The breadth and depth of your relationships is more critical to your business success than your ability to define and build the perfect solution. These relationships empower you to confidently and aggressively take risks, continually innovate, and recover from losses and setbacks along the way. Relationships are also important for personal growth, and having trusted support systems can help us navigate life’s twists and turns. 

Join noted speaker and author Rebecca Shambaugh in a lively session focused on relevant and practical strategies for taking relationships to the next level. You will learn why and how to treat your relationships as important currency and invest in the right ways to seize opportunities, influence others, and creatively navigate the new challenges presented to you.  

In this session, you will learn how to:  

• Understand the difference between performance and relationship currency—why relationships matter 
• Develop a holistic network and create a better balance between work, strategic, personal, and& community 
• Craft a stakeholder management plan that is aligned with your professional objectives 
• Learn and apply coaching tips and practices for building relationships with executives and stakeholders 
• Identify potential sponsors who can support you in your leadership, career goals, and objectives—how to engage and create a valued partnership