Although connecting was a primary focus, our time together was also about learning and growth. Nina Miller, our Partnership and Development Manager at Reach for Change, led an engaging workshop packed with practical tips on pitching and relationship-building. 

• Key message: Your brand is your drive, your story and how you present yourself, and it sets expectations for future interactions.

The members then practiced delivering their pitches to one another, refining their skills and gaining valuable feedback in the process.

Next, Samuel Põldaru, Partnerships Manager at Impact Day, shared valuable insights on effective networking at live events. Here are some of his key tips for making the most of meetings:

• Define your meeting goal - focus on establishing a follow-up interaction rather than closing a deal on the spot.
• Ask questions and get to know the other person, rather than just talking about yourself.
• Explore collaboration openly - if you don't see an immediate opportunity to work together, ask directly. Sometimes, new ideas arise even when you don't see them yourself.
• Manage your time - keep the interaction concise, and if there's a strong connection, arrange to continue the conversation
• Connect on LinkedIn immediately after your discussion.

The network members had the opportunity to put these learnings into practice right away as the next two days were spent networking and getting inspired at the Impact Day Festival.

One of the Network members, Annelie Hultman representing The Good Talents, reflects:

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Together, we’re fostering collaboration and driving meaningful change in the Baltic Sea region!

Baltic Sea Impact Network is done with the support of the Swedish Institute and in partnership between Reach for Change Sweden, Reach for Change Latvia, Social Enterprise Estonia, Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia, and the Lithuanian Social Business Association.

Photos by Rasmus Kooskora.

Learn more about the Baltic Sea Impact Network here.