experience, come along and … Read Full Article…

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