DWF Link is a global initiative that is driven by a group of passionate colleagues who are focused on creating opportunities to bring together professionals at the start of their career from all industries and sectors to help build their business networks. The DWF Link mission is to connect likeminded professionals and deliver an engaging programme of webinars, networking events and volunteering opportunities relevant to the future leaders of tomorrow. Please see all previous events below that were delivered in partnership with professional training provider, Zing365.
For 2025 we have developed a new and improved 'DWF Link: webinar series' – please keep an eye out for all upcoming, informative, exciting events.
Previous events:
Previous DWF Link Career Development Lab sessions include:
2024
- Personal impact and being authentic
See how you can stay true to yourself in a professional setting while advancing your personal development. Using the Insights Discovery Personality Type, you'll gain self-awareness, discover your unique style, and learn to balance authenticity with professionalism. We’ll also delve into recognising and acting on your core values, ensuring consistency between your personal and professional life. Unlock the power of authenticity to enhance your personal growth and development.
- Planning for success
This course will empower you to take control of your time, overcome challenges with resilience, stay focused amidst distractions, and set and achieve SMART goals effectively. With practical strategies and interactive activities, you'll develop the tools needed to excel in today's fast-paced business environment. View the recording here
- The principles of Business Development
Develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of lead generation and client relationship management that will enable you to clearly identify opportunities, cultivate partnerships and, ultimately, drive revenue.
- Marketing Me PLc
In an era where personal branding and effective networking are integral to career growth, this course provided comprehensive insights and actionable strategies to support individuals in their professional development and success. View the recording here.
2023
- Emotional Intelligence
This session helped participants understand what part emotional intelligence has to play when dealing with customers, colleagues and stakeholders. View the recording here.
- Presenting with Impact
This session drew on the skills developed in session 1, Emotional Intelligence, and highlighted how these can be applied to ensure that you deliver a presentation with impact and with confidence. It focused on the importance of developing your communication skills, articulating your message with clarity, structuring your presentation and managing your audience. View the recording here.
- Effective Negotiation
Utilising the knowledge and skills gained from the previous topics, this session covered the skills required when negotiating; offered advice on how to structure your argument effectively; and covered the techniques needed to deliver your key messages and reach your desired outcome. View the recording here.
- Dealing with difficult conversations
It can be daunting when you need to deliver a message that you know is going to be a difficult one. We are faced with this challenge every day of our lives, both professionally and personally. This session covered techniques to help you plan, deliver and handle those conversations in a professional, calm and assertive way. View the recording here.
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