This course will help to access the value of your network and build your brand. Includes new section on networking in times of social distancing.

Strong professional networks are essential for career growth, and this course will show you how to build and maintain meaningful connections with confidence. Whether you're attending events, connecting online, or navigating virtual spaces, you'll learn key strategies to make networking feel natural and effective.
We’ll explore how to identify the value in your current relationships, grow your network with intention, and strengthen your personal brand in the process. With a special module on networking during times of social distancing, this course equips you with timeless and timely tools to expand your opportunities—no matter the setting.

Founder of Sheriff Consulting
I am the founder of Sheriff Consulting which specializes in the development and delivery of accounting, auditing and foundational skill courses and workshops. Teaching and working with professionals in diverse and dynamic learning environments has been my passion and experience for over 10 years. As a qualified Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), I work with finance and accounting professionals in both the U.S. and Canada to meet their training and development needs. My goal has always been to create an engaging and interactive learning environment. To help my own path of continual improvement in achieving this goal, I have also received training and worked as a professional actor. I am a member of ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) and a graduate in improvisation from the Second City Training Centre. http://sheriffconsulting.com/
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