Let’s Chat - Weekly networking event for ALL

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Let’s Chat - Weekly networking event for ALL (It’s networking in the loosest form possible.)

Every Friday 9:30-10:30am from the 14th August
At @Highfield Coffee Social

This is a FREE to attend Doncaster business networking event, it’s aimed at the following people….

- Those wanting to attend networking events but struggle to attend them due to their mental health
- Those wanting a stepping stone into networking
- Those wanting to build connections in a relaxed and casual environment before going into more structured networking events
- Those who used to network but have been out of it for a while and wanting to slowly get back into it
- Regardless of whether you currently struggle with anxiety, depression, confidence, or neurodiversity, everyone is welcomed, encouraged and supported
- It could also be for those who’ve got through a similar start to networking events or still struggle but manage to attend them, and they want to pass on support and tips to others struggling or just starting, possibly a networking and event mentor or buddy

 

MENTAL HEALTH, REAL CONNECTIONS & FRIENDSHIPS FIRST…. BUSINESS SECOND

It’s for businesses of all sizes, whether it be sole traders, limited companies, charities or CICs.

It’s for people of all ages, genders, races, sexualities, religions, backgrounds etc.

It could be for someone just starting out, or it could be for someone who runs or works at an established company with a high wage.

It’s for company owners, freelancers and those in companies who have roles to attend networking events.

There is no limit on the number of people who can attend and the number of companies from the same industry that can attend.

It’s for everyone, everyone is welcomed, supported and encouraged.

 

A NEW, UNIQUE AND FRESH APPROACH TO NETWORKING

The event is run by Mental Health FC CIC (Ryan with the support of Tim)

We’re working with Highfield Coffee Social to put this weekly event on, and in return, if you could kindly purchase a drink and/or snack during the event, that would be appreciated.

Thank you again Shelley, Jess and Highfield Coffee Social.

 

WHAT DO WE HOPE PEOPLE GET FROM THESE NETWORKING EVENTS??….

- A helping hand into casual and relaxed business networking that, in time helps build confidence so people can feel confident enough to network at other events and networking events.
- For those looking to build connections but in a more relaxed and casual environment, not only does this help and improve mental health, but it also helps people attend more and different events if they know more people there from this event.
- A networking event without pressure, without a spotlight, accessible for all.
- No feeling awkward for those with neurodivergence or ADHD, everyone is welcomed, included and supported
- No speakers, presentations or surprises, just casual and relaxed networking all the way through every time
?- Everyone knows the reason behind the networking event, and people will be understanding and on hand for any support that’s needed.

 

WHY START THE EVENT??….

I was in exactly the same situation a couple of years ago, and going to events and networking events was so daunting, stressful, draining, and anxiety triggering.

You don’t want to enter the room because you know no one and no one knows how difficult it is to step through the door, not knowing anyone and with your anxiety sky high.

I wish exactly this event had been there to help me as I was starting my networking journey.

I listened and heard about others struggling, and I’m determined to help them and make the process easier and quicker for them, so they can feel more comfortable more quickly, gain more confidence, and gain more connections.

I know how powerful the business connections and friendships made can be, and how attending these events can help, it’s been massive for me and my mental health journey.

 

WHAT’S THE AIM??….

- The aim is to see people regularly attending weekly and new people joining regularly.
- Hearing and seeing the confidence of people growing and the anxiety easing
- People are talking more about mental health and their struggles, while others offer support from past experiences
- Hearing and seeing people being able to attend more and different events and networking events in the City
- New connections and even friendships starting to develop
- The ability for sole traders, limited companies, social enterprises, CIC’s, charities and any other company to get involved, mix and collaborate and help each other
- If, on top of the above points, people work together and gain business that’s brilliant, but it isn’t the aim

 

CELEBRATE, CONGRATULATE & ENCOURAGE….

Throughout the journey of this new networking event, we’d love to document and promote some of the positive stories people have had as a result of attending the event.

Whether it be the event getting them out of the house and socialising weekly, new connections and friendships made, people being able to attend other events and networking.

Not only do we want to celebrate and congratulate these people, but we also want to promote how the event works and is successful so we can then not only reach more people, but also support more people.
 

LOCATION, DATE, TIME….

The event will be starting on Friday 14th August 9:30 - 10:30am and will be weekly on Fridays 9:30 - 10:30am, however you're more than welcome to stay for however you long to socialise and connect with people, or even grab some dinner there.

It’s held at the Highfield Coffee Social, which is not far from central Doncaster and has great access from the motorway, so it’s a fair location for most.

It also has free parking and good accessibility for all.
 

NO REGISTRATION NEEDED, JUST TURN UP….

One thing I know with my own anxiety is the stress and anxiety around signing up for events, worried on the day you won’t feel good, or that the anxiety will be too much and you’ll have to not go, even though you’ve signed up.

This way, you can see how you feel right up to the time, or even drive to the location.

Feel free to message me or Tim and we can meet you outside and walk in with you.

This may change depending on the popularity of the event, however this is the intention.
 

EXTRA SUPPORT….

If you need or would like extra support in order to attend the event, please let me or Tim know, and we’ll do our very best to support you.

If there’s someone you feel comfortable with, you’re more than welcome to stay with them the whole time, do whatever you want to make you feel comfortable.

If anyone needs more one to one or in-depth support, we’re more than happy to help you find the right local organisation to help you with this.


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I really do hope this works in the way I hope and it can support, encourage and improve the lives of people in and around Doncaster.

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