GPN hosts a breakfast business networking event on the 4th Friday of the month on line with The Network, the two groups get together.
Join us for an evening of Networking: Connect, learn, enjoy and build lasting social & professional relationships.
Our guest speaker today is Ian Hawkins

Ian Hawkins is an author and business journalist whose work has appeared on CBS, Reuters and BBC World.
Ian has hosted events in Europe, the USA and Australia, and coached Olympians, cabinet ministers and CEOs.
Ian’s career began at the UK’s largest speaker bureau, working with some of the biggest names on the circuit. At the same time, he was a professional stand up, writing for BBC comedy shows including The News Quiz and Loose Ends.
Business journalism has taken Ian from pharma labs in Gothenburg to water purification in Nicaragua, dodging muggers in Panama City and filming from a helicopter over an active volcano.
Supporting Meeting Agenda:
- Monthly Review: Reflect on your achievements and challenges over the past month.
- Preparation for Next Month: Share your strategies and goals for the upcoming month.
- Insights: Discuss key takeaways from GPN/The Network and how they’ve influenced your approach.
- Results: Evaluate the income or turnover generated through your participation.
- Networking Opportunities: Identify individuals or connections who can provide valuable support.
Time table:
- 12:30 pm Start & Introduction
- 12:35 pm Speaker Presentation
- 12:45 pm Q & A Session
- 12:55 pm Speaker invited to stay for networking
- 12:56 pm Networking (Breakout rooms available)
- 13:30 pm Event Conclusion
Members: Free
Non-Members: £15
Early bird - 50% discount - up to 2 weeks before.
Expect a mix of great people and conversation to make meaningful business contacts.
Please share this event on social media by clicking the icons on the side and invite your friends and colleagues. Ask them to join us on www.the-network.one (Membership is from £60 a year and this and all events are free except when we pre-order food and drinks...)
I very much look forward to seeing you then.
With all best wishes,
Jean-François Dor Jean-François Dor
Founder Founder
The Network The Gay Professional Network
jf@the-network.one jf@gpn.one
www.the-network.one www.gpn.one


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