Lunch and network with Skokie's businesswomen. These monthly presentations will help you build your networking and business skills.

July's topic is:

Speaking with Authority: Make the Conversation Count
Even in our highly visual culture, the way you sound has enormous impact on the people you hope to influence, especially when your meeting's on the phone or web. (92% of sales conversations happen on the phone!). Discover how to use vocal nuance and subtle shifts in language to build rapport, direct a conversation and get results. You'll be prepared to achieve your goals in phone conversations, conference calls and web-based meetings. And you'll have an edge in face-to-face interaction.

Entrepreneurs and executives turn to Catherine Johns when they want to craft a compelling message and deliver it well. You might remember Catherine from her days in Chicago radio. Now she works with professionals to increase their impact, grow their business, and even change the world. Catherine wrote Show Up and Shine: Simple Steps to Boost Your Confidence and Charisma for women who want to pump up their personal presence.