Final Seats Why this session? To explore the importance of networking to commercial success and personal career advancement, and to equip participants with the necessary skills to build powerful networks. To overcome the challenges many people face when connecting with others. What's the outcome? By the end of this training, participants will have a strategic view of networking and a real understanding of the benefits. They will have an insight into interpersonal communication, they will have learnt a practical approach to networking, and be able to converse confidently and share ideas. Masterclass agenda Class duration: One hour Introduction & objectives Introducing what the session is about, typical networking challenges, and the outcomes that can be achieved. Preparation Understanding the importance of networking and defining personal brand. Listening Exploring the keys to being perceived well, enhancing participant’s perception with senior stakeholders. The art of meeting people Planning and preparation, remembering names, reading group body language. The networking conversation Breaking the ice, having something interesting to talk about and leaving the conversation gracefully, following up. Paul Mabberley Trainer Over 13 years’ coaching and training experience at the highest levels within numerous global businesses, preceded by a presentation history grounded in the creative-design sector, and university guest lectureships. Paul uses cutting edge techniques in his coaching such as NLP and EFT to create deep and long lasting change in those he works with. From staffroom to boardroom, Paul’s down-to-earth, confident and easy-going manner, subject matter expertise and passion mean he’s in high demand as a trainer and coach not only in the UK but also across the world. He’s trained groups large and small but specialises equally in 1:1 coaching. He has devised and developed a number of Working Voices’ workshops, courses and programmes – principally under the personal impact, influencing and management-development headings. More about Paul Mabberley