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How to work a room

What topics are covered in this chapter?

  • How to overcome nerves when meeting new people
  • How to find the right people to talk to at a networking event
  • How to circulate effortlessly and break into and out of conversations
  • What to take with you when networking
  • How to maximise your effectiveness when having a one-to-one meeting
  • The etiquette of exchanging business cards

In the last chapter we showed you how to strike up a meaningful conversation with anyone you meet. In this chapter we will show you how to effortlessly find the right people to talk to in a room, so you can have that meaningful conversation.

There is a skill to working the room; however, this skill can be learned. You may be interested to know that a study ...

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