The event was always perfect on social media, right❓
Well… here's the real story.
We just hosted our second Speed Networking event.
Yes, it was:
✨ Fun
⚡ Full of energy
🤝 A place where real connections were made
💬 And I got some lovely feedback
And still…
🙊 My communication in the run-up was a bit off.
🔎 I had hoped to hold it outside, the group was large, and indoors felt like a recipe for heat and noise overload.
🔎 Trying to be transparent, I told people to “layer up – we’re going outside come hell or high water.”
🔎 Turns out... hell came with rain and freezing temperatures. 🥶
🔎 The brave ones showed up ready for battle, but understandably, many opted out.
🙊 Inside, the space just didn’t work as well this time.
🔎 We’d used it before with no issues, but more people, different setup… it didn’t flow as well.
🔎 I had to shout. I gave myself a headache. By round three, I gave up and we pivoted to casual networking.
Was it a success❓
Yes. 100%. And I’d do it again.
Was it smooth❓
Nope. And that’s ok.
I spent a moment listing all the ways it didn’t go to plan. But honestly, that’s where the learning happens.
If you don’t try, you don’t get to improve.
🏝️ If your event has a wobble, or feels like a flop to you, remind yourself:
You're doing the bravest part, you're showing up and putting yourself out there. Not so many people do. Keep going.
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