Archive for September, 2009

You should have been there. Over 800 professional and business women gathering at the Business Women’s Forum in Hartford, CT. ABC News’ Good Morning America anchor, Robin Roberts shared her ideas and experiences, her philosophy and delightful sense of humor to help us all bounce back from these challenging economic times.  Ms. Roberts inspired us with her advice to “put yourself in position for good things to happen to you.” She believes that “proximity is power” and that you need to “dream big and focus small.” This is the attitude and actions that have helped her build a stellar college basketball record, a successful career in sports journalism with ESPN and her current success as a national anchor on Good Morning America.

She advised us to remember our own steps to success and to find a way to “make your mess your message.” A survivor of breast cancer, Ms. Roberts reminded us that difficult times are only chapters of our life, they are not our life story. “Allow your experiences to change you” but not define you. Read more….

If you’re a woman in business, you need to attend the Business Women’s Forum next Tuesday, 9/29/09 in Hartford, CT.

Why the reference to “big dogs?” No, it’s not a pet show, nor a disparaging remark about  unattractive people. Rather, it is an inspiration from my networking friend, Janice who mentioned to me that she needs to kick up her networking efforts and start “hanging out with the big dogs.” Those were her words…and I loved them. I immediately told her that she MUST attend next week’s Business Women’s Forum because it attracts over a thousand high caliber business and professional women – the kind of women that could help accelerate her business and achieve her ambitions.

If you want or need to “hang out with the big dogs” or know women that need to step up their networking game, then please help me get the word out about next Tuesday’s BWF conference. It is the place to be to create powerful new opportunities for your career, your business and maybe even your life! Spread the word…and SHOW UP! There’s still time to Register for the conference!

Join me at my morning workshop at the BWF entitled: Motivated Follow-Up: The Secret Sauce to Your Networking Success

Presenter: Kathy McAfee, America’s Marketing Motivator

Networking is more than just meeting new people; it’s about creating lasting value through your relationships. To fully leverage the potential of your professional network, you must become proficient and diligent in your follow-up. Kathy McAfee will show you how you can increase your visibility and value to the people in your network through simple follow-up strategies, leveraging both off-line and on-line resources. Here are five things you’ll learn by attending this seminar:

1. How to create a systematic approach to your networking follow-up so that you can consistently act on your intentions;
2. How to add value to the people in your network with your follow-up;
3. How to be authentic, personal and helpful with your networking follow-up;
4. What on-line services are available to help you with more consistent follow-up;
5. Other great tips to help you accelerate your future through networking.

Read more about this seminar and its sister talk “Perfect Your Pitch” on my new web site: www.MotivatedSpeaker.com

For more  help with your networking efforts, help yourself to the free weekly business tips and resources at Kathy’s web site NeworkingAhead.com

See you at the BWF!

Kathy McAfee – a “big dog”