Judy Thomson and Gayle Hallgren-Rezac

Topics

Presentations

The Engaged Woman Leader
Building Better Connections Inside and Outside the Organization

The Secret of Positive Networking

Conference Leap Start

Positive Networking for Women - and a few Brave Men

Summary Profile

Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson are co-authors of WORK THE POND! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life. Their trademarked 7-step process—The N.E.T.W.O.R.K. Dance® has taught thousands how to overcome their reluctance to network and to find more success in work and life.

Gayle and Judy’s signature program is Leap Start™, which is a highly effective way to start any conference or meeting. It gets people networking, talking, more engaged in conference activities and the result is a better conference. A companion Positive Networking™ Conference Tips booklet is available.

Their philosophy of networking, Positive Networking™, is described by Silicon Valley guru Guy Kawasaki as "the world’s best definition of networking. Discovering what you can do for someone else. Herein lies eighty percent of the battle… If you understand this, the rest is just mechanics." During their highly interactive, entertaining and story-filled session, networking experts Gayle and Judy, provide participants with not only core knowledge and ‘tried and true’ techniques, but with a refreshing new ‘take’ on networking.

Gayle & Judy teach:

• The theoretical underpinnings of networking, including counterintuitive findings on the strength of our weakest links and scientific research of six degrees of separation, proving we are more connected than we think.
• The essential skills of Positive Networking™ based on the seven steps in their book, Work the Pond! This book has been described as ‘the connector’s handbook’ (Town and Country magazine July 2006)
• The leadership and communication skills of great connectors and using your Best Message Advantage™
• A ‘permission to network’ ethos that empowers everyone in your organization to become more engaged
• The program can also be customized to women leaders, entitled The Engaged Woman Leader:  Buliding better connections inside and outside the organization

Client Testimonials

"We had a fabulous 2-women team that kicked-off the conference with a hands-on, practical session on networking. Their presentation transformed the whole dynamic of the conference!"

Wal-Mart

"It was a great event!! Our networking training paid off substantially. We received nothing but enthusiastic compliments from guests and staff and particularly our CEO and President."

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

"Very great material covered by two very inspiring and knowledgeable women who know business!"

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