>> Updated Apr 29, 2012: View the recorded program.

>> Updated Feb 20, 2012: Access Marcy’s slide deck on SlideShare or on the Phelps Research website.

Does the thought of walking into a room full of strangers make you cringe? Would you rather have a root canal than promote yourself? Networking does not come naturally to many of us, yet it’s essential for promoting your career and your organization.

Learn from a true introvert about overcoming your fears and becoming a power networker, including:

• What are the biggest networking myths?
• How does being an introvert make you a better networker?
• What are the top tips for building and maintaining a network – without exhausting yourself in the process?

About Marcy

As the founder and president of Denver-based Phelps Research, Marcy Phelps provides business research and analysis for marketing professionals and info pros. She is the Past-Chair of SLA’s Advertising & Marketing Division and a past-president of the Association of Independent Information Professionals. Marcy is the author of Research on Main Street: Using the Web to Find Local Business and Market Information (Information Today, Inc., April 2011). She also blogs about turning information into insights at www.MarcyPhelps.com and publishes ResearchNOTES, a monthly email bulletin with tips and sites for web searching.