Let’s Talk Networking: From Nerves to Know-How

Schedule

Tue Aug 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC+01:00
Location

electric works | Sheffield City Centre, EN

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Build networking confidence, improve your elevator pitch and make meaningful business connections at this free Sheffield workshop.
About this Event

Want to feel more confident at networking events?

If the thought of walking into a room full of strangers makes you feel nervous, you're not alone. This free, in-person workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs, freelancers and business owners build confidence and make networking feel more natural.

Led by experienced networker Katie Keates, this practical session will give you the tools and techniques to network with confidence, start meaningful conversations and build valuable business relationships.

Whether you're attending your first networking event or looking to improve your networking skills, you'll leave with practical advice you can put into action straight away.


What you'll learn

During the workshop you'll learn how to:

  • Build confidence when networking
  • Start conversations with new people
  • Make meaningful business connections
  • Understand the do's and don'ts of business networking
  • Prepare and deliver an effective elevator pitch
  • Make the most of networking events to support your business growth

You'll also have the opportunity to practise your elevator pitch in a supportive and welcoming environment.


What you'll leave with

By the end of the session you'll have:

  • Greater confidence in networking with other professionals
  • Practical networking techniques you can use immediately
  • A stronger elevator pitch
  • Skills to build lasting business relationships

Who should attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Start-ups and new businesses
  • Freelancers and sole traders
  • Small business owners
  • Anyone who wants to feel more confident when networking

No previous networking experience is required.

Date: Tuesday 11 Aug

Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am

Location: Electric Works, 3 Concourse Way, S1 2BJ


*** Spaces are limited if you can’t make an event, it’s no problem as long as you let us know before the workshop. If you sign-up and don’t attend an event, we will contact you afterwards to check in and if this happens more than once, it may jeopardise your ability to sign up to future events. If sales have end before you get the chance to book, Call 0114 224 5000 and we'll work it out.

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electric works, 3 Concourse Way, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom

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