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How to do a networking coffee (the right way)

Sep 21, 2011

In my previous blog, “Networking Coffees: Blessing or Curse?”, I made no bones about it. Being invited to coffee in a business networking capacity can be valuable, tortuous, or anything in between. It all depends on how busy you are, who’s doing the...

Networking coffees: blessing or curse?

Sep 19, 2011

While coaching a fledgling solopreneur recently, we reviewed her networking habits to see what was working for her and what wasn’t.  She had an active networking schedule, which was fine considering she was new in town and just getting her business started....

10 Ideas to Help You Be a Networking Genius

Sep 15, 2011

People frequently ask me, “How can I network more effectively, make more valuable connections, attract good referrals, and build my business (or find a good job)?”  The tips below can really help.  Some ideas seem so obvious,  even mundane, but I mention...

What’s most valuable to you?

Sep 13, 2011

In light of the recent wildfires in Central Texas and the 10th anniversary remembrance of 9-11, it’s been a perfect season to reflect on what’s most important in our lives and work.   You may have heard ABC anchor Diane Sawyer say last Sunday that on...

Referral relationships: beyond the ask

Aug 31, 2011

Ever hear of a solopreneur or business owner who didn’t appreciate good referrals?  Referrals absolutely rock.  Businesses are built and sustained on them.  Stories and statistics prove what efficient business-builders they can be.  And according to a survey...

The essence of successful networking

Aug 17, 2011

Sometimes the conversations you have (or hear) after a networking event are the best ones of the day. I was blessed to listen in on one of those recently.  I had just spoken at a women’s networking event and was packing up my materials and books.  Everyone had...

Warmth & authenticity: Two must-haves in networking

Aug 6, 2011

Rarely have I felt so welcomed and accepted in all my life at a business and networking event. My colleague Sara Canaday and I had just checked into our hotel in Anaheim, California.  We are both experienced professional speakers, but were attending the National...

Do you set intentions before networking events?

Jul 28, 2011

In my new book, The Intentional Networker™: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referrals & Results in Business, I share a story about a road trip with three colleagues in 2008. We were headed to a conference in Dallas and spent four amazing hours together...

Unveiling my new look and other big news

Jul 7, 2011

If you’ve been a subscriber to my DeNotations blog, you’ll notice something different: a totally new look. If you’re a new subscriber: Welcome! My purpose here is to stay in touch with you and to provide you with insights, information, and value. This blog typically...

Sarah Shah

Jun 20, 2011

“Heard Patti DeNucci speak at the eWomenNetwork of Greater Houston luncheon in June. This was not the usual tired, recycled networking information. She offered insightful, useful, interesting, high-level ideas that I could put into practice immediately....