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BizDev Seminar Series: Networking with Ease, PSBJ, Feb. 11
February 11, 2014 @ 8:45 am - 10:30 am
BizDev Seminar Series: Networking with Ease, PSBJ
When: Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 8:45am-10:30am
Where: Norton Building, 801 Second Ave, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Seattle
What: Ever wonder how to end a conversation with someone, or how to carry a plate of food and a drink at a networking event? Does the prospect of walking into a room full of strangers send shivers up your spine? You’re not alone. Networking is vital to our professional success, yet most people struggle with how to do it. This presentation will cover key techniques to help your comfort, confidence and conversation skills.
Topics covered include:
- The perfect handshake
- Introducing yourself and others with ease
- Business card dos and don’ts
- Mingling made easy
- Food and drink finesse
- How to start, sustain and gracefully end a conversation
- Networking follow-up
Who: Arden Clise disliked learning manners as a kid. She thought they were silly rules that didn’t really matter. When she was faced with her first business meal all those silly rules came back to her, and she was grateful. Today, Arden Clise helps professionals confidently navigate business situations as an etiquette consultant, coach, speaker and President of Clise Etiquette. A blogger and columnist, Arden writes a regular business etiquette column for the Puget Sound Business Journal and she has been quoted in several national and international publications. Arden’s love for business etiquette began when she advised executives and board members in previous jobs on client etiquette, business attire and speaking protocol.
How Much: General-$65, Package-$130
How: Register here.
