Networking the (Real and Virtual) Room

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20th Mar 2013

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Cloudland

641 Ann Street
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

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Join us for networking tips offline (face-to-face) and online (social networks).

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    What will be discussed:

    • Why networking is so powerful when managed appropriately
    • How to establish a networking strategy
    • Top characteristics of successful networkers
    • Tips on maintaining a successful online profile
    • Create & foster business relationships
    • Is networking about selling?
    • How we can use social media to create personal brand equity

    Who would benefit from attending:

    • Business owners
    • Marketing managers and marketing coordinators
    • Communication professionals

    Panel Speakers:

    Facilitator: Cat Matson, Speaker, MC & Marketer @catmatson | Cat Matson on Linkedin
    MC: Lisa Ma, Event Manager, Networx @LisaMa_ | Lisa Ma on LinkedIn

    Event Format: Networking with Drinks & Canapes, followed by Panel Discussion.

    Event hashtag is #nxbris

    Please use #nxbris in your Twitter / Google+ / Instagram posts so people at home can follow what's going on!  Networx Brisbane's handle is @networxevents on Twitter & Instagram.

  • Giveaways

    Event Giveaways:

    • 1 x Complimentary booth booking with a $100 bar account, courtesy of Cloudland
    • 1 x Ticket to Bluewire's LinkedIn Masterclass on Thursday 28 March valued at $997. Networx attendees can enjoy the discounted rate of $697 until close 21/3/13, use the code NETWORX (case sensitive)
    • APT7 Lunch Package valued at $140 (two-course set menu lunch with matching wines for two at the GOMA Restaurant), courtesy of QAGOMA's APT7
    • Every attendee receives a free dish of salt & pepper squid, aoli and lime* during GOMA Cafe Bistro's Friday Sessions - Fridays 5.00-9.00pm during Summer (with any purchase over $20, excludes Fri 12 April)
    • Double Passes to "Warm Bodies" movie, a hilarious zombie movie starring Nicholas Hoult & Teresa Palmer, courtesy of Icon Movies. In cinemas 11 April. Attendees also receive 2-4-1 movie vouchers
    • Double Passes to "Hyde Park on Hudson" movie, starring Bill Murray (Lost in Translation), Laura Linney (TVs The Big C, The Savages), courtesy of Icon Movies. In cinemas March 28. Attendees also receive 2-4-1 movie vouchers
    • 1 x 32GB USB flashdrive, courtesy of AV Partner Fairchild Multimedia
    • One night’s accommodation in a Superior Suite, a bottle of bubbly & chocolates on arrival, and Continental breakfast for 2 in Epicurean Restaurant Bistro & Bar, courtesy of The Inchcolm Hotel
    • 1 x Double pass to Interactive Minds' April event
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Here’s a sneaky peek at the speakers for this event.

Lisa Butler

Lisa Butler

Managing Director, The Talea Group and author of 'Networking Exposed'

Lisa Butler is the Director and Founder of The Talea Group.  Recently established following a successful 10 year growth as co-Director of Paragon Associates, Talea helps its clients to enhance their business performance and returns by developing their communication capability. Talea typically works with major corporations and businesses across professional services, banking and finance, IT, insurance, energy, construction, engineering and recruitment.

Lisa has over 20 years experience in learning and development and human resources, spending five years in law firms in Australia and the UK.  Lisa’s areas of expertise include instructional design, training consulting, facilitation and skill development in bidding, as well as design and delivery of a range of communication skills programs including networking, presenting, business writing, leadership, team development, coaching, and strategic facilitation.

Prior to establishing The Talea Group and Paragon Associates, Lisa enjoyed a successful career within the professional services, finance and transport sectors. Lisa started her career in consulting with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) before moving into the transport industry in Queensland. Within this environment Lisa developed her skills in training needs analysis, design, development and delivery of a wide range of technical and communication programs aimed at all levels of management and staff. This experience included off site management development programs using adventure based learning techniques.

Lisa is also the author of "Networking Exposed - Discover the secrets of business networking".
 
Follow on Twitter: @lbnetworking | Lisa Butler on LinkedIn | Lisa Butler on Google+

networkingexposed.com.au
talea.com.au

networkingexposed.com.au
Rhys Furner

Rhys Furner

Digital Strategy Manager, Reload Business Group

Rhys Furner is the Digital Strategy Manager for Reload Business Group across Australia and New Zealand. Day to day, Rhys' role involves consulting to a range of businesses and government departments on how to maximise their digital marketing and business performance. Rhys has been a major part of Reload Business Group's growth and worldwide expansion by spearheading the company's business development to now boast over 500 clients globally including Subway, Signet, GlaxoSmithKline, Next Byte, Jetts, QBD, Tyrepower, and more.

Rhys, a digital native and an avid networker has taken to utilising social media and online channels to generate new business opportunities like a duck to water. He enjoys challenging the norms of business development and exploring new opportunities as the digital landscape constantly changes. Rhys strives for perfection in all sales environments and believes that creating lasting rapport with clients and partners is more important than mastering the 'hard sell'.  

Follow on Twitter: @Furnbagz | Rhys Furner on LinkedIn | Rhys Furner on Google+

reloadbusinessgroup.com

reloadbusinessgroup.com
Panel Chair: Cat Matson

Panel Chair: Cat Matson

Chief Digital Officer, City of Brisbane

Cat Matson is Brisbane's Chief Digital Officer, overseeing the citywide Digital Brisbane strategy. Under the strategy, Cat is responsible for driving economic growth through digital adoption in the SME sector, strengthening the city's digital start-up ecosystem and facilitating Cyber City initiatives. Recently named as a rising female in the technology sector by the Sydney Morning Herald, Cat is considered an industry leader when it comes to the digital space, with a savvy business mind and a robust understanding of the wider business context.

LinkedIn | Follow on Twitter: @catmatson @DigitalBNE

catmatson.com.au

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