Tiger Tales
Stories, tools and updates from the CTN community.
From tricky situations conquered to doors opened - here’s what’s happening in the world of quiet achievers.
JANUARY-MARCH 2026
Christopher Kong
A lot can happen in three months: new connections, unexpected opportunities and small moments that quietly shift your trajectory.
In this edition, we wanted to bring together a few of those moments: what’s been happening in the community, a practical tool you can apply straight away and a story that captures what this journey can look like in real life.
🐅 ROARING HIGHLIGHTS
✨ Did you miss this? ✨
Seminar for the Le Wagon Community
What's holding your networking back?
Earlier this year, CTN partnered with Le Wagon, a global tech coding bootcamp for professionals who are looking to accelerate their career.
The session focused on breaking down the barriers that hold professionals back from building meaningful industry connections.
Attendees walked away empowered to rethink networking as a tool for genuine growth rather than just another task.
88 DOORS LIVE
During January - March, we held 3 monthly 88 Doors Live events. These were face-to-face networking experiences centred on genuine connection, not transactions.
The result was highly fruitful events, with attendees leaving not just with new connections, but with a genuine intent to support one another.
🐾 TIGER TALES
💡TIGER TOOLKIT
— Your monthly career resources —
THE POWER OF INTRIGUE:
How to craft introductions that open doors
When we launched our 88 Doors Live events earlier this year, something small but powerful happened.
Joanna Bloor - based on the other side of the world - came across our LinkedIn post. She didn’t just like it. She tagged people she knew in Australia who could benefit.
That simple act captures what great networking looks like: thoughtful, generous and proactive. It also led us to discover a resource she created on crafting introductions that actually open doors.
Whether introducing a colleague, connecting with someone on LinkedIn, or requesting an introduction, this guide will help you craft messages highlighting problem-solving abilities and creating curiosity.
🚀 THE NEXT LEAP
COMMUNICATION FOR SUCCESS BOOTCAMP
The Communication for Success Bootcamp is a hands-on program that helps individuals navigate challenging workplace conversations through role-play and expert coaching.
Past participants reported:
A +59% confidence in interacting with stakeholders at work
Clearer stakeholder conversations
Accelerated career development
Our next Bootcamp kicks off on Saturday 11 April.
You may qualify for a partial scholarship.
ART OF CONNECTION
NETWORKING MASTERMIND
✨For Professionals Looking to Build Visibility, Trust and Strategic Relationships✨
This six-week mastermind is designed for professionals who want to move beyond execution and become more visible, influential and trusted in their work. The mastermind is delivered across three distinct cohorts, each tailored to a specific career stage and context:
Mid-career Professionals looking for promotion and opportunities: For high-performing professionals ready to break career plateaus and gain visibility, influence and recognition without “playing the game.”
Client-Facing Sales Professionals: For those looking to build trust, deepen client relationships and turn conversations into long-term strategic value.
Skilled Migrants: For professionals restarting in a new country who want to navigate cultural gaps, build trust and unlock meaningful career opportunities.