Cost:

FWA Members: $35  |  Non-Members: $40

 

Registration closes at 11:59 pm EST on May 9, 2025.

 

Description: 

 

In today’s fast-paced world of social media and constant FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), networking can sometimes feel like a popularity contest. But true growth comes from forging deeper, more authentic relationships. Kathryn will empower you to shift from “busy” networking to smart, intentional networking—with connections that inspire and uplift you.

 

What You’ll Learn:

 

Strategic Networking Fundamentals: Explore proven strategies to focus your efforts on impactful connections and understand the difference between mentors and sponsors. You’ll leave with a practical plan for achieving your goals through meaningful relationships.

 

Real-Life Success Stories: Dive into case studies showcasing what successful networks look like at different career stages—whether you’re an emerging professional or a seasoned expert.

 

Tools for Authentic Networking: Discover three actionable tactics for fostering stronger relationships, balancing virtual interactions, and managing networking as an introvert—all designed to help you communicate with confidence and authenticity.

 

Why You Can’t Miss This: You’ll gain actionable strategies to build a thriving professional network while connecting with an incredible community of ambitious women who are as driven as you are. Plus, you’ll leave with tools to grow and maintain relationships that truly matter—online and offline.

 

 

Speaker: 

 

Kathryn Mayer is a leadership development professional who has been leading workshops and coaching executives with a special focus on women in competitive businesses for over twenty-five years. Her perspective on leadership is shaped by her experience as a former top-ranked amateur tennis player and extensive experience leading change and developing talent in competitive corporate environments, including Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, and Citigroup’s investment bank. 

Kathryn is the author of The Productive Perfectionist: A Woman’s Guide to Smashing the Shackles of Perfectionism, her latest book alongside Collaborative Competition™: A Woman’s Guide to Succeeding by Competing and How to Stay SANE and Successful in the COVID World: Thrive, Flourish, and Prosper Even When All the Rules Have Changed. Her work offers actionable strategies for women striving to balance ambition with personal well-being. Certified by the International Coach Federation (ICF) at the PCC level, Kathryn also shares insights through her blog, which is dedicated to helping perfectionists in recovery pursue excellence while finding greater enjoyment in life.

Learn more about Kathryn’s work and upcoming events at www.kcmayer.com