Give Your Audience More Than Motivation, Give Them a Game Plan
When you bring in Menna Riley, your audience doesn’t just get inspired – they get an actionable networking strategy.
She equips professionals with the tools, confidence, and clarity to network with purpose, drive sales, spark collaborations, and open doors they didn’t even know were there. The impact shows up in results; new clients, stronger teams, better conversations, and real momentum.
“Menna delivered more than a presentation – she delivered a shift. Our audience entered the session curious and left with the confidence, clarity, and charisma to network strategically. It was smart, actionable, and seriously fun! The energy was electric and the impact immediate.”
– Halifax Chamber of Commerce (Wonder Women Conference)
“Menna’s humour, charm, and expertise made the event unforgettable. Her keynote struck the perfect balance—genuinely inspiring, laugh-out-loud funny, and packed with advice we’ll carry into our careers. She doesn’t just talk about networking—she helps you build relationships on the spot.”
– Rowe Women in Business Association, Dalhousie University
“Menna’s energy, professionalism, and ability to keep the audience engaged truly elevated the entire event experience. Her presence played a key role in making the event a success.”
– Engineers Nova Scotia
“Menna armed our audience with valuable, actionable advice on building stronger relationships and growing your brand through networking. She’s engaging, genuine, and made a lasting impression – we’ll gladly have her back.”
– IABC Maritime Chapter
“Participants were blown away by the number of practical strategies they could implement right away. Menna’s contribution was spotlighted in our federal reporting as a standout example of ecosystem leadership.”
– Julekha Nusrat, Business Counsellor & Trainer, ISANS / IWEN Program
Menna delivers networking strategies your audience can use immediately and makes the learning experience just as energizing and fun as it is practical
Turning Tides Atlantic Business
Leadership Conference
March 2025
Engineers Nova Scotia
Spotlight on Women’s Innovation Event March 2025
Ignition Session Speaker for Saint Mary’s University Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre March 2025
Engineers Nova Scotia
Professional Development Conference Speaker 2024
Halifax Chamber of Commerce Wonder Woman Conference Speaker 2024
The Canadian Public Relations Society Atlantic Chapter Professional Development Session 2024
ISANS Immigrant Women Entrepreneur Network Networking Training Presentation 2024
Host of International Sommelier & Author, Natalie MacLean’s Canadian Book Launch: Wine Witch on Fire 2023
4th Annual Atlantic Leadership Forum
by Fusion Halifax 2019
Keynote Speaker for the Rowe
Women in Business Association’s
Annual Conference 2019
IABC Maritimes: Intl Assoc. of Business
Communicators:
Guest Speaker 2018
Social Media Day Halifax Conference Session Speaker 2018
Halifax Chamber of Commerce
Wonder Woman Conference Breakout
Session Speaker 2018
Ready to elevate your event with expert insights on networking and relationship-building? Book Menna Riley for your next speaking engagement
KEYNOTES / PRESENTATIONS:
Inspiration with Strategy: High-Energy Talks That Deliver Long-Term Impact
Menna Riley’s keynotes are built for professionals who don’t just want to be inspired, they want a plan they can use. Her sessions combine sharp insight with real-world strategy, helping people show up with confidence, communicate with clarity, and build relationships that lead to results.
Whether you’re planning a conference, leadership retreat, or annual meeting, Menna delivers the energy, expertise, and engagement that creates lasting impact. Audiences leave her sessions equipped, motivated, and ready to take action.
With 25+ years of experience producing high-level events and coaching professionals at every stage, Menna knows what it takes to engage a room – and move people towards more meaningful connection. Her delivery is dynamic, her style is approachable, and her sessions blend energy, humour, and depth to ensure every audience feels both seen and supported.
THE NETWORKING STRATEGY WORKSHOP SUITE
⚡️Strategic Networking Workshops That Deliver Real Results
If your team is attending events, sponsoring conferences, or meeting all the right people – but you’re still struggling to turn those moments into business momentum these workshops are for you.
Led by award-winning community builder and networking strategist Menna Riley, these high-impact workshops are built for professionals who know that relationships drive results but need a clear plan to make them work. Whether your goal is stronger presence, more consistent follow-through, or real ROI from your visibility efforts, you’ll find a session that fits your team’s needs and solves the right problem at the right time.
Each workshop is a high-energy, highly practical experience – designed to meet your team where they are and move them forward with confidence, strategy, and measurable impact. Choose the one that addresses your current challenges, or layer them together for a full-suite transformation.
These workshops stand strong on their own – but they’re transformational when combined…
START WITH CONFIDENCE
💥 Own the Room → Build clarity, confidence, and presence the moment you step into the room and know exactly what to say when it counts.
LAYER IN STRATEGY
🎯 The I.M.P.A.C.T. Method → Make every sponsorship or event investment work harder with a clear, measurable visibility plan.
SUSTAIN VISIBILITY + TRUST
🧭 Beyond the Room → Turn introductions into traction with a follow-up system you can implement immediately and keep using consistently.
EXPAND YOUR NETWORK ECOSYSTEM
🌐 Building Networks That Work → Grow a diverse, strategic network that actually reflects who you are and where you’re going.
Own the Room: Presence with Purpose
Your team represents your organization at events, meetings, and client-facing opportunities, but too often, these moments go untapped.
“Own the Room” is a high-impact workshop designed to help professionals show up with clarity, connect with purpose, and leave with momentum. This session is ideal for anyone tasked with building visibility, forming strategic relationships, or representing your brand externally.
Participants will learn how to align their presence with business goals, navigate professional spaces with confidence, and build meaningful relationships that lead to new opportunities.
🎯 Business Outcomes
- Stronger brand representation and visibility
- More meaningful connections at industry events and meetings
- Increased confidence when speaking about themselves and the business
🗱 What the Training Includes
Participants complete a Personal Positioning Plan and a Visibility Strategy Map, gaining practical tools to clarify their message and maximize every interaction.
Best suited for: Frontline staff, managers, or founders who attend industry events, client meetings, or community gatherings as the face of your organization.
The I.M.P.A.C.T. Method: Sponsorship Strategy for Serious Results
Your team is investing in event sponsorships, attending industry conferences, and showing up to be seen, but the return isn’t always clear.
This workshop is built for professionals who represent your brand at external events and need to turn visibility into value. Whether they’re attending as sponsors, panelists, or strategic guests, this session helps them show up with purpose, connect with the right people, and create traction long after the event ends.
Participants will learn how to prepare for maximum impact, engage intentionally while onsite, and follow through with confidence so every event becomes a business development opportunity, not just a branding expense.
🎯 Business Outcomes
- Measurable ROI from event sponsorship and paid attendance
- Higher-quality connections and post-event engagement
- Increased visibility with the audiences that matter most
🗱 What the Training Includes
Participants create a customized Event Visibility Plan that includes outreach strategy, real-time engagement tactics, and a post-event follow-up system that ties directly to your business development goals.
Best suited for: Marketing teams, external affairs leads, community engagement staff, and any professionals representing your organization at conferences or events.
Beyond the Room: A Follow-Up Framework You Can Use Immediately
Events don’t end when the name tags come off. If your team isn’t following up with clarity and confidence, they’re leaving untold value on the table.
“Beyond the Room” focuses on the often-overlooked post-event phase where real relationships are built. This workshop is ideal for anyone who attends meetings, mixers, or conferences and wants to build lasting momentum afterward.
Participants will learn how to track connections, follow up with purpose, and turn a simple exchange into a meaningful professional opportunity.
🎯 Business Outcomes
-
Higher follow-up conversion and sustained engagement
-
Increased alignment between networking activity and business growth
-
Stronger relationship-building systems across your team
🗱 What the Training Includes
Each participant creates a Connection Continuity Plan, with tools for categorizing leads, crafting intentional follow-up messages, and mapping next steps that align with your business goals.
Best suited for: Business development professionals, sales teams, sponsorship leads, and anyone who connects with new people but struggles with effective follow-up.
Building Networks That Work™: Sustainable, Inclusive Relationship Strategy
Let’s be honest: most professionals aren’t “too busy” to network, they’re too overwhelmed to know where to start. They’re stretched thin, jumping from meeting to meeting, and when they do have time to connect, it’s often with the same handful of people. Their network lacks depth, diversity, and strategic intent, and they feel it. The opportunities just aren’t showing up.
This workshop is a reset. Building Networks That Work™ helps teams rebuild their relationship strategy from the ground up. It’s for anyone who feels like networking is a chore, who isn’t sure what they offer in a conversation, or who’s ready to grow beyond their current circle but doesn’t want to do it in a transactional way.
Menna guides participants through mapping their current connections, reconnecting with dormant contacts, and building relationships across difference without adding stress to their calendar. It’s inclusive, approachable, and energizing. Participants leave with a simple, sustainable strategy and a network that truly reflects who they are and where they’re going.
🎯 Business Outcomes
- Expanded pipeline of trusted, relevant connections
- Better alignment between networking and sales or recruiting goals
- Long-term growth through intentional, values-aligned relationship-building
🗱 What the Training Includes
Participants build a Strategic Relationship Map, along with a personalized outreach and nurturing plan to help them strengthen and sustain their network over time.
Best suited for: Founders, senior leaders, fundraisers, partnership coordinators, DEI leads, and internal champions focused on connection, collaboration, and inclusive growth.
Menna Riley doesn’t just talk about networking; she rewrites the script.
A high-impact speaker, award-winning community builder, and go-to strategist for ambitious professionals, Menna helps people cut through the noise, show up with purpose, and build the kind of relationships that actually lead somewhere. Menna brings the spark to networking for professionals who’ve lost it, never felt it, or want a fresh, more meaningful way to connect.
Whether she’s guiding a team through a powerful workshop or lighting up a room of conference delegates, Menna brings the kind of insight, humour, and energy that gets people leaning in and taking action.
She’s built her reputation working with professionals and organizations who are done with surface-level connections and tired of networking that goes nowhere. Her sessions don’t just inspire, they deliver practical strategies people can use immediately to grow their visibility, confidence, and results.
With 25+ years of experience designing impactful events, coaching rising leaders, and building inclusive, momentum-driven relationship strategies, Menna helps teams turn visibility into traction and conversations into real opportunities.
Ready to bring strategy, energy, and lasting results to your next event or leadership session?
Let’s talk about how we can tailor a keynote or workshop to meet your goals and give your audience the tools they need to connect with confidence and convert with purpose.
