Unlocking Strategic Networking

Cohort-based Course

It's time to BREAK FREE from the barriers that have held you back and UNLOCK your networking potential to become a STRATEGIC networker!

Course overview

Unlock Your Networking Potential to Accelerate Your Career

STOP treating networking as a one-time event or transaction


START understanding that networking is an ongoing process that requires consistent effort, follow-up, and nurturing of relationships


The BEST way to excel in networking is to EMBRACE the very thing that people usually avoid: VULNERABILITY and increase your CONFIDENCE

Who is this course for

01

Build Executive Presence



Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Professionals who are hesitant or feel uncertain about your networking abilities

02

Overcome Barriers


Empowering you to build authentic relationships and gain confidence

03

Open Doors


Create an enjoyable and rewarding process for new opportunities and connections


What you’ll get out of this course

Enhanced Networking Effectiveness

  • Apply active listening skills to identify common interests and establish genuine connections
  • Evaluate strategies to overcome networking fears and anxieties by leveraging strengths and establishing trust
  • Analyze the impact of emotions in networking interactions

Expand Your Professional Network

  • Apply Rachel's CONNECT Frameworks to both your warm and cold networks
  • Understand your "Give to Get"
  • Utilize networking tools to connect and track your connections

Nurturing and Cultivating Relationships

  • Develop strategies to provide value and support your network
  • Make networking a HABIT by cultivating a plan to nurture and cultivate professional relationships by reconnecting with contacts and cultivating new ones

Leverage Emotional Intelligence for Networking Success

  • Understand and evaluate your executive presence
  • Engage in the SCARF model for navigating social dynamics

What people are saying

        Rachel is the networking genius! I learned how to be more strategic, turn connections into long-term relationships, and add value to each one. I'm now more confident in my ability to connect with people virtually or in person, and to build relationships that benefit both myself and my network.
Regina Jiron

Regina Jiron

Chief Operations Officer
        She is a networking expert! She provides practical strategies for networking and a step-by-step breakdown of how to get the most out of expanding your network. I would especially recommend working with Rachel to those who are in or considering a career transition."
Jana Pruski-Clark

Jana Pruski-Clark

COO, Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada
        Rachel understands the art of networking, stresses the importance of nurturing relationships and staying grounded in the initial connection. Rachel's expertise is exceptional, and I wholeheartedly recommended for anyone seeking to enhance their networking skills and maximize their connections. She offers a unique approach that truly sets her apart.
Denise Sena

Denise Sena

Global Supply Chain Executive
        I had the pleasure of working with Rachel as my networking coach, and I can't recommend her enough! With her guidance and expertise, she helped put structure around my strategy. Rachel's insights and advice were invaluable in helping me develop an effective networking plan.
Nazia Raoof

Nazia Raoof

SVP, Technology Enabled Business Transformation in Financial Services
        Spending time with Rachel and adapting her approach to connecting people has profoundly shifted my networking mindset. She has reminded me that genuine curiosity and listening are the anecdotes to dissolve the initial trepidation of meeting someone new and having that single interaction bloom into a trusted colleague and extended network.
Karen Blades

Karen Blades

Ed Tech + Tech Executive

Meet your instructor

Rachel Rozen

Rachel Rozen

Networking Guru

Former Chief Customer Officer in the food tech industry with an impressive career spanning hospitality and food tech. Driven by her own networking journey to connect with people outside of her industry.


Rachel embarked on an extraordinary mission, connecting with over 300 professionals within a year—a remarkable feat that showcases her tenacity and unwavering dedication.


Her transformation from networking novice to virtuoso has equipped her with invaluable insights and strategies that she now imparts as the founder of her own consultancy.


Rachel's passion for helping others overcome their networking fears and unlock their full potential is evident in her dynamic teaching style. Her courses provide a transformative experience, empowering individuals to cultivate meaningful connections and expand their professional networks with confidence.

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Course schedule

2-3 hours per week

  • Thursday, July 27th

    12-1:30am EST

    Understanding the Emotional Connection to Networking

    • Leverage your strengths, build trust and discover the art of genuine connections through active listening
  • Thursday, August 3rd

    12-1:30am EST

    Developing Ties

    • Expand your network with powerful connection strategies and tooling starting with your warm network
  • Thursday, August 10th

    12-1:30am EST

    Cultivating Connections

    • Reconnect with valuable contacts, build lasting relationships and master impactful outreach
  • Friday, August 17th

    12-1:30am EST

    Amplifying Connections

    • Navigate social dynamics, establish your online presence and become a thought leader in your field
Free resource

Break the Cycle of Frustration and Build Genuine Connections

Are you frustrated by not forming genuine connections?


It may feel like you're not meeting the "right people" or having the "right conversations" with your connections.


The quickest way to get better is to determine your "give to get"


Use this quick exercise to understand what you want to learn and what you can share with others.

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Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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