Making Friends... Not Sales Calls
The truth is, most people you meet probably don’t need your product or service right now. And if they do, they may already have a provider they....
Awkward, Uncomfortable, and Uninspired
Jessica walked into the Chamber event not knowing what to expect.
She’d seen a post on Facebook and thought, “It’s probably time...."
Strategic Networking Works
I think you know me well enough to believe that it is through strategic networking that I landed a brilliant opportunity in Salt Lake City....
My Favourite Exit Line
If the first words you say to new people are, "Hi. What do you do?" then you will either get a short answer, "I'm an accountant." or....
How to Navigate International Women's Day Events
Be someone who wants to be there. If you arrive huffing and puffing from a busy or hectic day, it won't appeal to you or to the people you....
The Best Bang for Your Buck???
Networking can literally happen anywhere and anytime that two or more people connect... Strategic networking requires...
Happy New Year!!!
Project starts are delayed due to the holidays. Then there are summer holidays for the kids in school. They go back into classes later....
So... You've Been Asked to Organise an Event....
A lack of clarity for the results they want to achieve. Problems filling seats. And, most importantly, a full-time job on top of this task of....
In the Palm of My Hands
I was six years old when I was given a microphone for the first time. My elementary school in Melbourne, Florida had such....
One Negative Review Will Stick With You
Most people head into networking events with a clear idea of who they want to meet. Potential clients. Great referral partners. Interesting....
What Does Rock & Roll Have to do with Networking?
Rock & roll is a deep part of my personality. I'm a fan. I'm a performer. I'm a creator. Using song lyrics and titles to embed the....
Stop Wasting Time Networking – Here’s How to Actually Make It Work
It’s easy to confuse activity with progress. But networking without a strategy is just busyness in disguise. That’s the idea behind....
Did you know that my business completely collapsed five years ago?
The business that I'd been running for 15 years… it was announced at the very end of August that on October 3, my platform would....
Rock & Roll and Networking?
For over a decade, I worked in the telecommunications industry, and honestly... we all looked the same. It was a price war, and....
Are You Pitching... or Training? The Difference Matters in BNI
When members shift from “selling to the room” to educating their referral team, everything changes. Suddenly, people know what to....
How to Identify and Connect with Key Influencers at In-Person Events
Picture this: you’re at a networking event, and you spot someone you admire from your industry. They’re the keynote speaker, a ....
Avoid These Networking Mistakes to Build Genuine Connections
That question caught me off guard in the best way, and it sparked a genuine, engaging conversation. The moral? Active listening creates....
Stop Wasting Your Time Networking
From the comfort of your computer, I will share what I mean by a strategy, I'll give you my strategic networking framework, and I'll make sure....
Networking Beyond the Handshake: Building Relationships That Last
The reality: People don’t remember business cards—they remember connections, conversations, and follow-ups...
The Fortune is in the Follow-Up: Turning Conversations into Opportunities
Networking doesn’t end when you leave the event—it starts when you begin the follow-up process. And yet, this is where most people....
Stop Scrolling, Start Connecting: How to Network Effectively on LinkedIn
LinkedIn isn’t just a professional social network—it’s one of the most powerful networking tools in the world… if you use it...
I Love (and Sometimes Hate) Shaking Hands
Though I love a good handshake, I hate a bad one. I actually feel bad for the person giving me the sweaty palm shake, or....
Make 2025 AMAZING!
In simple terms, your go-to-market strategy is your roadmap for engaging the right clients in the right ways. It includes understanding....
Feel the Fear and Network Anyway: How to Start Conversations That Matter
That one question broke the ice. A casual chat turned into an insightful conversation about local property trends. By the end of the....
Five Business Connections You Want to Make When Networking (Strategically)
You need to know who your prospects are talking to before they talk to you… heck, before they even know they....
Failures Lead to Successes
Sometimes I wonder where I'd be in my life if I hadn't been a glutton for punishment. If I'd have let the failure in one event stop me from....
What is "Strategic" Networking?
Remember, networking is not a one-time event, it’s an ongoing process. It takes time and effort to build strong relationships, but....
The Power of Conferences
I could see how the system worked from a more strategic level. I met people who understood and successfully navigated the....
She's Got a Bestseller... Again!
If you're one of those people that doesn't get the results you want out of in-person networking events, then this newsletter is going to be....
Strong Networking Skills in Corporates: A Farming Mentality
Strategic networking is a mindset. It enables people to think about who they are, what they want, and who else might...
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Wendy Lloyd Curley, author of the bestselling book Stop Wasting Your Time Networking, is a global keynote speaker on the power of Strategic Networking. In her fun and energetic (and highly memorable) presentation Rock & Roll and Networking, Wendy engages audiences and is the perfect opener for an event where you want the audience to make good connections.
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