***Thank You to our Gold Sponsors, Guzman Law Group P.C., Salient Wealth Planning Group, & Mullins Real Estate*** All BP Members and UCLA Alumni Guests, we invite you to join us via ZOOM!

VIRTUAL NETWORKING IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING: CAN WE STILL CONNECT?

This presentation directly addresses the new world we are experiencing as Bruin Professionals members, and what we might face going forward. What is Zoom etiquette:  should we eat or drink during Zoom meetings, what is ideal background and lighting, and is it acceptable to multi-task?  BP Minis, which used to be done with meals or drinks, are different now.  Who should facilitate them, how long should they be, and what is the best way to end them?  Body language will be considered, as well as appropriate attire for Zoom meetings and how we might deal with “hybrid” meetings when conference rooms limit in person attendees.  We are in a new world, with no assurances that we will return to the way things were before.  Other basic networking skills like elevator speeches and testimonials will also be addressed in light of the virtual world we all live in.  Attendees will be given concrete skills and behaviors that will improve our abilities to connect and be successful in BP. 

About the Speaker

 Dr. Bill Saleebey is the foremost expert on the psychological and practical aspects of business networking.  He is the author of the books “Connecting: Key Networking Tips for Business and Life”, “Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag”, “Sell Yourself”, and “Study Skills for Success.”  He has been speaking, training and teaching on a wide variety of topics since 1972.  Dr. Saleebey received his Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Counseling from UCLA in 1980.  He serves as a consultant and trainer with businesses to infuse networking into their business development practices.

Dr. Saleebey’s diverse career has included research on the educational problems of Samoan migrants based on his work on the island of American Samoa which was the basis of his doctoral dissertation, the creation and development of the Study Skills Seminar, and over thirty-eight years of business development experience as a relocation manager, currently with MSI.  He facilitates networking groups with ProVisors where he is a Group Leader in DTLA, and Bruin Professionals.   He is past President of Bruin Professionals and current Group Leader of the BP Encino chapter.

 Dr. Saleebey is a keynote speaker, networking coach, business development trainer for corporations, and teaches group leaders how to facilitate the group process.  He works with professional firms, educational institutions and a wide variety of businesses to implement effective networking skills into business.  His work also includes forming and nurturing the growth of networking groups in industry and with alumni organizations. 

Please watch the training and read the documents on the BP ZOOM Resource Center, so you are prepared for the meeting. It is essential that you RSVP 24 hours in advance using the link below, so our Membership Coordinator can send you the meeting information promptly.

Cost: Free

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