How to Develop Professional Connections
Learn how to reframe how you think about networking and develop connections that matter
We're often told that we need a strong network for a thriving career – join Isabel Sachs, founder of I Like Networking to find out how to make it work for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Specially developed to give you the confidence to stand your ground in professional situations and make any situation an opportunity, this session will help to
- Develop your networking skills
- Help you draft your personal pitch
- Make the most of an online networking event
And will also offer advice on finding the best networking platforms for you, whether online or offline.
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
As well as feeling more confident, you'll also get some tangible takeaways to help push forward your career. We'll cover:
- Finding your own personal networking strategy
- Crafting your elevator pitch
- Actionable insights to build your community
- How to message people online and get responses
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This webinar is for interior designers looking to expand their confidence with networking when seeking job opportunities, peer-to-peer guidance and client referrals. This session will be especially helpful for students and recent graduates looking to develop confidence in professional settings.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Isabel is the founder of award-winning platform I LIKE NETWORKING.
A creative producer, public speaker & podcast host with over 15 years of experience in arts, culture & entertainment, passionate about bringing diverse talent into the creative industry - from artists to arts managers.
She has worked on a variety of non-profits, culture organizations and consumer-led companies, conceptualizing and producing branded experiences that engage core consumers, as well as communications campaigns, having serviced clients such as Levi's , Converse, Lipton, Red Bull and Lollapalooza, amongst others.
She created and sold an award-winning cultural agency, based in Brazil, producing over 50 events a year including international tours, and managing a roster of artists and a theatre company.
You can find Isabel on the following links: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn and Podpage
Additional Information
Advertised price does not include VAT
Once you have registered for this event and your purchase has been verified, you will be emailed the Zoom meeting link the day before the session. If this event is fully booked, please join the waiting list. If you are no longer able to attend, please inform the office so that we can give your spot to someone else.
This event will be recorded and available for a short time to view after the event for registered guests - if you are unable to join us in person, book a ticket to watch the seminar on-demand.
If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.
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