Kingsley Aikins is the former chairman of the multi-million euro lending platform Linked Finance and past president of the Worldwide Ireland Funds. Throughout his extensive career, he has come to appreciate the power of Networking and sees it as the ‘glue’ that makes everything happen. Having written extensively on topics such as Diaspora, Philanthropy and Networking, he has developed a range of online training programmes to impart valuable skills in these domains and is currently the CEO of The Networking Institute. Notably, Kingsley has trained individuals in public speaking, gracing prestigious platforms like TEDx and the Pendulum Summit. He was awarded a CBE for his work on British-Irish relations. In this episode Kingsley delves into the intricacies of networking - unravelling its meaning, exploring its importance and offering practical advice on building a supportive network. Discover strategies to effectively communicate your message and gain insights on initiating connections, especially for those facing challenges in opening doors. Thriving in business and life is the theme for this series therefore Kingsley ends his conversation by sharing what he does to help him lead a happy fulfilled life. An episode that promises to equip you with valuable insights into effective networking. Links from Episode Kingsley Aikins LinkedIn:  https://ie.linkedin.com/in/kingsleyaikins  The Networking Institute: https://thenetworkinginstitute.com/  The Digg Podcast is brought to you in Partnership with Meaghers Pharmacy https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/