Have you ever marveled at that friend who seems to know everyone?

Or the one who, even during COVID, has been fearless about making new contacts and benefiting from them?

Why are these people able to find a job, get a promotion or close a deal in a snap, while you struggle just to get a meeting? The difference usually lies in the way they build and use their networks. Like it or not, most of our personal and professional successes will come through people we know. LinkedIn “connections” only get us so far. The real power of a network comes from knowing how to leverage our relationships with friends, colleagues and even perfect strangers, a skill that doesn’t come naturally to most of us, especially if we’re on the shy side.

If you are the kind of person who feels awkward in a (Zoom) room full of strangers or thinks you aren’t taking full advantage of the network you already have, join us for a lively presentation, “Comfortable Virtual Networking Techniques That Will Make Your Career.” You’ll learn natural and comfortable techniques for meeting new people virtually or in person, developing meaningful relationships, and using your network to achieve your goals.

THERESA M. LINA is the author of the bestselling book, Be the Go-To: How to Own Your Competitive Market, Charge More, and Have Customers Love You for It. She has over twenty years of experience as a recognized Silicon Valley thought leader and strategist. She is the CEO of Lina Group, Inc., which specializes in market dominance strategy, and has been involved at Stanford University since 2006. She has served as chief strategy and marketing officer for several technology startups and has advised executives at hundreds of companies, including Apple, Amazon, Google, Nike, Disney, Cisco, Verizon, dozens of other recognized names, and many smaller, niche companies. She began her career at Accenture, where she helped found, lead, and grow what is now a multibillion-dollar business unit within the company. Theresa is a frequent speaker and workshop leader on strategy, market leadership and innovation.

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