Women in Business Network

This interactive session will help you move from surface-level connections to ones that truly matter.

“When I walk into a big room, I feel overwhelmed, I don’t know how to connect with anyone”.

“I don’t know how to break into a conversation without feeling awkward”.

“At networking events, I just listen and hope someone talks to me”.

“I feel like I could make more of networking opportunities, but struggle”.

If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with making and building meaningful connections, whether in professional networking spaces, business meetings or even casual conversations.

In today’s fast-moving, digitally connected world, it’s easy to gather hundreds of contacts on LinkedIn or exchange business cards at events.

 But

• Do those connections really matter?

• How many have you spoken with in the last six months?

• And how do you turn those first introductions into relationships built on trust and opportunity?

Following the recent Women in Business Network breakfast with Tulsi van de Graaff of Brave People Solutions and Prof Shelli McAlpine, where participants described the Imposter Syndrome session as ‘amazing’ and a ‘happy boost’, we’re back with another interactive workshop. This time, Tulsi teams up with Paul Jensen, The LinkedIn Strategist, to explore how to make and build the connections that really matter. You’ll learn how to move beyond surface-level networking, feel confident starting conversations and turn digital introductions into real-world relationships that last.

This interactive session will help you move from surface-level connections to ones that truly matter.

 What You’ll Gain

 Tulsi van de Graaff of Brave People Solutions will share practical strategies to:

• Find common ground and create authentic connections.

• Relax, feel confident and engage even in overwhelming networking environments.

• Communicate in ways that help others feel comfortable and open.

• Move from ‘just listening’ to meaningful two-way conversations.

Paul Jensen, The LinkedIn Strategist, will show you how to:

• Use LinkedIn and other social platforms to make connections that really matter.

• Turn online introductions into genuine conversations and trusted relationships.

• Communicate with clarity and relevance so your connections want to engage further.

• Strengthen and expand your network in ways that lead to real opportunities.

About the CBD Women in Business Network

CBD Sydney Chamber's Women in Business Network brings together a range of informal & formal learning and networking events for people in business to learn, share and grow personally and professionally. Through email contact and social media we connect with over 1,000 women in business right here in the CBD.

The CBD Sydney Chamber is proud to be able to partner with Sponsor Members BSI Learning and de Lorenzo Hair Science 

The Agenda

• 8.30 - 9.00 am   Arrival and Networking

• 9.00 - 10.00 am   Welcome & introduction, Workshop/Discussion

• 10.00 -10.30 am Networking

• 10.30 am       Close