Join us in this captivating episode of The Networking SPARK as we dive into the visionary world of Andy Baker, a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and business mentor.

Discover how Andy is reshaping the landscape of networking through the SPARK Nottingham network, blending his expertise in psychology, behaviour, and comedy to foster genuine connections and community growth.

Learn how his multifaceted background influences his leadership style, and explore the power of networking to combat isolation and fuel both personal and professional growth.

This episode also teases Andy's upcoming book, a treasure trove of insights into managing challenging behaviours, set to launch with a unique blend of comedy and personal stories.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on building empowering networks, navigating life's challenges, and creating a lasting legacy of empowerment and inspiration.

Takeaways:

• Andy Baker is revolutionising networking through the SPARK Nottingham network by combining his psychology, behaviour, and comedy knowledge to build authentic connections and foster community growth.
• The power of networking is highlighted as a tool to combat isolation and promote personal and professional development, influenced by Andy's unique leadership style.
• Andy's upcoming book promises to provide valuable insights into managing challenging behaviours, featuring a distinctive mix of comedy and personal stories.

Chapters:

(00:00) Empowering Networking With Andy Baker

(09:33) The Power of Business Networking

(15:33) Insights From Psychology and Comedy

(19:33) Navigating Life's Challenges and Opportunities

(32:43) Overcoming Challenges and Sharing Stories

(36:59) Balancing Business and Personal Life

(46:06) Balancing Work and Well-Being

(51:42) Building a Legacy of Empowering Others

• Andy Baker is an author, entrepreneur, business mentor, educator, behaviour expert, and the host of the Able to Care podcast. With over 15 years of experience in training, he is the Managing Director of Able Training support ltd and founder of several  other businesses, including Ability Training awards, Able meeting rooms and Target Martial Arts. Andy is passionate about helping individuals and organisations improve behaviour management, staff development, and self-care. He loves promoting positive changes in people and individuals from all walks of life.
• Promotions: If you have any books, articles, appearances, or anything else you'd like to promote, please let me know, and I'll be sure to include it in our conversation.

·       My book  Targeting the positive  https://amzn.to/3A8Ttye

• Linktr.ee/ablezebragroup
• Instagram: http://www.intagram.com/spark_nottingham
• www.instagram.com/andybakerable
• www.instagram.com/abletraining

About the Host:

Jess White is an entrepreneur, yogi, and CEO. She has three businesses, two children, and two dogs, so life is full! Jess realised early on that life is a gift, and you should never take it for granted. She lives her life to the full with gratitude, never holding back.

Jess started her first business in 2008, making cakes, as she wanted to be able to create a business while being a full-time Mum. This led her to win several Great Taste Awards, appear on TV, and pitch to Virgin Atlantic, Waitrose, and Asda. When asked to design a range of cakes for a supermarket, she put entrepreneurship on hold to focus on raising her children so she could return to business, but she did not want to miss being there and bringing up her children.

As they grew older, in 2015, Jess began a new business, which was her total passion for helping others through what had helped her gain strength and healing through the beautiful practice of yoga and meditation. YogiTribe has taken Jess around the world, creating transformational retreats and bringing people together in beautiful places to create growth that affects their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. After wishing she had discovered yoga as a child because of its transformational effects, she also fulfilled a dream of teaching yoga to children and is now training others to do the same.

Realising she loves business and bringing people together to create connection and transformation, in 2022, Jess created Spark Business Networking and began hosting networking events with a difference. She gave her clients fantastic events that put them at ease and made the whole experience enjoyable and effective. Spark has grown to a thriving business community of members and is now expanding through the Spark franchise.

Sponsor Message:

YogiTribe Retreats offer busy entrepreneurs the chance to get away and rejuvenate mind, body, and soul in a serene setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice, Yogitribe Retreats offers a range of retreats tailored to meet and nourish your needs. Book your retreat today at https://yogitribe.com/yoga-retreats/Spark Business Networking offers a community for entrepreneurs, business professionals, CEOs and industry leaders to get together and spark connections, collaborations, new business, learning and much more. Join us today at https://sparkbusinessnetworking.co.uk/membership/

Connect with the Host:

E-mail: [email protected]

Websites: sparkbusinessnetworking.co.uk and yogitribe.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-white-sparkbusinessnetworking

Facebook Spark: https://www.facebook.com/sparknetworkltd

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