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What Are the Best Networking Events for Women?

Corporette

Readers had a great threadjack a while ago about the best networking events for women, and I thought we’d round up some of their responses and open the floor for a bigger discussion. The initial request was for “internal women events for attorneys, future summer associates, etc. — Any you hated? Tea at a fancy hotel.

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After the layoff: How to support your team when it just got smaller

Let's Grow Leaders

I recently ran into one of the managers (Alyssa) who worked on my team at that time at an event I was keynoting. a mentor or a trusted peer). Even once they’ve left your company there are plenty of ways you can help with networking and other support. We managed to sustain momentum, but it wasn’t easy.

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3 Great Books About Networking for Professional Women

Corporette

Whether you’re still early in your career or have been working in your field for years, most people have room to improve their networking skills. Today we’re rounding up a few great books about networking for professional women — how to get the most benefit from it and how to use it to help friends and colleagues.

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Strategies for Expanding Your Professional Network

Eat Your Career

While I don’t believe this entirely (to me, it’s both what you know and who you know), I definitely agree that having a strong professional network is a critically important part of creating career success. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t think about expanding their network until they need something—like a job.

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How to Connect with a Mentor (Design your Own Apprenticeship Part 3)

Your Work, Your Way

Now you’re prepared to reach out to mentors who may help you learn. Here’s some real talk about what you’ll be facing: Your best bet is to meet potential mentors at a networking event, where they’re already in networking mode and open to conversation. It will be up to you to use your time with your mentor well.

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Business Coach Certification: Why It Matters and How to Choose the Right Program

International Coach Academy

This type of coaching blends concepts from various practices, including: Business Psychology Philosophy Sports Spirituality But what makes coaching distinct from consulting, therapy, or mentoring? European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Europe's leading professional body for coaching, mentoring, and supervision.

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A Career Coaching Model: ORCHID

International Coach Academy

I would like to focus on under-represented groups in tech, therefore I foresee that I’ll be spending my time working with women, people of color, and those who don’t usually have access to abundant coaching or mentoring platforms. My Coaching Environment I would like to operate in my own private practice.