SEVEN STEPS TO AVOID NAME NIGHTMARES AT NETWORKING EVENTS

By acknowledging this, you're not treating the encounter as completely new but rather as a continuation of a relationship, no matter how brief or distant.

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MOST OF US HAVE experienced the anguish of forgetting someone's name while they're standing right in front of us! It's like a mental game of hide-and-seek that you're destined to lose. But there's hope, I've got a strong, seven-step plan to turn your name-guessing game into a name-recalling masterpiece. Prepare to impress at social gatherings and business events, all while keeping your pride intact.

1. Stop the Name - Shaming

Let's break this vicious cycle of saying "I'm bad at remembering names." If you keep telling yourself you're bad at something, your brain's going to believe it and throw in the towel before the networking event even begins. So, let's all raise our imaginary glasses and toast to a new mantra: "I've got this. I can be better at remembering names."

2. Repetition Repertoire

Imagine this: You're introduced to someone, they say their name is Jamison, and you think, "Alright, Jamison, got it." Fast forward five seconds, and it's like your brain just performed a vanishing act. The solution? Repetition! Ask them to say their name one more time, like you're savoring the sound. "Jamison", then, if appropriate, say something relevant to the moment like: "that's a memorable name, why did your parents name you that?"

3. The Name Ninja Technique