EP 122: Professional Networking Strategies fo...

How to study for the CMA exam while working full time is a real challenge for most people. It sure was for me back in 2012 when I was studying for the exams. In this episode I walk through the whole week. What to read in the morning, what to watch at night, what to do on Saturday ...  Show more

I've coached thousands of CMA candidates across more than 120 countries since 2014. I went back through all of it and pulled the 10 mistakes that come up the most while studying for the CMA exam. Most of them have nothing to do with intelligence or effort. They're about how you s ...  Show more

An ambitious leader knows she’ll need to network to achieve her career goals. But, to her, networking feels slimy, so she asks her coach for help. Some core concepts from this episode:The purpose of networking is to know people.Don’t target people. Nurture a relationship.Make net ...  Show more

Meeting peers and other professionals can jump-start your job search or help fill out your contacts list, but many professionals find networking distasteful. Management consultant Dorie Clark joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why networking makes some people feel "dirty," and how ...  Show more

Networking calls/coffee chats are tricky. You should not be following the advice found for general recruitment. We insist our clients network with partners so most of the advice we provide is for networking with McKinsey and BCG partners. The reality is that partners are best equ ...  Show more