Great Careers Network

Zoom link registration https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33271

Did you know …

• LinkedIn has over 1.2 billion users worldwide and welcomes three new members every second?
• LinkedIn is a database for networking and relationship building?

How can you define your value proposition, build your personal brand, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and leverage your competitive edge?
By attending this session, you’ll learn:

• Where in your profile to effectively incorporate keywords
• How to clearly brand yourself to be memorable
• How to evaluate your headline and add a USP
• Free tools and resources for entrepreneurs and small business

SPEAKER BIO
Lynne Williams is the Executive Director of the Great Careers Network, which provides online career development and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management (employed and self-employed). Lynne writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and LinkedIn company pages, with a focus on keywords.

SPEAKER CONTACT INFO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams

The Virtual Job Seeker Support Group is a networking meeting held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM ET with Dr. Dominique Kliger.

Join us if you are looking for a new opportunity, to grow your career, or if you are in a job transition.

Practice your elevator pitch in a safe space, check in for accountability, set goals for your job search for the week, meet others to build your LinkedIn network, and learn about upcoming events.

CHAPTER LEADER
Dr. Dominique Kliger

You must be a paid monthly or annual member and login to RSVP at https://greatcareers.org/events-calendar/primp-my-profile-linkedin-profile-reviews-2/

Membership https://greatcareers.org/membership

Is your LinkedIn profile optimized? 👈🏾

• Want some feedback on your profile? 👂🏿
• Got 🔑 keywords❓
• Lynne will provide feedback!
• Let’s help you shine! 🌞😎👏🤗👊🏽😉🌈🥳

SPEAKER BIO
Lynne Williams is the Executive Director of the Great Careers Network, which provides online career development and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management (employed and self-employed). Lynne writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and LinkedIn company pages, with a focus on keywords.

SPEAKER CONTACT INFO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewilliams
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lynnewilliams

Join as a member https://greatcareers.org/membership

You don't even need to be an introvert to feel anxious at the thought of networking. Do you wish you felt more comfortable meeting new people, but feel like networking is too quick and shallow for you to do it right? Do you feel misunderstood, coming off as unfriendly without meaning to?

The Networking for Introverts workshop has been designed to address those specific concerns and more. You'll leave this event not only having a game plan for your future networking experiences but also feeling more confident in yourself and your ability to make meaningful connections- including using your voice to create speaking opportunities that build your community.

In this workshop, I'll walk you through what I've learned in putting myself out there- what works and what doesn't. Are you ready to activate your superpower of connecting with people?

TAKEAWAYS

• Understand where your introversion comes from and how it shapes your networking style
• Redefine your networking experience beyond handshakes and small talk
• Ease anxiety around networking events and group settings
• Initiate and carry on conversations that lead to real relationships
• Establish rapport that is authentic to you
• Present yourself in a warm and friendly way—one-on-one and in front of groups
• Use speaking moments (introducing yourself, sharing your story, offering insights) to attract the right connections
• Turn networking conversations into speaking opportunities that build your community
• Get the most out of networking events by strategically sharing your voice
• Position yourself as a thought leader in your field through intentional communication
• More!

Whether you're working a room of strangers or stepping up to share an idea at a gathering, you'll learn how to network in ways that feel natural, and discover how speaking up can be your most powerful networking tool.

SPEAKER BIO
Stephanie Thoma is a speaker coach for introverts and the founder of Connect With Confidence, where she helps thoughtful, high-impact leaders speak with clarity, confidence, and credibility.

Through her coaching, speaking, and trainings, Stephanie teaches introverts how to leverage presence, structure, and authenticity to communicate powerfully on stage, on camera, and in high-stakes conversations. Her work reframes introversion as a strategic advantage in public speaking, visibility, and relationship-building.

She is the author of Confident Introvert, a practical guide that helps introverts use their natural strengths to navigate social and professional environments with confidence. Stephanie also leads UnMute Yourself, a LinkedIn-based community and visibility lab where founders participate in guided speaking sprints to practice public speaking online in a supportive, low-pressure space.

Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and Entrepreneur, Stephanie has spoken at Harvard and Boston universities and has helped thousands of introverts stop hiding, trust their voice, and build meaningful connections.

SPEAKER CONTACT LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemthoma/
stephaniethoma.com/resources
stephaniethoma.com/book
stephaniethoma.com/coaching