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Dear Networkers

All good things must come to an end and it is with some sadness that I am announcing that the Zoom on November 24 will be the last event for this Network.

When I started the Lady Val Network more than 14 years ago, there were only a few networks for women, now there are dozens. I feel I can make more of a difference in the prison reform sector where not as many are doing the same kind of networking as happens through The Corbett Network for Prisoner Reintegration and the Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Reintegration. (www.thecorbettnetwork.com; www.robincorbettaward.co.uk)

I created this Network to offer a valuable forum for professional women to be inspired, to create meaningful connections and to further careers by focusing on key areas of personal development. I am proud we connected hundreds of senior execs through our buzzy lunches and Zooms and am happy that many friendships have begun in Brown’s beautiful Judges Chamber.

Now some thanks…

.. to our inspirational speakers over the years, from leading CEO’s, to game-changing leaders, to engaging high profile professionals, each with an exceptional story to deliver to our Network.

… to my small team of volunteers who ensures a warm welcome to those attending lunches. I remember going alone to functions and feeling nervous. So my team met networkers at the top of the stairs,brought them to me and I then took them to a group to begin the icebreaker – how can I help you and how can you help me? I will miss the pre-lunch coffee and catch-ups.

… to all of you for helping to make the Network a success. Together many fabulous business women used our Icebreaker to connect, support and improve their business and make friends. After every event I was congratulated on the calibre of networkers and how amazing they were. Please take a bow! According to our motto, none of you are going to end up in hell!
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Of course I will miss you all and thank you for laughing at my jokes especially the parrot ones. I wish all of you prosperity in all you do, good health and happiness with family, friends and within your community.

Our special Network toast will happen for the last time at the November 24 Zoom from 11-12.30. Booking link: https://lnkd.in/e9tbT55J

Thursday 28th November

Our next lunch: March 13.

Delicious lunch; top notch speaker; superb networking – and jokes!

PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE CHANGED OUR VENUE!

Browns Brasserie, Covent Garden
82-84 St Martin’s Lane
London
WC2N 4AG

Formerly the Westminster County Courts, the building is steeped in history – the cells are now wine cellars and the Judge’s Chamber features a Judge’s bench. There used to be a judge’s robe on display but it got nicked.

Nearest tube: Leicester Square

WE WILL BE MEETING IN THE JUDGE’S CHAMBER

March 13.
June 26.
September 18.
November 20.

Our November 28 lunch was…

…SOLD OUT, VERY BUZZY, GREAT NETWORKING!

Funny Woman Founder Lynne Parker mesmerised her audience with her talk about laughter at work being good for mental health. This was another inspirational lunch where our networkers spoke about making people talk. Sarah decided to make people talk to each other on trains – and did so successfully that in the end they were playing games – strange but true! Another spoke about her life-changing hobby dancing which she said made you more flexible but also improved confidence. Roz Morris CEO TV News London presented me with her newly-published book – The Visual Revolution Guidebook, well worth reading for you post visual podcasts or videos. Stories from several others told stories were riveting and in one case quite moving. As this was thanksgiving day in the US, we were urged to use this as a theme underlying our networking, which got much gratitude from the sole American in the room. I am thankful that a donation from every booking goes toward our prison reform work with Corbett Network members supporting people released with what they need -a job or mentoring, coaching, training or education. (www.thecorbettnetwork.com) PLEASE NOTE: We seek a sponsor so please contact me if you can guide us to one and will send you the advantages of sponsorship to a company. The venue looked beautiful with Christmas tree and wreath with twinkly lights, the meal was as usual delicious. The ambience was inclusive with an excellent speaker. Can’t wait to host the next lunch on March 13. Be there! Diarise that one and these: June 26, September 18 and November 20.

Snapshots of our last lunch...

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THE MAGNETIC VOICE fully embraces these needs, for a magnetic voice does not pierce the air or ear with the harsh metallic, nasal pinch of vocal tension. Instead, the magnetic voice is rich in color, tone, earthiness, and gravity. It is one that draws the listener into the inspiration of the speaker’s context, created by the fully embodied magnetic truth of the speaker’s heart. It is one through which magic is created, woven by the choice and richness of ‘spellbinding’ words that give flavor, significance, and meaning to the presentation.

The Magnetic Voice has a timbre that arises from a depth of life experience and emotional intelligence, that flows from being full lunged, limber lipped, and open throated. This voice carries the conviction of resonance, as each word holds the air in a mesmeric fashion – whilst actioning the power of meaning and truth in each pause.

Think of Barack Obama, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr, Meryl Streep, Jacinda Arden, and Glenn Close………these voices draw you to listen, because of their ownership, embodiment, and splendor.


This can be YOU…YOUR voice. Tune Your Voice, Amplify YOUR Impact


Followed by SPEEDY NETWORKING – a great way to get to know other professional women in the network and ask “what can I do for you and what can you do for me?” in time honoured way!

Timeline: Networking starts noon; we sit down for lunch at 12.40 ; lunch (and speaker) ends 2.30 pm. Speedy networking from 2.30 – 3.30 Please note different venue from previously. Remember how good it is to be together live and in person!

Location.

Remember how good it is to be together live and in person!

In this online session, you will discover how to leverage online marketing, media and PR, able to attract clients and opportunities. Many people often neglect packaging themselves as a viable brand. YOU are your brand and all your years of experience, knowledge and skills are needed, especially in this economy.

Raimonda Jankunaite is the Founder of Women in Business Club and Women Thrive Annual Women Empowerment Summit/Podcast & Magazine. As a serial entrepreneur of over 10 years, she has built a global community for women with over 600k followers, educating women on how to build a successful business from scratch. Raimonda lost her voice in her 20’s due to trauma so has established her Speaker’s Academy which helps others discover the power of their voice and the confidence to build successful careers and businesses no matter where they are in the world.

This is a Zoom you should not miss.

Browns Brasserie, Covent Garden
82-84 St Martin’s Lane
London
WC2N 4AG

Formerly the Westminster County Courts, the building is steeped in history – the cells are now wine cellars and the Judge’s Chamber features a Judge’s bench. There used to be a judge’s robe on display but it got nicked.

Nearest tube: Leicester Square

WE WILL BE MEETING IN THE JUDGE’S CHAMBER

COST

Early Bird: £49.50 until 31st May
Regular: £55 from 1st June

Timeline.

Please note different venue from previously. Remember how good it is to be together live and in person!

12.00pm
Start Time
Networking starts
12.00pm
12.40 - 2.30pm
Lunch
12.40 - 2.30pm
2.45 - 3.30pm
Speedy Networking
2.45 - 3.30pm
Till next time!
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12.00pm
Start Time
Networking starts
(wine bar open!)
12.00pm
12.45-2.30 pm
Lunch & Keynote Speaker
The speaker talks after each course
12.45-2.30 pm
2.45-3.45 pm
Speedy Networking
Connect with even more Networkers
2.45-3.45 pm
Till next time!
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