Imagine a room full of people. The quiet buzz of conversations fill the background as small groups, sporadically placed throughout the room, continuing forming.

Welcome. You have just walked into a networking event. For most individuals in business, regardless of industry, networking is a great opportunity to strengthen existing relationships, form new acquaintances, liaise introductions between professionals, and pass-on referrals to colleagues. It can be one of the most effective ways to increase awareness of who you are and what you do, meet potential clients, and develop new business opportunities.

When was the last time you had some time to yourself? For most of us, every minute of the day is already reserved — filled with work commitments, family responsibilities, and social obligations. The same, unfortunately, is true for many young adults; every minute of their lives is already scripted.     

One of the principals with whom I work recently told me of a conversation he had with a parent in his school district.  The parent was concerned that the math her child was taking was not hard enough. The principal responded that the math was perfectly fine for a kindergartner. The parent was not convinced.