Aligned Rooms - Where are you spending your time & is it working?

Most professionals approach networking as a numbers game. More events, more conversations, more contacts. Yet despite the effort, growth often stalls. This session reframes networking as a strategic ecosystem rather than a volume-driven activity.

Attendees will learn how to identify and intentionally position themselves within room types that directly influence business growth. The session also introduces a framework for moving from surface-level interactions to meaningful, opportunity-driven relationships.

Participants will map their current ecosystem, identify misaligned environments that dilute energy and results, and develop a clear strategy to refine where and how they show up.

The experience concludes with a simple, structured follow-up approach designed to strengthen relationships without adding unnecessary overwhelm.

Outcome:

Attendees leave with a focused networking strategy, stronger positioning within key rooms, and a clear path to building relationships that drive visibility, trust, and revenue.

Candice Van Dertholen is a Speaker, Retreat Facilitator, and Private Advisor to Conscious Business Owners. She is the founder of The Warrior Within Healing, bringing over 20 years of experience across leadership, small business development, and wellness. She built her practice into a global client base within three years. Earlier in her career, she helped launch a yoga studio in Virginia that opened with 450 members, giving her a strong foundation in how to optimize time, build momentum, and execute a successful launch.

She works with founders and high-performing professionals to identify and shift the internal patterns that directly impact visibility, messaging, and business growth. Candice helps business owners build the clarity and confidence required to expand their businesses, communicate their value more effectively, and create sustainable momentum.

Her approach integrates nervous system regulation and embodiment practices with practical business strategy. This allowsclients to show up more consistently, make stronger decisions, and convert at a higher level.

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There are a few places available to park.

Street Parking - Tryclan Dr and Dewitt Ln. Small parking lot right behind the brewery. You can ignore the no

parking signs. Please don't block anyone in.

Light Rail Stop - Scaleybark. A 5 minute walk.

We are pleased that Gilde offers a wide variety of food options to choose from, including salads, authentic German Brats, pretzels and vegetarian options.

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