Networking That Lasts: Strategies for Building a Stronger Career Network with Summa Simmons, Nicole Meyer, and Mike Richards
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Learn the secrets to successful networking at conferences and how to make lasting connections.
On this special feature episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE at AFP 2024 in Nashville, Mike Richards, sits alongside Nicole Meyer, Founder & Managing Partner at The Meyer Partnership and Summa Simmons, Associate VP, Treasury at Victoria’s Secret & Co. to discuss how to maximize your networking opportunities at conferences.
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About this episode
Attending a conference provides attendees with the opportunity to learn, stay up with trends, connect with people that they wouldn’t otherwise meet, and gain insights into the industry. It also provides an opportunity to network. But, most attendees don’t strategize and make good use of this opportunity.
Time management at conferences is at a premium and providing the necessary networking tools to participate in a more meaningful way is paramount.
So during this LIVE session the panel discusses the importance of networking at conferences and provide tips on how to make meaningful connections. They emphasize the need for authenticity, curiosity, and offering value in conversations. They also discuss the importance of reflection and follow-up after the conference to maximize the return on investment.
Listener Expectations:
- Learn effective conversation starters and exit strategies for networking.
- Understand the importance of being present and authentic in conversations.
- Discover tips for following up and maintaining connections after the conference.
- Gain insights on how to leverage LinkedIn and other platforms for networking.
- Explore strategies for maximizing the return on investment from attending conference
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If you’d like to get in touch with Summa, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile
If you’d like to get in touch with Nicole, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile
If you’d like to get in touch with Mike, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile
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