¡¡¡¡WAYNE, Pa., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Anne Baber, a nationally-known expert on building relationships who has co-authored a dozen books on networking and careers, will present "Tips to Activate Your Network" at the next meeting of the Philadelphia Area Regional ExecuNet, Wednesday, October 3rd at the Gregg Conference Center at The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The meeting is hosted by Kelleher Associates, Inc.

    Networking and registration for the event begins at 7:15 a.m., with the presentation and a question and answer session scheduled from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The cost is $25 prior to September 28th and $30 after that date. Reservations can be made by calling 610-293-1115, or by registering online at http://www.kelleherassociatesinc.com. Non-members are welcome to attend.

    Baber has presented customized training programs for professional services firms, corporations, associations, and government agencies. She is co- founder of Contacts Count, which helps clients recognize the strategic applications for networking. Baber most recently co-authored the book "Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Business and Career Success," published by the American Management Association. She has been featured in, or written articles for, more than 100 publications including The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and The New York Times.

    In her presentation, Baber will discuss networking as the pivotal professional competency in today''s workplace. Understanding how relationships develop through six stages will facilitate building effective relationships as you explore new opportunities. Baber''s practical networking strategies can enhance your search and improve your chances by cultivating relationships that may uncover opportunities, diversifying your network, developing trust and increasing understanding of others.

    The meeting is hosted by Ed Kelleher, the president of Kelleher Associates. With his experience as a prominent career counselor and executive coach, Kelleher and his colleagues will be available to field questions and offer suggestions to individuals new to the transition "process".

    ExecuNet is a national organization founded in 1988. A community of senior level executives, it provides jobs, knowledge, and networking opportunities for career savvy professionals while offering recruiters access to a community of highly qualified executive candidates.

    About Kelleher Associates:

    Kelleher Associates, Inc. is the Philadelphia region''s premier career management and executive coaching firm, offering consistent, individualized attention and customized programs delivered professionally and empathetically by broadly experienced and skilled consultants. Additional information is available at http://www.kelleherassociatesinc.com.

    Media Contact: Jim DeLorenzo Phone: 215-564-1122 E-mail: jim@jhdenterprises.com

    Source: Kelleher Associates, Inc.
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