🚀 What a Night! It was a Full Bär at our SpeedNetworking event 🎉

The room was buzzing with energy as entrepreneurs and professionals came together for an evening of meaningful connections. It was the first time we implemented a SpeedNetworking concept and it was a hit! Laughter, insights, and unexpected discoveries filled the air! Our ears were ringing slightly from the noise levels, but the vibe was energising. 

Phones at the ready for a quick QR code scan to stay connected in the LinkedIn world and then the bell was ringing for people to move on to a new partner!

I loved this comment "Thanks again for organising Great opportunity to meet & greet and network like crazy 🤪"

People left inspired by the stories they heard, pleased and the unexpected common ground that was found very quickly and, and excited about the new connections made. Collaborations sparked, ideas flowed, and networks were expanded!

👉 Join a next event! Have a look at the events page here and jump onboard for...

Triana is a passionate Art Historian and Literature lover looking to create human connections above all.

She is a part of the "OMM" online MasterMind  and has been a member since January 2025. 

One of the things that draws Triana to her field is how artwork can awaken emotions and become objects closely linked to a family or art institutions history. There is an element of identity carried from the artist to the owner making them intricately connected.

As Art Advisor she provides consulting services on cataloging strategies for collectors and software companies in art. Her areas of focus include collection management, acquisitions, art handling, and conservation, ensuring collections are aligned with current standardised practices.

"I definitely believe that not only knowledge and skills are necessary for success, but the most important is following one's intuition."

Next time you meet Triana at an event, as her how she got into her field of expertise and feel the passion t...

You might have been reading our member profiles one by one. Here is the collection. Whose name do you see pass by but you've never met? 

Who is in an area of interest and you might have synergies with? 
Have a look at what everyone is up to. Connect on LinkedIn and find each other's contact details in the WhatsApp community chat. 

Here is a list of who you will find in our community chat in no particular order! :-)

Julie de Meyer

Julie de Meyer
Julie helps solopreneurs streamline their brand and operations for sustainable growth and efficiency using tailored, user-friendly tools. She can help you develop a your company brand book and/or streamline your business processes

Her life is punctuated by unique experiences and quirks. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro twice in one year to exploring the fascinating world of synesthesia. What's Synthesis? Catch up with her and find out!
Connect on LinkedIN

Pieter Nijssen

Pieter Nijssen
Fun fact: He grew up on a tulip farm in the Netherlands where he devel...

💙 Throwback to Where It All Began

Back in September 2023, we launched the B-inspired Community! 

💡 6 mastermind members in our very first group called "The Originals"
☕ No fixed space (just cafés and homes)

I was sure there was a way to break business isolation and go beyond the surface networking to build real connections that allow us to stay motivated and keep moving forward.

We all knew the feeling—meeting people, having a nice chat… but never truly going deeper. We wanted more:

✅ Open and supportive conversations
✅ Diverse thinking and collective intelligence 
✅ Accountability

Our first discussion was to create our community guidelines. It became clear that we were going for a culture of trust, kindness, honestly and collaboration. And what an amazing journey it’s been! 💫

Since then we've come so far and seeing what this community has turned into 18 months down the line, I still feel it is aligned and on track when I think back to that first meeting and the culture we wanted ...

🤖 Debate: The Role of AI in the Service Industry 🧠✨ 

Join Julie de Meyer & myself for a lively discussion on where AI adds value, where the human touch is irreplaceable, and how to strike the right balance. 

What to expect: 

🎤 Interactive debate – share, challenge & rethink AI’s role 

💼 Real-world insights – AI in service-based businesses 

🧠 Critical thinking – what should (and shouldn’t) be automated 

🤝 Networking – connect with forward-thinkers 

📅 Date: Wed, 2nd April 

⏰ Time: 17:30-19:00 

📍 Location: Nyon center 

💰 CHF 15 for non-Mastermind members 

Step into the conversation & shape the future of AI!🚀 

🔗 Register here!

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🚨 Breaking News for Chat Warriors: WhatsApp now has a game-changing feature – voice message transcription! 

🗣️➡️📝 No more “Can’t listen now” excuses. No more replaying that one mumbled word 50 times. Now, you can read those long, rambling voice in a jiffy! 📖✨

When I shared in our community wait for it- WhatsApp group! - 😂 it sparked a big and unexpected debate!

What's this all about you ask? Let’s break it down:

Team Voice Messages 🎙️(a.k.a. “I don’t have time to type”)
✅ Express yourself! - Bring a big smile to the persons face by expressing their name with joy! 
✅ Faster than typing – unless you’re one of those speed demons who text like their thumbs are on fire. 🔥
✅ Hands-free convenience – perfect for multitasking… or for ranting while cooking spaghetti. 🍝🎤

Team Text Messages 📝 (a.k.a. “I actually like my peace and quiet”)
✅ Discreet AF – No one needs to hear your office gossip while you’re on a train. 🚆🤫
✅ No more “I never said that” gaslighting. IT. IS. WRITTEN. 📜✍️
✅ Get to ...

Imagine having a clear, personalised strategy to leverage your existing your network, without feeling awkward, pushy, or overwhelmed.
That’s exactly what you’ll get in a Leverage My Network session, included in all Mastermind memberships.

One of the things I hear so often is that you have done a lot of networking over the years, created good connections... But come the moment to actually leverage it, it's not so easy.

This 1:1, 60-minute online session is designed to help you tap into the power of your connections and make networking feel easy, natural, and effective.

Here’s what we’ll do:
🔎 Get clear on your WHY & networking goals:
Who do you actually need in your network? What opportunities are you looking for? What is helpful from the direct job, client etc. Let’s make it crystal clear.

📌 Map out your existing network:
You already know people who can help, but are they aware of what you need? We’ll identify the right connections and how to engage them clearly.

🎯 Define an authe...

🚀 The "Master the art of deal-making" workshop with Eric Fingerhut was highly insightful!

So many different scenarios were covered – salary negotiations, business deals, awkward chats with management and team members, negotiating with your children and spouses… you name it!

We walked away with new tools and fresh insights on how to lean into our next negotiations.

Here are a few of the things we learnt:

✅ Prepare for uncomfortable negotiations by carefully evaluating the perspective of your conversation partner as well as your own. 

🤝 Do a power analysis: Who has the power in what format? Level up the playing ground and be aware of what you are bringing to the table not just what you need!

🎯 Clarify your own goals and the best, realistic and worst case scenarios possible

💡 What's your "BATNA" (Best Alternative to a negotiated agreement) -> if this does not work, then what? Find the creative trade-offs, and boost your confidence going into it. 

Everyone walked away with fresh insig...

🎉 One hour over lunch, every month to rethink your networking strategies, and identify a few new ones!

This is a new event added to the community - Networking done differently power sessions.

🚀 Networking is not rocket science, but if can feel repetitive and even frustrating sometimes. That is, unless you find a way to make it work for you.
There are so many alternatives to the "typical" networking activities, and many of them feel nothing like networking to you.
Those are the ones you want to leverage.

Hop online with us and explore the funner side with some like minded professionals.

 In the past sessions we explored:

👉 Smart alternatives to "classic" networking
👉 How to stand out authentically🌟
👉 Hidden strategies to nurture lasting connections

Through sharing our experience and group discussions, we made networking feel natural—and fun! 🎭

A big thank you to everyone who joined. Stay connected & keep building those strong relationships! 💬✨

#Networking #Authenticity #Community #Pr...

Ever heard the saying, "The fortune is in the follow-up"?
Your network is your lifeline, but let’s be real, without a regular reconnection - follow-up - your network is not as strong as it could be and connections lose strength.

During a recent MasterMinds meeting, one member shared how they felt demotivated by follow-up they knew they had to do. The list was ready, but the drive was just not there.

As a group, we brainstormed alternatives that feel more natural and, guess what? They left the session inspired, armed with actionable ideas, and even launched a follow-up challenge for  the rest of us to get on track too!

Here are some practical, approachable follow-up ideas you can try today:

1. Share a resource
Instead of a generic “checking in” email, send an article, podcast, or tool relevant to your last conversation that you have come across and appreciated. It shows you’re paying attention to others and adds value.

2. Celebrate their wins
Comment on their latest achievement—a ...