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EVENTS
JUNE 2012
*Contact us to add your meeting, event, audition, screening or presentation
June 20 Gold Coast Indie Film & TV Network Group
6.30pm - The Basement - Arts Centre Gold Coast
For information contact Caroline Russo 0409451180
Tickets: Arts Centre Box Office - 07 55884000
For information contact Caroline Russo 0409451180
Tickets: Arts Centre Box Office - 07 55884000
June 23
S.T.A.R.S. Gold Coast - Writers Group Event
"Welcome to the New Millenium - Social Media Sites & Authors"
Details at: http://www.starsgc.com/Meetings.php
"Welcome to the New Millenium - Social Media Sites & Authors"
Details at: http://www.starsgc.com/Meetings.php
How to promote yourself - Networking
Who are you? Smile, give your name and title.
“Hi my name is Shelley Carter, I am an actress – so nice to meet you” …….
Why are you better than your competitors? Don't be shy. If you don't tell people what makes you better, no one else will. Be clear about what makes you stand out.
Develop the ability to describe your personality, achievements, skills and work experience in just a minute. Make it short and too the point. At the end of the first minute the listener should want to know more.
First Impressions
To make a positive and powerful first impression, whether it is at a business event or a speed-networking event, you have to overcome shying away from self-promotion. You never know when you’re likely to meet that person who could open the door to a new job, career move or major assignment, so it’s important to have your finely tuned 60-second pitch at the ready. At every opportunity make sure they remember you.
Where do I start?
What is it that you want to accomplish? How do you give them a preview of your talents and abilities? You need to make a positive impression and be different from everyone, you need to stand out from the crowd.
Your goal is to get them listening and being interested in you.
“In a world of mediocrity, everything looks more or less the same, so why should they remember you?” says Robert Craven, a business mentor and coach. “What makes you different? If there were a choice between being different or better, then I would choose different every time. People remember different.”
Believe in yourself, you can’t effectively sell yourself if you don’t value who you are. You must have confidence in your abilities. You need to feel proud of your actions, so don’t do things that will undermine your efforts. Focus on building your confidence and being the person you most want to be.
The introduction
Consider your central message, which must amount to more than a brief resume of your key skills and attributes. You need to convey that you are a highly capable individual.
How will you add value to their project?
When you talk about your skills, describe how you use them, rather than what they are. Avoid lengthy detail.
First, overcome any reluctance to talk about yourself. Learn how to grab their attention and build rapport quickly – use eye contact and body language (mirror their posture) to help you. Be self-assured, but don’t talk at your listener, and avoid rushing to get more words in – less is more in this case. Pause when you need to, use open questions and actively listen to their responses.
Rehearse your pitch
Once your introduction is prepared, practise delivering it until it sounds natural and not like you’re reading from a script. Ask for feedback from friends and trusted colleagues and refine it accordingly.
If they come back with a question, you’ll know you’ve perfected your pitch.
How do you build confidence for your pitch?
Practice. Practice at home and then, when you are ready, practice at all networking events.
You could also try the one-metre rule. If anyone (and I mean anyone, anywhere) comes within one metre of you (at the bus stop, in a cafe, at a business breakfast), then smile and introduce yourself - it is amazing who will respond.
Is there a golden rule of pitching?
All you are looking for is to make contact and build rapport.
You should remember from your dating days that the purpose of the first date is simply to get the second date. Do not expect or ask for any more, or you will be disappointed. The same applies here.
Get some Business Cards – have a clear, easy to read business card. You can use firms that give you 250 for free and see how you like them.
You never know who you are going to run into and when – always aim for smart casual. Before you walk out the door – have a quick check – do I need to wear shoes, should I brush my hair? How would you feel if you missed out on a golden opportunity because you hadn’t bothered to comb your hair or clean your teeth? Deals have been made and miracles occurred on elevators – so be prepared!
Personal Hygiene and grooming is paramount. In a split second we get a first impression of others by the way they look, sound, shake your hand, hold themselves, smell and so forth. Even on your days 'off', remember that your best business advertisement is you.
“Hi my name is Shelley Carter, I am an actress – so nice to meet you” …….
Why are you better than your competitors? Don't be shy. If you don't tell people what makes you better, no one else will. Be clear about what makes you stand out.
Develop the ability to describe your personality, achievements, skills and work experience in just a minute. Make it short and too the point. At the end of the first minute the listener should want to know more.
First Impressions
To make a positive and powerful first impression, whether it is at a business event or a speed-networking event, you have to overcome shying away from self-promotion. You never know when you’re likely to meet that person who could open the door to a new job, career move or major assignment, so it’s important to have your finely tuned 60-second pitch at the ready. At every opportunity make sure they remember you.
Where do I start?
What is it that you want to accomplish? How do you give them a preview of your talents and abilities? You need to make a positive impression and be different from everyone, you need to stand out from the crowd.
Your goal is to get them listening and being interested in you.
“In a world of mediocrity, everything looks more or less the same, so why should they remember you?” says Robert Craven, a business mentor and coach. “What makes you different? If there were a choice between being different or better, then I would choose different every time. People remember different.”
Believe in yourself, you can’t effectively sell yourself if you don’t value who you are. You must have confidence in your abilities. You need to feel proud of your actions, so don’t do things that will undermine your efforts. Focus on building your confidence and being the person you most want to be.
The introduction
Consider your central message, which must amount to more than a brief resume of your key skills and attributes. You need to convey that you are a highly capable individual.
How will you add value to their project?
When you talk about your skills, describe how you use them, rather than what they are. Avoid lengthy detail.
First, overcome any reluctance to talk about yourself. Learn how to grab their attention and build rapport quickly – use eye contact and body language (mirror their posture) to help you. Be self-assured, but don’t talk at your listener, and avoid rushing to get more words in – less is more in this case. Pause when you need to, use open questions and actively listen to their responses.
Rehearse your pitch
Once your introduction is prepared, practise delivering it until it sounds natural and not like you’re reading from a script. Ask for feedback from friends and trusted colleagues and refine it accordingly.
If they come back with a question, you’ll know you’ve perfected your pitch.
How do you build confidence for your pitch?
Practice. Practice at home and then, when you are ready, practice at all networking events.
You could also try the one-metre rule. If anyone (and I mean anyone, anywhere) comes within one metre of you (at the bus stop, in a cafe, at a business breakfast), then smile and introduce yourself - it is amazing who will respond.
Is there a golden rule of pitching?
All you are looking for is to make contact and build rapport.
You should remember from your dating days that the purpose of the first date is simply to get the second date. Do not expect or ask for any more, or you will be disappointed. The same applies here.
Get some Business Cards – have a clear, easy to read business card. You can use firms that give you 250 for free and see how you like them.
You never know who you are going to run into and when – always aim for smart casual. Before you walk out the door – have a quick check – do I need to wear shoes, should I brush my hair? How would you feel if you missed out on a golden opportunity because you hadn’t bothered to comb your hair or clean your teeth? Deals have been made and miracles occurred on elevators – so be prepared!
Personal Hygiene and grooming is paramount. In a split second we get a first impression of others by the way they look, sound, shake your hand, hold themselves, smell and so forth. Even on your days 'off', remember that your best business advertisement is you.
