Quad Cities Women Connect Workshop: Building Authentic Connections

In our current competitive marketplace, mastering the art of Business and Professional Relationships is not just an advantage, it is a necessity. This expansive field encompasses a gamut of soft skills, from effective communication and conflict resolution to emotional intelligence and active listening. Designed for the everyday industry professional, courses in this domain provide actionable strategies to build and maintain meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders alike. Equipped with these skills, professionals can navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, foster collaborative work environments, and create lasting business partnerships. It is not merely about ‘networking’ it is about establishing authentic connections that enable both individual and collective growth. Whether you are a newcomer to the corporate world or a seasoned executive, developing these relational skills can significantly amplify your professional impact.

Key takeaways

• More Than Small Talk: The Art of Authentic Connections in Business
• Soft Skills, Solid Results: Why Authentic Relationships Matter
• Navigating the Human Element: A Guide to Creativity and Authenticity in the Professional Environment

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Prepare to be inspired by Dr. Claire C. Muselman, an innovative and enthusiastic professional in workers' compensation. Dr. Muselman is not just a leader; she's a trailblazer who combines expertise, innovation, and a sparkling personality to empower and uplift women in all areas of professional leadership.

Dr. Muselman currently serves as a human behavior scientist at Drake University. She holds positions as a Professor of Practice at the Zimpleman College of Business and Co-Director of the Master of Science in Leadership Program. With almost two decades of experience in insurance and risk management, Dr. Muselman has focused her career on workers' compensation.

Dr. Muselman is passionate about empathetic leadership and strategic innovation. Her mission is to inspire and enhance the professional outcomes of workers' compensation professionals, making her a quintessential figure in the movement toward gender equality in professional spaces. Her talks are designed to inspire, challenge, and equip women with the tools they need to succeed and lead in their chosen fields.

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Quad Cities Women Connect is a community of organizational leaders dedicated to improving women’s leadership competencies by engaging women in the Quad Cities region through sharing best practices, connecting people and providing professional development opportunities.