There are many ways to think about business networking, but it should always start with a purpose. Once you understand why you want to network and with whom, you can go about setting the best strategy to make that happen. Perhaps you are going to be attending an event, and want to meet as many people as possible, then a strategy should be developed around that. Or, perhaps there is someone that you are really interested in getting to know that you believe will be instrumental in your career. Or, maybe a bit of both. Like most things, though, you will be more successful if you are able to have a strategy in place prior to set about networking.
In this brief course, you will better understand:
- How to cover as much ground as possible when networking at an event
- The best way to follow up with people you have met and turn those meetings into relationships
- How to use Emotional Intelligence as a tool to aid you in making meaningful connections, rather than just collecting business cards
Speakers:
Debra Zabloudil, The Learning Studio
Debra serves as President & Founder of The Learning Studio. Debra is considered an industry leader in speaking, training, facilitating and “all things adults education.” Debra founded The Learning Studio in 2004, after realizing a need in the market for high quality adult education expertise coupled with the business mindedness needed to help an education enterprise flourish. It was from that start that her passion for training and facilitation grew, and The Learning Studio began to expand its leadership workshops and offerings.
Debra has lived adult education, training and leadership for nearly her entire career. Prior to launching TLS in 2004, Debra served in many senior staff positions with a variety of organizations. Those included the Association Forum of Chicagoland, The Young Presidents’ Organization, The Joint Commission and the American College of Healthcare Executives. She has consulted with world class organizations such as Vistage, the National Association of Realtors, DDB Advertising, the International Avaya Users Group and more.
Debra received her bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications/Public Relations from Southern Illinois University, and her master’s degree in Public Service Management from DePaul University. She has earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation and is a fellow in healthcare management, earning the FACHE. Debra is a “Best in Class” PCMA speaker and is a graduate of the Search inside Yourself Leadership Institute, a world class yearlong program on mindfulness. Beyond those items, Debra is a proud mom to two amazing teenagers, a foodie who enjoys dining experiences from the gritty to the high end, a global traveler, a political junkie, someone who knows way too much about pop culture, and a woman who loves a great pair of shoes.
This session will be recorded and made available within 72 hours of...
There are many ways to think about business networking, but it should always start with a purpose. Once you understand why you want to network and with whom, you can go about setting the best strategy to make that happen. Perhaps you are going to be attending an event, and want to meet as many people as possible, then a strategy should be developed around that. Or, perhaps there is someone that you are really interested in getting to know that you believe will be instrumental in your career. Or, maybe a bit of both. Like most things, though, you will be more successful if you are able to have a strategy in place prior to set about networking.
In this brief course, you will better understand:
- How to cover as much ground as possible when networking at an event
- The best way to follow up with people you have met and turn those meetings into relationships
- How to use Emotional Intelligence as a tool to aid you in making meaningful connections, rather than just collecting business cards
Speakers:
Debra Zabloudil, The Learning Studio
Debra serves as President & Founder of The Learning Studio. Debra is considered an industry leader in speaking, training, facilitating and “all things adults education.” Debra founded The Learning Studio in 2004, after realizing a need in the market for high quality adult education expertise coupled with the business mindedness needed to help an education enterprise flourish. It was from that start that her passion for training and facilitation grew, and The Learning Studio began to expand its leadership workshops and offerings.
Debra has lived adult education, training and leadership for nearly her entire career. Prior to launching TLS in 2004, Debra served in many senior staff positions with a variety of organizations. Those included the Association Forum of Chicagoland, The Young Presidents’ Organization, The Joint Commission and the American College of Healthcare Executives. She has consulted with world class organizations such as Vistage, the National Association of Realtors, DDB Advertising, the International Avaya Users Group and more.
Debra received her bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications/Public Relations from Southern Illinois University, and her master’s degree in Public Service Management from DePaul University. She has earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation and is a fellow in healthcare management, earning the FACHE. Debra is a “Best in Class” PCMA speaker and is a graduate of the Search inside Yourself Leadership Institute, a world class yearlong program on mindfulness. Beyond those items, Debra is a proud mom to two amazing teenagers, a foodie who enjoys dining experiences from the gritty to the high end, a global traveler, a political junkie, someone who knows way too much about pop culture, and a woman who loves a great pair of shoes.
This session will be recorded and made available within 72 hours of the live event.
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