When people tell me they don’t enjoy networking, I usually ask them one question: “Are you going to meet people, or are you going to sell something?” The answer often explains why they find networking hard. After years of attending networking events, I know that the people who get the best results are rarely the […]
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Ever been asked what you do … and watched someone lose interest halfway through your answer? You’re not alone. Most of us know our work inside out, but struggle to explain it simply. The issue isn’t your value, it’s just that you’re not very good at explaining it so the other person can join the
How to make sure that when you explain what you do they get what you do! Read More »
The festive season is here! Cue twinkly lights, mince pies and a flurry of work events. Whether you love a good get-together or need a bit of a nudge to join in, this can be your chance to connect and show up as the best version of you. I’m not just talking about donning a
How to make the most of office parties (or any other event you’re attending). Read More »
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of speaking to students and older job seekers about how to make the best first impression at an interview. Lots of questions have ensued, but one of the key areas of concern was how to make sure you come across as professional and engaging during a
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Walking into a networking event can feel a bit like stepping onto a stage—you want to make a great impression, but nerves and uncertainty can easily take over. “What do I say?” “Who should I talk to?” “What if I get stuck in an awkward conversation?” The truth is, great networking doesn’t start when you
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Well, Partners With You’s birthday … we’re 24! Entering our 25th year … a quarter of a century! I set the business up with the strap line “helping companies to stop annoying their customers” and over the years that’s exactly what we’ve done. Whether we’re helping you to present your plans to others, your salesmen
We’ve recently started our Presentation Club. An opportunity for members to stand up in front of the room and deliver a short presentation. All the attendees create written feedback on how the speaker came across. You then get to keep all the sheets of feedback to digest in the comfort of your home. In can
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For some people I meet, networking describes everything that they don’t want to do … … Walking into a room full of strangers, making small talk, listening to others talking about themselves or waiting for their turn to jump into the conversation and tell you about themselves. And to cap it all … having to
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As regular readers will know, I attend a lot of networking events, at which business owners and representatives can take the opportunity to give a short presentation. The topic usually relates to an overview of their business, the market they work in or some top tips for the audience to take away. As the speaker,
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Have you been at a networking event or meeting and found that you haven’t really heard what’s being said? It wasn’t the level of noise in the room but truth be told … you just weren’t listening properly? It could be because you got distracted by another conversation in the room, or you started thinking
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