Women in Business Meeting - April 2026

Description

Our Women in Business Group creates opportunities for professional and personal growth by empowering women to excel in business by fostering a community of collaboration, mentorship, and innovation. Through education, networking, and advocacy, we inspire and support women to break barriers, lead with confidence, and achieve their fullest potential in every industry.

Please join us for our Women in Business breakfast meeting on Thurs, April 23rd from 8:30am to 10:30am at Arden Courts Memory Care. Our speaker will be Karin Knecht, Leadership Coach - Consultant -Author who has more than 20 years of experience in corporate management domestically/globally at Fortune 500 Companies.  Karin will be presenting:
 

Success in business, leadership, and career development is powered by the relationships we build. Networking isn’t about collecting contacts — it’s about creating meaningful relationships that support professional growth. DO YOU WANT TO SOLVE THESE CHALLENGES?

• Feeling awkward, anxious, or unsure how to start conversations at networking events
• Struggling to communicate clearly about who you help and how
• Wanting to expand your network but not knowing where to begin
• Dropping the ball on follow‑ups or maintaining meaningful professional relationships

SESSION OVERVIEW
This interactive workshop blends practical tools, research‑backed insights, and real‑world application to help you network with ease, authenticity, and purpose. You’ll learn how to start conversations with confidence and build relationships and opportunities through curiosity and generosity.
Participants will:

• Learn what networking really is — and isn’t
• Start conversations with confidence and curiosity
• Identify the skills of an exceptional networker
• Reduce networking anxiety with proven strategies and tools
• Create a simple networking plan that includes preparation and follow‑up — the #1 driver of real opportunities.

Whether you’re a business owner, consultant, leader, job seeker, or anyone ready to improve how you show up and connect, this workshop is designed for you. Walk away feeling more confident, more intentional, and better equipped to network authentically.

Continental breakfast will be provided.