{"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. 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Laura Berman Fortgang is recognized as a pioneer in the coaching field. She was one of the first in the world to receive the Master Coach Credential from the International Coach Federation. Laura has worked extensively in the corporate arena as an Executive Coach in pharma, the food industry, entertainment, banking and in government agencies such NASA and the Army Corps of Engineers. She has also worked with artists and entrepreneurs through the TED fellow program, the Sundance Film Festival and multiple startups. As a professional speaker, Laura has traveled to many parts of the world to inspire excellence for individual and companies. Such companies include: McDonald’s, Prudential, Tricon, American Express, and The Blanchard Companies. Women’s groups such as the Healthcare Women’s Business Association, the Women’s Food Service Forum and Women’s Leadership initiatives for Mc Donald’s Corporation, Eli Lilly and Novartis have had her back year after year as a featured speaker. Her Tedx talk has garnered over 2 million views. The best-selling author of five self-help books, Laura has been a frequent contributor to mainstream media like REDBOOK magazine, The Huffington Post, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The CBS Early Show, NBC's Today and various nationally syndicated print and cable outlets. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? How networking launched my business. How to grow your business by speaking. having your own methodology grows your business as well. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Contribution Visibility New contacts Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.laurabermanfortgang.com Any social media links you wish to shar…","meta_description":"Laura Berman Fortgang lbf@laurabermanfortgang.com Please share a brief Bio. Laura Berman Fortgang is recognized as a pioneer in the coaching field. 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