Presentation:“Networking: Using It Throughout Your Life”
Some of us think of networking as something to be done when looking for a job, but networking is far more than that. It’s something we should all be doing all the time — for advancing our career, for finding an electrician, for helping your brother-in-law solve a work problem… for doing anything where “knowing stuff” and “knowing people” can be of help to you and others in working through a situation. Marty has been described by some folks as the Best Networker they know, and he’s going to share with us how that is repeatedly helpful in many aspects of life, working and living.
About the speaker:
Marty is called by many people the “Best Networker” they know. He is a People Helper and Match Maker. As Managing Partner of Latman Advisory Services LLC, he provides business consulting services to help organizations achieve their business goals and improve their profitability. Marty also provides mentoring and career coaching services to professionals. He teaches, trains, advises and supports professionals in many industries and at all levels in the techniques they need to elevate their careers to a higher level.
Marty takes a collaborative approach as he works closely with his clients to meet their unique needs and goals. Marty is a CPA and has spoken at many local and international professional organization conferences. He is also Co-Chairman of the Financial Executive Networking Group (FENG) and their resident coaching expert.
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The Breakfast Club of NJ 07/09/2022 Sat, Jul 9, 2022 7:45 AM – 9:45 AM (EDT)
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Presentation: “The Passion Factor: Stand Out and Get Noticed the Right Way”
What would happen if every person was passionate about what they do as a profession? Research by Dr. Robert Vallerand indicates that approximately 84% of people have a passion for at least one activity. When a leader has this level of excitement for what they do, they exude confidence which gives them an advantage. Want to have greater influence or executive presence? The Passion Factor plays a key role. By the end of this informative session, you will learn how being passionate plays a crucial role in helping you stand out and get noticed…the RIGHT way to achieve success in interviews, conversations, and overall life!
About the speaker:
Jennifer L. Smith is the CEO and Strategic Advisor at Growth Potential Consulting (www.GrowthPotentialCons.com). She leads a team that provides strategic, end-to-end leadership succession and development systems for Fortune 1000, private companies, and higher education institutions. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience and has helped thousands of leaders across five continents and fourteen industries develop their leadership capabilities. Jennifer is a TEDx speaker and attracts attention from the world’s leading companies because of her ability to deliver practical approaches that yield high-impact programs.
Prior to becoming a business owner, Jennifer was the VP, Performance and Development. In this role, she led a team focused on designing and implementing organization development interventions for approximately 1,200 employees and managed an annual budget of $1M. Her team’s primary focus areas were leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and high-potential programs.
Jennifer finished her undergraduate studies in Accounting at Grambling State University. She graduated from The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School with a Master of Science in Organization Development and Human Resources. Jennifer is a Certified Professional Coach, Social + Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach®, and credentialed at the PCC level by the International Coach Federation. She is also an executive coach for The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a reviewer for the Leadership in Organizations program at The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
Presentation:“The Passion Factor: Stand Out and Get Noticed the Right Way”
What would happen if every person was passionate about what they do as a profession? Research by Dr. Robert Vallerand indicates that approximately 84% of people have a passion for at least one activity. When a leader has this level of excitement for what they do, they exude confidence which gives them an advantage. Want to have greater influence or executive presence? The Passion Factor plays a key role. By the end of this informative session, you will learn how being passionate plays a crucial role in helping you stand out and get noticed…the RIGHT way to achieve success in interviews, conversations, and overall life!
About the speaker:
Jennifer L. Smith is the CEO and Strategic Advisor at Growth Potential Consulting (www.GrowthPotentialCons.com). She leads a team that provides strategic, end-to-end leadership succession and development systems for Fortune 1000, private companies, and higher education institutions. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience and has helped thousands of leaders across five continents and fourteen industries develop their leadership capabilities. Jennifer is a TEDx speaker and attracts attention from the world’s leading companies because of her ability to deliver practical approaches that yield high-impact programs.
Prior to becoming a business owner, Jennifer was the VP, Performance and Development. In this role, she led a team focused on designing and implementing organization development interventions for approximately 1,200 employees and managed an annual budget of $1M. Her team’s primary focus areas were leadership development, succession planning, performance management, and high-potential programs.
Jennifer finished her undergraduate studies in Accounting at Grambling State University. She graduated from The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School with a Master of Science in Organization Development and Human Resources. Jennifer is a Certified Professional Coach, Social + Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach®, and credentialed at the PCC level by the International Coach Federation. She is also an executive coach for The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a reviewer for the Leadership in Organizations program at The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
Do you consistently turn interviews into engaging conversations that get you the offer? Or are you too often the bridesmaid and not the bride?
Join us on Saturday, May 14th for an interactive skill-building workshop as John Hadley (www.JHACareers.com) helps you construct better answers to difficult questions, raises your awareness about what to watch for and how to react to it, and builds your interview muscles so that you can get the offers you deserve.
About the speaker:
John Hadley helps job seekers who are frustrated with their search. He also works with professionals struggling to become and be seen as influential leaders in their organizations.
After graduating from Stanford University, John worked in the financial services industry for 25 years, in roles ranging from Product Manager to Chief Actuary. He then opened a successful systems consulting practice, which generated over $2.5 million in revenues. In 2003 he started his Career Search Counseling business, and has helped hundreds of professionals land the job and pay they deserve.
John is a popular speaker and author on career and career search topics. In addition to editing (and writing over 100 articles for) the leadership and development magazine The Stepping Stone, John publishes his own monthly Career Tips Email newsletter for over 9,500 subscribers, each month bringing expert advice on marketing yourself for a career search, and for accelerating your career growth. You can find that and a variety of other resources on his website at www.JHACareers.com.
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Here is the GoToMeeting connection info for TBCNJ meeting on May 14:
The Breakfast Club of NJ 05/14/2022
Sat, May 14, 2022 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EDT)
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Presentation:“Beyond the Resume”- Sharing Your Skills and Yourself
In today’s marketplace, your resume is not your only asset to stand out. For some companies, video resumes are important or what you are contributing on social media is part of the decision.
How do you create these other assets to stand out and how do you share yourself in your interview process?
In this session, Glenn Pasch, CEO of PCG Digital and executive coach shares what he looks for and how he has helped many individuals obtain the job the desire through approaching the process as a marketing exercise, not a job interview.
Great tactical advice.
About the speaker:
Glenn Pasch is CEO of PCG Digital an Inc 5000 agency that specializes in helping dealerships and businesses generate qualified shoppers. As a leader in digital marketing and leadership training, he’s been featured in CBT News, Dealer Marketing Magazine, Auto Success, and Automotive News. "My goal is to help you simplify your online strategy and cut through chaos to deliver more qualified local customers and increase sales. If you want your marketing to make a difference, your team to deliver more consistent results, reach out and let’s see what we can do. He is the host of the “You’re In Charge-Conversations That Spark Change” podcast. He’s the co-author of two books including “Selling Cars in the Digital Age” and “The Power of Connected Marketing”. He is an adjunct professor at Northwood University and is also an international speaker who has spoken for NADA, Digital Dealer, NIADA, The World Shopper Conference and others on leadership, marketing, customer experience and building high performing teams. He has worked with individuals and teams from the front lines to the C-Suite, from small businesses to large brands like Spectrum, Comcast, Lithia Motors,
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Topic: April Breakfast Club Time: Apr 9, 2022 07:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Presentation:“The Good, Bad and Ugly and when Working with 3rd Party Recruiters”
Ed Samuel, Executive Career Coach with SamNova, Inc (www.samnovainc.com) will be discussing how best to work with 3rd party recruiters. Many of us will encounter a recruiter or search consultant in our career and it is important to know how to engage them. Recruiters can help you land a job if in transition or employed and optimize your career. Recruiters can also be a challenge in many ways unless you understand the world they live in and what you can and cannot expect them to do for you. Learn the ins and outs of three (3) types of recruiters: consulting, contingency and retained. Learn what to tell them and ways to avoid a negative initial reaction from them. Ed will hold back no punches on the good, bad, and ugly side of recruiting and ensure your eyes are wide open when working with them. Ed has deep expertise in this area since he’s been a consulting, contingency and retained recruiter and has led a large corporate internal recruiting team for a $1B concern. Please join us for an insightful journey into this world.
Key Takeaways
Learn the difference between consulting, contingency and retained recruiters
How to get on the good side of a recruiter quickly
Best ways to explain your “pay rate” to consulting recruiters
Key areas a recruiter ultimately wants you to tell them – even without being asked
Warning signs when recruiters ask you for things that are “not” in your best interest
Ways to scare off a recruiter from working with you
Learn why recruiters can’t easily stay in touch and call you back
About the speaker:
Ed Samuel is a Career Coach, Author, Public Speaker, Radio Host, Career Assessment Team Leader, Ministry leader and founder of SamNova, Inc. (www.samnovaincom). His team supports mid to senior level clients across multiple functional roles and industries for those who are working or in job transition across the USA. SamNova specializes in career assessments, resume writing (3 resume writers), LinkedIn profiles, 1-on-1 career transition support, leveraging formal networks, career pivots, targeted job searches, attacking the hidden job market, landing a job after the age of 55+ and extensive interview preparation. Ed leads a team of 20+ career assessment consultants across the US and Africa. Ed and his team have helped 750+ to date. He has more than 450+ documented client testimonials of which 156 are on his LinkedIn profile and another 100+ on his website including many recent video testimonies. He is a published author of “Optimize Your Resume – Dos and Don’ts”.
Ed leads Career Professionals Networking Forum (CPENG) in Newark, DE, Believers in Business (BIB) small business forum for greater Kennett Square, PA, hosts “Optimize Your Career” program on Philly radio, 1180 am WFYL on Saturday mornings and hosts a weekly Clubhouse Forum on Tuesdays at 11 am EST called Optimize Your Career – Power Houre with guest co-moderators. He is a frequent speaker at Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, PSG of Mercer County, PSG of Morris County, CIT – Short Hills, ExecuNet, TPNG, Chem/Pharma, Joseph’s People, Lehigh Valley Professionals (LVP), OJT Tulsa-OK, CPENG, Newtown Networking Forum, IBO in NYC, Montgomery County Networking Forum. He has been the keynote speaker at Wharton University’s Alumni forum, VOCA Center in NYC, IABC, and at multiple FENG Chapters on the East Coast. Ed continues to talk on a regional and national basis on both radio, podcasts, and TV.
Ed has 30 years of corporate experience at multi-billion-dollar global firms to leading edge technology start-ups. He also has held no less than 38 unique paid positions in his career: https://www.samnovainc.com/fun-fact.html
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The Breakfast Club of NJ – 03/12/2022 Here is TBCNJ meeting connection info for Sat, March 12, 2022 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST).
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Presentation:“Enterprise Agility – Current & Emerging Career Opportunities”
According to the 15th State of Agile Report by Digital.ai, 97% of companies are using Agile methods. Agile has grown exponentially over the past decade to enable companies to gain competitive advantage by speeding time to market and continuously delivering high value to customers. As organizations strive to achieve Enterprise Agility many career opportunities are emerging. This presentation will provide you with information to help you prepare for the changes to the workplace and define how you can leverage your experience and transferrable skills to take advantage of these opportunities.
Topics Include:
Agile & Enterprise Agility Trends
Benefits of Enterprise Agility, Customer Centricity & Design Thinking
Current & Emerging Career Opportunities
Career Paths from Knowledge Worker to Senior Executive
Transitioning to an Agile Career
Advancing Your Career
About the speaker:
Sharon Bussey is the Managing Director at BTII Institute, a training and consulting firm. BTII was founded by Sharon in 2009 to train unemployed professionals to obtain high-demand certifications and assist them in obtaining gainful employment using government grants. Later BTII created additional divisions for public, government and corporate training as well as consulting. BTII specializes in: Agile, SAFe and Waterfall – Portfolio / Program / Project Management; and Business Intelligence / Data Analytics. Prior to BTII, Sharon was the Director and Lead of Business Technology & Organization Process Alignment at Pfizer where she led teams of more than 100 professionals to deliver large global projects. Prior to Pfizer she was a Senior Management Consultant at Deloitte Consulting where she led large healthcare IT implementations. Sharon holds an MBA in Marketing and Operations from the Wharton School University of Pennsylvania and an MS in Computer Science from Pace University.
About the Meeting:
The Breakfast Club of NJ – 02/12/2022 Sat, Feb 12, 2022 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST).
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The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: “Disruption Proof your Career – Insights from 52 Weeks of “COVID” (“Culmination Of Very Impactful Disruptions”) Webinars” presented by George Pace
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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 619-968-573
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Presentation: “Disruption Proof your Career – Insights from 52 Weeks of “COVID” (“Culmination Of Very Impactful Disruptions”) Webinars”
It is safe to say that none of us could have predicted a Pandemic, let alone its impact on the job market. As it turns out, the pandemic was the first in a line of disruptions we experienced that included “Digital Transformation”, “Digital Disruption”, “The Great Resignation” and now Inflation – each of which presents its own unique challenges to Society, Businesses and of course the individual.
If you didn’t know better, you could argue that COVID stands for the “Culmination Of Very Impactful Disruptions”.
But these disruptions have had a real and significant impact in the workplace, all of which will influence “The Future of Work”. Just consider these disruptions
• How “traditional” corporate thinking was obliterated and previous “corporate blockers” annihilated
• Increased the speed at which disruptive change is implemented
• Established new job requirements that require CURRENT skills that aren’t quickly obtained
• Exposed the fragility of the Supply Chain EcoSystem
• Established new forms of consumer “Muscle Memory”
• Established new processes due to Government Regulation / Mandates
For those still in the workforce, the breadth, depth and speed of these changes is likely confusing AND unsettling. And if you follow the news, it is possible that other disruptions (like the rumors of another pandemic) are possible, so what can you do to prepare yourself for the next disruption, whatever it may be?
All of this serves as the basis for George’s BRAND-NEW Presentation for 2022. Leveraging the extensive “Pandemic Research” and insights shared during his last 85 Weekly LIVE Facebook Webinars. He will build off his 2020 “Future of Work” Framework – by aligning the most significant disruptions to the framework, the permanent disruptions they are causing – and sharing his insights as to how to best prepare to “Keep Pace” with the changes that are not only here – but most certainly coming.
George Pace
About the speaker:
George Pace is an IT technology leader, focusing on how to extract business value from the latest technologies. He is currently working to”Keep Pace” with a range of disruptive technologies such as Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assistants to gain insights on how those technologies will impact the “Future of Work”.
George is sharing his thoughts and insights on his YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/keeppace) – so stop by and subscribe!
George holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Seton Hall University and an MBA from the Rutgers Business School
About the Meeting:
The Breakfast Club of NJ – 01/08/2022
Sat, Jan 8, 2022 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EST)
It’s that time again! There is a widespread misconception that the holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the first weeks into the New Year, is the worst time of the year to be active in a job search. According to this view, most senior managers who hire have their minds on other things like a Holiday vacation or other holiday activities with their families. Though these issues do affect some hiring managers, they do not influence the majority of senior executives. Join Marty Latman, on December 11th to learn why this is the best time of the year to job hunt.
About the speaker:
Marty Latman is called by many people the “Best Networker” they know. He is a People Helper and Match Maker. As Managing Partner of Latman Advisory Services LLC, he provides business consulting services to help organizations achieve their business goals and improve their profitability. Marty also provides mentoring and career coaching services to professionals. He teaches, trains, advises and supports professionals in many industries and at all levels in the techniques they need to elevate their careers to a higher level.
Over 1,350 professionals have said that through his help, they landed the position they desired. Marty takes a collaborative approach as he works closely with his clients to meet their unique needs and goals. Marty is a CPA and has spoken at many local and international professional organization conferences. He is also Co-Chairman of the Financial Executive Networking Group (FENG) and their resident coaching expert. He is one of the founders of “My Networking Central”, a platform to connect job seekers, Networking Groups and speakers.
The Breakfast Club NJ Presents: “Money Saving Strategies During a Career Transition” presented by Bill LaChance
Saturday November 13th, at 8:00 AM
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/DSchuchman/tbcnj-11132021
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United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 495-162-189
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Presentation: “Money Saving Strategies During a Career Transition”
This presentation will cover a number of strategies to consider to help with cash flow during a career transition. The focus will be on those strategies that may not be well known or understood. Topics will include: Medical Insurance through the Affordable Care Act, strategies to take advantage of shifting marginal tax rates during a transition including impact of new tax laws, and advantages/disadvantages of 401k/403b rollovers.
Bill LaChance
About the speaker:
Bill LaChance is an independent financial advisor. Bill’s firm offers a unique flat fee program that combines financial planning, investment management, tax planning and tax preparation. Prior to launching his financial planning practice, Bill spent twenty two years in corporate finance in the retail industry and before that was a CPA with a large accounting firm. Bill has a B.S. in Accounting from Bryant University and an MBA in Finance from Indiana University. Bill is a Certified Financial Planner as well as an Enrolled Agent authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Sean Lovison joined the firm last year. Prior to joining WJL, Sean also had a long career in corporate finance most recently as a divisional CFO with RPM International. Sean double majored in Economics and Finance at the University of Delaware and has a Master of Science in Finance from Temple. He completed the Financial Planning Certificate program at Kansas State University and passed the Certified Financial Planner exam in November 2020. He is a licensed CPA.
About the Meeting:
Following is the connection info for TBCNJ for the November 13th meeting.
The Breakfast Club of NJ – 10/09/2021
Sat, November 13th, 2021 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (EDT)
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https://www.gotomeet.me/DSchuchman/tbcnj-11132021
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United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
