Bold Networking - Presentation and Q&A Session with Alvin Chan

Bold Networking - A Talk and Q&A Session with Alvin Chan
Alvin Chan

Alvin Chan

Being effective at meeting, connecting and building relationships with people is an essential skill.

Life can be so fulfilling when we foster meaningful friendships, professional contacts, and a community we can serve. However, developing these skills take time and practice.

Books and training programs that focus on developing networking skills usually focus almost entirely on the technical aspects of planning, strategizing, and communication techniques. But that’s just part of the equation. Without astute emotional intelligence and refined interpersonal skills, desired results can be elusive.

This session will feature a personal mastery approach to the topic of networking. Alvin Chan, an executive coach and expert advisor of interpersonal effectiveness, will present key concepts and tools that will enhance networking efforts of all kinds.

The discussion around personal mastery will include subjects such as:

  • Cultivating the superpower of presence and being
  • What fear of rejection actually is and how to dance with it
  • Revealing authentic confidence through courage and experience
  • Balancing intentions with non-attachment to outcomes

Technical skill topics include:

  • How to work any room
  • Best practices for approaching and exiting
  • Leading conversations that build trust and connection
  • Increasing follow up response rates

Alvin Chan

Alvin Chan is a certified professional executive coach. He specializes in advising leaders of all levels on the art of personal mastery and interpersonal effectiveness. He has a multi award-winning business development background with global companies, and is a dedicated volunteer. He currently serves the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade as a mentor in the Leaders of Tomorrow program, and as an advisory committee member in the Engaged Leadership Program. Besides extensive formal training and in-field experience, Alvin's expertise also comes from learning and teaching various arts. His exploration of human change and creativity spans activities such as acting, street photography, advanced social skills, martial arts and executive presence. This results in a curated understanding of well-established, practical applications that are almost never explored in corporate training or academic education. His unique approach empowers personal and interpersonal effectiveness in any environment - even the most intimidating.

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This event is presented by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program. The LOT Program is our mentorship program that connects top post-secondary students with leading industry professionals. Launched in 1999, LOT is recognized as the premier mentorship program in British Columbia. Based on the pillars of mentorship, leadership, networking and volunteerism, LOT candidates go through a competitive and rigorous selection process to experience a year of accelerated professional and personal growth. Discover more.