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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 21 MIN

55. Networking with Confidence and Etiquette: Small Talk, Smart Talk, and Poise

from Manners and Other Matters · host Louise Percy

Send us Fan MailAs the year draws to a close, so too comes the season of office parties, client events, and festive gatherings, occasions that test our networking skills as much as our social confidence. In this episode of Manners and Other Matters, etiquette and lifestyle coach Louise Percy shares elegant, practical strategies for making genuine connections during the end-of-year party season. From starting conversations with confidence, remembering names, and joining groups gracefully, to knowing when and how to make an elegant exit, Louise offers thoughtful advice to help you shine, not shout, in any room. Whether you are representing your organisation or your own business, discover how to blend charm, confidence, and poise for a polished professional presence.SHOW NOTES: https://thepercyinstitute.com/episode-55-networking-with-confidence-and-etiquette-small-talk-smart-talk-and-poise/I'd love to hear from you. Please leave your comments, or ask me any questions here: https://thepercyinstitute.com/contact/Join Louise in the pursuit of a more elegant life, and be sure to visit  her website thepercyinstitute.com for more ideas and inspiration. Follow @thepercyinstitute on Instagram and Facebook, and join the Facebook Group, The Elegance Club for exclusive offers and insights.Resources and links:THE ART OF AN ELEGANT LIFE MASTERCLASS:https://thepercyinstitute.com/the-art-of-an-elegant-lifestyle/Complimentary Guide to Successful Networking: https://subscribepage.io/shinelikeadiamondThe Percy Institute website: https://thepercyinstitute.com/The Elegance Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepercyinstituteThe Percy Institute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepercyinstitut...

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