July WomenRISE: Networking for Success: Creating & Cultivating Powerful Relationships

Name: July WomenRISE: Networking for Success: Creating & Cultivating Powerful Relationships
Start: 2024-07-09T07:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-09T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Texas Woman's University, Old Main Bldg.

Schedule

Tue Jul 09 2024 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Texas Woman's University, Old Main Bldg. | Denton, TX

**In-person and virtual event**
Join us for our July WomenRISE: Networking for Success: Creating & Cultivating Powerful Relationships with Karen KJ Johnson, Founder & CEO of The Konfident Woman and Executive Director of Dress for Success Dallas.
"Networking for Success: Creating and Cultivating Powerful Relationships" focuses on the art of effective networking, offering practical techniques for expanding your network, fostering authentic relationships, and leveraging these connections to achieve career and personal goals. Attendees will learn how to confidently navigate networking events, utilize social media for professional growth, and maintain long-term relationships that provide mutual benefits.
Participants will leave with a toolkit of practical networking strategies, including how to initiate conversations, create a compelling elevator pitch, and follow up effectively. These techniques will enable them to confidently engage with new contacts and expand their professional network.
Speaker
Karen KJ Johnson is a highly skilled and influential leader, renowned for her inspirational women empowerment speaking, and her impactful leadership skills. As the Founder & CEO of The Konfident Woman and Executive Director of Dress for Success Dallas, she empowers women to unlock their inherent brilliance, cultivate executive presence, & build unwavering self-confidence.
KJ has received numerous awards, recognitions, and nominations, such as being named one of the "Top 50 Purpose & Powerful Women" and "Top 25 Global Influencers." She is also recognized as one of the "Top 50 Powerful Women in Business to Know." Recently, she delivered the Spring commencement address for the Texas Woman's University School of Business, which was met with rave reviews. Currently living in Dallas, KJ has a grown brilliant son, Chester, and GiGi to her beautiful granddaughter, Legacee. Oh, and yes, you guessed it, KJ is an optimistic and enthusiastic fan of the Dallas Cowboys – and there’s no changing that.
In-Person Attendance
In-person events will be held at Texas Woman's University, Denton Campus, Old Main Building, 2nd Floor, Rm 257.
Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m., and the official program starts at 8:00 a.m. Come and network with other female entrepreneurs. Make sure you bring your business cards.
*Wear comfortable shoes to walk in, and bring your dress shoes for the event.
*If you have special needs, please email [email protected] to make special arrangements.
**Summer Parking**
Park in the parking lot on the corner of Bell and College St. next to the Bellaire Apartments and in the parking lot directly across from it, which is part of the Multipurpose Classroom- Laboratory Building. Both are right across the street from the Old Main Building, where WomenRISE is. Here is the link to the parking permit. Please print a copy and display this permit on your car's dashboard for the event.
If you have any questions or difficulties reaching us, call us at 940.898.2895. We will have someone ready to take your call and provide you with the help you need.
Online Attendance
If you are attending online, you will receive the Zoom link to join.
An online host will help facilitate the event, and we will continue to have pre/post-networking opportunities.
Networking before the event: 7:35-7:55 am
Networking after the event: 9:05-9:25 am
Official program: 8:00 - 9:00 am
**All registered attendees will receive the replay link after the event.**