Driven To Network

Driven To Network is coming to the DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln on Wednesday 11 November, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. It's a two-hour business networking session for business owners, founders and professionals, and the whole thing is run as a 'Business Trip' led by a host.

The morning follows five stages. It starts with meeting the other 'drivers' in the room, then moves to 'On The Road', where a guest speaker shares practical business insights. That's followed by a 'Pit Stop' to pause and reflect, and then 'Co-Driver Conversations' – the structured one-to-one meetings where the actual relationships get built. It wraps up with 'Destination Reached', when everyone shares their takeaways and plans next steps.

For this Lincoln date, the speaker is Gaz Cresswell, talking on 'Command the Chaos – Step 1 Diagnose'. The whole setup is built around the idea that relationships grow from meaningful conversation rather than rushed sales pitches, and regulars describe it as a supportive atmosphere that trades business cards for real talk.

Driven To Network was founded by Nikki Butlin, whose book Driven to Achieve charts her journey from single mum to powerhouse director. Tickets are £15, and the session runs from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln, Brayford Wharf North, LN1 1YW.