Mini Masterclasses, Panels, & Fireside Chats 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 masterclass topics:

  • Targeting the Network You Need for the Role You Want
  • Leveraging the Weak Ties In Your Network
  • "The Fortune Is In the Follow up"
  • How to Turn LinkedIn Contacts into Real Life Relationships
  • Building Your Internal Network Inside Your Company
  • How to Leverage Your Network to Land A Board Seat

Become A Schmooze Member

Members:  Log in to see member access code & RSVP for upcoming Mini Masterclasses, Panels, & Fireside Chats

  • Onboarding for New & New-ish Schmooze Members 

    Tuesday, November 3 from 12 noon to 1PM ET

    You know you should be networking. But you're not sure how to start.


    Networking should be more than just going to events and sharing LinkedIn info with the people you meet.


    Effective and intentional networking means (1) Being Strategic (while making room for Serendipity; (2) Being Systematic; and (3) Being Seen.


    Shelly Lombard, the founder of Schmooze, will share her framework for networking and Schmooze tools that can help.


    This session is for Schmooze members only. This class is interactive & lasts 60 minutes.

    This class is for members only. No member access code needed. 

  • Start Building Your Network

    Thursday, Nov 5 at 12 noon ET

    Whether you want to change jobs, get promoted, or get on a corporate board, it's time to start building relationships.


    Because relationships change everything.


    But the question I get asked the most is "How do I network without coming across as 'transactional'"?


    I don't get offended when other people are "transational". Sometimes it's entirely appropriate. But maybe that's just me.


    So on Thursday, Nov 5 at 12 noon ET, I'll share some tips on how to network and even ask for what you want without being "that person".

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    Use member access code above & this link to RSVP to register for one or all of the events.. 

  • Schmooze Panel: Leveraging Your Government Experience To Do Something Different 

    Wednesday, November 11 at 12 noon ET

    You've spent your entire career as a public servant. And you expected to retire there.


    Now you're either ready - or you're being forced - to do something different. Where do you even start?


    These women have done it. Join us to hear how they are leveraging their government experience to do something different.


    Janice Haith was the CIO for the Dept of the Navy. Since then she has been an advisor and on the board of various companies in the private sector.


    Tami B. Smith was the Deputy Chief People Officer for the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Now she's the Vice President of People and Culture for The Wilderness Society.


    Monique Fortenberry  is a former federal senior executive who spent 14 years at the Small Business Administration and 12 years at the Federal Trade Commission. Today, she is a strategic advisor, executive coach, and consultant helping leaders and organizations navigate change. She is also the founder of SisterFeds®, a community for Black women across the federal community.


    Our moderator is Karen Burkes, a Schmooze member and the Chief Strategy Officer for the North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Resources.

    This Fireside Chat is free, No member access code required.