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Donna Messer

Donna Messer

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Donna Messer

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  1. Donna Messer is inspiring – a passionate motivator who truly walks her talk. She has addressed thousands of people on three continents, bringing with her a message that says “walk with me, on your journey of self- discovery”. Through her company, ConnectUs International, she has designed a series of motivational and inspiring workshops and keynote presentations for clients in the both public and private sectors. Donna has written more than 4,000 articles, which have been published in magazines and newspapers and featured on radio and television around the world. A former broadcast journalist, an entrepreneur, and a lover of life – Donna and her family live in Southern Ontario. www.connectuscanada.com

  2. The Power of Positive LinkingBuilding Relationships, Builds Business The Power of Partnerships, everyone is part of an endless chain of connections.Build Rapport, Share Information, Find Solutions – Ethically.

  3. How Do You Think? Think laterally! There is always more than one way to achieve your goals.

  4. Network = 3 W • WHO are you? • WHAT do you need? • WHAT are you willing to share?

  5. Awareness Heightens Achievement! A-H-A • What do I like to do? • What am I good at? • What are my strengths? • What are my weaknesses? • What are my hobbies/interests? • What associations do I belong to? • Who do I know? • What can I share? • What special skills do I have? • Am I a volunteer? Where? • Charity - do I have a favourite? • What’s my wildest dream? If money, talent and time didn’t count - what would I like to do?

  6. How Do We Think... Orange Big picture thinker, think in “pods”, comfortable with conceptual ideas. RedThink in terms of chapters, always need a beginning, middle and end. GreenOrganized, sequential in their thinking - specificand brief.

  7. An idea is a fragile thing.Turning it off is much easier than keeping it lit.

  8. Together We Make Things Happen!

  9. Make The First Minute Count • Start with a smile • Make eye contact • Introduce yourself • Let people know what you do • Explain what you need • Ask how you can help them • Say thank you • Keep in touch

  10. Ten Rules for Good Networking Be prepared Be open minded Don’t be afraid to ask Treat everyone in your network as an equal Build your network on information, not status 1 2 2 4 5

  11. Ten Rules for Good Networking Say Thank You Don’t waste your resources Give without expectation Set realistic and achievable goals Be committed and determined to do whatever it takes 6 7 8 9 10

  12. The Power of Positive Linking The best way to build partnerships is to be part of that chain.Build Rapport, Gather Information, Find Solutions – Ethically!

  13. ConnectUs International Inc. 379A Kerr St. Oakville ON L6K 3B9 905 337 9578 phone905 337 9320 fax dmesser@connectuscanada.com www.connectuscanada.com

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