Category: Professional Development
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Feature Presentation Power: How to Educate and Inspire
Week 7 · November 10 – November 14, 2025 🎤 Education Moment Script (3–5 minutes) Good morning, BNI Family! 🙌This week we’re talking about Feature Presentations — your 8-minute opportunity to truly educate and inspire your Chapter. Why this matters:Your Featured Presentation is your spotlight moment to teach your referral partners how to find referrals for you. It’s not a sales pitch;…
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How to Give a Powerful 30-Second Weekly Presentation
Week 6 · November 3 – November 7, 2025 🎤 Education Moment Script (3–5 minutes) Good morning, BNI Family! 🙌This week we’re focusing on How to Give a Powerful 30-Second Weekly Presentation — your opportunity every single week to train your Chapter on how to find referrals for you. Why this matters:Your Weekly Presentation is the heartbeat of…
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Attendance = Opportunity, Not Obligation
Week 4 · October 20 – October 24, 2025 🎤 Education Moment Script (3–5 minutes) Good morning, BNI Family! 🙌 This week we’re focusing on Attendance = Opportunity, Not Obligation. Some see attendance as a rule—but in BNI, it’s more than that. Attendance is showing up for opportunity. Every meeting you attend is a chance to: When…
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Speaking from the Heart: Why Your “Why” Matters
Week 51 (September 8 – September 14, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! This week, we’re drawing inspiration from The Official BNI Podcast, Episode 920, titled “No One Cares What You’re Saying.” The message is clear: people don’t remember what you say—they remember why you say it and how it made them feel. Let’s explore how sharing the heart behind our message…
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Plan to Attend the Annual Summit 2025
Week 47 (August 18 – August 24, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Do you know what is happening on September 15, 2025? Our Annual Summit! This year, we have an amazing event planned, with 2 keynote speakers flying in from New York City and Seattle!!! (click to the slide, already prepared for this Education Moment…
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Specific is Terrific: Mastering the Ask
Week 35 (May 26 – June 1, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about the power of being specific when making a request. Whether it’s asking for a referral or for help from a fellow Member, the more specific you are, the more likely you are to get exactly what you…
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The Importance of Follow-Up in Business
Week 34 (May 19 – May 25, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re focusing on one of the most critical elements of business success—follow-up. Whether it’s following up on a referral, a client inquiry, or after a networking event, timely and thoughtful follow-up can be the difference between gaining a new client or missing…
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Review and Reflect: What’s Working in 2025
Week 32 (May 5 – May 11, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to take some time to reflect on what’s working so far in 2025. Regularly reviewing our progress helps us stay on track and identify areas for improvement. By assessing our goals and the effectiveness of our actions, we can adjust…
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Maximizing Referral Opportunities Through Genuine Conversations
Week 15 (January 6 – January 12, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most important aspects of BNI—referrals. Referrals are the lifeblood of our Chapter, and they often come from having genuine, meaningful conversations. It’s not just about asking for referrals—it’s about building relationships that lead to…
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Think Faster – Speak Smarter
Week 14 (December 30, 2024 – January 5, 2025) Introduction “Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to focus on a skill that can make a big difference in how we present ourselves—thinking quickly and speaking effectively. Whether we’re in a meeting, giving a presentation, or talking to a potential referral partner, the ability to think…
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