“Andy has successfully elevated networking into more of a strategic arena ...................rather than it just being a "skills" thing. ”
Phil Jesson, Director of Speaker Development Academy for Chief Executives
“The striking thing about Andy is that he writes a book on networking that demystifies the process and shows you all the things you know you should be doing - but never really get round to. Then he surprises you by practising what he preaches! ”
Russ King, Product Manager, Monster.com
“There are many motivational speakers on the circuit who leave behind them just a short lived glow and then there are the subject matter pragmatic, passionate presenters who can potentially change the long term way their audience thinks or operates. I’d put Andy Lopata in the latter category. ”
Trevor Salomon – Director, Corporate Marketing, IFS
“Andy has worked with my business partner and me for a number of months as a referral and networking coach. Our business has demonstrably grown due to the new techniques and skills learned through working with Andy. ”
Dan Hall, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
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Tracy Johnson, Marketing Services Director, Eventia
“Andy is an energetic presenter who quickly captured our audience's attention. The content of his presentation was excellent and fostered lively commentary and questions. We will definitely have Andy back for another session and are looking for other ways to partner with him. ”
Jennifer Rademaker, Head of Strategy Development Europe, MasterCard
“Of all the events I've organised, I have never received so much unsolicited thanks and positive feedback as I did following this. ”
Emma Mortimore Membership Secretary, One Alfred Place
“It was the best talk I’ve ever been to. Loved the content, pacing, delivery, structure. Your message was very memorable (imparting that much information can leave listeners forgetting what was said) and you managed the balance between substance, detail and memorability well. ”
Rebecca Aguilar, BBC Worldwide
“Andy was a guest speaker at one of European Young Professionals networking events in London in 2007. The 400 people who showed up were blown away by Andy's presentation and it was in fact one of the key reasons behind EYP London's early success. ”
Nick Jonsson, Founder, European Young Professionals
“Andy certainly made a difference on how I normally approach / perceive events such as this. ”
Ann Azzopardi, Category Buying Manager, Pret a Manger
“Andy Lopata’s insights into referrals and networking should be taught in all induction programmes. Networking and referrals should not be thought of as another sales skill or tactic, but as part of the company’s values and culture. ”
Ignacio Hernandez Managing Director, EMEA, Currencies Direct Limited
“Andy has a can do and flexible attitude and is happy to develop and shape the content in line with the clients changing needs. Feedback from participants on Andy's workshops has been consistently very positive. ”
Una Murphy, Manager BBC Careerlink
“"In the three months since Andy delivered his sessions, I've noticed a clear change in the approach taken by everyone who participated. We have already received a number of referrals as a result." ”
Andy O'Sullivan, Head of Sales - Hospitality, Wembley Stadium
“I've had the benefit of being mentored by Andy and he has provided enormous value. His style is both supportive and challenging whilst being very engaging, and the techniques he teaches are extremely practical and valuable. ”
Derek Bishop, Culture Consultancy ltd

Article Archive

A snapshot of some of the press coverage Andy has received is below. Please note, some sites, such as FT.com, may require you to register to view the articles.

 

Interview with leading Estonian daily newspaper - Postimees 30th April 2012 (in Estonian)

 

Social Networking as a Marketing Tool - Vyber (Czech retail magazine) April 2012 (in Czech)

 

Q & A - Business and Technology Report (Korea) March 2012

 

The High Net-worth of your Networks - The Independent 22nd February 2012

 

Are you Ready for 'Sweatworking'? - Grazia 6th February 2012

 

Are You Cultivating Your Business Champions? The Importance of a Proactive Referrals Strategy - Manager Magazine Autumn 2011

 

Review of 'Recommended' - PQ Magazine October 2011 

 

Interview for Activagers - Networking for the over 40s October 2011

 

Interview by Alan Stevens for The Media Coach Radio Show October 2011

 

How to Get Recommended - AccountingWeb October 2011

 

Inside the Entrepreneur's Mind: Andy Lopata - Gary Gorman blog October 2011

 

Expecting Your Call - Law Business Review October 2011

 

Famous Networker visits Nordcham in Ho Chi Minh City - Jutland Press August 2011

 

Networking: An important business tool - Tap Chi Kinh Doanh August 2011 (in Vietnamese with English overview)

 

Networking vital to business generation: European Strategist - Saigon Times 22nd August 2011 (web version - from SaigonMoney.com)

 

Networking vital to business generation: European Strategist - Saigon Times 22nd August 2011 (scan of newspaper)

 

Networking discussion on BBC Radio 5 Live 29th July 2011

 

Networking Skills: How to ask for help - Business Wings July 2011

 

Networking - It's not just the connections that count - Bytestart.co.uk July 2011

 

Make the Room Work for You - B2B Marketing Magazine blog July 2011

 

Nurturing a Network - Accountancy Magazine April 2011

 

How to Deliver Legendary Leads - B2B Marketing Magazine March 2011 (web version)

 

How to Deliver Legendary Leads - B2B Marketing Magazine March 2011

 

Connecting is not Enough - interview with Andy Lopata by Mike Southon in his book 'This is how yoodoo it' December 2010

 

Develop a Successful Referral Generation. PM Magazine October 2010

 

Networker nets contacts £634,233. Financial Times October 9th 2010

 

The Need for a Strategic Approach to Networking. Storai Magazine (Retail Association of India) July-August 2010

 

Ask the Experts: Keep an Eye on Takers, Tweeters and Spammers. Financial Times 28th August 2010

 

When Networking, think quality, not quantity. Financial Times 28th August 2010

 

Networking: Scarier than Death? AccountingWeb 2nd August 2010

 

The Move From Informal Networking to Strategic Networking. English translation of an interview for PR Romania 24th June 2010

 

Tips for Efficient Networking. English translation of an interview for Romanian business site Wall Street 3rd June 2010

 

The Importance of Networking in Retail. Storai Magazine (Retail Association of India) May-June 2010

 

Ask the Experts: Referrals are Earned, not Given. Financial Times May 15th 2010

 

Networking: The Way You Work It. Professional Beauty Magazine May 2010

 

Families Trump Bankers as Best Advisors. Financial Times February 19th 2010

 

The Future of Social Networking. Footdown Magazine Page 1/2 Page 2/2

 

Ask the Experts: 'Listen to the Buzz'. Financial Times January 15th 2010

 

Ask the Experts: Safety and Savings in Numbers. Financial Times November 6th 2009

 

Establish Contacts by Mike Southon. Financial Times August 20th 2009

 

Learn to Make the Most of Networks by Sally Jones. Sunday Times July 26th 2009

 

Hire Profile by Hazel Davis. The Guardian 19th November 2007