I say that your network is your net wealth. The internet and the social media platform is no longer “the next big thing” it is the present. Social media is a goldmine that you can leverage and milk its unending potential. Whereas some people will view the internet as detrimental, …
Read More »Be the Listener
I was having a conversation with a friend of mine a few weeks ago, and he told me an interesting story about two young men who had an opportunity to meet a global leader that had toured Kenya a few years go. Meeting this leader was their dream come true, …
Read More »Grace* Is Shy
“Your network is your net worth.” Grace (not her real name) has heard that a million and one times. She believes the absolute truth in that statement and appreciates the fact that in order for her to advance to the next level, businesses-wise, she must expand her networks far and …
Read More »The Interesting, The Funny, and The Unfortunate
Most of you know by now that I’m the Queen of Networking; a passionate and avid networker. I like to say that I live, eat, and sleep networking. It is my favorite cup of tea – easy and done effortlessly. I’m in my fun zone when at it! I get …
Read More »SMART Goal Setting In Networking
One thing that sets apart a brilliant networker from the rest of the pack is that they have very clear objectives of what they want to achieve from a networking activity. They set prior goals before stepping out there for any networking engagement. Remember, the brilliant networker is always networking. …
Read More »My BNI Success Story
1.6 Million USD worth of business given to my chapter members, and tremendous growth of my business and self, constitutes a part of my incredible BNI success story. But I’ll start by telling you my BNI story with another story. Just to build some context. Back in the year 2010 …
Read More »Holiday Networking Tips
The holiday season is here with us again, the joyous season of merrymaking and celebrations. You bet there’re going to be parties left, right, and center – end of year party, dinner party, cocktail party, Christmas caroling party, etc. The constant in all these is of course food, fun and …
Read More »GNI Resumes Networking Training
After months of planning and preparation, the long awaited Business Networking Training finally took place on Saturday 30th, September. We were elated! It’s safe to say that it was successful based on the feedback we gathered from our trainees and our own internal evaluation. The 4th floor of Westlands’ based …
Read More »Pitch Better
One of the most useful skills at a networking forum is pitching. Whether you are a job seeker, a business owner or an employee seeking to expand your networks within your current company, you must find a comfortable way to introduce yourself to other professionals present in such forums. You …
Read More »Bad To Worse?
It’s Friday, 8am. You check your diary; it says you’re supposed to be at Strathmore University for an event convened by Strathmore Business School. You quickly make your way there. You arrive late; the amphitheater is filled to capacity. You survey the room from behind, your eyes scanning row after …
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