{"podcast":{"title":"Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections","slug":"networking-unleashed-the-podcast-7121316","podcast_index_feed_id":7121316,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/networking-unleashed-trailer/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.michaelaforman.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/networking-unleashed-trailer/podcast_cover_20260629_030624_393cd94fd7cbf6c06575b06d8e0f5210.png","author":"Michael A Forman","episode_count":163,"summary":"This is the Podcast for Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections, Define what you want to achieve through networking. Are you looking for new clients, partnerships, or career opportunities? Having clear goals will guide your efforts and make your networking more purposeful. Networking is about building genuine relationships. Be yourself and show genuine interest in others. Effective communication is not just about talking but also about listening. Pay attention to what others are saying, ask questions, and show empathy. After meeting someone, follow up with a personalized message. Mention something specific from your conversation to remind them of who you are. Networking is not a one-time activity. Hosted by Georgia keynote speaker Michael A. Forman, Networking Unleashed helps professionals turn conversations into clients through powerful communication and relationship strategy.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T16:21:41.794540+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/networking-unleashed-the-podcast-7121316"},"episode":{"title":"Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Katherine Kirchner and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker","slug":"networking-unleashed-an-interview-with-katherine-kirchner-and-michael-a-forman-professional-speaker","published_at":"2026-07-08T17:13:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/networking-unleashed-the-podcast-7121316/networking-unleashed-an-interview-with-katherine-kirchner-and-michael-a-forman-professional-speaker","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/networking-unleashed-the-podcast-7121316","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/networking-unleashed-trailer/2972616","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/286782/2972616/networking-unleashed-trailer/2026_07_08_17_12_56_3c24349f-0ebc-4eca-954d-fcd654646234.mp3","summary":"Kathy Kirchner katherine.kirchner@zayo.com Please share a brief Bio. Katherine Kirchner is the Senior Vice President of Service Assurance at Zayo, where she leads operational excellence for one of the largest fiber networks in North America. Her work includes expanding automation and AI capabilities such as alarm correlation, predictive maintenance, and workflow improvements, informed by decades of leadership across the telecom and technology sectors. Katherine’s adaptable and cross functional background in engineering, operations, customer experience, and large-scale team leadership has shaped her into a transformative leader in resilient and data driven network performance. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? building strong partnerships, establishing rapport with customers to build trust What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Expanding my network, sharing experiences Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.zayo.com Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/","meta_description":"Kathy Kirchner katherine.kirchner@zayo.com Please share a brief Bio. Katherine Kirchner is the Senior Vice President of Service Assurance at Zayo, where s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2170,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/networking-unleashed-the-podcast-7121316/episodes/networking-unleashed-an-interview-with-katherine-kirchner-and-michael-a-forman-professional-speaker/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/networking-unleashed-the-podcast-7121316/networking-unleashed-an-interview-with-katherine-kirchner-and-michael-a-forman-professional-speaker.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}