IT’S NOT ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOWIT’S NOT ABOUT WHO YOU KNOWIT’S ABOUT WHO

KNOWS YOU

6 WAYS TO POWER UP YOUR BUSINESS

THROUGH SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING

1. GET OVER YOUR INHIBITIONS

2. BE A GOOD LISTENER/REFERRER

3. PRACTICE

4. CONSISTENCY & FOLLOW UP

5. HAVE THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

6. CONSIDER GIVERS GAIN

Do you know how little

time you have before

someone forms their

perception of you?

About 3 seconds!

You never get a second chance to

make that all-important first impression

MAKE SURE IT’S THE RIGHT ONE!

55% appearance and body language

38% tone, pitch and pace

7% words

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Networking

Stand Out For The Right Reasons!

Personal BrandingWhy do you need it?

The number 1 reason people do business with each other is their likeability and trust of the other person.

You need to stand out to gain attention, grow credibility and your reputation.

• Clothes that are well maintained• Clothes that suit colouring/shape

• Best quality you can afford• Good grooming• Attention to detail

• Clothes that are appropriate

• NETWORK WITH PURPOSE• GOOD QUESTIONS AND GOOD ANSWERS• LISTEN• GET COMFORTABLE WITH INTRODUCTIONS• DEVELOP A GREAT ELEVATOR PITCH• BUSINESS CARDS • MOVE AROUND GROUPS

AT A NETWORKING EVENT

BODY LANGUAGE

Non Verbal Communication

• Do you offer your hand immediately?• How is your entrance? Are you noticed

when you walk into a room?• Do you make eye contact when

meeting and greeting?• Do you show nervousness under

stress?

HANDSHAKES!

AND HANDSHAKES!

WINNING BODY LANGUAGE

• Firm confident handshake• Good upright energetic

posture• Direct eye contact• A sincere smile

S H I N E!

• S - Smile – sincerely• H - Handshake• I - Eye contact• N - Name• E - Enthusiasm

Your On-line Presence

articipationersuasionrofessionalassionositivity

YOUR NETWORKING STRATEGIC PLAN

SET GOALS & MEASURE

- Research & make a plan;

- Decide on your target;- 2 events a month;- 2 contacts at each

event;- Follow up;- 121 meetings?

ASK FOR THE BUSINESS!

www.imagematters.ie

• Image consultations• Networking workshops• Corporate image workshop• Wardrobe weeding/personal

shopping• Make-up Workshop (ladies)• Positive Thinking & Goal Setting

for Business

THANK YOU!