Author Archives: Emily

“Women Only” business networks. Right or Wrong?

Women only business networks? If we had male only networks would this be perceived as discriminatory? Does gender play a pivotal role in how you respond to the topic of networking? If everyone’s purpose is the same, why does tension … Continue 1 reading

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How remarkable is your business to the rest of the room?

Icon Women love to network. But, networking is sometimes not enough especially when your competitor may be in the same room. Hands down.  The most thumb worn, well used business book on my office shelves has got to be Seth … Continue 1 reading

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Do you hate or love networking?

Time and time again it strikes me how often I hear women tell me that they hate to network.  When asked why, the answers normally include; “I’m nervous doing it,” “I never get anything out of it,” “networking environments are … Continue 1 reading

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Charities Meet For Free – At the Holiday Inn Express Doncaster

Finding a suitable venue to host regular charity or community group meetings can be difficult, time consuming if not expensive. Not anymore. The Holiday Inn Express Doncaster are offering one lucky local charity or community group the opportunity to host their meetings … Continue 1 reading

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The Poem

At one of last month’s Network Fridays we were treated to a fantastic pitch that not only gave Icon Women something very valuable but highlighted the business being pitched.  Truly memorable and truly an approach worth noting if you want to … Continue 1 reading

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How to prioritise for business and personal success

Thanks to everyone who fed back about the 30 day action plan article.  It’s encouraging to get feedback that some find it useful! What I didn’t expect was a statement over coffee from someone who fed back that “the 30 … Continue 1 reading

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2011 Icon Women Success Stories

It’s been great hearing about some of the Icon Women’s success stories in 2011. When we set out on the Icon Women network journey we truly had no idea how the network would grow or develop. What has become clear … Continue 1 reading

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2012 Are you encouraged or discouraged? What I will be doing to ensure success?

Over the last few months it has been pretty difficult not to have noticed the bleak economic prospect overshadowing Europe. In the comfort of my home during Christmas it seemed difficult to imagine the impact  the economic outlook could have … Continue 1 reading

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