Hello, my name is Donna-Ray Campbell and I write the 'Event Update' column on behalf of Stimulus for the Entrepreneurial Report.October calender of events was opened with our monthly Speed Networking session which was held at The Zimbo Jam offices. Stimulus Speed Networking Events occur on the first Monday of every month.These sessions have two main aims;
1. To introduce the theme for the month to come to allow us as a group to plan ahead
2. To provide an event where we can actively network, share ideas and find opportunities to do business together.
These sessions typically have one speaker who gives the group a taster of what we can expect to learn as we continue to participate in networking events with Stimulus.
Our speaker for the evening was Ms Linda Longwe a PR specialist. Linda began the evening explaining what a brand is and that the most important brand we should invest in is ourselves! We are all brands in our personal capacity, that need managing and developing. This is because personal branding is about creating a distinct personality that ensures that you are counted and stay relevant. It is not however about being fake and disingenuous in your business and personal conduct.
Linda explained that personal branding is more than what you wear, what qualifications you have or who you are related to. It is about consistency and projection of a strong yet not overbearing personality. This is done through having a personal vision and living it out through every aspect of your life right down to how you walk, talk and behave publicly and privately.
Linda also expressed the importance of and encouraged us to establish and develop strategic relationships. She explained how this would assist us in overcoming our weaker areas. Linda was a breathe of fresh air with so much to share on how to improve our personal brands. This session was a brief overview though we were all glued to our seated and did not want her to end. For this reason she will be back with us running workshops on presentation skills and business etiquette in October and November, I have already booked my place!
The images of the event (below) were provided courtesy of E:thos photography:
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| M.S Linda Longwe our speaker for the event |
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| Mr Fungai T ichawangama our gracious host for the event,The Zimbojam offices |
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| Linda and I interacting with the audience |
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| In all our sessions we always encourage participation and interaction! |
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| A lighter moment we had many light moments as Linda has a great sense of humor! |
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| Mr Wazara presenting his personal brand |
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| Vincent and Passion were good sports in helping Linda demonstrate professional greetings |
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| Miss Rudo Nyangulu closing our event! |
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