The Global Networking Show

Business networking strategist and Global Networking Show co-presenter Andy Lopata joins The Fruit Tree Business Growth Club in Doncaster to ask questions about making the most of membership of networking group, implementing a strong networking strategy, social networks and networking in general.  http://www.lopata.co.uk http://www.thefruittree.co.uk/

Increasing numbers of people recognise the important role networking plays in building businesses or growing a career. Yet introverts often feel at a disadvantage. Uncomfortable with attending big events, putting themselves at the centre of everyone's attention or standing out from the crowd, many introverts prefer to get on with their job and expect to get noticed. Does it need to be this way?  Do introverts need to network and if so, how can they do so comfortably? Ivan and Andy are joined by the Champion of Introverts, Jennifer B Kahnweiler Ph.D. CSP author of Quiet Influence, The Introverted Leader and the upcoming, The Genius of Opposites (Aug. 2015) to explore these and other questions about how introverts can network with confidence.

In the last edition of The Global Networking Show in 2014, Andy Lopata and Dr. Ivan Misner are joined by Tim Houston, the author of The World's Worst Networker.  Andy, Ivan and Tim will share some light-hearted stories of networking faux pas they've experienced and invite you to share yours too.

Wondering how to grow your network but don’t know where to start?   Feeling daunted about stepping into a room full of strangers but don’t know what to say?   Worried about putting yourself out there but don’t know how to step outside your comfort zone?   In an increasingly uncertain, ambiguous and complex world, it is easy to succumb to self-doubt, to become anxious and fear risk-taking. The pressure to know, to control, to be on top of our game holds a strong grip on us Join us for an inspiring and intriguing conversation with Steven D’Souza and Diana Renner, the authors of ‘Not Knowing - the art of turning uncertainty into opportunity’ on 26 November at 8 pm GMT The book re-frames the concept of Not Knowing, from being in a fearful place of weakness and ignorance, moving to something we must engage with personally. It introduces us to a new paradigm, where Not Knowing becomes an exciting opportunity - we are no longer limited by what we already know and our habitual reactions to things that life throws at us, so that deeper knowing can emerge. How does Not Knowing help us network and engage with others more effectively? Join the conversation and find out. Otherwise, you'll never know!

Are you a nervous networker? Do you feel out of your comfort zone at a networking event, preferring to make friends on a more intimate, less formal basis? Many people struggle with the thought of networking at events. Dr. Ivan Misner and Andy Lopata are joined by a networking introvert, Charlie Lawson, who has just published The Unnatural Networker’..  On this show, Ivan, Andy and Charlie discuss how more introverted networks can play to their strengths, explore their options and offer some simple tips to overcome that fear of walking into a room full of strangers.

Can that really be true?  If you have a powerful personal network, can you really be a healthier person?  Dr. Ivan Misner and Andy Lopata are joined by Ocean Robbins and Celynn Erasmus to learn the truth about this fairly bold statement.

Are you getting the most from your networking? Do you even know how to measure your results?    Are you comfortable when you walk into a room full of strangers? Do you know what to say?   Are you active on social networking sites?    Are you getting enough referrals?    Is your networking working for you?    During this special edition of The Global Networking Show, two of the world's best known authorities on networking, Andy Lopata and Dr. Ivan Misner answered questions from viewers from all over the world, both posted in advance and live on the show.   

One of the fundamental skills of successful networkers is the ability to get their message across effectively. Ensuring that the people you interact with understand what you do, who you do it for and how they can help you is essential if you are going to gain their support.  In this latest show, Andy Lopata and Dr. Ivan Misner have brought together two of the world's leading practitioners of crafting the perfect message. Sam Horn, The Intrigue Expert, is a best-selling author and communication strategist known for such books as POP!, Tongue Fu!®, and Conzentrate. Meanwhile, Andy Bounds, author of The Jelly Effect and The Snowball effect, gained his insight from the fact that his Mother is blind. This has given him a lifetime’s experience of communicating from someone else’s point of view… so critical when seeking to persuade others.

Andy Lopata and Dr. Ivan Misner are joined by Susan RoAne and Stanley Kong to discuss networking skills, including how to overcome your fears, conversation tips and how to get away from a difficult conversation.    http://globalnetworkingshow.com

Referrals are the key to the success of any business, yet so few people really understand how to maximise their potential. As a result, millions of dollars worth of untapped business is left on the table by businesses across the world every year.  In the latest edition of The Global Networking Show, four of the world's leading authorities on referral marketing come together to share their top tips and secrets. The Show's hosts, Dr. Ivan Misner, author of 'The World's Best Known Marketing Secret' and Andy Lopata, author of 'Recommended: How to Sell Through Networking and Referrals', are joined by Bob Burg, author of 'Endless Referrals.' and Thomas Albrecht, Director of The Referral Institute in Germany.     

Andy Lopata and Dr. Ivan Misner are joined by co-author of 'Business Networking and Sex', Hazel Walker, and South African networking expert Helen Nicholson to discuss the differences in the ways men and women network.  http://www.globalnetworkingshow.com http://www.ivanmisner.com http://www.lopata.co.uk https://plus.google.com/+HazelWalkerSpeaker http://www.thenetworkingcompany.co.za/about/

Susan Roane, author of 'How to Work a Room' and Marianne Abib-Pech, former Global CFO of Shell Aviation and author of 'Financial Times Guide to Leadership' speak to Dr. Ivan Misner and Andy Lopata about how best to network within large organisations.

Business networking strategist Andy Lopata and Dr. Ivan Misner, founder of BNI, welcome guests Terry Brock, co-author of 'Klout Matters' and Bert Verdonck, co-author of 'How to REALLY use LinkedIn' to discuss how business can make the most of social networks. 

Andy Lopata and Dr. Ivan Misner are joined by Radu Mihaescu from Romania and Bijay Shah from the UAE to discuss networking in different cultures.

The first edition of The Global Networking Show sees Dr. Ivan Misner and Andy Lopata welcome Thomas Power and Max Steén to discuss the relevant merits of broad and deep networks.