As I roam the country delivering workshops on Networking, one very common challenge my participants begrudgingly admit: It is difficult to gracefully exit a conversation at a networking event! Seemingly the antithesis of building strong connections, we’ve all been there… the conversation has gone on long enough, it’s reached a natural conclusion (or not!) and […]
Month: May 2016
Boundless: Connecting Women, Resources and Ideas
Here’s some exciting news! For several months, I’ve been scheming with my friends, Dr. Michelle Robin, Michele Markey and Suzanne Parker, to offer a half-day workshop for professional women from across the Kansas City Metro. At long last, on Saturday, June 18, 2016, we will co-host “Boundless: Connecting Women, Resources and Ideas!” Participants will enjoy a […]
Sometimes Old-Fashioned Just Feels Right
Introduction from Alana: Listen Up! With “International I Love to Listen Day” coming up next Monday, May 16, 2016, today, I am pleased to introduce you to Laura Janusik. Laura is a dynamic professor, trainer, researcher, speaker and business consultant. She is a Professor and the McGee Chair of Communication at Rockhurst University. Laura has won […]