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Network with more confidence

10 Ways to Overcome a Fear of Networking

Practical Lunch Talk for Workplace Confidence and Professional Networking

Available for organisations across Costa Rica.

Help your people build confidence, develop practical conversation skills and create sustainable professional networking habits, for stronger relationships, greater opportunities and a more connected workplace.

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From avoidance to confidence

Networking Should Feel Human, Not Forced

This lunch talk helps participants understand why networking feels uncomfortable and gives practical ways to approach professional conversations with greater confidence, so they can build more meaningful relationships at work and beyond.

Commonly known as:

Networking Confidence
Overcoming Networking Anxiety
Professional Networking Skills
Business Networking Skills
Networking for Introverts
Building Professional Connections

Confidence

Feel more at ease in networking situations.

Conversation

Start and maintain meaningful conversations.

Connection

Build authentic professional relationships.

The 10-part framework

Ten Ways to Make Networking Feel Easier

Reframe the Fear

See networking as a skill, not a threat.

Set a Clear Purpose

Know what you want to get from the conversation.

Prepare Simple Openers

Have a few natural starting points ready.

Introduce Yourself Clearly

Be concise, genuine and memorable.

Ask Better Questions

Go beyond small talk to find common ground.

Listen for Connection Points

Look for shared interests and experiences.

Manage Nervous Energy

Use nerves as positive energy, not a barrier.

Enter and Exit Conversations Gracefully

Join, contribute and move on with confidence.

Follow Up With Purpose

Keep the momentum going after the event.

Practise Until It Feels Normal

The more you do it, the easier it becomes.

Short session. Practical value.

Flexible Agenda. Practical Learning.

Choose the session length that fits your needs. Every lunch talk is highly interactive, customised for your organisation and focused on practical learning you can use right away.

30 Minutes

Quick Insight

A focused introduction to key ideas and practical tips.

45 Minutes

Core Essentials

Covers the key concepts, tools and practical strategies.

Recommended

60 Minutes

Framework, Discussion, Practical Examples, Personal Action Point

A well-balanced session with time to learn, discuss and plan your next steps.

90 Minutes

Interactive Scenarios and Reflection

Go deeper with real scenarios, group practice and guided reflection.

120 Minutes

Deeper Exercises, Role-Play, Personal Networking Plan

A comprehensive session to practise, get feedback and create a plan for ongoing growth.

60 minutes is the recommended standard session. Shorter and longer formats are arranged on request.

Who will benefit

Built for People Who Want to Connect More Confidently

This lunch talk is designed for anyone who wants to build stronger, more authentic professional relationships and feel more confident in any networking situation.

Individual Contributors

Build confidence, expand your network and create new opportunities.

New and Emerging Leaders

Develop the networking skills to lead with greater confidence.

Sales and Business Development Teams

Build relationships, generate opportunities and strengthen client connections.

Customer-Facing Professionals

Create more meaningful conversations with clients, partners and stakeholders.

Project and Cross-Functional Teams

Work more effectively across departments and build stronger internal relationships.

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Put it into practice

Where Better Networking Changes Everyday Work

The skills participants gain in this lunch talk go beyond the event. Here are a few ways they put their learning into practice.

Conferences and Events

Start and maintain meaningful conversations at professional events.

Cross-Team Projects

Build stronger relationships and work more effectively across departments.

Client Meetings

Create rapport more easily and have more productive, lasting conversations.

Industry Events

Meet new people in your sector and grow your professional network.

New Roles

Build your network quickly when starting a new role or joining a new team.

Online Networking

Apply the same principles to virtual conversations and online platforms.

Choose your format

One Topic. Three Ways to Run It.

The same engaging, practical lunch talk, delivered in the format that works best for your team, location and goals.

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Onsite

Bring the lunch talk to your workplace for an in-person, high-energy experience.

Best for:Team engagement and live interaction.

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Virtual

Delivered live and interactively online, with the same practical insights and engaging format.

Best for:Distributed teams and regional participants.

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Hybrid

Combine in-person and virtual participation for a seamless and inclusive experience.

Best for:Multi-location organisations.

Your team. Your context.

Make the Talk Fit the Conversations Your People Actually Have

Every organisation is different. We can tailor the lunch talk to your people, your challenges and your goals, while keeping the same engaging, practical format.

Focus the Outcomes

Emphasise the specific behaviours, insights or outcomes you want your team to take away.

Match the Audience

Adapt the examples, language and depth to suit your team, from new joiners to senior leaders.

Use Your Scenarios

Bring in real workplace situations, challenges or questions from your team to make it highly relevant.

Adjust the Session Length

Keep the standard 60 minutes, or choose from 30 to 120 minutes to fit your schedule and objectives.

Increase the Interaction

Add more discussion, breakouts or activities to suit your team’s style and goals.

Align to Your Industry

Tailor the examples and case studies to your sector and the context your people work in.

Delivered across Costa Rica

Bring the Lunch Talk to Your Team

Sessions can be arranged onsite, virtually or in hybrid format, depending on your team location and requirements.

Greater San José

San José, Desamparados, Curridabat and surrounding areas

Heredia and North Metro

Heredia, San Pablo, San Isidro and nearby communities

Alajuela and Central Valley West

Alajuela, San Rafael and surrounding areas

Cartago and Central Valley East

Cartago, Tres Ríos, Paraíso and Turrialba

Guanacaste, Pacific and Caribbean

Liberia, Puntarenas, Tamarindo, Limón and surrounding regions

Let us know where works best for you.Share your preferred city, delivery format and team size, and we will take care of the rest.

Keep building people skills

Six Lunch Talks to Explore Next

Each lunch talk gives your team practical tools, real-world insights and a confidence boost, with a focus on meaningful conversations and stronger professional relationships.

Building Great Work Relationships

Create stronger, more positive relationships at work.

Communication Strategies

Learn simple ways to communicate more clearly and confidently.

Developing Charisma

Be more engaging, approachable and memorable in every conversation.

Building Rapport

Find common ground and build trust quickly and naturally.

Thinking on Your Feet

Respond with confidence, even in unexpected situations.

Emotional Intelligence

Understand yourself and others to build stronger, more positive conversations.

Common questions

What Teams Usually Ask Before Booking

Here are answers to the most common questions about this networking lunch talk, designed to help you plan with confidence.

What is this networking Lunch Talk about?

A practical, private workplace session that helps your team approach networking with more confidence, start and sustain genuine conversations, and follow up with purpose, using ten practical steps.

Who is this session suitable for?

Individual contributors, new and emerging leaders, sales and business development teams, customer-facing professionals, and project and cross-functional teams.

Is this suitable for people who dislike networking?

Yes. It is designed for people who find networking uncomfortable, with low-pressure techniques that make conversations feel more natural.

How long can the session be?

The recommended session is 60 minutes. Shorter and longer formats, from 30 to 120 minutes, can be arranged to fit your schedule.

Is 60 minutes enough?

Yes. Sixty minutes covers the framework, discussion, practical examples and a personal action point. Choose 90 or 120 minutes if you would like more practice.

Can the session be customised?

Yes. We adapt the focus, examples, depth, length and level of interaction to your team and goals.

Can you use examples from our organisation?

Yes. Share the situations your team faces in your enquiry and we will build them into the examples and activities.

Is onsite delivery available?

Yes. We deliver at your workplace or a venue of your choice anywhere in Costa Rica.

Can the Lunch Talk be delivered virtually?

Yes. The session can run live online, with interactive activities and discussion.

Is hybrid delivery possible?

Yes. Hybrid sessions combine in-person and remote participants, and we design the set-up so everyone can take part.

How interactive is the session?

As interactive as you would like. We adjust the balance of input, discussion and practice to suit your group.

Can you run the talk for senior leaders?

Yes. For senior leaders, we can focus on strategic relationships, stakeholder conversations and building wider networks.

Can you run it for early-career employees?

Yes. For early-career employees, we place more emphasis on confidence, introductions and starting conversations.

Can it support a large audience?

The lunch talk works for small teams and larger groups alike. Tell us your numbers and we will recommend the most suitable format.

Can the content be adapted for client-facing teams?

Yes. We can focus on building rapport with clients, partners and stakeholders.

Does the session include practical exercises?

Yes. Participants practise openers, introductions and questions, and finish with a personal action point.

Can we focus more heavily on conversation starters?

Yes. We can give more time to preparing openers, asking better questions and joining conversations.

Can we focus on networking at conferences or events?

Yes. We can tailor the session to conferences, industry events and client events.

Do you offer related Lunch Talk topics?

Yes. Related topics include Building Rapport, Communication Strategies, Developing Charisma and Emotional Intelligence.

How do we request a proposal?

Use the enquiry form on this page, or email [email protected]. We reply in less than one working day.

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