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

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

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

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

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

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.

5 Habits to Kickstart 2025: Business Networking Edition

Ready to make 2025 your most successful year yet? Discover 5 powerful habits to enhance your business success and networking efforts. From mastering deep work to building authentic relationships, these tips will set you up for sustainable growth.

BUSINESS, networking, CAREERS, Networking Tipssonya barlow2 January 2025Business Networking, Sonya Barlow, Professional Growth, Entrepreneur Habits, Leadership Tips, Networking Advice, Personal Branding, Productivity Tools, Deep Work Techniques, Building Relationships, 2025 Business Goals, Business SuccessComment

2024 Wrapped: Reflecting on Achievements, Lessons, and Highlights from This Year

2024 was a year of change, growth, and challenges. From navigating personal loss to achieving global milestones, Sonya Barlow reflects on the lessons learned, key moments, and plans for the future.