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Business Golf: How Women Can Turn the Course Into a Networking Advantage with Hilary Fordwich

Business Golf: How Women Can Turn the Course Into a Networking Advantage with Hilary Fordwich

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What if one round of golf could tell you more about a potential business relationship than hours of traditional networking? In this powerful episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris R. Muscarella sits down with Hilary Fordwich—former head of global business development at KPMG, executive coach, keynote speaker, business development expert, and competitive golfer—to explore how women can use golf as a strategic networking and relationship-building advantage. Golf isn't simply a sport. In business, it can provide hours of uninterrupted time to build rapport, observe character, develop trust, and create authentic professional relationships. Hilary shares how golf helped her develop business opportunities throughout her career and why women don't need to be scratch golfers—or turn every round into a sales meeting—to benefit from the power of business golf. Business Golf Is About Relationships, Not the Sales Pitch One of Hilary's most important lessons is that business golf is about bonding—not closing the deal on the golf course. Instead of arriving with an agenda, focus on the people you're playing with. Listen. Pay attention. Be helpful. Ask questions. Learn about them. Those four hours together can create something a traditional networking mixer rarely provides: time to develop a genuine relationship. The business conversation may happen later. The relationship comes first. Why More Women Should Consider Business Golf For women who feel intimidated about playing golf with clients, executives, or more experienced golfers, Hilary offers practical advice: you don't have to be the best golfer in the group to belong in the conversation. Understanding basic golf etiquette, pace of play, course awareness, and how to interact with your playing partners can be more important in a business setting than your score. Golf provides women with an opportunity to spend meaningful time with business leaders, clients, colleagues, prospects, and decision-makers in an environment very different from the boardroom. The objective isn't perfection. It's confidence, connection, and relationship building. What Golf Can Reveal About Character and Leadership How does someone react after a bad shot? Do they pay attention when another player hits? Do they help look for a playing partner's golf ball? How do they treat the staff? Do they remain positive when the round isn't going their way? Golf can reveal qualities that aren't always visible during a meeting or polished business presentation. Hilary and Doris discuss how the course can provide insight into someone's leadership style, emotional intelligence, awareness, strategic thinking, resilience, integrity, and consideration for others. As Hilary says: “Golf is the great equalizer.” Your Most Important Shot Is the Next One Golf and business both require the ability to recover when things don't go according to plan. A poor golf shot doesn't have to ruin the next one—and a setback in business doesn't have to determine what happens next. Hilary's advice: “Don't be bitter, be better.” And: “The most important thing is your next shot.” It's a powerful lesson in resilience, leadership, confidence, and focusing on what you can control. 🎧 What You'll Discover in This Episode How golf can create business opportunities and professional relationshipsWhy business golf is different from competitive and social golfWhy you shouldn't try to close a business deal during the roundHow women can overcome intimidation when golfing with executives or clientsEssential business golf etiquette for building a positive impressionHow to start authentic conversations without forcing a sales pitchWhy listening and paying attention matter on and off the courseHow golf can reveal someone's character and leadership styleWhy relationship building should come before sellingHow to develop confidence in unfamiliar business environmentsWhy resilience is essential in both golf and businessHow to focus on what you can control after a setbackWhy golf can provide women with access to valuable professional networksHow the golf course can become a powerful environment for women's business networking Memorable Insights from Hilary Fordwich “Don't be bitter, be better.” “The most important thing is your next shot.” “Golf is the great equalizer.” “My whole approach is about being there for them.” Recommended Reading Hilary also shares books and leadership resources that have influenced her approach to relationships, trust, influence, and leadership: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie — A classic resource for understanding relationships, communication, and influencing people. The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey — A valuable look at the role trust plays in leadership, relationships, organizations, and business performance. Hilary also discusses a book about Queen Elizabeth I and leadership, referenced during the conversation as ...
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