The Power of Networking and Building Social Capital: How to Create Your Personal Advisory Board

Occasion:
Relaunch of the Connextion Career Collective (CCC)

Date & Time:
Friday, 14th November 2025
09:00 – 11:30

Event Purpose

To mark the relaunch of the Connextion Career Collective with a flagship event that embodies our mission: supporting women and allies in male-dominated industries through connection, visibility, and opportunity. This event will showcase the power of networks and equip attendees with tools to actively build their own “personal advisory board” and confidently network to accelerate career growth.

Audience

CCC community members (cross-generational women and allies in tech, financial services, and other underrepresented industries)
Corporate partners and sponsors
New attendees interested in joining CCC

Agenda

08:50 – 09:00 | Arrival - Guests welcomed at registration

09:00 – 09:10 | Welcome - Introductory remarks, Overview of CCC’s relaunch and mission. Mel, Lloyd & Becky – Co Founders. Thanks and brief to Sponsor Hummingbird, CMS & Host Pinnie

09:10 – 09:30 | Keynote - “The Power of Networking and Building Social Capital” by Jo Phillips, CCC Co-Founder

09:30 – 10:30 | Roundtable Discussions (6 concurrent sessions with unique themes)

10:30 – 11:15 | Live Networking – 5 min speed networking. Structured networking with prompts to encourage meaningful connections

11:15 – 11:30 | Closing Remarks - Recap and invitation to future CCC events & network

11:30 – 11.45 | Wrap-Up

Roundtable Session Topics

Table 1: Identifying Your Advisory Board Members – Who to include and why
Table 2: The Art of Networking – How to open conversations and close them politely to maximize opportunity
Table 3: Strategy Preparation pre-event
Table 4: Networking to Net-Working – The follow up, nurture and turning connections into collaborations
Table 5: Remote network – Online & Referrals – The who, how, why
Table 6: Overcoming Barriers to Networking + building confidence in the room authentically

Key Messages

Why CCC exists to support the future state of work for females. Networking is not transactional - it’s about building relationships to mutual benefit growing your social capital
Every woman who is career focused should have a personal advisory board for support, strategy, and career progression.
CCC is a space for connection, collaboration, and community impact.

Outcomes & Impact

Attendees leave with new, actionable networking strategies
An idea and contacts for who they want on their advisory board
Each participant meets at least 5 new contacts to add to their network
Community spirit and excitement for what’s to come