Navigating Career Transitions: Leveraging Your Network Beyond Government

Navigating Career Transitions:
Leveraging Your Network Beyond Government

In today’s fast-evolving workplace, career transitions—whether planned or unexpected—can bring both opportunity and uncertainty. This webinar equips professionals, including federal employees, with strategies to expand their networks, explore new roles, and manage the emotional impact of change. Panelists will share insights on building connections beyond government, navigating shifts with confidence, and handling the stress and uncertainty that often accompany career transitions. Whether you're considering a new direction or actively making a move, this session provides practical tools to help you take the next step.

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Event Details

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Eastern Time
Format: Virtual Webinar via Zoom
Continuing Professional Education (CPE): Participants are eligible to earn 1.5 CPE credits

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Expand Professional Networks: Expand trusted connections and leveraging strategic relationships to uncover new career opportunities.
Engage in Purposeful Conversations: Develop strategies for meaningful dialogues while navigating the emotional challenges of career transitions.
Clarify Personal Vision and Purpose: Define a forward-looking career path by aligning strengths, values, and aspirations with new opportunities.
Utilize Networking Tools Effectively: Leverage platforms like LinkedIn and professional organizations to expand opportunities and build a supportive network for growth.

Panelists

Moderator: Kelley Bishop, Associate Vice Provost for Career Services, George Washington University
Leslie Grossman, Senior Fellow, GW Center For Excellence in Public Leadership, Author & Executive Coach
Brenda Donald, Consultant and Former Deputy Mayor, DC Government
Nancy Potok, CEO, NAPx Consulting, Former Chief Statistician of the United States
Judy Schramm, CEO, ProResource
Katharine Manning, CEO, Blackbird DC

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