Strategic Networking: Make Your Contacts Count!
Your network isn’t just a list of contacts—it’s your greatest untapped asset. Whether you’re climbing the ladder, pivoting careers, or launching something bold, this session will show you how to activate the full spectrum of your connections—from close friends to high-level mentors—to uncover opportunities and accelerate your success.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why networking isn’t optional—it’s essential.
- How to define and communicate your unique value proposition.
- Ways to make a lasting impact in every interaction.
- Proven strategies to maintain, grow, and push your network to deliver MORE.
💡 Whether you’re building influence inside your organization or expanding your reach externally, this session will equip you with the mindset and tools to turn relationships into results.
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- Date: October 27, 2025
- Location: Calgary Petroleum Club, McMurray Room
- Tickets: $50 Includes light refreshments
Joanna Shea, CEO of Negotiations Collective
Joanna Shea is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Negotiations Collective, bringing over 20 years of experience in negotiations across the natural resource, utilities, infrastructure, healthcare, and education sectors.
She has led over $2B in acquisitions, divestitures, and complex contracts, and has negotiated agreements supporting over $1B in capital projects throughout Canada and the U.S. Joanna has held senior leadership roles in commercial negotiations, project management, and organizational restructuring, known for guiding high-stakes, multi-party deals with strategic focus.
She has served as a Board Director and President of national volunteer and professional organizations and currently sits on the Alberta Cancer Foundations Breakthrough Fund.
Joanna holds a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Francis Xavier University, is a graduate of British Petroleum’s Conflict and Negotiations program, holds graduate certificates in Project Leadership (Cornell University) and Negotiation Mastery (Harvard Business School).