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SUMMARY:Exceptional Connections® April Networking Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\nImagine a world where people naturally contribute to each other\, knowing that when we are in service to others\, we transform lives. \nWe have a full schedule planned so please plan to arrive by 11:30am to network and enjoy a delicious Luncheon. Our event will begin promptly at Noon. \nJoin us and Connect with Exceptional Colleagues\nWe are honored Melina Palmer will be our April Spotlight speaker\n \nMelina Palmer is CEO of The Brainy Business\, which helps companies around the world apply behavioral economics so customers buy and employees buy in. She has written three bestselling books and hosts The Brainy Business podcast\, which has more than 1 million downloads in over 170 countries. A consultant and keynote speaker\, she also teaches applied behavioral economics via the Texas A&M Human Behavior Lab. She and her work have been featured in many outlets\, including Inc and Psychology Today. \n  \nIn her 20-minute talk Melina will share:  Change Is Hard: But Does It Have To Be? \n  \nDid you know the average person makes 35\,000 decisions a day? This is only possible because the brain uses rules to streamline the process. Change breaks those rules\, often resulting in friction\, fear\, and freezing. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Imagine how much smoother projects and team dynamics could be if you understood the rules each brain used to make those decisions (and could work with them instead of with what you think “should” work). In this session based on groundbreaking insights from her book\, What Your Employees Need and Can’t Tell You\, applied behavioral economist Melina Palmer shares insights from brain science to help everyone increase their influence and make it so anyone they work with can be naturally better at change. \nTakeaways:\n\nAn introduction to how the brain really works when faced with change\nInsights into key biases and concepts the subconscious brain uses to make decisions\nSome key tweaks anyone can make so others will be more likely to be receptive to their ideas and change initiatives\n\n\nTo learn more\, go to: https://www.thebrainybusiness.com \n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n \nWhy Attend an Exceptional Connections® Networking Event?\n\nJoin us in making exceptional connections®\, building relationships that lead to new friendships\, endless referrals\, and powerful advocates!\nMeet\, Mingle and Connect with like-minded Entrepreneurs in a Fun & Festive Environment\nDynamic & Inspiring 20-minute Spotlight speakers\nExceptional Insight presentation offered by a member of our Community\nLearn 6 Steps to Exceptional Connecting & Networking Nuggets at each event\nWe offer our Marketplace Spotlight Vendors added visibility of 90-seconds to show & tell what your business has to offer\, plus the added bonus of sharing 1-screenshot to promote your business and products All * * * * *Attendees will offer a 45-second Elevator Commercial. Be prepared to share the following: Name\, Your Business Category + 5-10 word Quick Connect Statement. ie. I’m Cyndi Dady\,  I’m a Relationship Marketing Strategist – I Help Businesses Attract & Keep Customers.\nEnjoy our delicious 3-course Italian Luncheon at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Lynnwood.\nAs an added bonus you will experience “Networking with a Twist” with our “Connection Exchange”\nSupport Clothes For Kids – our Eastside Chapter Non-profit since 2015\nEasy access off the I-5 Freeway\nWin Giveaway Door Prizes!\nFree and plentiful parking\n\nCost:  \nThe Earlier you Register\, The More $ You SAVE! \n$40 – ECN Way experience rate for 1st time attendees\n$40 – Champion Connector – “Early Bird” rate ends Sunday\, March 31st at 11:30pm – use Promo Code\n$50 – Classic Connector – “Early Bird” rate ends Sunday\, March 31st at 11:30pm\n$55 – Champion Connector – “It’s Not Too Late” rate ends Monday\, April 8th\, at 9:00pm – use Promo Code\n$65 – Classic Connector – “It’s Not Too Late” rate ends Monday\, April 8th\, at 9:00pm \n* Marketplace Vendor Networking registration includes a delicious Old Spaghetti Factory famous 3-course meal.\n– $100 – Marketplace Spotlight Vendor Opportunity (includes Vendor fee + Early bird Networking fee) \nWe offer our Spotlight Vendors added visibility of 90-seconds to show & tell what your business has to offer\, plus the added bonus of sharing 1 screenshot to promote your business and products. \nSpotlight Vendor opportunities are limited each month. Contact Cyndi@ExceptionalConnections.com if you are interested in gaining more visibility as a Spotlight Vendor \nRegister Here!
URL:https://exceptionalconnections.com/event/exceptional-connections-april-networking-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Old Spaghetti Factory\, 2509 196th Street SW\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Melina Palmer
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SUMMARY:Online Exceptional Connections® November Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Register Here!\n\n\nImagine a world where people naturally contribute to each other\, knowing that when we are in service to others\, we transform lives.\nWe invite you to jump online at 11:45am for Informal Networking. We have a full schedule planned so be sure to join us by Noon. Program runs from Noon – 2:00pm(PST). \nJoin us and Connect with Exceptional Colleagues\n\n\nWe are honored that Melina Palmer will be our November Spotlight speaker\n \nMelina Palmer is founder and CEO of The Brainy Business\, which provides behavioral economics consulting to businesses of all sizes from around the world. Her podcast\, The Brainy Business: Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy\, has downloads in over 170 countries and is used as a resource for teaching applied behavioral economics for many universities and businesses. Melina obtained her bachelor’s degree in business administration: marketing and worked in corporate marketing and brand strategy for over a decade before earning her master’s in behavioral economics. A proud member of the Global Association of Applied Behavioral Scientists\, Melina has contributed research to the Association for Consumer Research\, Filene Research Institute\, and runs the Behavioral Economics & Business column for Inc Magazine. She teaches applied behavioral economics through the Texas A&M Human Behavior Lab and her first book\, What Your Customer Wants and Can’t Tell You\, published in May 2021. \nIn Melina’s 20-minute talk she will share What Your Customer Wants and Can’t Tell You\nHumans are illogical beings who make irrational choices\, but their behavior is very predictable when you understand the brain.  The landscape is changing – behavioral economics is being implemented in companies around the world\, which means companies of all sizes must change as well. The best thing is\, the change will result in a benefit for customers and employees. \nIn this powerful presentation\, you will learn:\n\nWhat behavioral economics is and why it matters in your business\nA few key concepts that everyone in business should know\nMelina’s “Behavioral Baking” framework for beginning to apply this into your work immediately\n\n\nTo learn more\, go to: thebrainybusiness.com\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWhy Attend an Exceptional Connections® Networking Event?\n\nJoin us in making exceptional connections\, building relationships that lead to new friendships\, endless referrals\, and powerful advocates!\nConnect with like-minded Entrepreneurs in a Fun On-line Environment\nDynamic & Inspiring 20-minute Spotlight speakers\nExceptional Insight presentation offered by a member of our EC Community\nLearn 6 Steps to Exceptional Connecting & Networking Nuggets at each event\nAll Attendees will offer a 10-13 second Elevator Commercial. Be prepared to share the following: Name – Where you are from (City/State)? \, Your Business Category – 5-10 word Quick Connect Statement.\n\nI’m Cyndi Dady from Mill Creek\, Washington – I’m a Relationship Marketing Strategist – I Help Businesses Attract & Keep Customers\n\n\nWe offer our Spotlight Vendors added visibility of 75-seconds to show & tell what your business has to offer\, plus the added bonus of sharing 1 screenshot to promote your business and products.\nFree Open Membership to all Networking Events\nAs an added bonus you will experience “Networking with a Twist”\nParticipate in a Breakout Session along with a follow-up Zoom Connection\nSupport Clothes For Kids – our Woodinville\, WA Chapter Non-profit since 2015  & / or Firmina Foundation our Vancouver\, WA Chapter Non-profit.\n\nCost:\nThe Earlier you Register\, The More $ You SAVE!\n$25 – “Early Bird” rate ends Sunday\, October 31st at 11:30pm . With your registration\, you will be emailed our Zoom meeting link \n$35 – “It’s Not Too Late” On-line Networking rate ends Tuesday\, November 9th. With your registration\, you will be emailed our Zoom meeting link. \n$70 – “Spotlight Vendor” rate (includes $45 Vendor fee + $25 Early bird Networking fee) \n\nWe offer our Spotlight Vendors added visibility of 75-seconds to show & tell what your business has to offer\, plus the added bonus of sharing 1 screenshot to promote your business and products.\nSpotlight Vendor opportunities are limited each month. Contact Cyndi@ExceptionalConnections.com if you are interested in gaining more visibility as a Spotlight Vendor\n\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://exceptionalconnections.com/event/online-exceptional-connections-november-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Melina Palmer,Spotlight Speaker
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