Good morning and HAPPY MONDAY! I don't necessarily look forward to Mondays as a general rule ... but this weekend was so uplifting and this week is so exciting that I can't help but be happy to be alive and well this morning!
On Saturday I participated in the 3rd Annual Highland School Craft & Vendor Fair. It was great to get out there and meet so many fantastic people. In particular, I enjoyed meeting other entrepreneurs and community members with an interest in sexuality education. I am excited to have made many new connections and expanded my network. THANK YOU to everyone who helped make it a great day!
Sunday was equally busy -- Paul and I drove up to Barrie for an Arbonne party at After Glow Laser Spa & Salon. I had a GREAT time and am looking forward to pampering myself at the spa! THANK YOU to Heather, my fellow consultant, as well as Julie for hosting, and all the ladies who attended the party. You all helped make my yesterday a fantastic day!
What are you doing to take advantage of this lovely, spring-like Monday?! I would really like to hear from you! Get out there and enjoy the gift of another day to make a difference in the world.
Have a great week!
Candice :)
Showing posts with label networking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label networking. Show all posts
Monday, March 25, 2013
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Professional "pimping" ...
One thing I have learned from working independently in the sexuality field is that networking is absolutely essential. I do it all the time. In fact, I'd say I am shameless when it comes to "pimping myself out" to other professionals and potential contacts.
Prime example: my partner recently sold his iPod off of Kijiji; the purchaser was friendly and told us that he is a high school teacher. I asked what the sex ed programming is like where he works and within seconds had given him both of my business cards and told him a bit about what I do.
Like I said -- shameless.
I've found LinkedIn to be another great source of like-minded contacts. There aren't too many of us (relative to the overall population) -- but we sexuality educators find ways of connecting and sharing info and ideas and I've recently joined a LinkedIn group to do just that.
The BEST networking method I've found so far? Volunteering. Without a doubt. I have met more professionals and made more connections through volunteering than any other way. I think it's because when I'm volunteering for something, I'm engaged and I'm showing just how passionate I am about the cause and about what I do. Now that I've settled into life in Cambridge, I've signed up to volunteer at ACCKWA - The AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area. You should check them out!
Anyway, I'd better get back to my shameless self-promotion ... :)
- Candice
Prime example: my partner recently sold his iPod off of Kijiji; the purchaser was friendly and told us that he is a high school teacher. I asked what the sex ed programming is like where he works and within seconds had given him both of my business cards and told him a bit about what I do.
Like I said -- shameless.
I've found LinkedIn to be another great source of like-minded contacts. There aren't too many of us (relative to the overall population) -- but we sexuality educators find ways of connecting and sharing info and ideas and I've recently joined a LinkedIn group to do just that.
The BEST networking method I've found so far? Volunteering. Without a doubt. I have met more professionals and made more connections through volunteering than any other way. I think it's because when I'm volunteering for something, I'm engaged and I'm showing just how passionate I am about the cause and about what I do. Now that I've settled into life in Cambridge, I've signed up to volunteer at ACCKWA - The AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area. You should check them out!
Anyway, I'd better get back to my shameless self-promotion ... :)
- Candice
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