Past event

Referrals & Introductions: Who, What, When, Why, & How to Ask

Kelly Kugler Founder & President, Allora Collective
October 22, 2020 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Referrals & Introductions: Who, What, When, Why, & How to Ask

About this session

Making new friends as an adult is just like deciding what to make for dinner; it’s surprisingly (and almost universally) difficult and tedious, and no one ever seems to talk about the struggle! And if you thought making new social connections was tough, try adding the pressure of maintaining professionalism and it’s suddenly easy to understand why the art of introductions and referrals seems so murky! But Kelly Kugler, Founder & President of Allora Collective, is here to demystify this process AND help us understand how to make and use connections like this to our professional advantage!

Kelly is happy to share her expertise, but be sure to bring your questions so you can take full advantage of her knowledge! Your pre-submitted questions (during registration and leading up to the event) will help direct the direction of this chat, but you can expect to leave with these key takeaways:

  • Who to ask & when to reach out
  • What kind of connection you should make & how to ask
  • How to draft a clear message to get what you want

Meet the speaker

Kelly Kugler

Kelly Kugler

Founder & President, Allora Collective

Kelly Kugler is the Founder & President of Allora Collective. Kelly supports talent around the globe improving their experience through career change and relocation. Her work in global recruitment, her personal experience transitioning her career path as well as relocating across the US and to Europe, allow her to help people navigate these opportunities. She has managed talent from recent grads to leadership across creative, technology, and marketing serving various industries. Her foundation as an educator lends her the insight to curate personalized support that is developmentally appropriate. In 2020, Kelly launched Allora Collective, a coaching model that provides access to coaches with different specialties. Jill DaSilva, joined the team as the UX Design Career Coach, and together they help people change their lives for the better. Learn more and book a free strategy session at AlloraCollective.com

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