The Athena Network - E Berks & Basingstoke

Name: The Athena Network - E Berks & Basingstoke
Address: Arborfield, Reading, RG29HN, GB
Telephone: 01189762404

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The Athena Network supports women who are passionate about growing & developing their businesses. The UK’s premier businesswomen’s networking organisation.

East Berkshire including Ascot, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Twyford, Wargrave, Wokingham & North Hampshire RG21-29 The meeting fee includes open networking, superb business support topic and networking strategy speakers. Athena, the relaxed and friendly way to make serious, strategic business connections. Our region supports businesses based and/or looking to promote in East Berkshire - from Ascot to Wokingham, Bracknell to Twyford, Crowthorne to Wargrave and North Hampshire RG21-29.

17/09/2026

We all have busy schedules, so when it comes to your networking efforts it is important that you not only set aside the time for your meetings, but also for the follow-up and staying connected.

Networking works when you build relationships, so allow yourself the time to build them.

For more help with strategy, why not come along and experience one of our meetings?

15/09/2026

JOIN US FOR ONLINE NETWORKING WITH ADDED VALUE!!

We are really looking forward to hearing the Business Development Talk at our Ascot/Bracknell Networking group from Tracy Hannigan, The Sleep Coach.

Tracy is a sleep therapist, however she'll be talking about another topic...

Tracy will be sharing what has worked for her in terms of building her business focussing on AI searchability.

Join us and learn from a peer about AI search and how to get better cited by AI search models.

Would you like to come along? Message me to book

14/09/2026

✨ “One woman can make a difference, but together we can rock the world!” ✨

This is what The Athena Network is all about. 💜

Celebrating women who lift each other up, share their knowledge, open doors, champion one another and create opportunities for growth.

Because when women come together, something powerful happens. 🤝

We don’t just build businesses — we build confidence, connections, friendships and communities.

11/09/2026

QUALITY ONLINE NETWORKING

We are really looking forward to hearing the Business Development Talk at our Basingstoke Central Networking group meeting from Corrine Thomas of Choices Coaching Ltd.

Corrine Thomas is a certified Executive Coach specialising in career transitions for experienced professionals. She supports individuals who feel overwhelmed, stressed, or unfulfilled in their work and are seeking greater clarity, purpose, and direction. Through a structured coaching approach, she helps clients uncover their strengths, identify what matters most to them, and explore opportunities aligned with their values and interests. As a result, they gain the confidence, motivation, and clarity needed to make informed decisions about the next stage of their career.

Confidence doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from understanding what enables you to perform at your best and building your business around it.

In this short session, you'll discover how to identify your "sweet spot" - the powerful intersection of your strengths, values, and interests. You'll learn how using this insight can help you make decisions with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

What you'll learn:
• How to identify your unique sweet spot
• How to make decisions with greater confidence and self-trust
• How to align your business with what matters most to you
• How to show up more authentically and confidently in your business

Just message me to book your place!

08/09/2026

JOIN US ON THURSDAY FOR ONLINE NETWORKING WITH ADDED VALUE!!

We are really looking forward to hearing the Business Development Talk at our Ascot Central Networking group meeting from Laurenne Dorgan of Hound Dog Creatives.

With over 47 years of experience in graphic design, Laurenne has had the privilege of working with globally recognised brands including Christie's, Shell and Nissan. She specialises in creating distinctive logos, strategic rebrands, websites and marketing materials that help businesses build credibility and stand out in competitive markets. Combining creative thinking with extensive knowledge of design, print production and brand strategy, she ensures every project is both visually impactful and technically robust.

Laurenne's approach is collaborative, thoughtful and detail-driven, creating brands that authentically reflect each client's values, personality and ambitions while providing the tools they need to grow with confidence.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 – 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 -
Referrals are often hidden in everyday conversations - you just need to know what to listen for. In this practical session, you'll learn how to recognise referral opportunities, ask better questions, and identify potential referrals not only for your own business but for other Athena members too.

You'll leave with simple techniques you can use immediately to generate more meaningful introductions and strengthen your network.

This is going to be really helpful!
Just message me to book your place!

07/09/2026

Join us on Wednesday 9th September for our Wokingham/RG10 Business Networking Group.

Our business development talk will be delivered by Tracey Marshall of House of Colour Bracknell.

Tracey helps you look like yourself on your very best day.
Through Colour Analysis and Personal Styling, she'll help you understand what suits you, shop with confidence, and create a wardrobe that feels authentically you.
Because true style isn't about changing who you are, it's about expressing yourself with confidence and showing up as the best version of you.

In this talk, Tracey will share simple, but effective, tips to master virtual networking: prepare strategically, make a confident on-screen impression, and turn conversations into meaningful connections through effective follow-up.

These top tips will help you get the most out of your Athena membership.

We are really looking forward to this insight, come and join us!
Message me now to book your place!

04/09/2026

We are really looking forward to our Basingstoke North meeting on Tuesday 8th September.

We will have Gina Blackie delivering our business development talk, entitled "Stop Being the Best Kept Secret - How to become known, remembered and chosen".

Gina Blackie is the founder of Nurture PR and a strategic communications specialist who helps businesses become known, remembered, and chosen through clearer positioning, compelling storytelling, thought leadership, and impactful PR.

"Stop Being the Best Kept Secret" explores how small businesses can become known, remembered and chosen through stronger positioning, storytelling and authority-building, using the NURTURE framework to create compelling, media-worthy messages.

You will learn how to:

✔️Understand why some businesses are remembered and recommended while others are overlooked.
✔️ Position yourself as the go-to expert in your field.
✔️ Use the NURTURE framework to create a compelling business story.
✔️ Identify what makes a story interesting to customers, journalists, and referral partners.
✔️Become one of the first businesses people think of when they need your services.

We are really looking forward to hearing from her. Book your place and join us.
Message me today for further details.

02/09/2026

JOIN US FOR QUALITY ONLINE NETWORKING ON TUESDAY 8th September

Do you do business in and around this area? Save the date and book to join us now!

We meet online, from 12 noon 'til 2pm and you have the opportunity to enjoy open networking, introduce your business to the group, and receive two training sessions based on networking strategy and business development. We have a productive 2 hours!

If you would like to come along, please message me with details about your profession.

I look forward to welcoming you!

28/08/2026

✨ Join us for Cappuccino Connections – Friday 11th September ☕

We’re delighted to invite you to our next in-person Cappuccino Connections meeting on Friday 11th September, from 10am–12pm at the Wellington Arms, RG27 0AS.

If you’re a local woman in business and would like to find out more about our supportive networking community, we’d love to welcome you along.

These relaxed coffee mornings have no formal agenda, making them the perfect opportunity to:

🤝 Connect with inspiring local businesswomen
💬 Introduce yourself and your business in a friendly, informal setting
🌟 Learn more about the benefits of being part of our network

Whether you’re new to networking or looking to grow your local connections, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

📍 Event Details
Date: Friday 11th September
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: Wellington Arms, RG27 0AS

Come along for coffee, conversation, and connection — we’d love to meet you! 💕

26/08/2026

When you have the opportunity to talk about your business, make sure that you are clear about your offering, who you help, and the benefits.

If you have a range of different products or services to offer, try not to talk about them all in one go. Perhaps think about presenting about a different one each month. This will give you the opportunity to expand knowledge for your peers.

For more help with strategy, why not come along and experience one of our meetings?

Address

Arborfield
Reading
RG29HN

Telephone

01189762404

Website

http://theathenanetwork.com/KarenFowler

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