Across professions, organisations, and businesses alike, relationships and networks underpin everything that we do. For many of us however, networking can be a rollercoaster of emotions - emotions of anxiety, nerves, and a fear of communicating, articulating and holding conversations to build strong relationships.

Shil Shanghavi knows exactly what it's like to experience these feelings. Despite working in business development roles over his entire career, Shil has always been a self-confessed 'fearful networker'.

He chose to challenge himself to manage these fears and, over the past 4 years, has attended over 700 networking events to train himself in becoming an effective conversationalist and create worthy connections.

In doing so he developed the concept of Storybook - where he uses storytelling to establish rapport with any audience.

Shil will share his networking journey and guide us through practical ways to create our own individual Storybook, giving us the opportunity to leave an event with an authentic and memorable expression in the minds of those we meet.

Welcome to Rotary of Elizabeth Quays (REQ) "REQ Professional Series". Join us on the journey as each entry in this series explores a different vital aspect of a high performing professional through well renowned speakers, mentors and leaders.

This first instalment in the REQ Professional Series will include an opening note and welcome to country and keynote speaker introduction by none other than emerging technologies National Lead Director, Distinguished Lecturer & REQ Vice President: Joshua J Morley MAICD before our renowned keynote speaker Shil Shanghavi AFAIM guides you along the networking journey with lessons of a lifetime. The evening will conclude with ample networking time to practice those invaluable lessons with a private function cash bar. Your ticket price includes access to the Keynote address by Shil, access to the private networking function following the address and hors d'oeuvres during the event.

Shil is a public speaking specialist, storyteller and highly regarded speaker coach. He is redefining the meaning of public speaking by demonstrating its value across all forms of communication.

His methods show you how to control your emotions and speak confidently so you can advance your career, build your reputation, feel empowered, and ensure you deliver a memorable experience to your audience.

Places are extremely limited so buy early to avoid missing out!