Supercharge Your Professional Network!
Skyrocket your career, create a more connected workplace culture, and open doors to new opportunities by building authentic, profitable relationships.
“Allison was a breath of fresh air and a kick start after a long and strange, forced social hibernation. She helped our professional group create an event that perfectly balanced education and inspiration! Allison is an engaging, authentic, and insightful speaker. Everyone in the room was energized and motivated to implement her strategies and keep the momentum going long after the event. We all can’t wait to work with Allison again!”
Sabrina Lombardi, Partner
McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP
Some of the Clients I'm Proud to Have Served
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Supercharge Your Professional Network Balancing Tactics and Strategy
Skyrocket your career, open doors to new opportunities, and build goodwill in the community by up-levelling your networking efforts
Summary
The greatest asset in your professional life is your network as it opens opportunities for new resources and insights. Connecting and building meaningful professional relationships with people from various sectors and within your organization can be a challenging obstacle when you’re already overloaded with responsibilities.
Busy schedules, heavy work demands and comfort zones can mean that relationship development is left to chance. With the right tools, you can overcome this challenge in a fraction of the time it would take others.
In this session, Allison Graham will reveal the simple strategies you can use to get connected and open doors to new opportunities. She will share with you what she has shared with tens of thousands of other professionals - the perfect mix of tactics and strategy, so that you can evolve your relationships to move connections from casual contacts to mutually-beneficial profitable relationships.
Takeaways
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The 4 pillars of profitable networking
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The steps a relationship needs to move from introduction to loyal relationship.
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The four motivations that create relationship momentum so that you can identify the easiest way to create meaningful connections with contacts.
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The four moments in a relationship that will have the biggest influence on trust.
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Simple tips to move beyond boring small talk to create deeper, more authentic interactions and more memorable conversations, even if you don’t love networking.
"Allison’s keynotes offered inspiration and results that lasted long after her speech was done. For example, one of the many stories of impact included, after hearing Allison speak, a leader on my team self-identified as being caught in the victim trap, recognized her tendency to complain too much, took responsibility for her negative contribution to team dynamics and committed to practicing Allison’s formula."
Sébastien Fauvel, MBA,
Hiring, Onboarding & Engagement
BMO Financial Group
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Expand Your Network and Work A Room Like A Pro (Even If You Loathe Networking!)
A session dedicated to the tactics of networking to increase confidence and maximize return on events.
Summary
The time spent going to professional events can be maximized with the right techniques. We're rarely taught how to actually network.
This session is focused on the tactics of networking, so that you can feel confident walking into any room and focus on making meaningful, authentic connections.
Takeaways
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The mingling formula so you can maximize the event and meet several new people.
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How to exit a conversation gracefully so you don’t offend others and never get stuck in one spot at an event.
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Simple tips to switch boring small talk into engaging, meaningful conversation to create deeper, more authentic interactions and have more memorable conversations.
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Where to stand in an event so that you maximize opportunities to connect.
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Simple ways to maximize your personal brand and to make a great first impression
New tools and frameworks with a fresh perspective.
Allison Graham’s fresh perspective gave our partners and associates new tools and frameworks to incorporate specifically tailored business development activities to grow our thriving legal practice. Allison’s efforts to understand our unique environment was evident and her willingness to answer questions from the audience added a level of spontaneity that showcased her depth of expertise in this area.Rosa Lupo Gowling WLG
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Go From 'Busy' Networking To 'Profitable' Networking With A Streamlined Connection Strategy
A session dedicated to the strategy of networking to increase opportunities for building a long-term, high-value network.
Summary
There are endless ways to build a profitable network, but there is only one best strategy for each individual.
In this session, Allison Graham will walk the audience through her Profitable Networking Strategy. Each person will leave the session with their personalized action plan so they can focus on buildling a profitable network and loving the experience of doing so!
Takeaways
- How to find the perfect events for you to attend so you enjoy the networking experience.
- How to ensure your networking activities will lead to your desired outcomes and align with your available time and financial resources.
- How to integrate your authentic self into your professional networking activities.
- What to do on LinkedIn and other social media channels to make stronger connections.
"Allison is a dynamic speaker who provides practical advice. Feedback from the Loyalty One / Air Miles Leadership event was extremely positive and associates put newfound skills to work!
Allison is the ultimate professional."Debbie Baxter
Air Miles | Loyalty One