A passionate Keynote Speaker in the areas of Sales and Marketing, Relationship Selling, and Strategic Networking! Are you way out of your comfort zone at Networking events? Does it strike fear in your heart at conferences as soon as they mention the word 'Networking'? Then come and listen to The Persuader whose presentations will give you some great tips on how to comfortably start conversations, successfully network, and avoid the pitfalls of any potential awkward situations or walking into potentially political landmines. Conference Organisers, The Persuader Keynotes will educate and inspire your audience to connect, engage, and commence to build strong relationships, with all stakeholders, internally and externally! Your attendees can quickly learn to confidently and effectively network at your conference! Stimulate, challenge and inspire your audience with a specialist of a different kind, The Persuader. Current Keynotes: 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Networking!' 'Networking Rules!' 'Networking and Managing Relationships!' 'The Positive Impact of Business Accelerators in the Central West - A Case Study' 'Why do task orientated people need to understand Emotional Intelligence and if they don't, why they will fail as Leaders?' …about Steve Semmens Known as the Networking King, Steve Semmens, ‘The Persuader’ is one of the world’s leading experts in assisting growth businesses to work smarter by utilising Networking as their primary marketing tool. He has been networking and building informal strategic alliances for over 30 years. Steve has a Bachelor of Business (Honours), is a Sessional Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, in the School of Management and Marketing, and is a Professional Member of Professional Speakers Australia. He has a strong interest in the development and growth of entrepreneurial leaders. Steve attends over 100 Professional Development and Networking Events a year.