PD After Hours: How to Network - Quick Keys to Connections

In today's professional world, who you know can be just as important as what you know. Whether you're attending a conference, joining a virtual meeting, or mingling at a mixer, knowing how to make meaningful connections quickly can elevate your career and personal brand.

How to Network: Quick Keys to Connections is an interactive and practical session designed to demystify networking and make it approachable for everyone—from introverts to seasoned social butterflies. Participants will learn actionable tips to confidently start conversations, build rapport, and leave lasting impressions in both professional and casual settings.

Key Takeaways:

• The art of the elevator pitch: Crafting your introduction with confidence
• Body language and active listening that builds trust
• Networking do's and don'ts (online and in-person)
• Following up with purpose: turning contacts into connections
• Leveraging social media to expand your professional circle
  

Whether you're new to networking or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will provide the quick keys you need to unlock genuine, impactful relationships.

Speaker:

• Cam Jackson, Director of Membership and Engagement at Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
  

What to Expect:

At PYP's Professional Development seminars, attendees can expect to find a group of people who are eager to learn and connect with like-minded professionals. Expert speakers are gracious enough to share their experiences with us so we can go out into the community and take on anything life throws our way.

*Advance registration is encouraged as these events fill up quickly.