A Day with Donna is Not What You Would Expect

An experience with ‘A Day with Donna’

Here’s what Tanya de Jong of Leamington had to say………  

Swimming Pool at Stone Edge Estate

I have never been to a business oriented workshop before the Company of Women conference in Oakville in June 2012- this is where I first heard about Donna Messer – not just once or twice, but over and over again.  When I first met Donna I was a bit surprised by how quickly she got to work – within a few minutes of meeting her, Donna connected me with two other business women from my home town.  This connection is where I first heard about ‘A day with Donna’.  I was a bit hesitant about attending at first – not really knowing what to expect – then one of the main speakers at the Company of Women conference endorsed Donna with great enthusiasm.  This endorsement along with all the other women who spoke positively about how Donna had helped them convinced me to give it a try.
At the day with Donna I connected with some great women in my area – people I may not have had the chance to meet otherwise.  I had the opportunity to learn about myself and my style and how these gifts and challenges impact my business life.  I came to better understand which business type is best for me to have as part of my team – the ones that I most compliment and that most compliment me and my skills and abilities.

Although I enjoyed the actual day with Donna it has been the follow up that has been the most powerful and motivating part of the workshop.  Previously I may have gone to a workshop like this and put some of what I learned to use.  With Donna and my team, there is no room for procrastination (procrastination is an old friend of mine that is now on vacation because he can’t take the heat!) and I would be shocked if we do not all reach and even exceed the goals we set for ourselves during the Day with Donna workshop.  I did not know what to expect – and could not have imagined the time and work that Donna has invested into the pre and post workshop – invested in us.  So far, I can say that it was definitely the right decision to attend A Day with Donna.

There are still a few spaces left for the Day with Donna on July 21^st, 2012 at Stone Edge Estate. Stop procrastinating – you will be amazed at what you will accomplish!

If you would like to find out more or register for this event , click the following link  A Day with Donna

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Where’s Donna in September?

It’s been awhile since I’ve written a blog and this one is going to be all about getting back into the swing of networking. It’s been a great summer, and many of my colleagues have enjoyed shorter hours and long weekends. Now it’s back to work!

So, where am I going to be this month? And why would anyone care? Well, I’m offering everyone a chance to break a record – I posted on Guinness Book of Records that I can make more business matches in one hour than anyone else. I want you to help me set this record.

September 7th, 2011 – Durham Home and Small Business Association Cruise on Lake Scugog. For registration and details – http://www.dhsba.com

September 13th, 2011 – Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade, Networking Trade Show – details at http://www.apboardoftrade.com

September 17th, 2011 – Barrie Business Show – Help Break a Guinness World Record – http://www.barriebusinessshow.com

September 20th, 2011 – Company of Women Dinner and Networking event – Get Connected, An Interactive Networking Event  http://companyofwomen.ca

September 22nd, 2011 – Power Team Reunion – been part of my network? Then join me for a barbecue and an opportunity to reconnect and increase your business potential. The event is in Halton at Stone Ridge, a fabulous private home, that is amazing.   http://connectuscanada.com

September 27th, 2011 – This is a HAPPEN event at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre – Rogers Television will be filming the networking and the matchmaking. http://www.happen.ca

September 29th, 2011 – Leads, Needs and Good Deeds Networking event at Otello’s Banquet Centre in Oakville. – http://connectuscanada.com

Networking is the single most effective way to build your career success – the difference between not working and net working is the “e” for effort – see you at one or more of these events this month.

Want to be business matched, send me a note telling me what you need. If it’s personal, then the Barrie Business Show is actually going to offer speed dating and will try and break the record between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

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LinkedIn Data Reveals Canadian Men are Savvier Online Professional Networkers Than Women

I was quoted in a media release from LinkedIn this morning and thought I should share the results with you. I personally think women are great on-line networkers!

The definition of a Savvy Networker is -

“A professional with a robust network of trusted business contacts who actively works toward creating new career opportunities for themselves and the people in their network. “

Men are savvier online professional networkers than women Toronto, Canada — June 22, 2011 —

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with more than 100 million members worldwide and more than three million in Canada, today released data on the differences between men and women when it comes to networking professionally online.

To declare a winner in this battle of the sexes argument, LinkedIn developed an online professional networking “savviness” ranking. Globally and in Canada men are savvier online professional networkers than women.

LinkedIn defines online professional networking savviness as a ratio of two things: the ratio of connections that men have to connections that women have and the ratio of male members on LinkedIn to female members.

“Making connections and building solid relationships is crucial to business growth,” said Donna Messer, Canadian networking guru and owner of ConnectUs Communications. “As a businesswoman and entrepreneur, I don’t always have time to meet everyone face to face and networking online using LinkedIn has given me visibility and credibility. I encourage women to consider LinkedIn as a place to find common ground with their business contacts and to build relationships that will ultimately lead to career success.”

That’s not to say women aren’t already teaching men a professional networking lesson or two. “My husband was thinking of going back to school so I introduced him to LinkedIn,” said Alexa Samuels, a retail strategy consultant and LinkedIn member based in Toronto. “I showed him how to use LinkedIn Advanced People Search to find graduates of the program he was applying to and so he could connect with them to get the inside scoop.” LinkedIn’s data got even more interesting when it was sliced by industry.

What you would think would be a female savvy industry (the textiles industry for example) is actually a male savvy industry.

In the shipbuilding and think tank industries, it was the female professionals that were savvier online networkers than the men.

Top Canadian industries where women are savvier online professional networkers than men

1. Alternative medicine 2. Think tanks 3. Shipbuilding 4. Writing and editing 5. Alternative dispute resolution

Top Canadian industries where men are savvier online professional networkers than women

1. Textiles 2. Glass, ceramics & concrete 3. Investment banking 4. Recreational facilities and services 5. Government relations

In Canada, men and women were equally as savvy in the following industries: “architecture & planning,” “furniture,” “market research,” “public safety” and “ranching.”

Download our infographic and get more details on LinkedIn’s battle of the sexes on the LinkedIn Blog: http://lnkd.in/men-vs-women. Press contacts

For press inquiries, please email press@linkedin.com About LinkedIn Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.

With more than 100 million members worldwide, including executives from every Fortune 500 company, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the Internet. The company has a diversified business model with revenues coming from member subscriptions, marketing solutions and hiring solutions. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, LinkedIn also has offices across North America, as well as throughout Europe and Asia and in India and Australia.

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A Poem Written by Barb Babj

Many thanks for your poem Barb. I am including the link to the latest interview on That Channel with Hugh Reilly – it’s all about the New Entrepreneur – and to my thinking, that just might be you!

I sent you an email out of the blue,

You invited a call, though the contact was new. 

Amidst 400 emails, with no time to natter,

You were able to jump to the heart of the matter. 

In less than five minutes, as we chatted away,

You brainstormed some thoughts, held “yeah, but” at bay. 

Thoughts followed thoughts, with no time for blinking,

You expanded the space with lateral thinking, 

I looked at your website, I tiptoed around,

I learned many things as I covered that ground. 

You live your brand, about people you care,

For creative thinking you have quite a flair. 

Your sense of compassion is honest and true,

Your whimsy and humour are slightly askew. 

I learned about dragons, the power of prayers,

I walked through the forest and read about bears. 

Some of your stories could rival Aesop,

There’s power in giving, you RISE to the top. 

I learned you’ve no time for the “Sorry, not-yetters”,

You give your support to the driven “go-getters”. 

The connections you form are often long-lasting,

You don’t disappoint, there’s no room for “bombasting”. 

Per our conversation, I needed a “WOW”

To elicit “Oh, Boy!” instead of an “ow”. 

You asked for a gift, of person or thing,

I decided to write, cuz I really can’t sing.

In closing, I offer my network, my time,

All that I am, and even this rhyme. 

And one tiny thing more, it may give you a lift,

A small talisman, I’d like to gift.

(a tiny Teddy Bear)
Teddy Bear

thatchanneltv has shared a video with you on YouTube: ThatChannel com Interview 2011 06j 14 Donna Messer The New Entrepreneur

 

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The Little Brown Bag – My Gift to you at Christmas

 The Little Brown Bag – My Gift to you at Christmas

This is the story of a little boy and a little brown bag.

 When my grandson was in junior school he came home with a little brown paper bag.

His eyes were shining and he jumping up and down with excitement, he couldn’t wait to share the contents of that little brown bag with me.

My grandson wasn’t a quiet and shy little guy; he was what teachers may have called “disruptive”. If you asked him for words to describe himself – he would come up with words like “troublemaker; uncooperative; noisy and a problem”. Not a very positive group of words for a young boy. 

Where did he get those words? They came from the people in his life. His teachers; the kids who reflected the teacher’s words; and the people he came in contact with day after day. Imagine how he must have felt.

His teacher must have heard about the “negative image” this little guy had of himself and she was determined to try and “right the wrong”.  She gave the kids the chance to do an interactive writing exercise.  

The class was small and she had everyone sit in a circle. She passed each child a small mirror and asked them to look at themselves and say something positive about their reflection. They had to write that word down, then, she asked each child to write another positive word about each of the children sitting in the circle. They were instructed to drop those words into the little brown paper bags that had each child’s name written on it.

At the end of the day, each child picked up their little brown bag with all the words that described them. My grandson raced home that day to share what his school mates had written on those pieces of paper.

He dumped out the contents of the little brown bag and the words swirled around the table………words like “Happy, Smiley, Helpful, Brave and Nice” The words quickly settled on the table for both of us to consider. My grandson looked at me and with a huge smile on his face he said, “They like me Nanny, they don’t see the bad me, they see the good me!

I hugged him and realized that we all have two parts to who we are. And it’s often the negative part that we dwell on. 

It’s been years, but my grandson still has that little brown paper bag with the words tucked carefully inside, and sometimes when he’s down – he dumps it out and remembers that he is liked and he has the good words prove it!

We all need a mirror and a little brown bag occasionally.  During this holiday season, take time to see the good in all of us.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Donna Messer is an author, speaker and trainer. She brings both the mirror and the little brown bags to many of her workshops!  For more information go to www.connectuscanada.com

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A Project Management Institute Event – Where Project Managers Speak Out!

A Project Management Institute Event Where Project Managers Speak Out!

I often ask my audience to provide me with feedback from an event – the words below are from men and women, all of whom are problem solvers. they work as Project Managers in a wide variety of sectors.

I am honoured to be able to share their words with those of you who read my blog. Got a problem? Chances are the PMI has a solution! I recommend you check out the PMI at www.pmi.org for a local Ontario Chapter – http://search.pmi.org/?q=Ontario+

On November 20^th 2010 Donna Messer facilitated a networking session for a group of project managers at a PMI sponsored continuing education event.  Facilitated barely describes what we experienced.  A few volunteers offered their very positive feedback: 

“It’s not what you know, but who you know. This old adage came to life again for me during an enlightening workshop.  Not only her delivery style was entertaining but also deeply reflective on how we should approach people with the purpose of helping and seeking help.  My key takeaway was that networking is not about exchanging presentation cards.  It is truly about finding common ground where everybody interacts and benefits from others’ experiences and knowledge.”

- Salvaldor Segura Ortega, HR Integrated Services Team at IBM

“I liked the excellent style of delivery including audience interaction, humor and meaningful content.  The entire presentation did not bore us and productively engaged the diverse audience. The list of web site resources Donna provided was fabulous. Overall, Donna hit a home run with her message, ’What goes around comes around!’ We need more Donna’ in today’s world.”

-Shyama Sunderaswara, a Toronto based project manager and entrepreneur

“The process described in the class was very simple and it was great that we had the opportunity to practice it, so we know how it works in real-time.  People were able to realize untapped opportunities that had nothing to do with employment and a lot to do with expanding one’s network.”

-Carla Lewis, IT Project Manager at The College of Family Physicians of Canada

“I found Donna to be a very engaging and effective speaker. She has a very good command of the Networking topic. Her process is simple to understand and follow. In a way it is less about networking and more about relationship building which is natural. The outcome is a network of relationships and hopefully support system in case of need.”

            -Hamza Qazi, an IT Project Manager with the Ministry of Health & Long-term Care

“Donna is known as the Queen of Networking, but in reality she is so much more. Her presentation made me reflect on three key phrases, a) we not me, b) not what we do, but who we are, and c) what can I do to help you?  In a room full of project managers, it’s easy to say, “I’m a project manager.” That doesn’t begin to say who we are or help us to make a connection. Donna is a master at identifying the strengths in individuals and in helping us express what we can contribute. As a group, by spending a Saturday morning with Donna, we opened ourselves to opportunities, abundance, and new relationships.”

            -Kathryn Pottruff, Pottruff Consulting Inc.

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Me to We” – That’s the message “Leads, Needs and Good Deeds” brought to the audience!

“Me to We” – That’s the message “Leads, Needs and Good Deeds” brought to the audience!   The message I received loud and clear at the Leads, Needs and Good Deeds event was all about the Power of Relationships. The people in the room were business owners, entrepreneurs, financial experts, healthcare professionals, recruiters, and not for profit organizations, all people willing to share who they knew. I talked briefly about turning the mindset in the room from “Me to We”, and that is exactly what they did!   The networking and relationship building that began with this event MUST continue! The message was inspiring and motivating. People came from everywhere. John Huard, came from Pembroke. He volunteers on the streets of Toronto each year in December – his main objective is to make sure young kids living on the street, get into a safe house, get food, shelter, perhaps reconnect with their parents, or in some cases find work.   The ConnectUs Career and Business Café that was introduced at the event was very busy, Lee Koren, our resident expert was on hand to answer any relevant questions. The Café is an incubator for anyone in career transition or in start up mode with a new business.     There was a buzz in the room, and it was great to watch as everyone in attendance as they tried to meet as many people as possible. Everyone did their best to find “common ground” and I know they will soon turn that first meeting into a relationship that will result in business development. Below is the best way to measure the results of the event.

Maximize Your Leads, Needs and Good Deeds   Mentorship – Find a mentor – find someone who can help you grow simply by spending time with them.    Boards and Volunteering – Consider donating your time to a good cause. By joining one of these groups you can create new bonds and that could help your business or your personal growth.   Alliances/Partners/collaborations – Relationships mean that both sides benefit. Join forces with others and open yourself to new markets and revenue streams.   Networking – This is the single most important and measurable way to grow. Using ConnectUs and our systematic process works! Networking is about developing relationships, it’s being “We centered, not Me focused”. It’s about taking time to learn about others and sharing what you learn.     “We” Team – Don’t own a business? You still need to be part of team! Share your expertise; it’s great to have a 3rd party referral. I invite you to be part of a “Success Team” – this is a ConnectUs driven, mastermind group – where you network with inspiring people, you create a goal and everyone on your team assists, inspires and motivates you to think and reach beyond your comfort zone. Check out the ConnectUs Career & Business Café – it’s both an incubator and an idea factory!   Donna

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Women in Food Industry Management – When you Network you Get Work!

Today’s Blog is all about Women in Food Industry Management. The Director responsible for marketing the association has asked me to post the details on my Blog. One of the reasons is to encourage you to come out to the Networking event I’m hosting on Sept. 22^nd, 2010 at the Toronto Sheraton Airport Hotel.

If you’re in the industry, please consider joining us, not just on the 22^nd, but for all the events listed below. Remember, when you network, you get work!   

Hello WFIM Members and Friends!

It’s that time of year again!  It’s back to school and all the busy activity it brings, including the signs that signal fall is approaching. It’s been a great summer, but it’s time to focus on what’s going to happen over the next couple of months. www.wfim.on.ca

WFIM has a great line-up of not-to-be-missed events for you this fall. Be sure to mark your calendars for the following:

September 22, Opportunity Knocks! Networking to Get Work, Career 2.0 Donna Messer shares her wisdom and provides tools for taking networking to the next level, incorporating Social Media to achieve your objectives and build your personal brand. Sign up here.

November 18, Academy Leadership Roundtable Get tips for career development and advancement from a fantastic group of high profile, senior women. This is a great opportunity to network while learning from their experiences, wisdom and insights.

December 9, Holiday Gala Join us for fun and festivities as we close the year at our annual WFIM party. Networking and share some cheer in the beautiful, unparalleled setting of The Old Mill.

WFIM News:

• Have your say! In the coming weeks, you will be asked to participate in a Survey. Please take a few moments to complete the survey and share your thoughts so we can make YOUR organization the best it can be.
• Our Membership is growing! 52 new members have joined since January 2010 – that’s a 50% increase. WFIM is about connecting and developing relationships that produce measurable results. Come out and meet someone new at the next event.
• Did you know your WFIM membership allows you to connect with other members on-line? Find people you want to meet in the Membership Directory after you’ve logged in. Other member benefits include our Job Board and a FREE Dinner Event when you sign up 3 new members.
• WFIM Donates 20% of our Golf sponsorship to Second Harvest, plus any raffle money collected each year. WFIM is committed to feeding the hungry, and to that end we put our time and fundraising efforts to support Second Harvest. In addition, WFIM donates to various charities throughout the year on behalf of our event speakers.
• Join the conversation online! Share your thoughts, industry news, questions and comments by joining our WFIM Linkedin group here.
• We have made some updates to the WFIM website. It’s a good idea to change your password frequently, so as a security measure we are requesting that members change their password. To access the Member Login, go to your personal profile and “Edit Your Details.”  Enter your new password under Contact Info. Then select Portrait and select UPDATE to save your information.
• We need volunteers! Get involved in shaping your association by donating your time. It’s an enriching experience and a great way to meet new people. As the saying goes… you get out what you put in. Whether you have a few hours a month or more, we welcome your help in the following areas: Marketing, Membership, Sponsorship, Events, Social Media, or Administration. Please send me an email at Director_Marketing@wfim.ca indicating what area you wish to get involved in. We need you!

I’m looking forward to catching up with you at the next event.

Gina Conte

WFIM Director, Marketing and Sponsorship

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May MITACS Networking Events – Windsor, Kingston and Waterloo

May MITACS Networking Events – Windsor, Kingston and Waterloo

 I’ve been presenting to incredible groups of talented men and women at Universities across the province through an organization called MITACS.  www.mitacs.ca

The purpose of my presentation is to add value to participant’s perception on the value of networking. Working with men and women, many of whom are mathematicians and scientists has challenged me to find a systematic process that will resonate and add value to what they have already learned.

Often, the perception is that networking is a social skill, and not really necessary. I’ve been able to turn the “art of networking” into the “science of networking.” Participants across the province are implementing the strategy and measuring their results!

I have three workshops scheduled in Ontario for May and I want to encourage anyone who qualifies to consider attending.  

The first workshop is in Windsor at the University on the 13^th of May. Details and registration are at this link. http://bit.ly/a84SX7  There are still seats available. Please share this information with anyone you know in the Windsor corridor that could benefit from attending. 

The second workshop is in Kingston at Queens University on the 17^th of May, again registration is at this link http://bit.ly/a84SX7

The third workshop is in Waterloo at the University on the 20^th of May, on line registration is at http://bit.ly/a84SX7

If you’ve been one of my participants you know the value of this workshop, please let your colleagues know. You can get travel coverage if you are from outside the area.

The following comments are from participants.  

MITACS Step Program:  Effective Networking Workshop

MITACS is a leadership organization dedicated to linking business, government and not for profit organizations with Canadian universities.  Through their STEP program they focus on developing communication and career development skills for research trainees in the science and math areas that may prove crucial to their future success.

Everyone knows that when it comes to business: “It’s not what you know, but who you know.”

What if you have been tucked away in grad school for the past 5 years or if you are a new immigrant to Canada? Who do you know? Chances are that the professional contacts graduate students have outside of academia, regardless of their discipline, are few and far between. 

Navigating the non-academic job market is undeniably challenging, especially for those lacking hands-on professional experience. By participating in the interactive, ethical networking practice workshop, any graduate student can begin to build productive and successful business relationships.

Results can be monitored and measured – it’s truly the science of networking!

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Power of Leverage

Power of Leverage – It’s what you need!  

Breaking into main stream marketing and reaching the decision makers is tough. Using a little leverage, can make it can happen!  

 According to Archimedes, all you need is a lever long enough and a place to stand and you can move the world.

 Effective networking is all about using that leverage. It’s whom you know, and who they know that will get you where you want to go. 

I’m a story teller, and I’m going to show you how to accomplish what you want through leverage. 

In the book One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert Allen, they use a formula that I’ve found works every time, it’s – “Leverage = Speed = Goals”. 

This article is all about the Power of Leverage 

 

I had the opportunity to speak to an Ethnic Media conference recently. The people in the audience were all from print, television or radio. The purpose of attending the conference was to find additional ways to reach more advertisers. They wanted to expand their horizons to include mainstream advertisers in their reach.

I was the kick off speaker and my role was to get them to think outside the box, and to use “leverage” when searching for that new client. I worked the room in advance of my speech and found plenty of common ground. I asked each person that I introduced myself to – who they were, and what I could do to help make their attendance at this conference profitable. It almost every case, I found a way to introduce them to someone or something I knew that would give them a connection to that “mainstream” they so desperately wanted to reach. 

By using my network ethically, I could leverage who I knew that might benefit from being introduced to this powerful group of Ethnic media.

When I began my talk, I referenced the people I’d spoken to in advance. I gave each of them a key contact “outside” their current reach. Within seconds, the audience all wanted my business card and I wanted theirs!  

Through a simple strategy that basically is “how can I help you?” I was able to show by example how to use leverage that can produce measurable results quickly.  

The media en masse approached me after my speech, they took pictures, requested articles and asked me to come and speak at their events. I felt like a Rock Star! What was the secret to the success of the presentation? It was leverage – I used without abuse, the people in my network would benefit from an introduction into this powerful sector.  Everyone in the room will be able to measure results, simply by taking the time to build rapport with each introduction. From my perspective, I’ll hold each person accountable, asking them to “keep me in the loop” to let me know what develops. That way, I can measure the results of my leverage.

If you want to know more about the Power of Leverage – check out the ConnectUs website. We share our success stories!

Donna Messer is an international speaker, trainer and coach. Her network includes men and from every country. www.connectuscanada.com

Connectus Communications Canada©

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Being Busy and Staying Connected!

I don’t often write about myself in my Blog, but today is an exception!

The reason I’m doing this is to let all my friends and colleagues know where I’m going and all about the people I’m meeting. November has been a very busy month for me. I just got back from Nova Scotia where I met a group of dedicated women business owners. The event was Watch Me Grow 2009 Conference. www.centreforwomeninbusiness.ca

 There were some really good speakers at this conference, all with a wealth of knowledge to share.

 Carissa Reiniger, is an incredibly talented young woman who showed by example how to use her Ask & Answer philosophy. www.wec.ca

 Laraine Kaminsky, Lead Strategist for WEConnect Canada, was introducing an organization that is opening doors to new supply chains for women business owners. www.weconnectcanada.org

 Colleen Francis, is a passionate, professional sales expert, who condensed her winning formula into an action packed session where participants learned how to overcome challenges and measure results.  www.engageselling.com

 What was very interesting to me, is that all of us, shared the same message – it’s all about relationships – building them, supporting them and keeping them active.

 And now the rest of November…………..

 November 17^th – I’m in Newfoundland at Memorial University speaking to Graduate students through MITACS – www.mitacs.ca   MITACS links businesses and government with Canadian universities, through research projects. The programs focus on developing and training the next generation of Canadian researchers through graduate and post-doctoral internships, skills training & entrepreneur workshops.

November 19^th – Again with MITACS – this time at U of T – Toronto

November 20^th – New Start – a full day workshop for women starting a new business in Halton. http://www.haltonwomenscentre.org 

November 21^st & 22^nd – Nat’l Ethnic Media Conference – Seneca College 

November 23^rd – Jake’s House Charity Networking Event at Texas Lone Star on Dixon Rd in Mississauga. www.JakesHouse.ca   

November 25^th – Network to Get Work – Liaison College, Richmond St West Campus – pre-registration is requested. http://www.connectuscanada.com/invitation/ntgw_25nov09.html

November 26^th – Volunteer Consultants Serving Toronto Non Profits – full day workshop www.masadvise.ca

Dec. 1^st – MITACS – University of Ottawa

Dec. 2^nd – Strategic Leadership Forum – www.slftoronto.com

Dec. 4^th – Oakville Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn – www.oakvillechamber.com

Dec. 9^th  – CIBC Mellon – Toronto www.cibc-mellon.com

Dec. 10^th – CMA – Oakville – www.cma.com

While some of these events are open to the public all are connections that I will happily share with permission.    Please check them out and if there is any of interest to you – let me know! I hope to see some of you at one of the events listed above!    Donna

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