Hi, I’m Itzik Amiel.

Together with my team, I help overwhelmed high achievers Professionals & Consultants win at work, succeed at life, and stand out. I like to think I’ve lived that myself.

Hi, I’m Itzik Amiel.

Together with my team, I help overwhelmed high achievers Professionals & Consultants win at work, succeed at life, and stand out. I like to think I’ve lived that myself.

Hi, I’m Itzik Amiel. I am the author of the bestselling Networking book: “The Attention Switch”. I am an award-winning International professional speaker and considered as one of the leading authorities on business networking, business development, and personal branding globally. I am an international lawyer for almost 3 decades and am the founder and the CEO of THE SWITCH™ The Power Networking Academy™

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My authentic attention to other people during my corporate career turned into my passion for unlocking the power and the ‘Art of Attentional Networking’, through my international speaking engagements, writing, research, and consulting.

For years, I have had people write in and refer to me as the most connected person cross-countries cross-cultures. I finally decided to put my prodigious energy and optimism to work, and founded the THE SWITCH™ with an audacious goal: bring the power of connections and building relationships by GIVING AUTHENTIC ATTENTION to others to millions of people worldwide.

Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up.

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To that end, I write on business networking, personal branding, relationships marketing, building relationships (externally with clients and internally), attentional leadership, communication for excellence, and more. You can find out more on my START HERE page

I am a regular international keynote speaker at business events, conferences and firms’ retreats globally and I have delivered over a few thousands keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 69 countries worldwide. My keynote presentations, training and business mentoring combine in an interactive way practical knowledge with unique how-to’s and unforgettable stories. My presentations and keynote speeches are truly a memorable experience.

I organize and curate since 2005 many of the best global leading legal & accounting online summits, including the legal business development summit, women-in-law rainmakers summit, Legal project management summit, legal sales and service summit, and intelligence in business and many more.

I have shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Darren Hardey, Mark Victor Hansen, Steve Wozniak (apple co-founder); Marianna Williamson, Chris Gardner, Robert Kiyosaki, Nick Vujicic and Tom Hopkin

I honed my skills during my corporate career at prominent firms such as ABN AMRO Bank, Moore Stephens, international law firms and leading trust companies.

My worldwide clients include leading professional firms (law firms and accounting firms); leading global professional networks and organizations, many of the Fortune 1000, leading professional firms and major international legal departments.

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I also have a YouTube Channel called, “Power Networking” and many Online pieces of training and courses [you can check some of them on the PROGRAMS page or on THE SWITCH™. In these, I cover similar topics as those on the blog. You can watch it on video or listen to it on audio. You can also subscribe to my Channel to get relevant updates and my videos directly to your mailbox.

My goal is to create insightful, relevant content that you can put to work in your personal and professional life. If you want to attract new connections, positive influence, and deeply connect with your connections —someone who wants to expand and grow his business—then my blog is for you.

I typically post once a week, occasionally more. To make sure you don’t miss my newest posts, you can subscribe via e-mail. It’s quick, easy, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

My Short Bio

I have extensive experience, for almost three decades, gained as an international tax and M&A lawyer and throughout senior executive international business development roles in the trust and financial world.

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In 2012 I founded EyeRon™ Group is the leading global expansion company. We listen to our clients’ needs and support and facilitate them in their international expansion, Corporate Management services, Trust, cross-border investments and international operations, so our clients can capitalize on their strategy and overseas growth opportunities.

We operate in 27+ countries, with a special focus on BRIC countries and emerging markets. Our global footprint ensures that we service our clients across different time zones, different cultures and different needs.

I founded THE SWITCH™ and THE SWITCH HUB™– the #1 provider of online training and community platform for professionals globally on human-centered skills (i.e. soft skills), personal branding and business development. We train individuals, companies, organizations, professionals, and leading academic institutions, and our training used by more people than any other.

I travel the globe delivering keynotes, training and workshops for many of the world’s leading professional (law, accounting, tax avising) firms, networks, organizations, Individuals, and other organizations and help them get the best from their human assets through the power of connections. I will be happy to share my powerful message and be involved in your coming event, reach me by email to discuss your specific needs and let me surprise you.

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I also been featured on the international Business TV channels, The Marketing Tribune, Connect India Magazine, Radio Channels in South Africa, Europe and the Caribbean, CFO magazine, CRM international publications, IBA Bulletin and in dozens of other professionals publications.

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I have written many books and ebooks and my bestselling book called “The Attention Switch” was published in July 2014. The book is considered a leading networking book and deep-dive instruction manual every person needs to leverage the power of authentic connection.

“The Attention Switch” deliberately bold and brief for today’s over-worked, stressed out, multi-tasking entrepreneurs and professionals, with powerful, specific steps and fundamental Elements — and the specific frameworks — I use myself to reach out to deeply connect with colleagues, friends, and prospects with authentic ATTENTION.

The book is considered as “Dale Carnegie super upgraded for the cyber age!”

My Contact Information

You can contact me via e-mail or follow me on LinkedIn or Twitter

Please note: If you want to connect with me, just know that I have a policy for accepting invitations. I don’t necessarily accept all invitations. Adding a personal note will help . I will be happy to help, but let me know how… If you want to communicate better, drop me an e-mail.

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Itzik is the Global leading authority on business networking, business development, personal branding & relations capital. He is the bestselling author of the business networking and relationships book: The Attention Switch'. Itzik is an International Professional Speaker, trainer, Business mentor and Attorney.

Itzik successfully helps professionals (lawyers, accountants), business executives, firms, and associations create and maintain a successful and strategic relationship; Help professionals build their personal brand boost their authority, and stand-out; Switch Relations to Revenue, Referrals, and Results & follow up. Itzik does it through his worldwide online and offline programs and training.

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