IEEE Boston Consultants Network (CNET)

Date: Sept 14, 2026 6:30 PM EST – 8:30 PM
Topic: EI in the Age of AI
Location: Zoom and TBD local Boston venue
Open to the public.
Link: https://www.bostonconsultants.org/event-details/ei-in-the-age-of-ai-1

YOU MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK.

As AI automates the mechanical and technical tasks of engineering, the independent consultant’s value is shifting from what they know to how they lead, influence, and hold space for their clients. In this high-stakes landscape, "soft skills" are no longer optional—they are the critical hardware of a successful business. EI = Emotional Intelligence / AI = Artificial Intelligence.
In this session, Janet Bartucci, founder of Conscious Living Coaching, will introduce a framework for the "Human Operating System."
We will explore how Radical Authenticity acts as a unique frequency in a world of AI-generated noise, and how Gravitas—rooted in high Emotional Intelligence - EI - provides the stability and credibility required to lead through project ambiguity.
Key Takeaways:
· The Signal vs. Noise Ratio: Why AI can replicate your data but never your presence, and how to use radical authenticity to win high-trust contracts.
· Gravitas as a System Balance: How to cultivate a quiet, authoritative presence that commands respect without dominance, especially in high-pressure stakeholder environments.
· The EI Circuit Breaker: Using Emotional Intelligence to manage the "thermal friction" of client anxiety and professional burnout.
Janet Bartucci is a highly experienced and compassionate coach dedicated to empowering individuals to create extraordinary lives. She is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and a Core Energy Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC), one of the most respected and rigorous coaching programs in the world. Her firm, Conscious Living Coaching works with high achieving professionals, business leaders and individuals seeking to achieve higher fulfillment.

Date: Sept 21, 2026 6:00 PM EST – 8:00 PM
Topic: Professional Networking / Lean Coffee
Location: The Great Wall Restaurant - 309 Great Rd B, Bedford, MA 01730
Link: https://www.bostonconsultants.org/event-details/networking-lean-coffee-open-to-public-enjoy-a-social-night-out-with-professionals
This is a professional networking event. You don't have to be a consultant to enjoy this networking event. Meet fellow professionals in engineering, project management, and other professional fields. Job hunt, introduce yourself to other professionals, and enjoy a social night out.
YOU MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK PROVIDED. ACCEPTING THE INVITE ON MEETUP WILL NOT GET YOU IN.

The Great Wall is a Chinese buffet with a bar.
If you'd like to talk about consulting we will be happy to do so, but you don't have to be a consultant to enjoy a night out with us.
Game Night:
Ever play Lean Coffee? (if so, read no further)
This game is interactive, fun and provokes professional interaction. You write a professional topic on a yellow sticky and post it. Everyone looks over the post its. Everyone votes on each topic and gets a few stars to attach to post they would like to discuss. After sticky writing and voting is done, the top topics get discussed in the ranked order by number of stars. The poster gets 6 minutes to introduce and discuss the topic. The topic can be a question, an issue, or just a discussion. An alarm is running on the table. At the end of 6 minutes, the moderator asks for thumbs up/down to continue or onto the next topic (majority wins).
https://agilecoffee.com/leancoffee/

Date: Oct 21, 2026 6:30 PM EST – 8:00 PM
Topic: Going from Product Idea to Business Success
Location: Zoom and TBD local Boston area venue
Open to the public.
Link: https://www.bostonconsultants.org/event-details/going-from-product-idea-to-business-success
YOU MUST REGISTER USING THE LINK.

Scientists, engineers and consultants are exceptional at solving technical problems—but turning an innovative product into a successful business / product or service requires a different set of skills.
Whether you've developed a breakthrough technology, designed a new product, or have an idea that's been sitting on the shelf, this session will provide a practical roadmap for transforming innovation into a fundable startup. This presentation may help startups.
You'll learn how to evaluate your idea's market potential, build the foundation of a startup, develop a compelling pitch deck, and confidently tell your story to investors, partners, and clients.
Drawing on decades of experience as an entrepreneur, angel investor, and startup coach, Dave Hall will share real-world insights, common pitfalls to avoid, and proven strategies that help technical founders move from concept to commercialization.
Discussion Topics:
· Bringing your product idea together as a startup business
· The steps to develop a compelling pitch deck for funding
· How to pitch your product development and startup story
You'll Discover:
· How to determine whether your idea solves a "need-to-have" problem or is simply a "nice-to-have."
· How to validate your product's market opportunity before investing significant time and money.
· How to transform a technical innovation into a business that attracts customers and investors.
· How to communicate your vision with confidence through a compelling startup pitch.
Whether your product is a service, hardware, software, medical technology, AI, or another innovation, this presentation will provide practical guidance for taking the next step toward business success. You don't have to be a startup to gain an advantage. All in 45 minutes of your time.
Dave Hall is an Angel Investor, Start-up Marketing and Entrepreneurial Coach with DLH Sales. He co-founded Kona DataSearch to enhance the productivity of the search experience in Salesforce. He is now the Managing Director at DLH Technology Advisors as an Angel Investor, Pitch Coach, and Live Presentation Coach.