Mary “Queen of the shops” Portas

Key message delivered at an ‘effective networking’ training workshop I ran earlier this week was on taking action and overcoming the fear of rejection. Later that afternoon I had the chance to practice what I had been preaching. Sat a few rows behind me on the London bound train at Leeds was Mary “Queen of the shops” Portas. Time to find out Mary’s shoe size and sieze the moment. The timing was perfect - Size 10 1/2 Boots is helping a national law firm with its retail sector strategy. Mary was charming and we had a very convivial conversation all the way to Kings Cross. So convivial, Mary forgot to take her bags with her when we pulled in. I have followed up, as you just knew I would, and now have a valuable connection to boot. Who might you connect with if you have the confidence to try?