Event Information
Description
NETWORKING SESSIONS
(MAY 4 - 25, 2017 and June date TBD)
SEGAL COACHING - STAMFORD, CT
Demonstrate your value to your current and future connections
Get their attention and follow through once you have it
Take a more holistic (and rewarding) approach to networking
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Each session covers a different aspect of networking for career advancement, job search and business development. If you attend all five sessions, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to:
- overcome awkwardness, intimidation and anxiety by expanding your comfort zone,
- develop and present a compelling personal value proposition,
- plan and organize your overall strategy in light of your goals,
- build your network organically and purposefully,
- use informational interviewing for career direction and job search,
- create shortcuts and effective communication starters, and
- follow through, when and where needed, for best results.
WHY IT MATTERS
"Who you know, not what you know' has always been the ticket into the upper echelons. In today's world, the need to network has rippled out to every single one of us. From CEO to student, we all need a strong base of support, not only to advance our careers or businesses but also to maintain the advances we have made."
-Anne Marie Segal at Forbes.com (article forthcoming)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Current clients, future clients and others are welcome.
To make sure we can all speak, be heard and enjoy ourselves, each networking session will have a maximum of eight (8) participants. (Short wait list available.)
SCHEDULE
Five sessions, at dates and times below, from April 25 through May 25, 2017.
LOCATION
Six Landmark Square, 4th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
Off-street parking available at Bedford Shops (enter through Four Landmark Square) or Stamford Mall (enter Landmark complex from corridor left of Macy's).
COST
$35 per session or $150 for all five sessions
WHAT WE'LL COVER
I. Overcoming Your Networking Hurdles
Why is networking so hard? Can we make it less awkward?
For those who are *stuck* in their networking efforts
First Session - TO BE RESCHEDULED IN JUNE 2017
10:00-10:20 am arrival and networking, 10:30-11:30 am session
II. Developing Your Personal Value Proposition
Know and communicate your value.
Second Session - Thursday, May 4
10:00-10:20 am arrival and networking, 10:30-11:30 am session
III. Planning Your Networking Strategy
Create an organized (not overwhelming) approach.
Third Session - Tuesday, May 9
10:00-10:20 am arrival and networking, 10:30-11:30 am session
*please bring a laptop computer to this session
IV. Informational Interviewing
How they work, what to say and how to leverage them into job opportunities
*Recommended for Current Job Seekers - Includes Practice Interviews
Fourth Session - Tuesday, May 16
10:00-10:20 am arrival and networking, 10:30-11:30 am session
V. Fine Tuning Your Execution with Actionable Steps
How, when and how often do you reach out? What is your "ask?"
*please bring a laptop computer to this session
Fifth Session - Thursday, May 25
10:00-10:20 am arrival and networking, 10:30-11:30 am session
RECOMMENDED READING
J. Kelly Hoey, Build Your Dream Network
The networking chapter of Master the Interview (written by me), available here or as part of the full-length book here
For job seekers - Donald Asher, The Hidden Job Market
For participants in the value proposition session - chapters 5-8 of Master the Interview and/or the value proposition worksheets on my blog.
FAQs
What's the refund policy?
All fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another session (if available) with notice given at least four business days prior to a session.
Segal Coaching reserves the right to discontinue and refund any participant who is not acting in a manner conducive to the group coaching environment.
What should I bring?
As this is a networking event, bring business cards if you have them. If you are a new participant, you should also bring either a valid ticket or ID.
If you have copies of any of the recommended reading, you may bring it with you as well, especially if you have questions about a point mentioned in the materials.
For the strategy and execution sessions, please also bring a laptop computer.
What are the directions and parking information?
Directions and parking information are here. Valet parking reimbursements are not available for this event, other than for current Segal Coaching clients.
