7 Ways to Build a Strong Professional Network and Increase Your Net Worth

Practical strategies to grow authentic connections, strengthen your professional network, and boost your long-term career success.

Career Advice, networking, Professional Growthsonya barlow11 September 2025Networking Tips, Career Growth, Professional Development, Business Networking, Sonya Barlow, LMF Network, career advice, Mentorship, Leadership Skills

3 Skills You Can Develop While Travelling

Discover how travelling helps you build valuable career skills like networking, active listening, and cultural awareness for long-term growth.

Career Growth, Career Development, Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Travel & Worksonya barlow8 September 2025Travel Skills, Career Development, Professional Growth, Networking Abroad, Cultural Awareness, Active Listening, entrepreneurship, Sonya Barlow, LMF Network, Business Travel, Business Networking

3 Everyday AI Tools I Use to Grow My Career as an Entrepreneur

3 everyday AI tools that can boost clarity, communication, and creativity in your career, with no tech expertise required.

AI &Tech, Entrepreneurship, Career Development, Career Growth, productivity, Leadershipsonya barlow4 September 2025AI, career growth, Career Development, LMF Network, Sonya Barlow, Entrepreneur Tips, Productivity Tools, Personal Branding, Future of Work

How AI and Networking Can Amplify Your Personal Brand (Without Burning Out)

Learn how AI can support your networking, boost your personal brand, and help you stay visible without burning out.

Personal Branding, networking, Career Development, Career Growth, AI &Techsonya barlow1 September 2025AI, Personal Branding, Networking Tips, career growth, Burnout, Future of Work, Digital Networking, LMF Network, Sonya Barlow, Personal Development, Burnout Prevention, Tech

Is Personal Branding a Must? The Truth Behind Building Your Brand

Learn why personal branding is more important than ever, how it influences opportunities, and simple ways to build a brand that highlights your strengths and values.

Career Advice, Personal Branding, Entrepreneurship, Career Development, Business Growth, Professional Growthsonya barlow28 August 2025Personal Branding, career growth, Leadership Development, Professional Identity, Branding Tips, Sonya Barlow, entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership

The 3-2-1 Networking Tip That Changed How I Connect

Learn how the 3-2-1 Networking Rule can help you build meaningful connections, follow up effectively, and grow lasting professional relationships.

networking, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Career Developmentsonya barlow25 August 2025Networking Tips, career growth, Professional Development, Building Connections, Business Networking, Sonya Barlow, entrepreneurship, Leadership Skills

How To Empower Women in The Workplace? Case Study: LMF Network x Pace Integration IWD 2025 Workshop

Practical ways to empower women in the workplace, drawn from the LMF Network x Pace Integration International Women’s Day 2025 workshop.

Diversity & Inclusion, Women In Business, Workplace Empowerment, Events & Workshopssonya barlow21 August 2025Women in the Workplace, International Women’s Day, IWD2025, Gender Equality, Leadership Development, LMF Network, Sonya Barlow, Inclusion & Diversity, career growth, Pace Integration

Mastering Public Speaking: 3 Key Presentation Styles You Need to Know

Discover 3 powerful presentation styles, such as hosting, interviewing, and keynotes, and learn how to master each for confident, engaging public speaking.

Career Advice, Public Speaking, Career Development, Leadership, Confidencesonya barlow18 August 2025Public Speaking, presentation skills, Sonya Barlow, Confidence Building, Keynote Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Hosting Events, career growth, Professional Development, Networking Skills, career advice, Business Networking

Spend 36 Hours with Sonya Barlow in London Networking, Speaking & Business Travel

Follow Sonya Barlow through 36 hours of networking, speaking, and business travel in London for tips on resilience, public speaking, and authentic connection.

Professional Networking, Networking Tips, networking, Career Development, BUSINESS, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, travelsonya barlow27 March 2025resilience tips, professional growth, London events, women in business, entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, career advice, business travel, networking, Sonya Barlow

How to Network Effectively Even When You’re Tired

Feeling drained but still need to network? Here are simple, actionable tips to make meaningful connections, even when you’re tired.

Career Advice, Networking Tips, Professional Networking, Career Development, Business Growthsonya barlow20 March 2025networking, Career Advice, business tips, relationship building, work-life balance, Productivity, Networking Tips, women in business, Sonya Barlow, professional growth

3 Last-Minute Presentation Fails That (Surprisingly) Made Me a Better Speaker

Before delivering a keynote on Neurodiversity & Inclusion, Sonya Barlow faced three last-minute presentation fails and each one taught her a powerful lesson in adaptability, public speaking, and career growth.

CAREERS, Career Growth, Leadership, networking, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Career Advicesonya barlow13 March 2025Sonya Barlow, Career Advice, Business Networking, public speaking tips, presentation skills, leadership growth, adaptability at work, Keynote Speaker, Diversity and inclusion, accessibility

7 Simple Ways to Boost Motivation and Take Action Today

Low motivation doesn’t have to mean zero progress. These seven simple actions will help you reset, regain focus, and build momentum.

productivity, CAREERS, Personal Development, Career Growthsonya barlow6 March 2025motivation tips, productivity hacks, overcoming procrastination, self-improvement, Personal Growth, mindset shift, action over motivation

How to Network Confidently: 5 Easy Conversation Starters for Events & Conferences

Struggling with networking? These five easy conversation starters will help you break the ice and build lasting connections at any event.

networking, Career Development, Business Growth, professional tips, Personal Brandingsonya barlow27 February 2025Networking Tips, Business Networking, conversation starters, event networking, professional connections, career growth, conference networking

3 Career Moves That Helped Me Become a Public Speaker & Entrepreneur

Discover the 3 key career moves that helped Sonya Barlow become a successful public speaker and entrepreneur. Learn how to apply these strategies to grow your career confidence, and opportunities.

Career Development, Entrepreneurship, networking, Professional Networking, Business Growth, Public Speakingsonya barlow20 February 2025Public Speaking, career growth, entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, networking, Professional Development, tech careers, Women in Business, Business Growth

9 Ways Online Networking Opened Doors for Me (And How It Can for You Too!)

Online networking changed my career—here’s how it can change yours too. Learn the exact steps to turn connections into real opportunities.

Entrepreneurship, Career Development, networking, Professional Networking, Business Growthsonya barlow13 February 2025online networking, career growth, ProfessionalNetworking, business connections, LinkedIn networking, Networking Strategies, career success, Mentorship, Women in Business

January Business Update: Focus, Growth & Building for the Future

2025 is all about focus, growth, and building for the future. This month, we’re sharing key updates on the LMF Network app, business strategy, and career development initiatives. Join us as we navigate new challenges, embrace opportunities, and refine our approach for lasting impact.

CAREERS, Business Growth, Career Development, Entrepreneurship, networking, Business Updatessonya barlow6 February 2025business growth, Career Development, NetworkingTips, leadership, entrepreneurship, business strategy, Sonya Barlow, LMF Network, professional mentorshipComment

5 Ways to Empower Women on IWD 2025

IWD 2025 is about action, not just words. From investing in mentorship to celebrating achievements, here are 5 ways to drive real change for women. Let’s move beyond performative gestures and create lasting impact.

Women’s Empowerment, Career Development, Leadership, DIVERSITY, Business Growth, Diversity & Inclusionsonya barlow30 January 2025IWD2025, WomenInBusiness, CareerDevelopment, SonyaBarlow, Mentorship, GenderEquality, DiversityAndInclusion, LMF NETWORK (Like Minded Females)Comment

Business Strategies from Wall Street's Einstein, Peter Tuchman

What can business leaders learn from Wall Street’s most famous trader? Peter Tuchman shares key insights on confidence, social media strategy, and championing diversity.

Business Growth, Career Development, networking, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadershipsonya barlow23 January 2025BusinessNetworking, SuccessMindset, DiversityInFinance, CareerGrowth, Entrepreneurship, SonyaBarlow, PeterTuchman, FinanceLeadership, NetworkingTipsComment

What is Business Networking and Why It Matters?

Business networking is more than just making connections—it’s about building meaningful relationships that create opportunities, knowledge, and growth.

BUSINESS, Entrepreneurship, Professional Networking, Business Growth, Career Developmentsonya barlow16 January 2025NetworkingTips, ProfessionalConnections, CareerGrowth, Business Networking, LMF NETWORK (Like Minded Females), Women in BusinessComment

13 Icebreaker Questions for When You’re Nervous About Networking

Networking can feel intimidating, but with the right questions, you can turn any event into an opportunity to build meaningful connections. In this post, I share 13 icebreaker questions to help ease those networking nerves and create genuine relationships.