What a joy it was to be a guest on Janice Porter’s podcast Relationships Rule. She and I first “connected” more than a decade ago, but we never really got to know each other until this interview. We realized that we had so much in common. She reminded me of the power of “re-connection.” Following [read more]
As my gift to you, please find a complimentary digital copy of my Perfect Your Pitch audio training program. It contains a series of MP3 audio files and a workbook that will help you craft a more effective networking introduction (or elevator pitch), as well as tips and ideas to help you to improve your networking effectiveness. [read more]
This workbook will help you improve your networking success by learning how to build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships before you need them. Discover ways to refine and improve your elevator pitch using the MR ABE criteria. Check out the easy templates for crafting a 10-second, 30-second, and 60-second version of your networking introduction. Plus [read more]
Listen to Chapter 10 of the book, Networking Ahead for Business. Read by the author Kathy McAfee, you will gain insight into the THERAPY model of motivated networking follow up. Learn how to increase your follow up effectiveness by being more: T = targeted H = helpful E = efficient R = reliable A = [read more]
Please enjoy this free chapter from the audiobook, Networking Ahead for Business, read by the author, Kathy McAfee. Learn to expand your professional network through the art of facilitated introductions. Listen to an example of a real networking experiment that created value for all involved. You don’t ever have to make a cold call again! Listen now [read more]
For the past ten years, I have been helping professionals of all kinds work on their elevator pitches or “30-second commercials” as they are often called. I can’t think of a single client that didn’t get nervous before they had to introduce themselves or pitch their ideas or services in front of others. A number of [read more]
Your network can be leveraged not just for your own career and business benefit, but to help make our world a better place for all. I created this 26-page workbook in conjunction with a training seminar that I facilitated for a nonprofit organization’s staff and board development. The goal was to help the staff and [read more]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking. A Wall Street Journal article also supported the importance of networking for career management and job search: “While the Internet has made it easy to apply for work, career experts say that offline networking efforts to meet people and [read more]
Listen to this sample of the audio program, Perfect Your Pitch. Learn how to dial up the R Factor in your networking introduction. The R factor is all about relevance. Hint: Before you say your name, create some relevance to draw them into a conversation. Listen to this sample audio track – Dial up the [read more]
Radio interview with host Mary Jones and guest Kathy McAfee, recorded live on January 29, 2011. Subjects covered include job search, networking and career management. Listen to the interview – Mary Jones Show – Interview with Kathy McAfee Jan 29 2011
