Blink Confidence – How to Make a Powerful First Impression That Lasts. Mario Barba unpacks the psychology behind first impressions.

Start your day with a nutritious breakfast and engaging conversations with fellow professionals from the local area.

We'd love to invite you to our next Wednesday Breakfast Networking event on Wednesday 7th October from 9am - 10.30am at Thomas Flavell & Sons, 19 Waterloo Place, Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 5LA.

These events give you the opportunity to build connections with fellow professionals from the local area whilst gaining valuable insights from local experts on a variety of thought-provoking and stimulating topics.

In this engaging, fast-paced talk, Mario Barba unpacks the psychology behind first impressions — and how businesses can harness it to attract, not chase, their ideal clients. Audiences learn why the human brain makes snap judgements in seconds, and how visual cues, positioning, and brand personality shape trust and buying decisions.

Key Takeaways:

- The Blink Effect: How your audience forms lasting opinions in the time it takes to blink and how to shape that moment.

- Visual Communication Psychology: Why imagery is processed 60,000x faster than text, and how colours, shapes, and design cues influence perception.

- Positioning for Success: How to claim a clear, memorable space in your market so you don’t have to shout to be heard.

- Real-World Impact: A case study showing how a small consultancy repositioned its brand, doubled turnover, and built recognition.

A mix of humour, audience interaction (including a live positioning game), and actionable strategies. Designed to leave attendees inspired and equipped to review - and improve - their brand presence immediately.

Enjoy a healthy nutritious breakfast provided by Cynthia from Cafe Desa

Cynthia, the owner of Cafe Desa will on hand to provide a nutritional breakfast to give your morning a healthy start. Recent breakfasts have included tasty treats such as protein balls, carrot cake overnight oats, matcha tea, cold-brew coffee, delicious sourdough with tahini and Cafe Desa's own recipe granola and yogurt.

If this doesn't sound like your usual breakfast menu, come along and have a taste and discover some new favourites!

Join us at 9am for networking and breakfast, Janice will be speaking from 9.30am and we'll round off the session with a further opportunity to network and enjoy more delicious food and ask any questions you may have.

Please note this event will be held on our top floor which involves climbing 8 flights of stairs - we have no access to lifts.

We have a minimal charge to attend which will be donated to our chosen charity for 2026 - Pawprints Dog Rescue.

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