Maintaining Your Professional Networks in a Crisis
Networking during a crisis? Absolutely YES!
In the midst of these uncertain and challenging times, our relationships and connections to others are crucial.
Unfortunately, there are many professionals and business owners who haven’t properly nurtured their networks to leverage them effectively in times like these.
Don’t add more stress to your plate mourning what you didn’t do. Here’s what you can do, RIGHT NOW.
As a small business owner, I understand the angst and the concern. But my perspective is different, because I DO understand the importance and necessity for a strong professional network right now. So I’m sharing that knowledge with you.
“Maintaining and Building Your Professional Networks in a Crisis” is my contribution to the marketplace right now.
In this four-part video series, I have consolidated 30 years of professional expertise gathered as an attorney, registered lobbyist and an executive in large statewide organizations who has established major strategic partnerships and collaborations.
At the end of this series, you will have an actionable professional networking plan if you do the work. And it’s all FREE.
Ready to dive in?
Access the series online daily from any of my social platforms or right here!
Need more help? Message or email me to schedule a free 20 minute consult.
Video Series Available Here
Session 1: Pull Yourself Together
Session 2: Focus on Others First
Session 3: Who’s Missing?
Session 4: Create Your Plan
Building Professional Relationships
From Networking to Netgiving: Creating Authentic Professional Relationships that Last
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Networking. Say that word in any crowd and half the folks will cringe with thoughts of faking “happy” at happy hours and making nice with perfect strangers. Yuck!
While professionals may engage in the “necessary evil” of networking for their employer, small business owners NEED to because they ARE the employer!
While wearing multiple hats already, when is an entrepreneur supposed to squeeze in time to make nice at happy hours?
In this professional development series, Patricia will change your perspective on, and impact while networking.
Utilizing the skills, strategies and tips she has accumulated from over twenty-five years of relationship building in the legislative and executive management arena on behalf of associations, state agencies, and elected officials at the local, state and national levels, Patricia will share her wealth of knowledge on how to build a relational network that will stand the test of time.
By shifting the focus from ‘what can I get’ from someone to ‘what you can give’, you can quickly build a professional connection that will last beyond happy hour.
In this interactive workshop, you will learn valuable tips and strategies to ease the knots in your stomach and get you to where you really want to be: building strong, diverse professional relationships that last AND contribute to the bottom line for your career and business.
This traiining is offered in several formats, including
--a 1-hour lunch and learn (limited content, best for conferences and lunchtime meetings)
-- Two-hour short workshop (best for small team with limited time)
-- Four hour/half day workshop (larger groups or small teams with extended time/capacity for in depth work)
This program can be customized upon request for an additional fee.
This training is also available as a 1:1 coaching package.
Interested in booking this program or requesting a proposal? Contact patricia at info @ pvhconsulting dot com.
Patricia conducts "Networking to Netgiving" training for small business owners with City of Austin.
Public Speaking and Presentations
High Performance Presenters
This coaching package is truly transformative for both newbies and experienced speakers alike!
This is 1:1 personalized coaching focused on identifying YOUR unique speaking style/presence, with additional systems and supports to establish a format that fits you. Get coached by a speaker with over 30 years of training and experience writing and presenting speeches, presentations, legislative testimony for lay people, elected and appointed officials. And my job title never included speechwriter!
Ready to make your speaking goals a reality? Let's do it!
What’s included in the basic package:
- 60 days 1:1 Personalized Public Speaking Coaching
- Written Assessment profile
- 45-minute Assessment consultation (via phone)
- 120 minutes of 1:1 strategy consultations (via phone or in person, depending on need)
- Unlimited support via email and social media communications
- Completion of 1 full 45-minute presentation/ speech
- develop a system for you to take/ use good notes
- develop mock QNA
Bonuses:
· 30-minute follow up call (within 15 days of presentation) to assess your strengths and areas for improvement post-presentation.
· “Breaking Down Oprah” Masterclass video
· “Top Tips and Strategies for a Successful Presentation” Guide
· “The Resource Guide for Public Speakers”—an electronic resource of books, articles, podcasts, etc., for the budding and experienced public speaker
Customized add-ons:
- Conference Workshop Abstract/ Proposal
- Short speech (20-30 minutes) based on workshop presentation topic
- Blog/periodic newsletter article drafts (up to 4)
- Speaker research file content/ideas for future expansion
- Additional 1:1 personalized speaker training
Looking for Daily Inspiration?
Check out The Launchpad for Public Speaking, a no-cost private Facebook group. Inside the group, Patricia provides, tips, tricks and strategies for public speakers at all levels.