IoF NI - Lunchtime Bite - Lean in - what's it about?

How many business cards can you hand out?
"If the very thought of networking makes you throw up in your mouth, you’re not alone. Networking makes us feel dirty — to the point that one study found that people rate soap and toothpaste 19 percent more positively after imagining themselves angling to make professional contacts at a cocktail party", Adam Grant.

So with the IOF conference coming up, here's your chance to have a different take on networking.  This one hour session will help you prepare for the conference, identify your purpose in going and help you be more effective in your interactions at the conference and afterwards.  

What’s Lean in Belfast all about?

Inspired by the book, @LeanInBelfast wants to offer support and opportunity to women and men together in Belfast. The aim of this chapter is to provide support and encouragement to all members so that we can help each other achieve our dreams and overcome our challenges to be the best that we can be.

Our Story - Lean In Together - Nuala Murphy, a successful entrepreneur based in Northern Ireland, started Lean In Belfast just over two years ago. Lean In was started by Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s COO, to address the lack of women in leadership roles.

This session will be delivered by Lisa Strutt

Lisa is from Asentiv and is a consultant, coach and collaborator. She’s at her happiest when she’s supporting people who want to achieve more in their lives, their business and their communities without sacrificing the things that truly matter. 
 
Her career spans 20 years in the private, public and third sectors where she’s worked to build and lead multi-agency partnerships that make a positive difference to business and people’s lives. She is skilled in supporting organisations and individuals to develop strong strategic networks for business and personal growth. Lisa has recently returned to NI after 18 years’ overseas and she brings with her a wealth of diverse experience, knowledge and expertise.
 
She holds a MA (Hons) German and European History, a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management and a Masters in Business Administration with specialisms in collaborative working, creativity, innovation and change. She is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and an Asentiv Certified Networker Instructor.
 
Lisa is a certified CEOP Ambassador for keeping children safe in the online environment, a Princes Trust Business Mentor, a member of the Leadership Team for Lean In Belfast and co-founder of a Giving Circle which matches philanthropists with local causes.

This is a free event.

To book a place at this event please visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iof-ni-lunchtime-bite-lean-in-whats-it-about-tickets-37982278016?aff=es2