Category Archives: Get involved

“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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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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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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Karen Foy talks about confidence

Our next Link n Learn event focuses on building confidence. So we thought who better to share some insight into this topical issue than the workshop facilitator Karen Foy. “One of the first films I recall enthralling me was the … 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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Happy New Year! What will 2012 bring and are you prepared for it?

Happy New Year from all of us at Icon Women!  We hope that you had a restful and enjoyable Christmas. In this traditional month of goal setting and new starts the newly redesigned Icon Women Link n Learn lunch taking … Continue 1 reading

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How to save money whilst making it!

Do you ever feel as if the money you are making is going straight out of the door of your business? In a business culture where we have become time poor, saving money often becomes a low priority without us … Continue 1 reading

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