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Networking Should Feel Natural, Not Awkward

Networking can open doors to new opportunities, partnerships and professional growth, but many people find it uncomfortable.

Your team may struggle to introduce themselves clearly, start conversations or explain what they do without sounding rehearsed.

They may attend events but leave without making meaningful connections, or feel unsure about how to follow up afterwards.

This practical Networking Skills Workshop gives participants the confidence and tools to approach networking in a more natural, purposeful and effective way.

Through discussion, exercises and realistic examples, they will learn how to communicate their value, build rapport and create professional relationships that last beyond the first conversation.

Based in Norwich, we deliver networking workshops for businesses and organisations across Norfolk, with virtual delivery also available.

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Could Your Team Get More From Networking Opportunities?

Your people may be:

  • Unsure how to introduce themselves confidently
  • Nervous about attending networking events
  • Struggling to begin or sustain conversations
  • Finding it difficult to explain what they do clearly
  • Missing opportunities to build useful professional relationships
  • Uncomfortable talking about their experience or expertise
  • Unsure how to join an existing conversation
  • Relying on the same familiar contacts
  • Forgetting to follow up after meeting someone
  • Underusing LinkedIn as a networking tool
  • Lacking confidence representing your organisation
  • Treating networking as selling rather than relationship-building

Networking is not about collecting as many contacts as possible.

It is about creating genuine, mutually beneficial relationships through curiosity, confidence and consistent follow-up.

A Practical 90-Minute Networking Workshop

The workshop is designed to give participants useful techniques they can practise immediately.

It is interactive, supportive and suitable for people with different levels of networking experience.

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1. Introduce Yourself With Confidence

Participants will explore how to introduce themselves clearly and naturally without relying on a long or overly rehearsed pitch.

This includes:

  • Explaining who they are and what they do
  • Communicating their value clearly
  • Adapting an introduction to different situations
  • Making a positive first impression
  • Building a short, natural elevator pitch
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2. Start and Sustain Better Conversations

Participants will learn practical ways to approach people and keep conversations moving.

This may include:

  • Starting conversations without feeling intrusive
  • Asking engaging questions
  • Showing genuine interest
  • Listening actively
  • Finding common ground
  • Moving beyond small talk
  • Ending conversations politely and confidently
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3. Build Meaningful Professional Relationships

The workshop moves beyond simply meeting people and focuses on creating connections that are useful and genuine for everyone involved.

Participants will explore:

  • Building rapport
  • Creating mutual value
  • Developing trust over time
  • Recognising opportunities to help others
  • Maintaining professional relationships
  • Avoiding overly transactional networking
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4. Follow Up Effectively

A strong conversation can quickly be forgotten if no one follows up.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Follow up promptly and professionally
  • Personalise messages
  • Refer back to the conversation
  • Suggest a relevant next step
  • Stay connected without becoming pushy
  • Use practical follow-up templates
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5. Use LinkedIn More Confidently

LinkedIn can help turn a first conversation into an ongoing professional relationship.

The workshop includes practical guidance around:

  • Connecting after an event
  • Personalising connection requests
  • Strengthening professional visibility
  • Engaging with contacts meaningfully
  • Using LinkedIn to support relationship-building
  • Presenting a clearer professional brand
Let's Discuss Your Requirements
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More Confidence Before, During and After Networking

By the end of the workshop, participants should feel better equipped to:

  • Introduce themselves clearly
  • Make a confident first impression
  • Begin conversations more naturally
  • Ask better questions
  • Communicate their professional value
  • Build rapport with new contacts
  • Feel less awkward in networking situations
  • Follow up in a purposeful way
  • Use LinkedIn more effectively
  • Represent your organisation confidently
  • Build relationships rather than simply exchange details
  • Make networking feel more manageable and worthwhile

The aim is not to turn everyone into an extrovert.

It is to give people practical tools that help them network in a way that feels natural and authentic.
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Flexible Delivery for Your Organisation

Duration

90 minutes

Format

Available in person or virtually.

Group Size

Designed for a minimum of eight participants.

Included

  • Interactive learning
  • Practical exercises
  • Conversation techniques
  • Elevator-pitch guidance
  • Follow-up templates
  • LinkedIn optimisation tips
  • Opportunities for reflection and practice

Investment

Pricing is based on the number of participants and delivery requirements.

Please enquire for an accurate quotation for your organisation.

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Why Work With Peak Performance HR?

Practical Development With a Supportive Approach

Peak Performance HR combines coaching, recruitment, leadership development and workplace experience.

Led by Jess, an accredited coach, experienced recruiter and CIPD Level 7 qualified HR consultant, the workshop is designed around the real situations professionals face when building relationships and representing themselves at work.

The approach is:

Personal

The workshop can be shaped around your people, organisation and goals.

Practical

Participants leave with techniques they can use immediately.

Interactive

Exercises and discussion help participants practise rather than simply listen.

Confidence-Building

The emphasis is on helping people feel more comfortable, prepared and capable.

Authentic

Networking is approached as genuine relationship-building rather than forced self-promotion.
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Booking a Workshop Is Simple

1. Tell Me About Your Team

Share your group size, preferred format and what you would like participants to gain.

2. Shape the Workshop

We will confirm the most suitable content, delivery option and cost for your organisation.

3. Deliver the Session

Your team will take part in an interactive workshop with practical tools they can apply straight away.

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  • Jessica is incredibly personable and goes the extra mile. She's very thorough in her approach and prepares and mentors to the highest standard.

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Networking Skills Workshops in Norwich and Across Norfolk

Peak Performance HR is based in Norwich and delivers networking skills workshops for businesses, professional teams and organisations across Norfolk.

Whether your employees are preparing for conferences, industry events or everyday relationship-building, the workshop can be shaped around their roles and professional environment.

In-person delivery may be available across Norfolk, with virtual workshops also available to organisations throughout the UK.

How long is the workshop?


The workshop lasts 90 minutes.

Can it be delivered online?

Yes. The Networking Skills Workshop can be delivered virtually or in person, depending on your organisation’s needs and location.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes. The current workshop is designed for a minimum of eight participants.

Can the content be tailored to our business?

Yes. The examples, exercises and emphasis can be adapted to suit your sector, team and the types of networking situations participants are likely to experience.

What does the workshop cover?


It covers introductions, first impressions, elevator pitches, conversation skills, relationship-building, follow-up, LinkedIn and personal branding.

Is the workshop suitable for people who lack confidence?

Yes. The workshop is designed to provide a supportive environment and practical techniques for people who feel unsure or uncomfortable about networking.

Will participants receive practical resources?

The workshop includes practical exercises, follow-up templates and LinkedIn guidance.

Do you deliver networking workshops in Norwich?

Yes. Peak Performance HR is based in Norwich and can deliver workshops for organisations across Norfolk. Virtual delivery is also available throughout the UK.

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Help Your People Network With Greater Confidence

Give your team the practical tools to start better conversations, communicate their value and build professional relationships that create new opportunities.

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