How to Work a Room - getting you comfortable

Question - "I don't know anyone - how do I "break in"

The business equivalent of a party full of strangers, this situation is for many the most daunting and certainly the one that generates the most questions from our customers. Fear of rejection is for many the biggest barrier to overcome

Why? Because it seems unnatural or false - to some, even "superficial". Yet pregnant(!) with opportunities for interaction to create mutual benefit.

So what stops you? Usually, that very "fear of rejection" - what's really a crowd of people, can seem a wall of indifference to your presence.

If you break networking down into it's main components, it's really quite easy. We show you how to "take control" and make the most of opportunities in this scenario.

Simple techniques to turn fear into something like fun

Most people like meeting people - they just want to be introduced. And sometimes you have to do the introducing yourself. To lots of people, not just one or two. Here are some simple techniques we'll show you:

• How to break into a group - and break away again • How to start a conversation - and keep it going • How to read body language - even how to flirt! •When to exchange business cards and how to make sure new contacts will take your call the next day • How to find out quickly and easily if they're a good contact for you • Key secrets of listening and sharing - even how to look interested when you're not!

So your next major business gathering - and your next big party - may be more enjoyable - and fruitful - than they used to be!