Is your organization prepared for the new normal?
Introducing The New Normal – Hybrid Networking™, teaching the best skills of face-to-face and virtual networking.
What is the new normal of networking?
Going forward, with remote work becoming the norm, networking and building strategic relationships will be a hybrid of face-to-face and virtual connecting. Our mission is to prepare organizations to become great at doing both—hence, Hybrid Networking™. Through keynote presentations, workshops, or live webinars, we’re here to help you and your organization excel at networking.
How can this program help my organization prepare for the new normal?
When employers ask their employees what they want to learn, ‘networking’ is often it. Most people don’t want to spend their entire career being uncomfortable walking into networking events solo, struggling to engage in small talk with a stranger, or finding the time to build new relationships – let alone finding the time to stay connected!
In our post-pandemic world, organizations are currently faced with the additional challenges of networking and building relationships virtually with clients, customers, members, colleagues, and the community-at-large.
And that’s where Shepa Learning comes in with our new program created by Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson, two of Canada’s leading networking experts. The New Normal – Hybrid Networking™ addresses these challenges and opportunities, based on Shepa Learning’s philosophy of networking, Positive Networking® (described as the “world’s best definition” of networking.) We give people the skills to become better connectors and better conversationalists. And to enjoy networking more – even introverts!
Through tactical and practical networking tips and a personalized roadmap for success to staying connected in our time-starved world, even seasoned networkers will find our session takes their networking skills to the next level.
“the world’s best definition of networking…once you understand this, the rest is just mechanics”.
-Guy Kawasaki, author The Art of the Start 2.0, Remarkable People podcast
Session Highlights
By the end of The New Normal – Hybrid Networking™ your organization will be better equipped to:
- Understand how networks operate and how your network works for you
- Support your network by being a Positive Networker
- Implement our Hybrid Networking™ tips to network virtually
- Make a great first impression with everyone you meet
- Network with confidence – even introverts!
- Strategically network and circulate in social and work events — including walking into a room solo, disengaging politely, breaking into a group, and more
- Enhance your networking when seated at a table at an event or conference with our table tips
- Utilize the secret of small talk when networking
- Keep the conversation going—whether face-to-face or virtually
- Answer the question: “So, what do you do?” in a concise and confident way
- Master the fine art of follow up
- Find the time to incorporate connecting into your everyday life
- Assess your network—operational, personal, strategic
- Implement your own Hybrid Networking™ Action Plan to stay connected and grow a diverse and powerful network
The New Normal – Hybrid Networking™ workshop includes:
- Short, anonymous online networking survey used for customized program design for each client (with optional follow-up surveys)
- Custom PDF newsletter, delivered after the session, highlighting key points
- Custom workbooks (available for an extra fee)
Ways in Which the Program is Taught
In Person
Through half & full day workshops, two-hour presentations, conference breakouts, and keynote sessions Gayle and Judy will give your audience the practical and tactical ways to build better relationships in the new hybrid work world.
Via Live Webinar
Judy and Gayle’s live webinar showcases best practices for connecting virtually and gives audiences the confidence and skills to network with ease face-to-face.
Meet Gayle and Judy
Teaching the skills of business networking isn’t something Gayle and Judy do off the side of their desks. It’s their expertise and their passion. Their training is based on the latest research on networks and behavioural science, their extensive years of experience in the networking world, tactical and practical tips, and their proven system of learning.
Business networking is a core competency that’s essential for career advancement. But most people aren’t taught networking at work, as part of onboarding, or at university (even MBA programs!) Parents don’t sit kids down and teach them the skills of networking. This is why this dynamic duo is dedicated to teaching people how to build better relationships, feel comfortable circulating in any networking situation, and grow and maintain their networks. Gayle and Judy have lots of ways to make this happen!
Our Impact is Incredible
Have questions about The New Normal – Hybrid Networking™?
Use our handy form to send Gayle and Judy a message and they’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Toll Free: 1-866-738-7660
Office: 604-738-7663