Networking is an essential part of success in everyone’s career. Building up your connections can provide you with new insights and knowledge in your current profession, as well as give you insights as you think about moving up within your career. Both introverts and extroverts can benefit from networking. Learn the benefits of networking and how and where to get started. Led by Brenda Meller, AVP of Marketing at Walsh College, who is a self-professed “introvert at heart” who has chosen (and at times forced!) to be an extrovert. Let's connect: www.linkedin.com/in/brendameller

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How to Network for
Success in your
Current Position
Presented by Brenda Meller
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
@brendameller
www.linkedin.com/in/brendameller

2. Networking is an essential part of success in everyone’s career.
Building up your connections can provide you with new insights and
knowledge in your current profession, as well as give you insights
as you think about moving up within your career. Both introverts
and extroverts can benefit from networking. Attend this session to
learn the benefits of networking and how and where to get started.
Led by Brenda Meller, AVP of Marketing at Walsh College, who is a
self-professed “introvert at heart” who has chosen (and at times
forced!) to be an extrovert. Attendees are recommended to
connect with Brenda at www.linkedin.com/in/brendameller prior
to this session.
Networking: Because I Said So.
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3. Agenda
• Introductions
– ME
– You
• Why don’t women network more?
• Why is networking important?
• Tips from my Network
• Q&A and Discussion
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4. Meet Brenda Meller
• Introvert at heart
• Always seeking to be better
• Not a career “settler”
• Self taught
• A connector and social media
ambassador
• Not a natural networker
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5. Let’s Meet YOU!
• Name
• Favorite
Michigan
destination
• Any
professional
memberships?
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6. WHY Don’t Women Network More?
1. We’re too busy with work,
family, home*
2. Fear of being inappropriate or
impolite **
3. Not enough people who match
our values***
4. Gender differences (deeper
and fewer relationships)****
5. (insert your excuse here)
* http://fortune.com/2014/11/12/why-women-should-do-less-and-network-more/
** https://www.wsj.com/articles/networking-isnt-easy-for-women-but-it-is-crucial-1443600526
*** http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marilyn-nagel/women-network-differently_b_8259538.html
**** https://www.bpw-international.org/blog/entry/growing-your-network-in-2016-are-men-better-
at-networking-than-women-are
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7. WHY is Networking Important
1. Expertise
2. Connections
3. Mentorship: Mentor, Mentee
4. Sponsorship
5. Practice (like bike riding!)
6. You never know where the
future may lead
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22. Brenda recommends…
• Toastmasters
• Inforum
• Chambers of Commerce
• Professional / Industry
Organizations

23. In Summary…
1. Change your perspective
2. Start
3. Continue
4. Connect
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