#blogarchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 5
Make yourself someone they want to talk to…
I recently asked a young person what they thought it took to be an effective networker. The headline was her answer. I knew this but had never heard it put in such perceptive words. Learning something every day is the key to staying at the top of your game, I believe. So, how do you and I make ourselves someone others want to talk to? Here’s my thoughts · Because so …Read More
#blogarchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 4
#blogarchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 4
After the event… don’t do nothing!!
Immediately after the event When you meet a prospect at an event please don’t waste the potential opportunity….. FOLLOW UP · Record your follow up actions so you don’t forget. When you have promised to call a prospect, put it in your diary as if it’s an appointment with an existing client. Don’t forget to record the number they agreed to allow you to call. · If the contact date is longer …Read More
#BlogArchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 3
#BlogArchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 3
The Choreography of a Conversation
Choreography is the art or practice of designing sequences of physical actions into attractive dance, ice skating or ballet movements. So how can I align this to a conversation? Whilst I do not wish to make it firm, which is often expected in physical movement, I do believe there are 4 main ‘steps’ in a conversation at a business event. 1. This must be the ice-breaker. For example, ‘Where have you travelled from?’ …Read More
#BlogArchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 2
#BlogArchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 2
Gatekeepers can be your best friend
After you attended a business event it is time to make that dreaded follow up call. When you finally pluck up courage to make the call , you very often get the dreaded gatekeeper. Do you ever feel prospects and decision maker reside in a gated communities and ‘the guards’ are very effective at their job? It’s tough to get past the gatekeepers — those professionals who “guard” the …Read More
#BlogArchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 1
#BlogArchive Preparation and Planning before attending events – Part 1
This little fella is why you’re nervous at networking!
If you are a ‘normal’ person, walking into a business event on your own can often be daunting. I know I don’t like walking in when the room is in full flow so I always get there early. Most people I work with tell me their major fears and concerns are · Fear of rejection. Will anyone talk to me? · Will I be interesting? Yes, you will when you show genuine …Read More
