by Shelley Forrester | Aug 17, 2021 | Communication, Networking
We are stepping outside, feeling the sunshine (or rain) on our faces, and finding ways to re-engage in the world. Some of us pull the door open with enthusiasm, ready to jump right back in. Many of us peek outside, try to remember what it was like to have a...
by Shelley Forrester | May 19, 2021 | Relationships
My phone rang at 8:00 a.m. this morning. That’s not a typical time for my phone to ring, so I expected it to be a spam call – or bad news. Instead, it was someone with whom I hadn’t spoken in about a year. My instincts and curiosity drove me to take the call, not...
by Shelley Forrester | Mar 25, 2021 | Networking
While on a walk in my neighborhood, I saw three people I hadn’t seen before and realized how much I miss chance encounters and talking to strangers. I decided not to miss the opportunity to connect with someone new. Talking to strangers is a great way to make new...
by Shelley Forrester | Nov 18, 2020 | Networking
Bruce Carlisle, CEO of Conference Hound, estimates that 40 million people attended in-person conferences in 2019. Before the pandemic, I attended several conferences each year, keeping up on the latest tools, technology and case studies, being in good...
by Shelley Forrester | Aug 26, 2020 | Networking
One of my favorite phrases is “show up,” defined as, “to become involved with others and make an active contribution.” Nothing happens if we don’t show up – that is, get involved, make a contribution. Showing up is as...
