Navigating a Networking Event with Ease

February 29, 2024
Hosted by Monique Daigneault

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Episode Description

A big part of effective leadership is being able to build relationships. One of the ways to do that is by attending business conferences or corporate networking events. All industries have them and many businesspeople cringe at the thought of 'circulating' and networking during the breaks and down time of these events. This is especially difficult if you are an introvert and would prefer not to even attend. But extroverts also have a hard time navigating these types of conversations. And building relationships or networking is all about asking the right questions and listening. Hear your host, Monique, take you through lots of examples of how her clients have built their skills for networking. Preparation is key and can lead to less stress and anxiety when you're attending any business event. Most people don't realize the pre-work involved, what to do or say during the event, and the follow-up activities that need to take place. Monique will provide a step-by-step process for you to follow - just like her clients do - to flex that networking muscle. You'll never again dread attending a business event because you'll learn that it's all about preparation, having a conversation, asking questions, and listening. Be sure to listen is so that you can start practicing these skills immediately!

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Challenges in the workplace and within teams is only increasing as companies struggle to transition to a post-COVID 19 remote work situation. These unstable times have stretched companies and their leaders beyond their capacity, and they do not know how to maintain a balance of authority, empathy, compassion, and assertiveness toward their coworkers, much less continue their own career trajectory. Leading with Intention offers support, encouragement, and tools to help corporate leaders address their personal shortcomings and emerge from these unprecedented times as well-rounded, self-assured leaders. The show focuses on execution - helping leaders learn how to improve soft skills, leadership competencies, and work-life balance. Most importantly, how to ensure that their organization is in alignment from the top down, including leaders and their direct reports.

Monique Daigneault

Monique Daigneault is the President and CEO of MD Consulting. She has been a trained executive coach since 2003 and, as an Accredited Master Coach, has logged over 3,000 coaching hours with corporate executives on six continents, in over 15 industries. Monique helps clients set goals, pinpoint the root cause of business problems, explore solutions, address workplace dysfunction, and implement sustainable and measurable changes. She helps clients unpack how their conscious and unconscious behavior impacts their leadership abilities. The outcome of her process gives them more acute insights about their workplace relationships and the ability to drive bigger change throughout the organization. By engaging in her proprietary process, Monique’s clients also build business agility, resilience, and influence. Monique is a survivor of childhood trauma, workplace micro-trauma, and has Complex PTSD. Despite that she has achieved seven business certifications, an Associate and Bachelor of Science in Management, and a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She is a contributing author of two self-published books, as well as the author of her newest leadership book which she is currently pitching to publishers. Monique has leveraged her traumatic past and made it her mission to shift behavior in the workplace and empower leaders to be more impactful and influential.

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