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The Athena Network is THE # 1 referral network for business women. They will have access to a network of high calibre connections.

If you are a business lady and would like to grow personally & professionally - visit one of our monthly meetings - make quality connections/build relationships KNOW LIKE TRUST! The Athena Network Reading and Henley has six thriving and energetic groups across the region. The meetings are held on the:

East - 1st Wednesday of the month
Virtual - 2nd Tuesday
North - 2nd Wednesday
Central - 2nd Thursday
Henley - 3rd Tuesday
South - 4th Thursday
Cappuccino Connections - 4th Tuesday

We are currently networking online and all of our monthly formal meetings start at 12noon and finish at 2pm. The Cappuccino Connections meeting is our informal/drop in meeting and that starts at 10.30am until 12noon. The professions that we are inviting visitors to attend and experience an Athena Network meeting within the Reading and Henley region are:

Corporate business ladies who may have a connection to a Women's Leadership group within their organisation. The opportunity to up-skill and enhance your employee and customer experience through valuable training, collaboration and connections. We are a women-only network and the benefits of membership go far beyond our meetings meaning everyone will gain something. Solicitors - family, private client, commercial, employment
Accountants and Bookkeepers
Travel Consultants
Marketing - PR and SEO consultants
Garden Designers
HR professionals
Estate Agents
Architects
Interior Designers
VA and Admin support
Business Process experts
Financial Advisors
IT specialists
Sales trainers
Learning and Development consultants
Health and Safety in the workplace executives
HR Advisors
Coaches - personal, business, branding
Website designers
Graphic designers
Food/cake producers
Holistic healers/practitioners
Dance/Yoga/Pilates
Photographers
Magazines/Newspapers
Domiciliary care/Care Homes
Florists
Retail shops
Hairdressers
Beauty - Make up professionals
Nutritionists
Fitness Experts

All meetings are subject to one profession and visitors are able to attend one formal meeting before deciding on joining The Athena Network - Reading and Henley region.

26/11/2025

Rebecca Bell, Instagram Specialist & Trainer at Softly Social, is joining us at Reading South tomorrow to share Business Development Training on: 𝟒 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬.

You will learn how to create an Instagram profile that helps your ideal clients find you, feel connected and know exactly how to take the next step to work with you.

You will receive clear, actionable strategies to improve profile visibility, effectively speak to your ideal clients and confidently guide followers toward becoming paying customers.

Rebecca helps introverted women use Instagram in a simple, manageable way that aligns with their energy. Her calm, practical approach centres on genuine connection and steady business growth.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

17/11/2025

I’m thrilled to share that Gail Pearson — The HR Jedi — will be delivering her Business Development Training at Henley tomorrow!

‘Doctor, I have a friend who…’
Every profession has its own version of this classic question. And in business, it often reveals the hidden misunderstandings we carry about the challenges others are facing.

In this session, Gail will shine a light on the growing disconnect between businesses and young people entering the workforce. She’ll explore:

- Why so many young people are struggling to secure jobs
- What employers are actually experiencing behind the scenes
- Why employers aren’t the “baddies” — and what’s really going on

With decades of corporate experience and six years running her own HR consultancy for small business owners, Gail brings practical insight, humour, and depth to the conversation.

Join us online tomorrow — it’s going to be a powerful and eye-opening session!

12/11/2025

I am delighted that Rachel Maunder, Story Coach, is talking us through 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 at our Reading Central group tomorrow.

It’s one thing to be knowledgeable about your topic but conveying some of your expertise in just 10 minutes can be quite a challenge.

Rachel will be sharing with you a simple structure that not only helps you create your
content coherently but also helps your audience stay with you. If you don’t speak up about your business and your expertise, there will be someone else in the same field doing so.

When you speak, you become more memorable than simply attending the meeting
– but for some it’s a huge challenge.
Starting with a simple structure, Rachel will give you the building blocks for any
presentation.

1. You’ll learn why using a structure is important for both the speaker and the audience.
2. You’ll be shown a simple structure to use.
3. You’ll also be given some simple tips on presenting your content.

An experienced speaker and coach, and with a real knack for finding the sweet spot in a story, Rachel works with business professionals on finding their stories and crafting them into their talks and presentations.

04/11/2025

Here are the October highlights from the Reading and Henley region.
Lots of learning and networking!

04/11/2025

Jane Holmes is sharing her Business Development Training at Reading East tomorrow: 'Corporate Charity Support - what's in it for businesses'

She will take us through a look at how businesses may benefit from offering corporate support to local charities.

Jane is the CEO of successful regional charity, Building for the Future, which supports families with disabled children.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

22/10/2025

I am intrigued that our Business Development Training is on Less Growl, More Grace- Bringing Your Giraffe to Jackal Conversations at Reading South tomorrow.

Sian Goodspeed founder of Be More Giraffe, helps people handle tough conversations with calm and compassion. Through her workshops, courses, and writing, she teaches practical tools to transform conflict into connection.

In this training we'll be covering:
• The key strategies to avoid when dealing with disgruntled customers or team members
• How to listen so others feel truly heard
• How to communicate so others truly hear you
• Sian's top tips for handling complaints and restoring harmony to the workplace - that will save everyone time (and money!)
See you tomorrow!

17/10/2025

Jane Redhead-Loughe is taking us through Business Development Training at Henley next Tuesday, on 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

You’ll get to understand various print techniques, branding, and materials used in the printing process.

Jane has been in the Print Industry for 15 years and set up RHL Business Vision in 2022 as her passion is to ensure her clients' businesses get noticed and stand out from the crowd!

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!

-loughe

08/10/2025

I am delighted that Eleanor Tanner, KJ Smith Solicitors, will be sharing Tips to Prevent Your Legal Fees from Escalating for our Business Development Training at Reading Central tomorrow.

She will be covering some hints and tips on how to prevent your legal fees from
spiralling.

Attendees will be able to learn some insider tips on how to try and prevent their legal fees from escalating should they ever need to engage a lawyer.

Eleanor is a family lawyer at KJ Smith Solicitors, focusing on all areas of relationship breakdown, child arrangements, cohabitation and fertility law.

02/10/2025

Networking isn’t just about business cards and handshakes—it’s about connection, collaboration, and sparking ideas that grow into something bigger.

Here's September highlights capturing the energy, conversations, and magic that happens when people come together!

02/10/2025

Networking isn’t just about business cards and handshakes—it’s about connection, collaboration, and sparking ideas that grow into something bigger.

Here's September highlights captureing the energy, conversations, and magic that happens when people come together!

30/09/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Storytelling isn’t just something we enjoy in books and films — it’s one of the most powerful tools you can use in business.

To really benefit from using Storytelling, our expert, Rachel Maunder, is here to share her knowledge and wisdom at Reading East tomorrow.

Here’s why it's so important:
- It connects you to your audience on a human level
- It makes your message memorable
- It helps you share your brand voice with confidence

In this talk, Rachel will explore:
1. Why storytelling is so important in business
2. How it actually works to engage and inspire
3. The different kinds of stories you should be sharing

As an experienced speaker, coach, and communicator, Rachel supports professionals in creating compelling content for their talks and presentations using personal stories.

Her programmes are designed to help you find your authentic voice and share your story with confidence and ease.

Ready to bring more story into your business? Join us tomorrow!

24/09/2025

A warm welcome to Susanna Reay – The Authority Architect – who is delivering a powerful business development training for our Reading South group tomorrow.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
In this interactive session, Susanna will show you how to:
- Uniquely display your expertise
- Position yourself as the go-to authority in your field
- Identify exactly where to implement frameworks inside your business for maximum impact

Susanna is an award-winning scalable business coach, author, and speaker who has been helping expert business owners amplify their impact globally for over 20 years.

I'm looking forward to seeing you online tomorrow midday-2pm and don't forget as an Athena member you can Pass+

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