Presenting Yourself for Successful Networking

What's it all about?

We only get one chance to make a first impression. Do you really know how you come across? For most people, when it comes to presenting yourself, we spend the majority of our time on 'auto-pilot' - we rarely give it a thought.
This day is about becoming far more aware of how impressions are formed and more mindful of the impressions that you are making.
The practical application of this is explored around the area of networks and networking - something that for most people does not come naturally. The benefits of being part of a strong and supportive network are however immense.
 

Who is it for?

• Anyone who wishes to have greater self awareness or wants to know more clearly how others perceive them.
• People who want to improve working relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers or co-workers
• Anyone who wishes to enhance or develop their network or who is keen to find out what the benefits of being part of a network are.

Timings

1 day – no pre work required.

Costs

Based on a group of up to 10 people the cost would be £1200.00 plus VAT. This includes all materials, but excludes expenses and accommodation costs.

Content

• My first impressions - immediate feedback exercise
• First impressions - what are they based upon? What should I be paying attention to?
• The importance of the 'first ten seconds'
• Personal Style Inventory - self awareness tool based on the work of Carl Jung
• What's my style? Its strengths and possible weaknesses
• How will others perceive my style? How do I regard theirs?
• What is 'networking'
• Types of networker
• My Network Map - who is on the radar
• Maintaining the network - strengthening, repair and growth

What you'll get out of it

• A far clearer understanding of how others really see you
• Awareness of personal styles and how they impact behaviour, communication, thinking styles and decision making.
• Specific strategies for working more effectively with people whom you regard as 'difficult' (but in reality are just different to you)
• An appreciation of the size of your current network
• Specific tools to use to enlarge and strengthen your network
• Clearly defined actions that will help you maintain your network strength