What makes business networking training worthwhile?
95% agree that face-to-face meetings are key to long-term relationships (Harvard Business Review) – yet many professionals tell us they find networking uncomfortable.
They worry about what to say, fear rejection, or feel they have nothing valuable to offer. These limiting beliefs hold back talent, stall collaboration, and close the door to new opportunities.
Our Mastering Networking training workshop helps professionals overcome these challenges.
With practical, psychology-backed techniques and real-world exercises, delegates learn how to connect with confidence and build relationships that last.
“Excellent delivery. Our audience were engaged, educated and entertained. 91% overall feedback rating. I will be using what I learned in my daily work!”
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Challenges you’ll overcome
- Feeling awkward, anxious, or unsure how to join or leave groups
- Worrying you’ll come across as pushy or inauthentic
- Struggling to move beyond surface-level small talk
- Lacking confidence to approach senior leaders or new contacts
- Letting nerves or self-doubt stop you from building valuable business relationships
- Walking away from events feeling you “didn’t make the most of it”
Networking should not feel forced or transactional. This course gives participants a clear, practical approach to networking so they can connect with confidence, make a strong impression, and build professional relationships that last beyond the first meeting.
Across four modules, participants learn how to manage nerves and limiting beliefs, show up with presence and authenticity, and build trust through credibility, dependability, vulnerability and motives. They also learn to move beyond surface-level small talk into more meaningful conversations and to follow up in ways that strengthen the relationship.
Module 1
Mindset and Confidence for Networking
Overcome common fears and limiting beliefs that make networking feel uncomfortable. Participants develop a more confident mindset so they can approach conversations with curiosity, purpose and ease.
Module 2
Make Great First Impressions
Learn how to introduce yourself in a way that feels natural and authentic. This module explores presence, congruence and body language, and gives participants practical ways to enter conversations smoothly and create a positive first impression.
Module 3
Building and Maintaining Trust
Explore the behaviours that help people build trust quickly in professional relationships. Participants learn how credibility, dependability, vulnerability, and motives influence how others experience them, and how small actions, such as following up or making introductions, strengthen connections over time.
Module 4
Deeper Conversations
Learn how to move beyond small talk and create conversations that feel engaging and memorable. Participants practise asking thoughtful questions and active listening to build rapport and connection. This module also covers how to close conversations naturally and how to follow up afterwards using Body Talk’s C.H.A.T. system for written outreach, including LinkedIn messages that keep the relationship moving forward.
Training methods
Our Mastering Networking courses are available in flexible formats to suit your work style, whether you’re looking for an online course or face-to-face training.
Meet your networking skills training coaches
Communication specialists drawing from a wealth of techniques and experience in broadcasting, journalism, national television and theatre.
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Alina Jenkins
Award-Winning BBC Presenter, Radio & Podcast Host and Executive CoachAlina Jenkins is an award-winning BBC presenter & broadcaster with a background in communicating science. She is also a keynote speaker, executive coach and hosts our podcasts.
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Jamie Richards
BBC TV Actor, MBTI Practitioner and Executive CoachFollowing 20 years as a professional actor, Jamie delivers leadership training, team development and executive coaching.
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Charlie Evans
Psychotherapist, Actress & Voice-Over ArtistCharlie studied acting in both London and New York and is an accomplished and accredited, trained actress. She is also a qualified and inspiring psychotherapist tailoring therapy and coaching to the individual client, integrating the affective, behavioural, cognitive and psychological systems to gain insight and understanding of one’s issues.
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Maisanna Bezizi
Language Coach for Business, TV & FilmMaisanna specialises in communication skills training for international clients in the business and medical worlds. She speaks English, Spanish, Arabic, Italian and French.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have any questions? We’re here to help
Who is this business networking training course for?
This business networking training is ideal for anyone who wants to communicate with greater confidence, whether you’re attending conferences, representing your company, or growing your influence across industries.
At Body Talk, we’ve coached over 150,000 people worldwide, helping professionals at every level communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. Our Mastering Networking training course combines proven communication science with experiential learning so you can show up as your best self and make every connection count.
Why does Networking matter?
Networking matters because in business, opportunities rarely arrive through formal channels – they come through people. The conversations you have, the relationships you build, and the impression you leave directly influence your career growth, partnerships, and performance.
This interactive networking skills training helps you build confidence in every kind of conversation, from the light chat that breaks the ice to the deeper discussions that lead to lasting opportunities and growth. You’ll discover how to:
- Shift from “What can I get?” to “How can I add value?”
- Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and new contacts
- Turn casual conversations into opportunities for collaboration, mentorships and personal introductions
- Strengthen your professional reputation and personal brand through trust, curiosity, and authenticity
- Build a network that supports your goals, now and in the future
When you connect with people authentically, you open the door to faster collaboration, stronger partnerships, and long-term career success.
Why choose Body Talk’s professional networking coaching?
Companies of all sizes choose our business networking skills training because:
- We’re CPD-certified, meaning the quality of our training is independently recognised.
- We teach the ‘Body Talk Way’ – a high-impact framework developed over two decades, and based in communication science. You’ll gain tools you can use straight away, and that stay with you throughout your entire working life.
- We keep things dynamic with practical exercises designed to help you see communication differently. By the end, you’ll feel more confident, focused, and motivated to put your skills into action.
How can I improve my business networking skills?
Improving your business networking skills starts with the same core communication skills as any conversation:
- Building trust: How do you show the person you’re talking to that they can trust you – are you prioritising learning about them?
- Actively listening: How do you show them that you care about what they’re saying, and you’re listening with the intention to understand them?
- Positive body language: Are you showing that you’re engaged through your body language and tone of voice? You might not realise how much your body language is talking for you.
- Asking questions: Are your questions ‘yes or no’ questions, or are they open-ended? The latter are more likely to lead to meaningful conversations and show that you’re interested in learning more about the person you’re talking to.
These are the strategies we teach in our business networking training. For a more detailed breakdown of how they work, head to our business networking blog.
Who is Networking training for?
Networking training is ideal for anyone who wants to communicate with greater confidence, whether you’re attending conferences, representing your company, or growing your influence across industries.
At Body Talk, we’ve coached over 150,000 people worldwide, helping professionals at every level communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. Our Mastering Networking training course combines proven communication science with experiential learning so you can show up as your best self and make every connection count.
Can I customise my training to include multiple courses?
We are happy to build a training solution that fits your time, budget, and goals.
How do I prepare for a training session?
We’ll handle the details so you can focus on the impact. Our Client Services team will confirm all timings, logistics, and tech needs ahead of the event.
What happens after I complete a training session?
We provide detailed workbooks for the training and encourage delegates to fill them in and refer to their notes regularly after the session. We also have a suite of blogs, podcasts and videos to support the learning.
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