Lunch & Learn: Networking with confidence
Join us for a free 45-minute online Lunch & Learn on networking – how to introduce yourself with ease, build genuine connections, and turn conversations into opportunities.
Join Lisa Sweeney, CEO of Business in Heels International, and Nirelle Bennett, President of Gippsland Women in Business, for a relaxed fireside chat about networking. Together we'll explore how to show up with confidence, introduce yourself in 30 seconds or less, and make networking feel natural instead of nerve-wracking.
About GWIB Lunch and Learn sessions
These monthly sessions are designed to grow with you. Each month, we'll create space to pause, connect, and explore topics that matter to working women in Gippsland. We welcome your feedback on future topics so we can keep offering sessions that feel meaningful, engaging, and genuinely useful for real life and work.
What you’ll gain from this session
A lunch break that builds your confidence and connection skills
Practical tips on how to introduce yourself in a way that feels comfortable, not salesy
Insight into how to make networking about the other person, not just you
A chance to practice your introduction in a safe, supportive breakout room (optional but encouraged!)
Real strategies you can use at your next face-to-face event or work conversation
A gentle sense of connection with other women in the GWIB community
What we’ll cover
How to introduce yourself in 30 seconds with clarity and confidenceWhat to expect
Simple ways to make networking about curiosity, not performance
How to ask questions that open doors and build trust
Tips for following up and turning conversations into real connections
What to expect
45 minutes over lunch
Informal, conversational, and low pressure
Cameras optional, participation always by choice
A short breakout room opportunity to practice your introduction with another attendee (entirely optional)
Light interaction throughout, including reflection and questions
You're welcome to simply listen, reflect, and take what you need
Facilitated by
Lisa Sweeney – CEO of Business in Heels International and Managing Director of Licensing International ANZ. A seasoned retail and business leader, Lisa has built her career through confidence, strong networks, and strategic partnerships, and now helps women grow their careers and businesses through mentoring, leadership, and connection.
Nirelle Bennett – President of Gippsland Women in Business, Imposter Syndrome Coach, and Hypnotherapist
Make it a monthly habit
This is the third session in our monthly Lunch & Learn series. Each month, we'll create space to pause, connect, and explore topics that matter, through stories, practical tips, and shared experiences rather than formal teaching.
If you've been craving support, relevant conversations, or a gentler way to take a break during your busy day, this is your invitation to start. Feel free to bring a colleague or friend who'd enjoy a relaxed, meaningful lunch break too.