Talks & Workshops
Neil has given 70+ inspirational talks and workshops on networking with participants valuing his honest, down-to-earth approach, which says it’s ok not to love networking, most of us don’t.
He talks openly about how difficult many people find networking and shares the different ways there are to network, most of which people find easier than ‘working the room’ at a networking event.
All his talks are highly interactive as he believes it is vital to get his audience talking about their views on the subject as well as sharing their experiences (both positive and negative).
All Neil’s talks are tailored to the specific needs of the audience. Typically his talks are:
‘In-house’ company talks and workshops focussed on helping employees become better networkers in order do their jobs better. > Learn more
‘Guest speaker’ talks for organisations that invite their members or clients. > Learn more
‘Getting started with networking’ talks for students and young people aimed at starting good networking habits early. > Learn more
The talks are usually:
Breakfast seminars and ‘Learning Lunches’ that usually last about an hour
2-3 hour workshops that cover the topics in greater depth as well as getting participants to develop an action plan
Hosted online or at ‘in person’ events and conferences
‘In-house Company’ Talks & Workshops
More and more employers are seeing the benefits of helping their employees become better networkers. Long gone are the days when networking was assumed to be primarily for people looking for a job. Networking is a key skill that allows employees to do their jobs better, regardless of role. It is not just for people in sales.
Neil’s highly interactive talks and workshops start by addressing the commonly held negative myths about networking, before moving onto the benefits. In a world where employees are increasingly busy delivering their ‘day jobs’, it’s important for them to see how investing a small amount of time in developing their networks can pay off in the short, medium, and long-term. Neil then shares numerous tips on how to network effectively, including time-saving ways to do it for busy employees.
In addition to general talks on how networking can help colleagues do their jobs better, Neil has delivered ones with more specific requirements including:
Talks for professional services companies focussed on how networking can be an invaluable sales and client relationship development tool in addition to helping deliver better projects for clients
Talk for a global organisation to encourage better knowledge sharing via internal networking
Talk for a global organisation to encourage better internal networking as an aid to employee development and retention
Neil’s talks are relevant to all sizes and types of organisation. Neil has spoken to organisations in professional services, manufacturing, publishing, financial services, education, automotive, real estate and the public sector. Clients range from global companies with thousands of employees to small teams in professional services organisations.
Talks & Workshops: Start with the relationship
Workshop Clients & Testimonials
‘Guest Speaker’ Talks
With organisations always in need of inspirational speakers for their clients, members and guests at their events and conferences, Neil’s networking talks have proven to be a great success.
From finding one’s next job, to then doing that job better, from employees of large organisations to SME owners, networking remains a lifelong skill that helps people have both enjoyable and successful careers.
Neil’s highly interactive talks start by addressing the commonly held negative myths about networking, before moving onto the benefits. In a world where we are all increasingly busy delivering the ‘day job’, it’s important for people to see how investing a small amount of time in developing one’s network can pay off in the short, medium, and long-term. Neil then shares numerous tips on how to network effectively, including time-saving ways to do it, as well as getting the most out of both digital and face to face networking.
In addition to general talks on how networking can help all working professionals, Neil has delivered ones with more specific requirements including:
Talks for clients of outplacement companies aimed at networking to help you find your next role
Talks for SME owners and the self-employed aimed at networking to help you find more work and then deliver it successfully
Talks for women’s networking groups
Neil’s clients include outplacement and recruitment companies, networking organisations with members as well as a wide variety of organisations across sectors hosting events for their clients and guests.
Guest Speaking: The Serendipity of Networking
Guest Speaker Clients & Testimonials
‘Getting Started With Networking’ Talks
Having ‘wasted’ the first 15 years of his career by not networking at all, Neil is passionate about spreading the word to students and people at the start of their careers. His message is ‘don’t wait, it’s not as scary as you may think and can play a big part in helping make a strong start to your career’.
His short talks are aimed at getting audiences to be curious about networking and then encouraging them to take a few small steps to get started. With so many people willing to help young people, Neil shares his top tips for taking those first steps on the career ladder.
Neil’s audiences include:
6th Form students about to enter the world of work of Further Education
Undergraduates and MBA students
Young people in the first stages of their career
Getting Started with Networking: Student talks
Guest Speaker Clients & Testimonials
Interested in working with Neil?
If you’d like Neil to deliver a talk at your event or bring him in to run a networking workshop, please get in touch below.