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Very early in my speaking career I heard sage advice from the successful motivational speaker Nigel Risner. Nigel asked whether we were focused on the applause or the results.
While it's lovely to get a great response to a presentation or workshop, feedback citing the impact of the ideas I've shared naturally has an even greater impact. And, for reasons that will become clear, this email, received recently, had more impact than most:
Dear Andy, I am just sitting here with Ben Freedman from Ella and told him about my recent capacity building training delivered for UNHCR in Uganda. I was training refugees in economic literacy, social entrepreneurship etc. As I had come to partake in your training session just a day before flying down to Uganda, I actually incorporated the essence of your teaching about networking in my training - and taught the refugee group how to source their immediate environment and relationships for experts and potential business partners. In a single home work evening they came up with 300 connections over 4 levels of connection. It helped them structure their marketplace and will guide them in the future in accessing new opportunities.
I just wanted to make sure to tell you this story. Happy to chat more about it in the future. Many thanks again for the great inspirational lesson.
All the best,
Freddy
Fr�d�ric Kastner | Fuse Foundation | Head of Social Innovation
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Next Wednesday will see the latest edition of
The Global Networking Show. Dr. Ivan Misner and I will be joined by Steven D'Souza and Diana Renner, the co-authors of the excellent new book, 'Not Knowing'.
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!
Wednesday, 26th November at 8.00pm UK time
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I hope you enjoy the newsletter and look forward to your feedback. Please do check out the blogs listed on the right hand side of the page for lots of extra ideas, tips and thoughts.
Let me know what you think.
If you're serious about developing a networking and referrals strategy that can take your business to a new level, or you are interested in booking me for a speech or training session for your team, find out more details on our website or you can contact me on:
Tel: 07930 417833
Skype: andylopata
I look forward to hearing from you.
