Virtual Seminar: Bridging the Gap: Building Meaningful Connections for Career Growth
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM EST
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Virtual Seminar Thursday, February 20 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. EST

Bridging the Gap: Building Meaningful Connections for Career Growth
Remember the days when “grabbing coffee” with an association colleague meant driving to Starbucks? In our post-pandemic “Zoomified” existence and with everyone busier than ever, those days seem to have come to a screeching halt. How do you effectively build and deepen your professional network in this new era?
Shira Lotzar of Purposeful Hire and Vern Schellenger of Contacts Count will discuss strategies for building and maintaining strong professional connections in today's fast-paced, digital-first world. They’ll also share ways to leverage technology to foster genuine human interaction, cultivate a sense of community, and build a thriving professional network. And you’ll get to practice what you learn as you engage with your peers during the session.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how building genuine and mutually beneficial relationships is critical to career growth and success.
- Learn how to develop a professional networking strategy that combines online and in-person strategies.
- Gain tools for creating create authentic connections through digital communications.
1.0 CAE Credit (Pending) Format: Virtual Only Domain 5: Business Development
Presenter

Shira Lotzar, Chief Engagement Officer, Purposeful Hire, Inc.
Since 1994, Shira has been actively engaged in the association community. As a search consultant, career coach, executive coach, and more recently, a strategic planning facilitator, her diverse practice areas have provided her with a 360-degree lens around the business challenges facing association executives. Additionally, she's served on multiple ASAE committees and is the past President of the HR Leadership Forum.
 Vern Schellenger, President and CEO, Contacts Count
Vern is an accomplished Human Resources and Learning and Development professional. He has held senior level positions both as a SVP of HR and as a Chief Learning Officer. He has worked with organizations as diverse as Dunkin Donuts, the American Chemistry Council, the American Bankers Association and Lee Hecht Harrison. He became a certified trainer for Contacts Count in 2006 and in 2021 bought the company.
Pricing
Assn. Prof Enhanced |
$15 |
Assn. Prof Basic, Associate, Semi-Retired & Lifetime
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$20 |
Non-Member |
$25 |
No refunds for cancellations. Substitutions encouraged.
Contact: Dana Parker - [email protected]
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