(PRLEAP.COM) Increasingly, networking is becoming more important in securing the career opportunity or in winning business. Recent research indicates that in order of 75% career opportunities are found through networking.

Yet many of professionals don’t feel confident networking or perhaps even dread the idea of facing a room of people that they don’t know.

Many networking events attract individuals who are intent on passing out their business card to as many people as possible.

After the event those cards usually end up in the nearest bin. So what are the secrets to networking that will realise results?

Krishna De, Ireland’s leading Personal Branding and Marketing Strategist has responded to this need and created a new programme for executives and professionals who want to enhance their success, increase their confidence and realise a return on investment from the time they spend networking.

She guides them in the art of networking with confidence – developing and implementing a strategy and plan so that networking is then postioned as an integral part of the individuals marketing plan for their business or career.

About Krishna De

Krishna De is Ireland’s leading Personal Branding and Marketing Strategist, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Oneocean Ltd, a leading business development consultancy. Krishna is the host of the ‘Women in Business’ radio show on Dublin Annalivia FM and Europe’s first internet radio show, Biz Growth Live http://www.bizgrowthlive.com [Biz Growth Live] where she is in conversation with experts on how to build your brand, attract more clients. and expand your business and career success.