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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...