Networking for Professionals: Micro-Strategies That Work

Hosted by Sara Knapp, CPA, CFA

Wed, Dec 3, 2025

5:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

Free to join

Invite your network

What you'll learn

Build Your Visibility

10 strategies to build your visibility so opportunities come to you

Network like a Pro

Tactical advice (including messaging templates) to build your professional network with authenticity and impact

How to get a Mentor

How to get a mentor (ideally several) who you know, like and trust helping you to succeed.

Why this topic matters

Most professionals wait too long to build their network. They stay stuck, thinking: “I’m too introverted.” “I don’t have time for small talk.” “I’ll do it when I need a job.” But the truth is the best opportunities don’t go to the loudest. They go to the most trusted. This session shows you how to get there with easy-to-implement strategies

You'll learn from

Sara Knapp, CPA, CFA

Executive Career Coach and Advisor | X-BMO executive | CPA, CFA

Hi, I’m Sara, a career coach for ambitious financial professionals who feel stuck, unseen, or tired of “playing the game.”

I’ve spent over a decade as a corporate executive and 15+ years coaching Directors, VPs, and rising leaders across firms like BMO, Deloitte, TD Bank, EY, and CIBC.

I know what it’s like to sit in meetings, contribute quietly, and still feel like you’re being passed over not because you lack skills, but because you haven’t mastered influence, visibility, and relationship-building.

That’s what this session is about.


I’ll teach you:

  • How to start authentic conversations that lead to real opportunity
  • What professionals at the top do differently when they network
  • The subtle habits that earn trust and unlock doors, no bragging required


I’ve helped professionals like you:

→ Land promotions and higher-paying roles.

→ Overcome feelings of stagnation and frustration.

→ Create a career they truly love.


What we can achieve together:

→ Develop a clear career vision and plan

→ Master essential skills like influence, communication, and networking.

→ Build confidence and overcome limiting beliefs.

→ Navigate workplace challenges and advance your career.


Clients come to me when:

→ They feel stuck and don't know how to move forward.

→ They're ready to take control of their career.

→They want to achieve their full potential.


Ways to work together:

→ 1:1 Career Coaching: Personalized coaching to help you achieve your career goals.

→ Group Coaching Programs: Group coaching programs for financial professionals.

→ Customized Workshops and Keynotes on Influence, Executive Presence, Personal Branding and Building Visibility.


Don’t let your career stagnate any

longer.


Let’s make sure your network works for you not against you.

Clients From Organizations Including

Deloitte
CPA Ontario
TD Bank
EY
CIBC

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