Introduction to Mastering Networking Training
Learn how to network with confidence through Body Talk’s Mastering Networking Training. Build authentic connections, improve communication, and open doors to new business opportunities.
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Event Manager, IBMMastering Networking course overview
In today’s fast-paced business world, networking skills aren’t a “nice to have”, they’re essential for growth. The ability to connect confidently and communicate with impact shapes your career, your reputation, and your results.
Yet many professionals tell us they find networking uncomfortable or unclear. 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, replacing hesitation with confidence and transforming every conversation into a genuine connection.
With practical, psychology-backed techniques and real-world exercises, delegates learn how to connect with impact, communicate with confidence, and build relationships that last.
Discover our 4-step methodology that makes networking natural, purposeful, and effective.
The Body Talk C.H.A.T. System helps you:
- Start conversations with confidence and warmth
- Listen actively to uncover shared interests and opportunities
- Focus on what you can give, not just what you can get
- Build authentic, lasting relationships that drive collaboration and results
This exclusive Body Talk networking framework is proven to remove awkward silences, strengthen rapport, and create trust faster.
Challenges you’ll overcome
- Feeling awkward, anxious, or unsure how to start a conversation
- 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 relationships
- Walking away from events feeling you “didn’t make the most of it”
Module 1
Networking
Help to overcome networking anxiety and build genuine, confidence-driven connections that open doors to new opportunities. Using practical, psychology-backed tools and Body Talk’s C.H.A.T. framework. Participants learn to start conversations naturally, make strong first impressions, listen with purpose, and turn everyday interactions into meaningful, trust-based relationships. The result is a clear, comfortable approach to networking that strengthens collaboration, influence, and long-term career success.
Module 2
How to Build Trust
We’ll examine the key factors that build trust and learn how to strengthen each one with simple, proven techniques. The result? Stronger relationships, better collaboration, and the ability to prevent conflict before it begins.
Mastering Networking training methods
Our Mastering Networking courses are available in flexible formats to suit your work style, whether in-person or online.
Meet your mastering networking 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, Stage Performer & Voice ActorFollowing 3 years training at The Oxford School of Drama, Jamie has been working internationally as a professional actor for the past 17 years.
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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
Why does Networking matter?
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 or mentorship
- Strengthen your professional reputation 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.
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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