Andy Lopata

Andy Lopata, labeled by the Financial Times as ‘one of Europe’s leading business networking strategists’, is a master of strengthening business relationships. A renowned international speaker, he is a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association (PSA) and is also one of just 23 recipients of the PSA’s top honour, the Award of Excellence. Andy is the author of three books on building professional relationships and leveraging your network, and enjoys mentoring senior leaders and hosting retreats that focus on tapping into the power of your network.Andy joins me today to discuss how his business has evolved over the last 21 years and why he was prompted to become his own boss. He dives into the misconceptions of what networking is, why he coaches senior professionals on the importance of building and nurturing relationships, and how to break down silos and tap into the power of support networks. Andy also shares how he’s dealing professionally and personally with the current pandemic crisis and why it’s vital to frame your reaction to these difficult times with humanity and kindness.“You deal with setbacks by looking forward.” Andy LopataThis Week on The Power to Live More Podcast:How his freelance business evolved after he got involved with a networking group in the late 1990sWhy he sees networking as a tool that can significantly help your businessWhat prompted his recent business pivot, how he achieved it, and why his new focus enthuses himThe opportunities that come amidst the loss and suffering of Covid-19How he manages his macro and micro-goals and why using a physical year planner helps him prioritiseWhat prompted him to undertake a business accelerator programmeHow he is staying fit and healthy at homeHis approach to absorbing and recording informationThe recent changes he made in how he deals with setbacksWhat his day looks like when he’s ‘living more’Resources Mentioned:Landmark forumDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World book by Cal NewportConnect with Andy Lopata:Connecting is Not Enough WebsiteAndy Lopata on LinkedInAndy Lopata on InstagramAndy Lopata on FacebookAndy Lopata on YouTubeJoin the POWER to Live More CALM MembershipAttention home-based coaches and consultants!Are you tired of feeling alone, isolated, and frustrated with running your home-based coaching or consulting business? Are you sick of feeling like your life would be better, and you’d be happier if you felt more organised and productive? Do you feel like there’s simply not enough time in a day to get all the things done that you need to do to build a successful business while making time to live more?It’s time to stop the isolation and start getting more organised, productive, and focused on the tasks that will move the needle forward.It’s time to join the POWER to Live More CALM membership!If you’re ready to:Stop recreating the wheel and focus on the things that truly matter in your life and businessLearn what you need to know to be successful and ‘live more’Get accountability help from a group of like-minded home-based business ownersThen you need to join the POWER to Live More CALM membership programme!To learn more about the POWER to Live More CALM membership programme and apply, visit PowerToLiveMore.com/GetCalmConnect, Share, InspireThank you for joining me for this week’s episode of the POWER to Live More Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help support the show, please head over to Apple Podcasts or Stitcher, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review! You can also help me reach even more amazing business owners and leaders by sharing your favorite episodes on your social media channels.Don’t forget to check out my website join my Facebook Group, follow me on Twitter and connect with me on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram to interact with me and my amazing audience!Show notes provided (brilliantly, my words not theirs!) by Lidwell Writing Services, LLCThe post Andy Lopata: The Benefits of Positive Business Relationships in Challenging Times appeared first on POWER to Live More.

In today’s business world, connection is vital yet on its own connecting is not enough. It’s one step in the process of building genuine relationships with others. Known as ‘one of Europe’s leading business networking strategists’ by the Financial Times and ‘a true master of networking’ by the Independent and Forbes.com, Andy Lopata is a specialist in networking and professional relationships. KEY TAKEAWAY “They're told to join LinkedIn because everyone's doing it and suggest it but they don't think why am I there. I think we need purpose in that activity if it's going to underpin our success. I'm a great believer that strong professional relationships underpin the success of anything you want to do.” BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* The 5 Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman - https://amzn.to/39q8Kxb And Death Came Third by Andy Lopata - https://amzn.to/3tBDaU9 ABOUT ANDY LOPATA A very experienced international speaker and podcast host, Andy is the author of five books, has been quoted in a number of other business books and regularly quoted in the international press. Andy is former President of the Fellows Community and a two-time Board Member of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland (PSA) and a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute as well as a Master of the Institute for Sales Management. He is also one of just 28 recipients of the PSA’s top honour, the ‘Award of Excellence’. CONNECT WITH ANDY https://linktr.ee/andylopata ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Through 1:1 and group coaching, Amy works with individuals and businesses to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose. WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would like Amy to help you to launch your podcast or to focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Name: Andy LopataCurrent title: Speaker, Mentor, and TrainerCurrent organisation: Professional Relationships StrategyStrong professional relationships can help to break down silos within organisations, lead to more and higher quality new leads, uncover hard to find solutions and increase efficiency in a range of areas. Unfortunately those relationships are often left to chance, leaving many failing to realise the potential their networks offer. Organisations struggle with more competition than collaboration between departments while sales teams rely on their leaders to bring in referrals as they plod on with tired attempts to find new prospects, ignoring the opportunity to build networks of their own. By knowing why you and your team are investing in relationships, it is possible to plan accordingly and get great, measurable results. For twenty years I have worked with companies on how to build, nurture and benefit from professional relationships. Working across sectors, I have helped businesses in professional and financial services, healthcare, software, and more. I’ve even worked with chocolate manufacturers and fitness clubs, the perfect partnership! I have worked in twenty-six countries worldwide, been quoted in the international press, including Forbes, Entrepreneur.com., The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, and The Guardian in the UK and written five books on the topic.I’m a Fellow and former Board Member of the Professional Speaking Association and a recipient of the PSAE (Award of Excellence). I’m also a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute and a Master of the Institute of Sales Management. For my sins, I am a Charlton Athletic supporter and former editor of the award-winning fanzine 'Goodbye Horse' (I must have done something very bad in a previous life!). I also enjoy cooking, hiking, the theatre, and various failed attempts at sport!My website is www.lopata.co.ukResources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership SeriesWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing ListJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step OutJonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.   On this episode he's chatting with Andy Lopata. Andy is a fellow podcast host, author of multiple books, and a specialist in professional relationships and networking.  He's been named by the Financial Times as "one of Europe's leading business networking strategists", and The Independent calls him "a true master of networking".  If you want to hear more Andy, check out his podcast "Connected Leadership" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-connected-leadership-podcast/id575487419 Here's Andy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingstrategy/ Here's a link to Andy's book, "Connected Leadership": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connected-Leadership-Professional-Relationships-Executive-ebook/dp/B088VF6729/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TUPMWCUPWH75&keywords=Connected+Leadership+andy+lopata&qid=1643195247&sprefix=connected+leadership+andy+lopata%2Caps%2C50&sr=8-1 ______________________________ ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game.  Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams. It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated. Please join the movement and FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast. FOLLOW ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay-leadership/

In today's episode I talk to Andy Lopata about the power of professional relationships. We talk about networking, formal and informal, the power of a conversation and asking meaningful questions. Finally, we talk about the importance of community through the means of one of our favourite topics, football.  About Andy:  Andy Lopata is an acclaimed professional relationships strategist, with global clients including Paypal, GlaxoSmithKline and Brother. He has written five books on networking and professional relationships and has often been quoted in the media, including The Sunday Times, The Financial Times and Inc. In fact, the FT called Andy ‘one of Europe’s leading business networking strategists’ and both Forbes.com and The Independent called him ‘a true master of networking’. Andy holds the PSAE award – that’s the UK’s top award designed to recognise excellence in professional speaking. He is a two-time Board Member and current President of the Fellow’s Community of the Professional Speaking Association (PSA) UK and Ireland and a member of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF). He’s also a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), and a Master of the Institute of Sales Management. He started working in networking in 1999, and spent eight years as Managing Director of a UK networking organisation that had over 2,000 member companies.  Website: https://lopata.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/networkingstrategy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingstrategy/ About Adam Harris: I work with CEO’s, managing directors, their boards and leadership teams as well as aspiring leaders who want to climb the corporate ladder. I help them achieve greater results for their teams, their businesses and themselves. How? By taking them from where they are to where they want to get to. I do that not by answering their questions, but by questioning their questions. By being Frank and Fearless. I ask tough questions and encourage my clients to say what they really think. I create space to enable them to stop, pause and reflect. Out of that space comes clarity and real opportunities for growth. I help my clients do incredible things. I help them understand that good and bad things happen. Life goes on regardless. What matters is your perspective and how you react to the shit that happens to you. What you get out of life depends on how you navigate your way through it. Mastermind opportunities: https://frankandfearless.com/masterminds-2/ Website: https://frankandfearless.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankandfearlessleadership/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frankandfearless Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankandfearlessleadership/

A specialist in professional relationships and networking for over 20 years, Andy Lopata was called ‘one of Europe’s leading business networking strategists’ by the Financial Times and ‘a true master of networking’ by the Independent and Forbes.com. A very experienced international speaker and podcast host, Andy is the author of five books, has been quoted in a number of other business books and regularly quoted in the international press. Andy is President of the Fellows Community and a two-time Board Member of the Professional Speaking Association UK & Ireland (PSA) and a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute as well as a Master of the Institute for Sales Management. He is also one of just 26 recipients of the PSA’s top honour, the ‘Award of Excellence’. “Start with the end in mind. Know what your business is going to look like in five, 10 years’ time and build from that point. The other piece of advice is there is nothing that you must do. We are surrounded by experts who tell us we must do this, we must do that, we must do the other. There is nothing you must do. There is advice. It’s your business you determine which advice you want to take, which advice is relevant to you and your business. Which advice is going to work in your circumstances in the context in which you’re operating and then you decide what to do. Just because something has been successful the one person it doesn’t mean it’s going to be successful for you ”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-lOb

In the first of Andy Lopata's new regular conversations with Ruth Gotian, contributor to Forbes Magazine and Psychology Today, they discuss high achievers and how to encourage and develop their talent. Topics covered include an organisation's role in investing in and recognising their potential stars. The framework that will instill curiosity and creativity and give opportunities to learn and progress. Andy and Ruth also look at the role of mentoring and the importance of rotating through departments and divisions to establish relationships. Mentoring will be discussed more fully in future podcasts.

Minter Dialogue Episode #423Andy Lopata is an acclaimed professional relationships strategist, who has written four books on networking. Both Forbes.com and The Independent called him ‘a true master of networking’. In 2020, Andy published two books: Connected Leadership, How Professional Relationships Underpin Executive Success and Just Ask: Why Seeking Support is Your Greatest Strength. In this conversation, we discuss the problem of professional relationships, how personal can or should they be, how to build trust and build valuable connections.If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

In Andy's Own Words:“The best talk I’ve ever been to” – BBC Worldwide“All conversations at dinner started..."as Andy Lopata said!!" But more important is after the conference, the number of emails and phone calls done!” - Nuno Durão Managing Partner Fine and Country PortugalScroll Down for over 150 more testimonials.Strong professional relationships can help to break down silos within organisations, lead to more and higher quality new leads, uncover hard to find solutions and increase efficiency in a range of areas.Unfortunately those relationships are often left to chance, leaving many failing to realise the potential their networks offer.Organisations struggle with more competition than collaboration between departments while sales teams rely on their leaders to bring in referrals as they plod on with tired attempts to find new prospects, ignoring the opportunity to build networks of their own.By knowing why you and your team are investing in relationships, it is possible to plan accordingly and get great, measurable results.For twenty years I have worked with companies on how to build, nurture and benefit from professional relationships. Working across sectors, I have helped businesses in professional and financial services, healthcare, software and more. I’ve even worked with chocolate manufacturers and fitness clubs, the perfect partnership!I have worked in twenty-six countries worldwide, been quoted in the international press, including Forbes, Entrepreneur.com., The Sunday Times, The Financial Times and The Guardian in the UK and written four books on the topic.I’m a Fellow and Board Member of the Professional Speaking Association and a recipient of the PSAE (Award of Excellence). I’m also a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute and a Master of the Institute of Sales Management.For my sins I am a Charlton Athletic supporter and former editor of the award-winning fanzine 'Goodbye Horse' (I must have done something very bad in a previous life!). I also enjoy cooking, hiking, the theatre and various failed attempts at sport!If you’d like to connect, please feel free to reach out and tell me more. Send me a personalised connection request on here or you can reach me by email at andy@lopata.co.uk.My website is www.lopata.co.uk.Specialties:→ Professional relationships→ Business networking strategy→ Referral strategy→ Social networks→ Mentoring→ Masterminding→ Vulnerability and transparency→ Networking skills→ Word of mouth marketing→ Networking for your career→ Using your network to find a job→ LinkedIn

In this month's discussion Luca Signoretti and Andy Lopata consider the question of where to network, how do we meet people in a virtual world? Social audio has become very popular and Luca recommends leveraging your current network to meet new people. But it is essential that you are strategic and targeted in your approach. For those who do not have a strong network, Luca and Andy discuss the tools that can be used, including LinkedIn and asking for help from personal networks. It is essential that you know who you want to meet and why you want the connection. In a normal environment, use your strategy to select your networking events and focus on building the relationship first.