Networking
Lecture Slides
Who should take part?
Everyone, especially those with an interest in or need to network.
Why should I take part?
We’ve all been to those awkward networking events –so why do we do it? Well networking is a great way to make new connections and build mutually beneficial relationships.
People you meet networking can often help you identify new business opportunities you may not have even thought about. This session looks at how to engage others and avoid those awkward networking situations!
Content
Networking
- How to introduce yourself in a networking situation
- Pursuing the relationship not the sale
- Finding the common ground
- Getting out of your comfort zone!
Face to Face Communication
- Increase your personal impact
- Build rapport and engage others
- How to actively listen
- The importance of non-verbal communication
Self-Awareness
Why self-awareness is imperative when making a first impression
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
By participating in this session, delegates will be able to:
- communicate effectively in a one to one setting
- have self-awareness when communicating with others
- actively listen and engage with
- convey your message clearly
- generate ideas to take back to work
Speaker Biography
Megan is a professional actress, vocal coach and Director of ‘From Vision 2 Voice’. Her extensive work includes CEO’s wanting to get their voice heard, teachers gaining more control on their voice and even teenagers entering X factor! She runs courses in vocal awareness, presentations skills, confidence and body language in both the public and private sectors.
As an actress Megan’s musical theatre work includes London’s West End, international tours and number one tours throughout UK. As a Vocal Coach she has taught private lessons since 2002. Her clients include: actors, session singers and contracted recording artists
Diversity
The Insurance Institute of Bradford values and respects diversity and strives in all of our activities to take account of and respect the interests of all people it serves. There is an expectation that all speakers / presenters and attendees will act in this way too. Please see our Equality Policy on our website
CII Accredited
This demonstrates the quality of an event and that it meets CII member CPD scheme requirements.
1 hour's CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.
It is recommended that you keep any evidence of the CPD activity you have completed and upload copies to the recording tool as the CII may ask to see this if your record is selected for review. Details of the scheme can be viewed online at www.cii.co.uk/cpd.