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Elevate Your Net Worth by Expanding Your Network
What you'll learn
- Redefine Networking: Learning that networking is not about climbing over people but about mutual growth and shared values.
- Prepare for and navigate networking situations: Including how to prepare for an event, master networking etiquette, and confidently make connections.
- Build and nurture a professional network aligned with your goals and values.
- Identify and access opportunities within the hidden job market: By expanding your network, you can situate yourself as a top candidate for those opportunities.
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Course content
3 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 6m total length
Requirements
- No prerequisites required. This course is for individuals who want to strengthen their understanding of what networking truly is and gain actionable skills that will help enhance their social communication skills and make lasting connections.
Description
Networking is often treated as transactional. This course introduces a different approach: building what actors call an “ensemble” — a trusted network of people who grow and succeed together.
This course isn’t about chasing “important VIPs” or “schmoozing” your way to the top. Instead, it’s about building genuine, mutually beneficial relationships that support your long-term growth.
At its core, networking is not transactional, it’s relational. When done well, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for career development, opening doors to opportunities, collaborations, and the hidden job market.
In this course, you’ll learn how to approach networking with authenticity and intention by building what we call your “ensemble”: a group of people you trust, respect, and grow alongside.
Whether you’re new to networking or looking to refine your approach, you’ll gain practical tools to help you connect with confidence and build relationships that last. This course offers cheat sheets and practice plans you can sign up for to strengthen your understanding and application of each lesson.
Together, you and your ensemble will build a community where everyone grows and prospers.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
Build a network based on trust, authenticity, and shared growth
Prepare for networking events and approaching conversations with confidence
Make strong, lasting impressions without feeling forced or inauthentic
Use effective communication skills to build meaningful professional relationships
Navigate the hidden job market
This course is part of The Edge, Nerve Strategic’s series of practical leadership and communication courses.
About the instructor:
Marjorie Malpass is the Founder and CEO of Nerve Strategic, a consulting firm created to help emerging leaders grow through professional development and becoming their best selves. With more than 30 years of experience as a professional actor, educator, and leadership coach, she specializes in translating performance techniques into powerful business skills.
Marjorie has worked with leaders and teams across North America, helping professionals develop the presence, confidence, and communication skills needed to succeed in today’s workplace.
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for professionals who want to build meaningful relationships that support their career growth.
- Early-career professionals who want to build their professional network with confidence.
- Job seekers who want to access opportunities through the hidden job market.
- Professionals who feel uncomfortable with traditional “networking” and want a more authentic approach.
- Anyone who wants practical tools to build strong, lasting professional relationships.