Compassionate Networking

Networking is part of our professional life. However, many people don’t find it easy. The reasons they express are: “I’m an introvert”, “I don’t no anyone”, “The other participants are pushy”, etc.

While this might be the case on the surface, the actual reason is much deeper: we often put a mask on and are not ourselves because we think that that is the only way to get results.

Compassionate Networking offers a solution. It shows how we can be ourselves AND benefit from it professionally (so it isn’t just a cosy get-together).

Typical elements of a Compassionate Networking session are:

• The 3 fundamental principles of Compassionate Networking that are crucial to get results.
• The 5 steps of networking at events:
  • How to prepare yourself in an optimal way.
  • How to easily make contact (even when you are an introvert).
  • How to answer the question “and what do you do?” using Sticky Stories (that are an alternative for the traditional Elevator Pitches that close more doors than open them and that are responsible for the nasty connotation ‘networking’ has for many people).
  • How to respectfully end a conversation.
  • How to follow up successfully.

This can be combined with a Business Speed Dating session to practice the Sticky Stories.