Navigating Networking Workshop

Our friends at UEA Change Makers have kindly offered places on this brilliant workshop to FUSE Network members! Your details will be passed on to Finbarr Carter at UEA to send additional information about the event.

Networking isn’t easy for anyone, and it can be daunting to present yourself to new people.

Lucy Marks, Managing Director of Norfolk Network, will be sharing her experiences of networking and supporting local business professionals to connect in authentic and meaningful ways.

She’ll share her strategies for engaging with confidence and authenticity in networking environments, and how to harness your unique strengths to build meaningful connections.

Lucy will take you through the three stages of networking - how to prepare, how to navigate a networking room with confidence, and how to reflect on your experience and follow up on new opportunities.

One of the best ways to build your confidence is by hearing the experiences of others and sharing your own challenges and insights. There will be plenty of time for this during the session, followed by an opportunity to practise your new skills with your peers at the end.

Lucy Marks runs the Norfolk Network, a local business network that brings professionals together to share knowledge, explore opportunities, and build trusted relationships. Lucy is a natural connector of people and has created a networking environment that is inclusive and comfortable for all.

Optional additional networking:

Attendees are welcome to stay after the event to take part in 'Start Up Connect' from 2.30pm-4pm and put your newly learned networking skills into action!

Who is this for:

Open to anyone thinking about starting, running, or working for a social enterprise in Norfolk.

Where to go:

Enterprise Central (Room 0.26), The Enterprise Centre, UEA.

Accessibility:

If you have any questions about accessibility, please email Finbarr at F.Carter@uea.ac.uk with your questions.

Booking:

This event is also listed on Heartbeat, our community platform, but you do not need to book on both platforms. If it is appearing as fully booked on Eventbrite, please check here for spaces or join the waiting list.

Thank you!

We'd like to say a big thank you to UEA Change Makers for welcoming our members on this workshop!

Support FUSE Network:

This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to support the continued running of FUSE and help us keep events like this going, you can make a donation here or purchase a ticket with a voluntary donation. Thank you for supporting our work to build a fairer, more inclusive economy and stronger communities across Norfolk!