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SUMMARY:From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking
DESCRIPTION:Networking doesn’t have to feel forced\, awkward\, or performative. Join\nNEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program for a\nconfidence-building evening with Michelle Gilbert\, Chief Engine Officer of\nPurple Engine Coaching at Pop’s for Italian in Ferndale. In her interactive\npresentation\, “**From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking**\n\,” Michelle will help us replace networking anxiety with a clear\, confident\napproach to creating authentic connections. We’ll learn how to prepare with\nintention\, engage in real conversations and follow up in ways that feel\nnatural rather than transactional. By focusing on practical strategies and\nreal-world scenarios\, this session aims to move us from self-conscious or\nuncertain to grounded\, purposeful and confident in how we build and sustain\nprofessional relationships. \n**$18**  per person includes presentation\, networking\, a drink ticket and\nlight appetizers (kosher style). \nPlease RSVP by February 20. \nYou can learn more about Michelle Gilbert and Purple Engine Coaching at\n(https://purpleenginecoaching.com )\nThank you to our Event Chairs:\nGillian Porter\nDavid Moiseev\nNEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.\nSpecial thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14415
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/from-cringe-to-confidence-mastering-authentic-networking/
LOCATION:Pop’s For Italian 280 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking
DESCRIPTION:Networking doesn’t have to feel forced\, awkward\, or performative. Join\nNEXTWork\, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher’s top-shelf networking program for a\nconfidence-building evening with Michelle Gilbert\, Chief Engine Officer of\nPurple Engine Coaching at Pop’s for Italian in Ferndale. In her interactive\npresentation\, “**From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking**\n\,” Michelle will help us replace networking anxiety with a clear\, confident\napproach to creating authentic connections. We’ll learn how to prepare with\nintention\, engage in real conversations and follow up in ways that feel\nnatural rather than transactional. By focusing on practical strategies and\nreal-world scenarios\, this session aims to move us from self-conscious or\nuncertain to grounded\, purposeful and confident in how we build and sustain\nprofessional relationships. \n**$18**  per person includes presentation\, networking\, a drink ticket and\nlight appetizers (kosher style). \nPlease RSVP by February 20. \nYou can learn more about Michelle Gilbert and Purple Engine Coaching at\n(https://purpleenginecoaching.com )\nThank you to our Event Chairs:\nGillian Porter\nDavid Moiseev\nNEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit.\nSpecial thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund. \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14415
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/from-cringe-to-confidence-mastering-authentic-networking-2/
LOCATION:Pop’s For Italian 280 W Nine Mile Rd\, Ferndale
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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SUMMARY:An Evening at Ina Garten's Book Tour:\nPre-Glow and Group Seating with NXG
DESCRIPTION:**A minimum donation of $100 to Federation’s 2026 Annual Campaign is required\nto attend this event. This event is intended for young adults ages 21-39.** \nJoin NEXTGen Detroit for an evening at the Fisher Theater as we take our seats\nand enjoy Ina Garten’s book tour _Be Ready When The Luck Happens_. We have\nsome wonderful seats secured at a discounted group rate\, and if that weren’t\nenough\, you’re invited for an exclusive pre-glow before the event at The Kahn.\nEnjoy drinks and apps before we head over to the theater and hear the Barefoot\nContessa discuss her latest memoir. \n6 PM – Pre-Glow begins at The Kahn with cocktails and apps.\n7 PM – We head to The Fisher as a group and take our seats.\n7:30 PM – Sit back\, relax\, and enjoy _Ina_! How easy is that? \n$100 per person includes a ticket to the show on the main floor\, pre-glow with\nlight appetizers and drinks and *parking.\nIn addition to the cost of the ticket\, there is a minimum donation of $100 to\nFederation’s 2026 Annual Campaign to attend this event. If you have already\nmade a gift of $100\, please contact Lindsey at\n(https://mailto:lschwartz@jewishdetroit.org) for\na code to waive the minimum donation. \nThis event is intended for young adults ages 21 to 39.\nDietary laws observed. \n*The parking lot for the Fisher Building is on Third Avenue. Specific parking directions will be sent before the event. \n**Thank you to our event chairs:**\nNicole MacWilliams\nAnnie Gordon Thomas\nJonathan Shaw \n**Thank you to The Kahn for hosting our pre-glow reception.** \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13394
URL:https://2019.jewishdetroit.org/event/an-evening-at-ina-gartens-book-tourpre-glow-and-group-seating-with-nxg/
LOCATION:The Kahn Apartments 7430 2nd Ave\, Detroit
CATEGORIES:NEXTGen Detroit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit":MAILTO:nextgendetroit@jfmd.org
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