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“It’s not what we have in our life, but who we have in our life that counts” JM Laurence  What better time of the year than now to get out and about, network, grow your circles and set yourself up for an amazing 2010 with LunchBox List’s Grow your networks in November™ month of events.  Networking can help you develop knowledge and skills. You can use networking to boost your reputation or gain support. Networks can also be a key source of information. It allows you to share ideas, experience and good practice, meet inspirational role models, combat isolation by making new contacts, increase your confidence and self-esteem and build long term relationships. As well, networks will help you identify new business opportunities and gather new leads.  Is networking an art or skill? A bit of both really. Effective networking comes with practice, and so long as you have done some preparation (eg, develop some questions, your 30 second elevator pitch and remember to take your business cards) and learn to relax, you will find that with practice, the rest comes naturally. So get on board with a great bunch of upcoming events to get you motivated and mingling as part of LunchBox List’s Grow your networks in November™.

PLAN YOUR BIG AMAZING 2010! With 2010 just around the corner, where has 2009 gone and what did you do with it? Thought about next year and what you’d like to achieve? Don’t wait till New Years Eve and rely on resolutions. Time to start thinking about next year NOW! Make time in your busy schedule for you and join with other amazing women as you reflect on 2009 and enthusiastically embrace 2010. Katie Gallagher of Mint Coaching brings you a fresh, fulfilling workshop to help you create a personal vision and practical action plan for 2010. This hands-on interactive evening workshop on Wednesday 18 November is strictly limited to 12 places only. Held at LunchBox List Boardroom in Subiaco from 6-9pm, the evening includes light dinner and drinks. Meet new women, share goals and start planning now for an amazing 2010! Tickets $195 Subscribers/ $165 LIST Members – book online at www.lunchboxlist.com

PEAK PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY Get career boosting tips on managing your energy levels, making healthy choices and importantly maintaining peak performance professionally and personally to survive the marathon that is the Festive Season at our Breakfast Career Booster next Tuesday 10 November. Performance specialist Julie Meek shares the latest advice on how to deal effectively with the pressure of endless functions and parties and still be productive and healthy at work! You will even find out why drinking red wine and eating chocolate is a treat for your body and can benefit you.  Get a group together and give your career a boost as part of LunchBox List’s networking November! Tickets $66 Subscribers/ $44 LIST Members – book online at www.lunchboxlist.com.

MEMBERSHIP MAKES GOOD SENSE  You may have noticed that many events now offer two ticket options - one for Subscribers and a discounted ticket price for LIST Members.  Want to get invites to useful events to build up your contacts, exchange ideas and talk business with other women keen to grow their connections. And get special LIST Member prices at many events too? Become a LIST Member and you will! With a six month INTRODUCTORY offer for just $165 or $220 for a full year you can upgrade to LIST Membership and really benefit starting TODAY!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 1- Your next $88 LunchBox List Lunch ticket FREE 2- Invites to exclusive learning and networking member-only events. LIST Members have enjoyed all manner of exclusive member-only events this year including Sunset Drinks, Boardroom Verities and a Champagne Tasting Party at Lamont’s 3- Member-only bi-monthly e-news with extra career tips, member profiles and offers 4- Ticket discounts for Career Booster events and The Making of Me days

Why miss out on all these excellent opportunities to grow your networks, connect with other women who also want to expand their circle of influence, build business and be motivated by other passionate women in Perth?  Upgrade from Subscriber to LIST Member in November and go in the draw to WIN an overnight stay at Parmelia Hilton. Call Amy on 9380 9120 to upgrade now or fax back this LIST Membership form and start benefitting now.

NOVEMBER NETWORKING TIP #1 A smile is without doubt, the most powerful tool you have! Social skills expert and Subscriber Lynne Blake says, when you smile you send a message that you are ‘friend’ not ‘foe’ and willing to engage. Start today - smile at people you don’t know and see for yourself how powerful this is! And remember to practice, practice, practice – your confidence will build the more you get out and about and you never know what may come as a result of networking.

YOUR SAY  Check out our new LIST POLL for November and have your say on how business networking has benefitted you and your career?

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY LunchBox List’s end of year Terrace High Tea® is on Friday 27 November where you’re invited to kick up your heels, enjoy the company of LIST Members and Subscribers and network, network, network at the very cool Platform Restaurant + Bar in Perth’s hip and happening West End of town from 4:30 – 6:30pm. More details to come shortly.

Regards  The LunchBox List Team