By: Alaina Kearney, Marketing Director, Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz, Certified Public AccountantsIn the ever-evolving professional landscape, networking remains a cornerstone for career growth, opportunities and professional success. It's an art that, when mastered, can open doors to new possibilities and forge lasting relationships. 1. Understand Your Networking Goals Before diving into any networking opportunity, clarity is critical. Are you looking to find a mentor, new job opportunities or find potential new business? Setting clear goals will guide your efforts and help you target the right events and individuals. 2. Elevate Your Elevator Pitch An elevator pitch is a concise, compelling introduction that explains who you are, what you do and what you're looking for. Craft one that’s memorable and authentic. Practice it until it feels natural yet flexible enough to be tailored to different audiences. You only have one first impression, so make it count!
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Name: Alex Jones Hometown: Broomall Company: Brinker Simpson & Company, LLC Position: Senior Manager Length of time you have been with your company: 5.5 Years Briefly describe your journey, noting both personal milestones and obstacles you may have faced along the way. I started at Brinker Simpson & Company after feeling burnt out in public accounting and the industry. I wasn't studying for my CPA; I felt stagnant and uninspired. A friend reached out to apply for a position at Brinker Simpson and instantly knew I had found what I was looking for. The leadership group at Brinker Simpson & Company immediately let me grow and focus on my personal and business goals, which continue to this day. Many obstacles along the way are personal, but when you can work through your obstacles with support, you come out stronger. We all faced the uncertainty of the pandemic, and with the solid backing from my company, we all came out stronger and have continued to grow significantly. Since joining the team, I've had four promotions and obtained my CPA License. By: Ann Logan, Director of Executive Development at Edward JonesRecently I came to an inflection point in my career. Opportunities and new roles were revealed that led me to deep reflection on the role that being a formal leader has on my identity. I began to question. “How would it feel to not have formal leadership responsibilities?” While I envisioned some pluses (maybe aligned to year end processes), ultimately it led me to a powerful conclusion: Leading others is a passion and I wasn’t willing to give it up. The question is WHY? Leadership is hard. In my almost 20 years of leading others, I have had some wins, losses and conversations I’d like to take back to do over. But to me the hard doesn’t come close to the joys and celebrations in seeing others grow, reach their potential and be better colleagues, leaders and people. |
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