General Assembly | Achieve What You Want with Authentic Networking

Join us for a fun event to learn the tricks to make networking as easy as a walk in the park.

Understand the power of having a network with amazing experts that built a thriving ecosystem for themselves. You’ll get a new perspective on the most effective ways to meet people, learn how to build lasting relationships as well as grow your success/business through them.

Networking can be daunting but remember that you can achieve anything you want with authenticity!

• Network purpose explained
• How to build your network
• How to make it thrive
• Tips to network as an introvert

Jessica Ogbeta is an International Partnerships and Recruitment Consultant with over 4 years experience in mentoring, training, and recruiting people from the ages of 18-35. Since she has been in the industry she has built strong relationships with companies such as Sky, Now TV, Twitter, Google, Netflix and many more and has a track record of putting over 150 people in employment. In the last 18 months, she has developed an international commmunity across 9 countries where she empowers young people in careers and entrepreneurship as well as pushing for job creation and funding. Through her determination, she has raised over 50k for different initiatives over London and in Africa. Jessica has a true passion for people and building new relationships & partnerships with organisations from different industries.

The Now You’re Talking Network is a global female community focused on supporting young women to level up personally and professionally through access to opportunities and resources so that they earn more and be more confident.

Mary Agbesanwa is passionate about how technology is transforming the financial services industry and supporting millennials to achieve their full potential. Mary founded the Now You’re Talking Network in 2017 which now has over 700 members.

Mary was selected as part of the #Standout35 in Innovate Finance’s Women in Fintech Powerlist 2020-21, a McKinsey Next Generation Women Leader 2020, and No.1 for the Global EMpower Future Leaders List 2020.

Nish is a Certified Life & Career Coach on a mission to help you make bold moves in your career. After working for prolific organisations like Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity with zero industry experience, Nish started her business to equip you with the tools and strategies for building confidence and self-belief at work. She is widely known as a fierce speaker who knows how to infuse self-development with fun and relatable stories that the audience gravitates to.

Rebekah is a speaker, women’s health advocate, and Founder of This Independent Life. After experiencing burnout, an endometriosis diagnosis after 10 years, and unfulfillment in her career, Rebekah found her mission that inspired her to quit her job and start her business: to help all women achieve personal independence and fulfillment in life, regardless of their background. She created the support group Endo, so what? to provide a safe community space for honest, real talk about the condition. She was formerly the founding member of the healthcare creative agency, minds + assembly, in London, and is passionate about empathetic leadership, mentoring, and the power of authentic networking.