Open To Create . . . Authentic Creative Networking Date:
Saturday 24th November 2012
Start:
9.30am for a prompt 10am start
End:
6pm
Venue:
Central London Venue - TBC
“The richest people in the world look for and build networks, others look for work.” Robert Kiyosaki
This interactive one day workshop will de-mystify the techniques and approaches that make networking a fruitful and mutually beneficial way of being, doing and creating successful business relationships. What better time to re-vision your networking strategy - NOW. • You will analyse your current networking behaviours and find ways to network that feel right for you. • You will leave knowing you have your own creative & authentic approach to get the best out of each networking opportunity with confidence. • You will have the chance to network with the group and be supported with tips for growing your existing on and offline networks. There will be space created for you to think about and refine your purpose for networking, and you will be given chances to practice and play with your skills, both old and new. The day is being co-designed and delivered by Anna B. Sexton, Director, Open To Create... with associate Alison Seddon. Pricing We have a three tier pricing structure. These tickets are available on a first come first served basis with limited places Graduate rate: £50
KPI rate: £55
Start up rate: £65
Up & running rate: £90
Book your ticket follow the Event Brite link http://bit.ly/authenticcreativenetworkingnov12 Anna B. Sexton, Director anna@opentocreate.com
Twitter: @opentocreate
www.opentocreate.com
T. 020 7515 9451
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M. 07941 655 856
Authentic Creative Networking . . . is a Creative Business Nuts and Bolts session crafted after listening to a wealth of feedback from clients perplexed about how to make the most of new types of ‘social’ networking opportunities when doing the face to face “feels like such a chore”, or “often leads nowhere”. This workshop forms part of the wider Creative Business Nuts and Bolts offering from Open To Create... You can access further services via www.opentocreate.com Open To Create… is a business set up by Anna B. Sexton; artist, coach, mentor and entrepreneur to offer a range of training, mentoring & coaching programmes to support women to grow robust and sustainable creative businesses.
Headshot – John Cassidy 2012
Headshot – Alison Seddon 2011
Anna_B_Sexton has a track record of over 20 years supporting successful entrepreneurial artists & creatives grow their own projects and businesses. She has worked with small to medium independent creative enterprises from Acid Jazz, Beyond The Valley through to larger scale corporate clients Superdrug and Nivea. Within the NGO and social enterprise spaces Anna has worked with Whitechapel Gallery, Bow Arts and More to Life. She has created 2 successful sole trader businesses Open To Arts, Open To Coaching & We Love Marlborough; an arts & culture on and offline networking cooperative in partnership with Secret Agent Marketing www.welovemarlborough.co.uk
Alison Seddon is an experienced and dynamic coach and facilitator, with strong communication skills and a warm, direct style. She combines business understanding with her training as an actor and drama therapist to bring a fresh, creative approach to the training room. She has 12 years experience working across all corporate sectors, with deep experience in financial services, engaging with groups and individuals at all levels, whether first line managers or senior executives.
“She immediately put me at my ease, and I found it easy to explain my skills and goals. I feel much more focused about where to direct my efforts, and this in turn helps me feel confident in what I do.”
“Working with Alison is a real treat, she is insightful, light yet spot on with her delivery to get the most out of the group. She brings in lots of practical ways of learning and her sessions are a lot of fun.”
Clients include: Barclays, EY, KPMG, Deutsche Bank, BP, British Council, Kings College London, AON, Centrica, M&S.
www.alisonseddon.com
www.opentocreate.com
“The successful networkers I know continually put the other person’s needs ahead of their own.” Bob Burg