Mini MasterClasses for Members

Discover the power of our mini master classes tailored exclusively for Schmooze members who want to:

  • Land a promotion or new job
  • Make a career pivot
  • Stay visible even though they're working from home

Our mini master classes are short & sweet with actionable advice. The courses:

  • Are virtual on Zoom
  • Offer 20-30 minutes of specific, actionable advice from experts
  • Provide time for Q & A
  • Are recorded so members can review them later.

Here are some examples of mini master class topics:

  • Targeting the Network You Need for the Role You Want
  • Leveraging Weak Connections
  • Ways You Can Reciprocate
  • How to Turn LinkedIn Contacts into Real Life Relationships
  • Building Relationships Inside Your Company
  • How to Connect in a Male-Dominated Industry

  • Tuesday, Jan 28 12 noon to 1pm ET

    Headhunters will call you about jobs doing what you already do. But when you want to make a change, you need a network of people who you can call.

    We'll talk to panelists who made the career change they wanted and learn how they did it.

    Members - click here to register. 
  • Friday, Jan 31, 12 noon to 12:45pm ET

    Let's normalize networking, even when you don't need anything. Add connections that may benefit you or someone else in your network in the future. That's how you build influence.

    This is the virtual version of Schmooze's IRL "structured" speed networking event in NYC, which was a hit!

    You'll get to connect with people in small groups as well as a chance to meet everyone else on the call.

    That's why we limit the number of participants. And Schmooze members get priority.

    Members - click here to register. 
  • Tuesday, Feb 4, 12 noon to 1pm ET

    You know you need to keep your resume ready to go. So you just updated it. Let Lisa Rangel give you some fast feedback on it.

    Lisa is a rockstar. She has 15 years of experience as an executive resume writer. Recruiters recommend her. Take advantage of this special opportunity, just for Schmooze members

    Members - click here to register. 
  • Thursday, Feb 13, 12 noon to 12:30pm ET

    You know you need to keep your resume ready to go. So you just updated it. Let Lisa Rangel give you some fast feedback on it.

    Lisa is a rockstar. She has 15 years of experience as an executive resume writer. Recruiters recommend her! Take advantage of this special opportunity, just for Schmooze members

    Members - click here to register. 
  • Thursday, February 13 12 noon to 12:30pm ET

    Our LinkedIn profile usually includes a list of jobs we've held and the degrees we've earned. What if we don't want to do that anymore?

    What do we put in our LinkedIn profile to signal that we want to move on to something different?

    Danielle Zeitlen Hughes is a wordsmith who people have described as a magician. And she is an expert in crafting compelling LinkedIn profiles.

    Members - click here & use the discount code "70117" to register. 
  • Tuesday, February 25 12 noon to 1pm ET

    80% of board seats are filled through relationships. Three women who have either landed a board seat or on the verge of landing one tell us how they're leveraging their networks to make it happen.

    Members - click here to register. 
  • Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12 noon ET, Virtual

    Stefanie Sword-Williams says "Because there's one thing I know for certain, and it's that if women want to claim their seat in the world, they need to master the art of this very thing called self-promotion. And I'm on a mission to empower women to do exactly that."

    Featuring: Stefanie Sword-Williams

    Visit her website: F*ck Being Humble

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:30 - 6:30pm ET

    Virtual & IRL at Luminary in NYC

    E.L.F. Cosmetics recently ran a brilliant ad campaign that highlighted how few women are on corporate boards. Why should smart, ambitious women aspire to be on a corporate board? And how do you get on a board?

    Instructor: Shelly Lombard

    Members - click here to watch replay. 
  • Tuesday, Dec 10 at 12 noon ET, Virtual

    We typically think of networking as building relationships outside of your company. But if you want to move up at work - or even just keep your job - you need a strong network of business relationships inside your company as well.

    Instructor: Hannah Burns Dunham

    Members - Click here to view the replay. 
  • Tuesday, Dec 3 at 12 noon ET, Virtual

    Good networking isn't just talking about yourself and finding out how that person can help you. Now that you've nailed your self-introduction, how can you genuinely connect with someone you're meeting for the first time?

    Instructor: Marie Roker-Jones

    Members - Use this link to watch the replay. 
  • Thursday, Nov 21, from 12 noon to 1pm ET, Virtual

    You know you need to be networking. But you're shy. Or an introvert. You'll be a more confident networker if you can start by nailing your self-intro. This class will last one hour so participants will have time to practice & get feedback from Andrea.

    Instructor: Andrea Wojnicki

    Members - click here to view replay. 
  • Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    It would be hard to find someone better able to give advice on both careers & entrepreneurship than Cate Luzio, the founder & CEO of Luminary. Cate founded Luminary after a successful 20 year career on Wall Street.

    Featuring: Cate Luzio

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    Learn how harness AI for personal branding & self-promotion but without losing your authentic voice.

    Instructor: Korie Grayson

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    To succeed at work, you need allies. People who will hype you, support you, & mention your name when you’re not in the room. How do you find those people?

    Instructor: Britt Hunter

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6pm ET (virtual)

    It can be hard to network after you've been laid off, fired, or had a major setback at work. How do you talk about it without sounding defensive? Or defeated?

    Panelists: Hannah Burns Dunham & Laura Krauss

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    Recruiters, headhunters, & executive search firms are a critical link between you & your fantasy job at your dream company. How do you manage that critical relationship?

    Instructor: Andrea Henderson

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    A network of business relationships is critical for your success. So how do you network & connect in an industry that is male-dominated?

    Instructor: Grace Fooden Correy

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    LinkedIn is a great networking tool. But the way it works is that potential contacts see your profile before they meet you. Danielle Hughes will show you how to make your LI profile a winner that reflects your personality and convinces them to connect with you. Participants can send their profiles in ahead of time & Danielle will edit them during class.

    Instructor: Danielle Zeitlen Hughes

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6pm ET Virtual

    Is your network a hodgepodge of old classmates & people you worked with 10 years ago? A strong network of business relationships can close the gap between where you are in your career & where you want to be. So, how do you create that network?

    Instructor: Monique Carkum Edwards

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6pm ET Virtual

    So....you reached out to someone on LinkedIn. Now they're a connection. They're in your network. Simple reciprocity can help convert that connection into an IRL relationship.

    Instructor: Kelly Lynn Adams

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6pm ET Virtual

    Almost everyone who's reached the C-suite or been successful at work had a sponsor or mentor. They developed a relationship with a senior person who spoke up for them when they weren't in the room. How do you develop the type of relationships that could change the trajectory of your career?

    Instructor: Ayesha Whyte

    Members - click here for replay. 
  • Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6PM ET Virtual

    Why are there so few women on corporate boards? The reason is that 80% of corporate board roles are filled through personal relationships. One woman who is working hard to change things puts it this way: "Men on boards look at each other & ask 'who do we know?'" Shelly will explain the ins & outs of corporate boards & advice on what kinds of relationships can help you land a board seat.

    Instructor: Shelly Lombard

    Members - Click here for replay. 
  • Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    You're trying to create the network you need to land the role you want. You're reaching out to people on LinkedIn. How do you draft a LI message that will persuade someone to respond?

    Instructor: Rebecca Bellamy de Robles

    Members - Click here for replay. 
  • Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3pm ET, Virtual

    So you've worked up the nerve to ask a senior exec or an industry contact for coffee in the hope of building a business relationship. Of course you want to tell them something about yourself. But women often hesitate to promote themselves. How do you let people know you're a rock star without being obnoxious?

    Instructor: Andrea Wojnicki

    Members - Click here for replay. 
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    You need relationships outside of AND inside of your company. How do you develop your internal network?

    Instructor: Keri-Lynne Shaw

    Members - Click here for replay. 
  • Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6pm ET, Virtual

    A LinkedIn study found that your most productive contacts aren't your closest contacts but your "weak ties". How do you identify and leverage them?

    Instructor: Cate Goethals

    Members - Click here for replay.