This interview with Kathy McAfee and Mark Shepard was recorded live in December 2009 as part of a program called Ten Hot Networking Tips. Listen to this section of the program Networking Tip #1 – Build Rapport. Download and listen to all ten tips from Kathy and Mark: Networking Tip #1– Build Rapport Networking Tip [read more]
Perhaps the most stressful moment in networking is the awkwardness of not knowing how to gracefully leave a conversation. You don’t want to get stuck with the same person all evening. Quality is important, but in networking, you need to pay attention to the quantity of connections as well. Sometimes you find yourself clinging to [read more]
It can be awkward starting a conversation with a stranger or speaking with someone that you don’t know very well. This is the challenge that awaits you at networking events and meetings. When networking with people at meetings, conferences, association meetings or conventions, learn to ask more interesting open-ended questions to get the conversation going. [read more]
Listen to this one-hour recording of the group coaching call with the participants who attended the workshop “The Power of Making Connections” at the Soroptimist 2014 Convention in Vancouver, BC. This group coaching call is moderated by Soroptimist Kathy McAfee who is known as America’s Marketing Motivator. Click here to download the Audio Recording In [read more]
Download this useful Workbook – Motivated Networking Follow Up (16 pages) written by Kathy McAfee, author of Networking Ahead for Business. Business relationships are developed over time and it is effective follow up that keeps that relationship alive and well. You can distinguish yourself professionally by becoming excellent in your follow up. Kathy shares 7 keys [read more]
What can a Tennis Pro teach you about networking? How about Identical Twin Brothers who are Tennis Pros? Meet Angelo Rossetti (far left) and his identical twin brother, Ettore (far right). Two guys with a serious passion for tennis…and for networking. I have gained great insight and skills on effective networking from Angelo Rossetti – an athlete, [read more]
Today, I am giving a seminar called “Motivated Follow: the secret sauce to your networking success” at the Glastonbury Professional Women’s Forum and Business Showcase in Portland, CT. As part of my presentation, I will be quoting excerpts from the below article written by marketing executive, Claudia Lindsey. I thought you might find value in it [read more]
Two weeks ago I had the privilege of teaching 260 juniors and seniors at UCONN as part of their business career center development course. (don’t you wish you had such a class requirement when you were going to college!). The students asked me specifically HOW to construct an elevator pitch. I had been assuming that [read more]
Follow The Yellow Brick Road To Your Networking Success How many times have you gone to an networking event where they give you a reusable bag to collect all of your paper, business cards, etc? Do you fill the bag up only to have majority of the stuff get lost? Most importantly do you meet [read more]
Talking to strangers is good for you, your business and your career! One of my favorite books on networking is from Keith Ferrazzi. It’s called Never Eat Alone and other secrets to success one relationships at a time. It made me think more deeply about building a more powerful network by fully leveraging my present network, [read more]
