Events

02/21/2012 09:30 am  Job Search Success Team Starts

Job Search Success Team Forming

In a Job Search Success Team you’ll focus on setting goals, developing new job
leads, researching and networking target companies, improving crucial job
hunting skills like interviewing and follow-through, plus finding solutions to
personal obstacles to reemployment.

Groups are led by Lawrence Elle, a Certified Career & Job Transition Coach, who
pioneered Success Teams at leading Boston area outplacement centers and Emily
Hutchinson, a career coach and entrepreneur. Positive motivating leadership,
group synergy, and accountability will jump start your job search.

If your job search is losing steam, this group will fire you up and give you the
momentum you need to land a job. Participants are expected to attend all six
sessions and may continue with future Success Teams or join a “Job Search Buddy
Group” for ongoing work.

Success Teams Help You

· Land a job sooner, saving you time & money

· Strengthen your confidence and motivation by developing high-impact job
search skills

· Expand your networking skills while using company contacts to increase job
opportunities

· Increase your ability to use all your capabilities by combining expert
guidance within a supportive group context.

· Improve your networking, resume and interview skills through practice and
critique

When you look for work by yourself, isolation, inexperience and shaky morale
will hold you back. Success Teams use Career Synergetics, a powerful team
process to help you realize your career potential. You’ll find yourself working
harder, enjoying it more and landing sooner.

INTERESTED?

Today people need help with their job search and Success Teams provide this help
in an easy, fast and affordable manner. A Success Team is forming now for
Tuesday mornings from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, for six sessions starting February 21,
2012. The cost is $100.00 plus a $25.00 materials charge. The team will meet on
Feb. 21, 28, and March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Limited to 12.

TO REGISTER: Email Larry Elle at: lelle@ix.netcom.com or call 617-325-4521.
Team meetings will be held at WIND South, at Trinity Church, 1 Blue Hill River
Rd., Canton, MA, 2nd fl.

Here’s what you’ll accomplish on a Success Team

Success Teams are all about developing a Job Search Action Plan and getting the
help, guidance, resources and accountability you need to land a job.

We will focus on the following key tasks:
• Clarifying your career direction
• Developing marketing material which demonstrates your ability to produce results
• Creating a powerful, value demonstrating Achievement resume
• Creating a 100% LinkedIn Profile capable of grabbing the attention of recruiters
• Building a network, inside LinkedIn and outside with friends, colleagues and
employers
• Developing a Target List of Companies
• Getting feedback from peers and professional career experts about your performance
• Setting weekly goals for which you will be held accountable
• and much, much more …

If you are tired of job hunting alone, month after month, with little to show
for it, now is the time to invest in yourself, joining with peers and career
professionals, to get the job done. Our group will make this very tough task fun
and energizing, rather than burdensome and depressing. Seize the day!

02/16/2012 01:00 pm  Create LinkedIn Results

A Special All WIND Workshop

Create LinkedIn Results!


WHEN: February 16, 2012 from 1 – 4 pm

WHERE: WIND South, Trinity Episcopal Church, I Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA
(exit 2B onto Rt. 138 N off I-93/128) Cost: $45.00


Jobseekers are landing work through LinkedIn. You can too!

If you are not getting any hits on your LinkedIn profile this workshop is for
you. LinkedIn can be confusing and somewhat overwhelming. It’s not clear how to
produce the results you want. Having a profile is a good start but just the
beginning. In “Create LinkedIn Results” you will learn from Boston’s LinkedIn
Master Martin Pierce, how to really use LinkedIn for job search networking and
securing interviews using live, online demos to illustrate his points. Plus,
there will be ample time for Q & A.

Here is a sample of what you will learn:

1) Profile enhancements that improve your branding and increase the number of
hits on your profile by recruiters and hiring managers
2) How to navigate LinkedIn features such as Groups, Applications, Answers,
Company/People Search and Settings, and why!
3) Strategies for building relationships (networking!) with your connections and
for increasing your visibility/exposure
4) Multiple methods for networking into your target companies
5) How to maximize the effectiveness of your recommendations

PRESENTER: Martin Pierce started WIND East in Harvard Square in 2002, achieving
the highest attendance of all the WIND locations during that time period. He has
worked in corporate and private outplacement, corporate recruiting, and managed
job placement programs for nonprofits. He has designed and/or delivered scores
of seminars on Assessment, Resume Writing, LinkedIn, Job Search Networking,
Interviewing and Salary Negotiation. Known for his networking expertise, he
currently maintains a private career coaching practice in Belmont , MA, where he
specializes in LinkedIn consultations, career changes and resume writing.
Martin also does coaching and training at Career Source career center in Cambridge.

TO REGISTER: Email Larry Elle at larryelle@gmail.com to reserve a space. Limited
seating available. Pay at the door in cash or check only. Cost $45.00.

02/08/2012 01:30 pm  "Get Going! Get Productive!" Workshop to Increase Your Search Effectiveness

Let the competition be distracted by birds, skiing and house renovations. Get
productive!

Each day shaved off the period between jobs can mean hundreds of dollars and
lots of peace of mind.

Without the structure we’re used to at work, many people
1. waste time in ineffective and inefficient activity
2. become demotivated during a protracted, difficult search

This workshop addresses these difficulties and provides tips that will multiply
both your effectiveness and efficiency. You will learn how to maintain your
momentum and how to structure and organize your search campaign so that your
energy and time are focused on doing what’s important efficiently at the right
time.

Specific topics will include:

- Keeping Your Energy High and Positive Mental Attitude Strong
- Strategic Planning and Goal-Setting
- Focusing on What's Important
- Developing a Target Position/Role
- Targeting Companies
- Creating Synergy Between Contacts and Information
- Using Technology to Streamline Your Search
- Weekly Planning
- Periodic Evaluation and Course Correction
- Taking Care of Your Greatest Resource – Yourself

As always, this Wednesday workshop will be highly interactive, so bring your
concerns, obstacles, and issues - the amount of emphasis on each topic will be
adjusted to the needs of the group.

Class size will be limited to 8 in order to allow lots
of time for individual questions and practice.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE'S A BRIEF QUESTIONNAIRE TO
BE FILLED OUT PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP, WHICH WILL BE E-MAILED TO THOSE WHO
PRE-REGISTER.

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Details:

When: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday afternoon, February 8

Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church (home of WIND North), 87
Church St. (Rt. 62), Wilmington, MA - see www.windnetworking.net for directions

Cost: $40 if pre-registered by 5:00 Tuesday the 7th, $45 for walk-ins

Preparation: There's a brief assignment I'll e-mail to pre-registrants; if you
wish to walk in, please plan to arrive at 1:00 to do the assignment

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Questions about the workshop, your search, or WIND in general?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

02/07/2012 09:30 am  "REJECTED. NOW WHAT?"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
"Rejected. Now What?" with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am – Sign-in, informal networking,
9:45am-10:45am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:00am – Networking,
11:00am-12noon - Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments

PRESENTATION TIME:
11:15-12noon: "Rejected. Now What?"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You've had several interviews for
your dream job at a great company. You were told the interviews went well,
you're an excellent candidate, and that you are under serious consideration
for the position. You feel pretty certain that the job is yours. Then, a week
later, you are told that someone else got the job. You've been rejected, now
what do you do? In this presentation you'll learn:
*How to detach from the experience, get past anger and fear, and move
forward
*One thing to do even after you've been told you're a finalist for the
job
*One thing to never do after a couple of interviews
*One sure fire way to stop feeling sorry for yourself

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is an experienced career coach. By working with her,
professionals, who need help with resume writing, interviewing, networking,
and salary negotiation, land jobs faster. Gail's high tech business experience
enables her to work pragmatically and effectively with unemployed
professionals as well as those employed who need help with managing their
boss, navigating workplace politics, and communicating with peers,
subordinates and clients. In addition to managing a private career coaching
practice and facilitating WIND East and WIND West, Gail teaches career related
courses at several adult education centers and delivers presentations to
corporations and universities. She has been prominently featured in The Boston
Globe and The Watertown Tab, and she holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management and an MEd from Northeastern University.

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings take place
at St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA.
Ruggles Street is off of West Main Street. West Main Street is Route 30.

I hope to see everyone at WIND WEST on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012!
Cheers,
Gail

02/02/2012 08:30 am  References: Deal Maker or Deal Breaker

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - February 2, 2012 - "References: Deal Maker or
Deal Breaker"

QUOTE: "You can't count on getting today's jobs with yesterday's search
techniques." Joyce Lain Kennedy

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am - 8:45 am Doors open, informal networking in the Meeting Hall
8:45 am - 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Meeting Hall
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda.

MEETING TOPIC: "References: Deal Maker or Deal Breaker"

References are an often neglected area of the job search but one crucial to both
getting hired (as anyone who has ever heard a really positive,
informed and enthusiastic recommendation will testify), but also helpful in
getting interviews and callbacks from first interviews. References are
also helpful in securing networking meetings and interviews. They can also put
you over the top and help seal the deal with a prospective employer,
provided you help your reference person help you. In today's presentation we'll
cover the following areas:

1. Attributes of good references,
2. Sources for references (they can go way beyond your immediate supervisors)
4. What information to provide your references
5. A Professional Reference Summary
6. Sample Reference Questions employers are likely to ask references
7. What to do when you have poor references
8. How to ensure your reference says the right thing
9. Reference Thank you's.

Presenter: Larry Elle is Director of Career Services at Success Associates
Career Services. He is a Nationally Certified Career

& Job Transition Counselor, a Licensed Social Worker and the author of Community
Connections: Resources for Massachusetts
Unemployed. Larry produced with Eric Ross, Power Networking: The Path to Job
Search Success" You can contact Larry at 617-325-4521
or at his website: http://www.careersuccessassociates.com.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Tuesday, January 31, 9 - 4 pm: "Project Management Essentials - One Day to
Better Projects", with Jack Nevinson Cost: $89.00 Early Bird. Special: Register by
January 21 and the cost is only $77.00. Hurry, limited seating! To Register: Go
to www.pdcboston.org.

Thursday, February 16, 1 - 4 pm: "Create LinkedIn Results" with Martin Pierce.
$45. with pre-registration. $50.00 at door. To Register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com.

Tuesday February 28, and March 6 & 13, 9 - 11:30 am: "So You Want To Be A
Consultant" a 3-session workshop for those considering
independent consulting and those who want to increase their consulting income.
For more information email lelle@ix.netcom.com.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, 2nd floor, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-931/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic
light is Blue Hill River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on
the right.
Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:

Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

02/01/2012 01:30 pm  Workshop: "Penetrating the Unpublished Job Market"

The Unpublished Job Market --

You've heard about it. Most WINDers believe it's real. Yet many have only a
limited understanding of how it works and how to access it.

Maybe you've penetrated it in the past but by luck, not in a purposeful, active
way.

If you fall into any of these categories, this workshop is for you.

**Take advantage of the $5 early registration discount! Sign up by Tuesday
afternoon, Jan. 31**

Through a combination of concepts, examples, short exercises and discussion,
you'll learn how and why the unpublished market works and MUST be the major
focus of your search for a career-advancing position in this tough employment
market.

WHY SUCH A WORKSHOP NOW?
- This is PRIME TIME to make very important penetration moves and sharpen up
your penetration tools! Many companies plan to hire late this quarter or next,
but could be persuaded to hire earlier if the right candidates show up. Let one
of them be you.

Specifically, we'll cover several aspects:

- Why the unpublished market exists and why employers rely heavily on it - The
two key activities essential to penetrate it
- Identifying likely target organizations
- Using SWOT analysis to formulate a convincing Value Proposition
- Leveraging your network
- Identifying and executing the best approach to each decision-maker
- Conducting highly effective exploratory interviews with decision-makers

If you've been spending more than 15% of your job search time responding to job
postings and contacting recruiters, you're wasting time that would be much
better spent on penetrating the unpublished market.

Using the strategies and tactics presented in this workshop, your job search
effectiveness will dramatically improve, and you’ll be “off the beach” much
sooner!

I developed this workshop in 2008 and have delivered it with resounding success
many times since then.

Here's what participants in a recent session had to say:

"Fantastic content! (Fred is) very willing to help - refreshing!"
"Just what I needed at this point in my career search."
"Good techniques to explore the job market. Thank you Fred!!"
"This is exactly what I came here to learn."

Come join us on the 1st and learn to find and open the Treasure Box of
opportunities!

****** Workshop Details******

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, February 1

Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St. (Rt. 62)
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)
Cost: $40 for early registrants, $45 for walk-ins

EARLY REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE IS A BRIEF PRE-WORKSHOP
ASSIGNMENT WHICH WILL BE E-MAILED TO EARLY REGISTRANTS.

To get the early registration discount, e-mail frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm
Tuesday, Jan. 31.

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Questions about the workshop, WIND or your job search?

Contact:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

02/01/2012 09:00 am  "Working With Agency Recruiters in a Slowly Improving Job Market"

Due to significant interest at last week's WIND North meeting, our Feb. 1
meeting will focus on people who can be key players in your job search -- agency
recruiters.

As the job market thaws, recruiters are seeing more and more opportunities for
themselves and for their WELL-KNOWN, VERY MARKETABLE candidates. In addition,
as is now happening in the IT and software fields, employers are more willing to
loosen their specifications. Nothing more than the law of supply and demand at
work.

So Wednesday's topic is quite timely. Via a presentation and a few handouts,
I'll give you my unadulterated take on how to:

- identify highly professional, connected recruiters who treat candidates with
respect
- understand the differences in scope, levels, motivations and limitations among
contingency firms, retained search firms and contract/temp agencies
- field calls from recruiters who somehow get your resume or find you on LinkedIn
- work with them and increase their perception of you as a great candidate
- build a relationship with the best ones that goes beyond the normal and lasts
beyond your next landing

Dealing well with agency recruiters can mean the difference between a prolonged
search with your vision obscured and an informed search of more reasonable length.

Come to WIND North on the 1st and learn the strategies and tactics that will
ensure your place high on recruiters' radar screens.
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WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noon every Wednesday (come later if you
can't make it by 9)

Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $20 for new members, including a one-time $10 membership fee
$10 for active members

Agenda:
8:30 Senior Executives Group meets on stage
9:00 Open Networking; New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: WIND Announcements; Program; Events-
Biz/People News of Note; Member Good News; Personal
Introductions; Needs and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn
post-meeting: More time for networking
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Questions about WIND or your search?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

01/26/2012 01:00 pm  How To Stay Positive, Productive and Motivated In Your Job Search

Awaken The Greatness Within You:
How to Stay Positive, Productive and Motivated In Your Job Search

with John Chapin

WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2012, 1 – 4 pm

WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd, Canton, (at WIND South,
2nd fl.) Take ex. 2B off I-93 onto Rt. 138 N. Take 1st rt. unto Blue Hill River
Rd., then next rt. into church lot.)

Imagine what it would be like to be positive and motivated regardless of any
circumstances. Imagine having 100% control of your thoughts and emotions and
achieving more in a year than most people do in ten. This interactive seminar
focuses on ideas and activities that will keep you motivated and moving forward
transforming your job search and your personal and professional life.

Here is just some of what will be covered:
* The one key driver to all motivation
* How to best motivate yourself
* How to get complete control of your thoughts and actions
* How to have a positive impact wherever you go
You will walk away with the following:
· A personal blue print for motivation, staying positive and keeping
your life on track
· A noticeable increase in self-esteem and self confidence
· An individual step-by-step plan to get control of your life and
achieve any goal you set
· Action steps to handle any challenge and overcome any job search obstacles · Effective steps for conquering fears and being comfortable in uncomfortable situations like interviews
· Resources to keep up the momentum after the seminar

PRESENTER: John Chapin is an award winning speaker, author, and coach with over
21 years of extensive sales, sales management, and customer service experience.
Through 16 years of school and the 21 years of his professional life, John has
overcome many personal and professional obstacles. After being labeled "learning
disabled" in school, and suffering a difficult start as a salesperson, he went
on to become a number one sales rep in three industries and author of the
largest, most comprehensive sales book on the planet. John has found ways to
keep himself up, motivated and productive and he loves teaching others these
same life enhancing skills.

Cost: $45.00 with pre-registration by 7pm, Jan. 25, and $50.00 at the door. Cash
or checks only. Limited seating.

To Register: Email your name& phone number to Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com
or call: 617-325-4521.

01/26/2012 08:30 am  Is Starting A Business The Right Choice For You?

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - January 26, 2012 - "Is Starting A Business The
Right Choice For You?"

QUOTE: "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you
come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people
who have come alive." Howard Thurman

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am - 8:45 am Doors open, informal networking in the Meeting Hall
8:45 am - 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Meeting Hall
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda.

MEETING TOPIC: "Is Starting A Business The Right Choice For You?"

At some point in most people's careers the thought occurs to them to start their
own business - to become an entrepreneur. Many more would choose this path if
they knew that they could receive solid training in all the skills necessary to
start and maintain a business. Massachusetts citizens are fortunate in that our
state
has an entrepreneur training program, one you can utilize while collecting
unemployment benefits. In fact many career centers will pay most or all of the
tuition
if you are approved or you can pay out of pocket while still receiving your
unemployment benefits.

Today's presentation covers the costs and benefits of starting a business versus
remaining an employee. Being an entrepreneur is not the right choice for
everyone but it can be the right choice for you. This presentation is NOT a
franchise selling program but rather a thorough going education in the specifics
of starting a business from deciding upon your initial product or service, to
developing a business and financing plan, and all the other particulars that go
into creating a successful business.

Today's presentation will also be helpful to those whose goal is landing a job
because it will help you understand what makes for a successful business.
You will be able to speak from an informed vantage point when interviewing
about how your role can contribute to the success of a business.

PRESENTER: Paul Germain, is Director of the Entrepreneur Training Program, and
in 2001, he became more deeply involved in consulting with, and
teaching, small businesses through involvement with the Entrepreneurial Training
Program (ETP) sponsored by the state of Massachusetts. The twenty
week program, established in 1989, was designed to train people in how to create
effective business plans to launch new businesses and improve the
growth of existing ones. The Entrepreneur Training Program is characterized by a
high number of successful new businesses, with approximately 70% of
the start-ups still in business after two years, a reversal of the normal
business statistics in this area. In recent years, Jermain has worked with over one
hundred entrepreneurs involved in retail, service, and manufacturing businesses
in thinking through effective business plans which have led to the successful
launch, or re-launch of their businesses.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Thursday, January 26, 2012, 1- 4 pm: "Awaken The Greatness Inside You: How to
Be More Positive, Productive and Motivated In Your Job Search"
with Jack Chapin. $45 with pre-registration, $50 at the door. To Register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com.

Tuesday, January 31, 9 - 4 pm: "Project Management Essentials - One Day to
Better Projects", with Jack Nevinson Cost: $89.00 Early Bird. Special: Register by
January 21 and the cost is only $77.00. Hurry, limited seating! To Register: Go
to www.pdcboston.org.

Thursday, February 16, 1 - 4 pm: "Create LinkedIn Results" with Martin Pierce.
$45. with pre-registration. $50.00 at door. To Register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com.

Tuesday February 28, and March 6 & 13, 9 - 11:30 am: "So You Want To Be A
Consultant" a 3-session workshop for those considering
independent consulting and those who want to increase their consulting income.
For more information email lelle@ix.netcom.com.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, 2nd floor, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-931/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic
light is Blue Hill River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on
the right.
Take
route 24 North.



When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.
From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.
General Directions:

Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

01/25/2012 01:30 pm  Workshop: "Leveraging Your Network"

If your networking is stalled, you find it difficult to connect with anyone but
your first-level contacts, or your networking conversations haven't yielded
much, this workshop will power up your efforts to get much more value from
networking.

Likewise if you've been using LinkedIn for little more than locating hiring
managers in companies with published openings.

You'll learn to develop strong synergies among the networking activities of

- meeting other professionals at events
- conducting targeted, well-planned one-on-one networking conversations
- using all the features of LinkedIn and public information sources in
conjunction with your face-to-face activities.

At the workshop we'll cover

- A brief review of networking basics
- Planning a Networking Campaign with weekly goals
- How to effectively target and approach decision-makers and key thought leaders
- Identifying ways to increase relevant contacts and information
- Developing synergy between contacts and information
- Maximizing the value of professional events
- Using the features of LinkedIn in synch with your other networking
- How to upgrade your contacts from acquaintances to buddies to allies

As in all WIND North workshops, this one will be tailored to the specific needs
of the group. There will be hands-on practice as well as many handouts.

Pre-register and save $5.

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Comments from 2 recent classes:

"It got me energized; made me realize that I am not utilizing the resources that
I already have"

"Suggestions for how to approach potential contacts were excellent and fit my
personal style."

"Fred seemed genuinely interested in helping me overcome my networking hurdles."
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Workshop Details:

When: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, January 25
Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St. (a.k.a.
Rt. 62), Wilmington MA
Cost: $40 if pre-registered by 5:00 Tuesday, Jan. 24; $45 at the door.

To pre-register: e-mail frednothnagel@yahoo.com. A brief questionnaire will be
e-mailed to those who pre-register, to help determine specific emphases for the
session.

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Questions about the workshop, WIND or your "Treasure Hunt?"

Contact:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854

01/25/2012 09:00 am  Get on Your Bike & Ride plus Present for Success - two seminars in one!

Inspiration and Education! What Could Be Better?

You get two seminars in one! The first half of the presentation you will be
entertained and inspired by Jacki’s biking stories and the lessons she learned
from several cycling trips including one that started in San Francisco and ended
in New Hampshire. In addition to recognizing your own past accomplishments and
potential, you will spend the second half of the presentation learning some
basic, but powerful public speaking tips that will help you get that next job,
advance in your career, and increase your confidence.

The goal for part one is for you to….
• Recognize your own potential and past accomplishments
• Realize you are where you are supposed to be right now
• Gain motivation and confidence to take more risks and have more fun

The goal for part two is for you to…
• Get excited about speaking in public (if you aren’t already)
• Gain the tools and confidence to present with greater impact
• Learn what makes a great presentation that produces great results

About the Speaker
Jacki Rose has ridden her bike any where from 3 miles to 123 miles in one day.
She has cycled all over the country plus Canada and Ireland. She entertains and
inspires audiences with the lessons learned on those cycling trips. Jacki has
also been coaching and training business professionals on powerful presentation
skills for over ten years. She is the author of “Take Your Life & Love It!”,
“11 Steps to Powerful Public Speaking,” “100 Public Speaking Tips,” “Fear to
Fabulous,” and “Take the Stage & Love It!” You can find more information on
Jacki, her programs, and get free tips on public speaking at: www.JackiRose.com

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Meeting Details:

Time: 9:00 - noon
every Wednesday (come later if you can't make it by 9)

Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $20 for new members, including a one-time $10 membership fee
$10 for active members

Agenda:
9:00 Open Networking; New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: WIND Announcements; Program; Events-
Biz/People News of Note; Member Good News; Personal
Introductions; Needs and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn
post-meeting: More time for networking
*****************************************************

Questions about WIND or your search?

Contact:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

01/24/2012 09:00 am  "Have You Considered Volunteering?"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

PRESENTATION:
“Have You Considered Volunteering?”
with Donna Scarlett, HR professional

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am-Sign-in, informal networking,
9:15am-10:30am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:30am-10:45am- Networking,
10:45-11:30am-PRESENTATION

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

10:45am-11:30am, PRESENTATION, "Have You Considered Volunteering?"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
At this meeting Donna Scarlett, from Operation A.B.L.E. (Ability Based on Long
Experience), will discuss ABLE VOLUNTEERS, a program that provides structured
volunteer experiences for professional adults, over the age of 55, who want to
volunteer in unpaid professional community service positions at non-profit
organizations. Made possible by a grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation,
the program is designed to provide meaningful volunteer placements that will
enhance the personal and professional life of the participants and provide
valuable services to non-profit agencies.

Come join us at WIND EAST on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 and learn more about the
benefits of working as a volunteer.

PRESENTER:
Donna Scarlett is an experienced HR professional with demonstrated abilities
in employment, recruiting and program management.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church,80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

CHEERS,
Gail

01/19/2012 08:30 am  How To Get Motivated

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - January 19, 2012 - "How to Get Motivated
Regardless of
Situation or Circumstance"

QUOTE: Why network? "People seldom improve when they have no other model but
themselves to copy after." Oliver Goldsmith

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am - 8:45 am Doors open, informal networking in the Meeting Hall
8:45 am - 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Meeting Hall
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda.

MEETING TOPIC: How to Get Motivated Regardless of Situation or Circumstance

This presentation covers what it takes to keep yourself motivated when job
hunting, regardless of what's going on in your personal or professional life,
presented by John Chapin, author of the largest, most comprehensive sales book
on the planet.

You will learn the following:

*
Key "Attitude" Success Principles
* How to instantly shift from negative to positive thoughts
* The top two character traits to keep you motivated and moving forward at
all times
* The most powerful force for positive motivation
* How to eliminate the two major roadblocks to staying upbeat and positive
* The key belief that will give you complete control over your destiny

PRESENTER: John Chapin's

John Chapin is an award winning speaker, author, and coach with over 21 years of
extensive sales, sales management, and customer service experience. Through 16
years of school and the 21 years of his professional life, John has overcome
many personal and professional obstacles. After being labeled "learning
disabled" in school, and suffering through an extremely difficult start as a
salesperson, John went on to become a number one sales rep in three industries
and author of the largest, most comprehensive sales book on the planet.

During his struggles, John found ways to keep himself up and motivated despite
the many challenges and difficulties along the way. These ideas have propelled
him to massive success both personally and professionally.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Thursday, January 26, 2012, 1- 4 pm: "Awaken The Greatness Inside You: How to
Be More Positive, Productive and Motivated In Your Job Search"
with Jack Chapin. $45 with pre-registration, $50 at the door. To Register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com.

Tuesday, January 31, 9 - 4 pm: "Project Management Essentials - One Day to
Better Projects", with Jack Nevinson Cost: $89.00 Early Bird. Special: Register by
January 21 and the cost is only $77.00. Hurry, limited seating! To Register: Go
to www.pdcboston.org.

Thursday, February 16, 1 - 4 pm: "Create LinkedIn Results" with Martin Pierce.
$45. with pre-registration. $50.00 at door. To Register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com.

Tuesday February 28, and March 6 & 13, 9 - 11:30 am: "So You Want To Be A
Consultant" a 3-session workshop for those considering
independent consulting and those who want to increase their consulting income.
For more information email lelle@ix.netcom.com.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, 2nd floor, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-931/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic
light is Blue Hill River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on
the right.

Take route 24 North.

When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.
From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.
General Directions:

Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

01/18/2012 01:30 pm  "Telling Your Story" Workshop

Are you Having difficulty finding the right words to express your value to
employers?

Is your resume failing to get you anywhere?

Are interviewers saying nice things about you but not calling you back?

If so, you need to beef up your story-telling. Memorable stories about your
accomplishments are what convinces employers of your value. Without them you're
just one of dozens with X years in the field.

At this highly interactive workshop you'll learn how to
- Recognize your accomplishments
- Write powerfully and succinctly about them
- Put the proper "spin" on them to capture the most attention
- Use them powerfully in interviews and networking meetings

Most importantly, you'll practice your ability to tell and write about them
compellingly. I've presented this workshop dozens of times over the years, and
consistently the practice segments have received the most enthusiastic responses.

So come sharpen up your story-telling and start knocking 'em dead!

Workshop details:

When: 1:30-4:30pm Wednesday, Jan. 18

Where: Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St., Wilmington, MA
Directions to Wilmington United Methodist Church may be found on
www.windnetworking.com

Cost: $40 in advance (by 6:00 Tuesday, Jan. 17), $45 at the door.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE'S A BRIEF PRE-WORKSHOP
ASSIGNMENT WHICH WILL BE E-MAILED TO THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER.

Quetions about the workshop?

Contact:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

01/18/2012 09:00 am  "Here Come the Boomers: New Possibilities for Positive, Creative and 'Successful' Aging"

As you know, the baby boomers, born during the years of 1946-1964, 78 million
strong, are changing our notions about aging and retirement. Due to medical
advances and better self-care, we are experiencing a longevity revolution.
People may have 30+ years past the “traditional” retirement age of 62 -65. In
addition, the anticipated further advances during the next 20 years will mean
that more and more people will live beyond 100.

This doesn’t necessarily mean longer “old age” but can be viewed as an extended
“middle stage” of life. Middle age is now being viewed as 45-75+. These bonus
years open up many possibilities as well as the necessity to be more conscious
and intentional in figuring out “what’s next?”

If you're a Boomer, it's time to look at the various parts of your life and to
“puzzle” out what’s important to you. This internal work is not easy for
individuals and can be more complicated if you’re part of a couple with
divergent values, goals, dreams and time-lines.

If you're younger, getting a jump on the current trends will prepare you both
for your own transition to middle age and also to understand family members and
friends who are already there.

In this interactive presentation, author, coach and psychologist Dorian Mintzer
will discuss

- some of the myths about aging
- normal shifts in identity and roles that occur as we age
- some 21st century strategies for thinking about work
- is “positive aging” an oxymoron?
- important conversations for transitioning to the “second half of life”
- the importance of connection, engagement, and purpose and meaning in life
- thinking about your legacy.

Come be part of this conversation.

About our guest speaker:

Dorian Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D., is a licensed Psychologist,
Career/Life and Retirement Transition Coach, Couples Relationship Coach,
Executive Coach, Writer, Teacher and Speaker. She is a Licensed Third Age Coach
and a 2Young2Retire Certified Facilitator. She facilitates workshops and speaks
to community and professional groups on topics related to Retirement Transition
Planning, Positive Psychology, Mid-Life Issues and “What do I want to do with
the Rest of my Life?” She is founder of the Boomers and Beyond Special
Interest Group for Interdisciplinary Professionals.

Dr. Mintzer utilizes her life experiences, clinical work and expertise in adult
development and life planning in her work with helping individuals and couples
navigate the second half of life. She also facilitates groups for individuals
and for couples. She is co-author of The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10
Must-Have Conversations for Transitioning to the Second Half of Life which was
published in April, 201l. She is a member of The National Speakers Association
and the Life Planning Network.

You can learn more about Dorian at www.revolutionizeretirement.com
and www.couplesretirementpuzzle.com
dorian@dorianmintzer.com;
617 267-0585

------------------------------
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noon
every Wednesday (come later if you can't make it by 9)

Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $20 for new members, including a one-time $10 membership fee
$10 for active members

Agenda:
9:00 Open Networking; New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: WIND Announcements; Program; Events-
Biz/People News of Note; Member Good News; Personal
Introductions; Needs and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn
post-meeting: More time for networking
--------------------------------------

Questions about WIND or your search?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

01/17/2012 09:30 am  "Are You An Assertive Interviewee?"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

PRESENTATION:
“Are You An Assertive Interviewee?” with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am - Sign-in, informal networking,
9:45am-10:30am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:30am-10:45am- Networking,
10:45-11:30am - PRESENTATION

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

10:45am-11:30am, PRESENTATION, "Are You An Assertive Interviewee?"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
I know only one person who truly enjoys being interviewed - - an actor who
uses her interviews as an opportunity to practice her acting skills. For most
of us non-actors interviewing is stressful. However, by taking an assertive
approach in answering those stress questions, you will feel more confident and
in control and you will communicate that confidence to the interviewer.
Confidence is like a magnet, it draws people to you, so your assertive and
confident manner will probably land you a second interview. In this
presentation I will go over some of the major stress questions you’ll
encounter, and I will cover:

1.) How to approach your next interview in an assertive manner.
2.) The words you need to use in answering questions.
3.) How to convey confidence through your body language and tone of voice.

Don’t confuse communicating assertively with communicating aggressively. An
aggressive interviewee comes across as a bully who wants to overpower the
interviewer however, an assertive interviewee delivers their message in a
clear and “balanced” way. Come join us at our WIND WEST meeting on Tuesday,
Jan. 17, 2012 and learn more about being an assertive communicator. You won’t
be disappointed.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is an experienced career coach who helps professionals in career
transition with resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and
networking. Professionals, who are coached by Gail, get more interviews and
land jobs faster than if they job search on their own. Gail also works with
professionals who are currently employed and want to consult with her on
issues regarding work performance and navigation of work place politics.
Gail's background is in high tech business development and marketing. She is a
sought after presenter and workshop leader who speaks on career topics
including: assertive communication, the art of small talk, and understanding
your boss. She holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management.

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke's
Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA. Ruggles
Street is off of West Main Street. West Main is Route 30. Parking is available
in the lot next to the Parish Center on Ruggles Street.

CHEERS,
Gail

01/12/2012 08:30 am  The Personal Touch Is Everything - A Recruiter's Perspective

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - January 12, 2012 - "The Personal Touch Is
Everything - A Recruiter's Perspective"

QUOTE: "Helping others is in the recruiter’s best interest because candidates
become employers, and one hopes that they
remember the advice they received along the way and the adviser who helped
them." Tom Jack

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am - 8:45 am Doors open, informal networking in the Meeting Hall
8:45 am - 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Meeting Hall
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda.

Today's Topic: The Personal Touch Is Everything - A Recruiter's Perspective

Many people believe the job search is a very impersonal process, a numbers game
that pays off when you reach the right number of people. There is some truth in
that but it masks another key aspect of the job search, i.e., the personal
touch. The people you reach out to, whether they are networking contacts,
employers or recruiters all appreciate someone with a personal touch, someone
who can develop rapport, make small talk and make a personal connection. Warmth,
a ready smile, respect and consideration go into successful networking and job
hunting.

But does this personal touch approach apply to Recruiters - after all, these are
the guys and gals who will dismiss you without a flinch if you aren't the exact
fit for their next placement. Tom Jack, a professional recruiter for over 16
years, says YES this applies to Recruiters! And it's not just because Recruiters
have feelings to. The fact is that they are in the business of helping people
(employers - who pay them, and applicants, who get them the payoff. Tom Jack
will share what he has learned about the recruiting business to help you better
understand how they work and how you can receive better service from them. he
also share some tips with you to ensure that your resume gets closer attention
and that you get a hearing from them, even if you aren't an exact fit.

Tom believes that most recruiters will try to help you. He queries each
candidate to get an idea of their background and what kind of person they are.
Then he brainstorms with them for possibilities. He enjoys helping people and
knows that some of those he places will soon be calling him back for help with
recruiting. Recruiting is a win-win process, but only for those who approach it
keeping the "personal touch" in the forefront.

PRESENTER: Tom JACK, has been a recruiter for the past 16 years. He began his
career as an account executive and researcher for a firm in Cleveland, OH. A
family job transfer brought him to Rhode Island ten years ago where he started
Baldwin Recruiting. Tom started with no candidates and no clients. He created
a web site, designed marketing materials for direct mail marketing, developed
radio and TV ads to reach target employers, and took part in face to face
network marketing. Tom has made placements in the cleaning, display making, auto
service provider, structural design, electroplating, and medical industries. He
knows the business of recruiting and loves helping applicants better utilize
their services.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Thursday, January 26, 2012, 1- 4 pm: "Awaken The Greatness Inside You: How to
Be More Positive, Productive and Motivated In Your Job Search"
with Jack Chapin. $45 with pre-registration, $50 at the door. To Register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com.

Tuesday, January 31, 9 - 4 pm: "Project Management Essentials - One Day to
Better Projects", with Jack Nevinson Cost: $89.00 Early Bird. Special: Register
by January 21 and the cost is only $77.00. Hurry, limited seating! To Register:
Go to www.pdcboston.org.

Thursday, February 16, 1 - 4 pm: "Create LinkedIn Results" with Martin Pierce.
$45. with pre-registration. $50.00 at door. To Register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com.

Tuesday February 28, and March 6 & 13, 9 - 11:30 am: "So You Want To Be A
Consultant" a 3-session workshop for those considering
independent consulting and those who want to increase their consulting income.
For more information email lelle@ix.netcom.com.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, 2nd floor, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-931/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic
light is Blue Hill River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on
the right.

Take route 24 North.

When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.
From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.
General Directions:

Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

01/11/2012 01:30 pm  Workshop: "Nail the Offer, Then Negotiate a Better One"

As recruiting and hiring activity picks up, more and more of you will generate
second- and third-round interviews. When this happens, job offers are not far
behind. One the flip side, some may be frustrated that seemingly good
first-round interviews have not progressed further.

The workshop will first of all provide attendees with tips and tactics to
greatly increase the odds of getting to the second round and generating an
offer. Then we'll cover asking the key questions to really understand all
important aspects of the new job situation and to negotiate the best possible
deal. More specifically in this interactive session, you'll learn:

- how to leverage your first-round experience to move ahead of the competition

- how to integrate other information and your network to gain advantage

- when and how to communicate with the company between rounds

- how to determine whether you're the front-runner or at least a finalist

- how to prepare for an offer

- what to do and say when the offer comes

- how to probe for information about the boss, co-workers, top management's plans

- how to establish and execute your primary and backup negotiating strategies

- how to close the deal in a win-win fashion

I created this workshop last year by combining late-round interviewing tactics
with a workshop I've given several times on Evaluating and Negotiating Offers.
Every time I've presented it, the interaction was so great that we agreed to
continue beyond the appointed end time.

I'm excited to present it on the 10th, while this hiring season is getting into
full swing. Hope you'll join me.

************************************************************

Workshop Details:

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, Jan. 11
Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church,
87 Church St.(Rt. 62) Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: the usual $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk-ins

To get the pre-registration discount, e-mail
frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday, Jan. 10
************************************************************

Questions about the workshop, about WIND or your job search?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

01/11/2012 09:00 am  "Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements"

This coming Wednesday we will be privileged to welcome back Maura Greene, a very
accomplished employment attorney, to inform us of the legalities of non-compete
and confidentiality agreements and about recent changes in other aspects of
employment law. When she first presented at WIND North last April, her talk
generated many questions and great appreciation.

I'm looking forward greatly to Ms. Greene's presentation, so that I can get up
to speed on important issues that affect WIND members and my clients. I hope
you also recognize the importance of the legal aspects of being hired and
working on the job and will attend WIND North to be likewise informed.

------------------------
About Our Guest Speaker:

Maura Greene is a partner at Keegan Werlin, LLP, 265 Franklin Street, Boston.
She represents individuals and companies in employment matters and drafts
executive compensation agreements, non-competition agreements, non-solicitation
and severance agreements and employee handbooks. She handles wage and hour and
discrimination cases.

Ms. Greene has been practicing law for 25 years and is a graduate of Smith
College and Suffolk University Law School, where she was a member of the Law
Review. Ms. Greene is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest
rating an attorney can achieve.

------------------------------
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noon
every Wednesday (come later if you can't make it by 9)

Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $20 for new members, including a one-time $10 membership fee
$10 for active members

Agenda:
9:00 Open Networking; New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: WIND Announcements; Program; Events-
Biz/People News of Note; Member Good News; Personal
Introductions; Needs and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn
post-meeting: More time for networking
***************************************

Questions about WIND or your search?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

01/10/2012 09:00 am  "Are You An Assertive Interviewee?"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

PRESENTATION:
"Are You An Assertive Interviewee?" with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am-Sign-in, informal networking,
9:15am-10:30am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:30am-10:45am- Networking,
10:45-11:30am-PRESENTATION

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

10:45am-11:30am, PRESENTATION, "Are You An Assertive Interviewee?"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
I know only one person who truly enjoys being interviewed - - an actor who
uses her interviews as an opportunity to practice her acting skills. For most
of us non-actors interviewing is stressful. However, by taking an assertive
approach in answering those stress questions, you will feel more confident and
in control and you will communicate that confidence to the interviewer.
Confidence is like a magnet, it draws people to you, so your assertive and
confident manner will probably land you a second interview. In this
presentation I will go over some of the major stress questions you'll
encounter, and I will cover:

1.) How to approach your next interview in an assertive, "balanced" manner.
2.) The words you need to use in answering questions.
3.) How to convey confidence through your body language and tone of voice.

Don't confuse communicating assertively with communicating aggressively during
your interview. An aggressive interviewee comes across as a bully who wants to
overpower the other person. However, an assertive interviewee delivers their
message in a clear and "balanced" way. Come join us at our WIND EAST meeting
on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 and learn more about being an assertive
communicator. You won't be disappointed.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is an experienced career coach who helps professionals in career
transition with resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and
networking. Professionals, who are coached by Gail, get more interviews and
land jobs faster than if they job search on their own. Gail also works with
professionals who are currently employed and want to consult with her on
issues regarding work performance and navigation of work place politics.
Gail's background is in high tech business development and marketing. She is a
sought after presenter and workshop leader who speaks on career topics
including: assertive communication, the art of small talk, and understanding
your boss. She holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John's
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

CHEERS,
Gail

01/05/2012 08:30 am  How To Measure Your Job Search Progress

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - January 5, 2012 - "How to Measure Your Job
Search Progress"

QUOTE: "If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he
will soon find himself alone. A man Sir, should keep his friendship in constant
repair." Samuel Johnson

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am - 8:45 am Doors open, informal networking in the Meeting Hall
8:45 am - 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Meeting Hall
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda.

Today's Topic: How to Measure Your Job Search Progress

It's 2012 and this year no more job search on-again, off again fooling around.
Your shoulder will be at the grind stone every week. No more fooling around, or
days off. But how can you measure your job search progress? What factors are the
key guideposts to job search success. And how can you measure something that has
no predictable end point like the specific day you start your next job?

Jobseekers have struggled with this problem for decades. Happily, there is an
answer to this dilemma. Donald Asher, in his book "Cracking The Hidden Job
Market" has developed a Sunday Night Scorecard which includes the key
particulars you need to attend to each week so you can easily determine if you
are moving ahead, treading water, and even going backwards in your job search.

Oh, and if you think the number of hours you spend on the computer, or the
number of blind "To Whom You May Concern" resumes you send out are the key
indicators of success, guess again. Yes they count but even more important are
the number of people you meet face-to-face, or the number of people you connect
with on-line, or the research you do to develop a target list of potential
employers.

If you want to know the complete list of job search activities you need to
attend to each week then make a resolution to get yourself to WIND South
Networking this week. You'll leave with the outlines for a Sunday Evening
Scorecard to measure your job search progress. You may not like your score each
week but at least you'll know where you stand and what to do to improve your job
search.

Presenter: Larry Elle is Director of Career Services at Success Associates
Career Services. He is a Nationally Certified Career & Job Transition Counselor,
a Licensed Social Worker and the author of Community Connections: Resources for
Massachusetts Unemployed. Larry produced with Eric Ross, Power Networking: The
Path to Job Search Success" You can contact Larry at 617-325-4521 or at his
website: http://www.careersuccessassociates.com.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Tuesday, January 31, 9 - 4 pm: Project Management Essentials.

Cost: $89.00 Early Bird. Special: Register by January 21 and the cost is only
$77.00. Hurry,
limited seating! TO REGISTER: Go to www.pdcboston.org.

Tuesday February 28, and March 6 & 13, 9 - 11:30 am: "So You Want To Be A
Consultant" a 3-session workshop for those considering independent consulting
and those who want to increase their consulting income. For more information
email larryelle@gmail.com.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, 2nd floor, Canton, MA
From points South:

Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93
1/2 mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue
Hill River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.
Take route 24 North.
When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.
From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.
General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

01/04/2012 01:30 pm  Interviewing Deep Dive

We're all anticipating the annual post-holiday surge in recruiting and hiring,
which means a similar increase in interviewing activity.

On the other hand, there's still lots of COMPETITION out there, not only from
the unemployed but from ambitious or very disaffected employed
professionals.

Most employers still believe they can be very choosy.

What better time to sharpen up your interviewing skills?

The Interviewing Deep Dive workshop I've developed will show you how to
outprepare your competition and skillfully interview so that you leave
decision-makers thinking that they had better hire you, lest you join THEIR
competition.

During the 3 hours there will also be some practice time to help you to master
the key advanced techniques that will raise your Vp (Perceived
Value) through the roof and/or reduce your Cp (Perceived Cost) to miniscule
levels.

Specifically, you'll learn:

- How to size up the situation (what they're REALLY looking for) beforehand and
how to practice answering the LIKELY, RELATED questions

- How to choose which Success Stories to be sure to tell

- How to get even more information about their hot buttons early in the
interview

- How to "blow them away gently" by using your research most
effectively

- How to avoid being grilled or going "off message"

- How to hint that you could be dangerous if you worked for a competitor!

Class size will be limited to 8 in order to allow lots of time for individual
questions and practice. There is a brief pre-workshop assignment that I will
e-mail to those who pre-register.

I’ve taught interviewing skills to well over 1500 people in seminars, speaking
engagements and one-on-one sessions, and have presented this workshop and its
predecessors more than two dozen times. You’ll come away with the techniques
and strategies to demonstrate that your Vp/Cp ratio is huge!

Other Details:

Cost: the usual $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk- ins
To pre-register: e-mail frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday,
Jan. 3.

Early pre-registration is recommended, since you'll want to do the
pre-assignment in an unhurried way.

Happy New year. I hope to see you Wednesday afternoon.

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

01/04/2012 09:00 am  "What's Your Plan?"

As we begin a year that by all signs will be a momentous one, I wish you all the
best for your families as well as for landing great, long-lasting work.

Our next WIND North meeting will help you plan how to get results in your job
search given three key variables:

- the employment outlook
- your immediate financial needs
- what stage of the job search you are in

To start, I'll review highlights of the employment market predictions I
presented at last week's meeting and present a brief overview of the stages of
the job search.

Then we'll break into small groups in which each person will think and jot down
some ideas about how they plan to conduct their search this month.
Each person then will have an equal chance to present and discuss their ideas
with the group.

Benefits of attending-
You'll get a fresh perspective on your search, focused time to begin planning
and good feedback from others.

I hope you'll join us on the 4th for a great session.

*******************************************
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning

Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $20 for first-time WIND attendees; $10 for recently returning members

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Needs and Leads
12:30-1:00 Adjourn

****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?

Contact

Fred Nothnagel Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

01/03/2012 09:30 am  "The Joy of Job Searching"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

PRESENTATION:
“The Joy of Job Searching” with Gail Birger, Career Coach

QUOTE: "Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they
merely determine where you start.” Dr. Nidor Qubein

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am-Sign-in,informal networking,
9:45am-10:45am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:450am-11:00am- Networking,
11:00am-12:00noon-PRESENTATION

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

11:00am-12noon, PRESENTATION, "The Joy of Job Searching"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Joy and job search sound like an oxymoron, and it is true that job searching
is a serious matter. Nevertheless, you know it’s your attitude about job
searching that makes the difference. So, to start this new year on a positive
note, I’m going to help you gain some new perspective regarding job searching.
I’ve come up with five ways of looking at your search that will make you
smile. For example, one way is to view networking and informational interviews
as adventures. That may sound kind of corny, but think of it this way, you
never know who you will meet while networking, and it is possible that you may
meet that one person who will help you move closer to landing the job you’ve
been aiming for. Come to Tuesday’s meeting and you'll learn the four other
ways to look at your search. Additionally, for inspiration, wisdom and
humor, I will read you some key passages from Dr. Seuss’ book, “Oh, the
Places You’ll Go!” I guarantee this Dr. Seuss book is for adults. So, if
you’re feeling a bit “Grinch-like” or even if you’re feeling just fine, come
join us on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. You'll smile and feel reenergized! Happy
New Year everyone!

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is an experienced career coach who helps professionals in career
transition with resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and
networking. Professionals, who are coached by Gail, get more interviews and
land jobs faster than if they job search on their own. She also works with
professionals who are currently employed and want to consult with her on
issues regarding work performance and navigation of work place politics.
Gail's background is in high tech business development and marketing. She is a
sought after presenter and workshop leader who speaks on career topics
including: assertive communication, the art of small talk, and understanding
your boss. Gail holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management.

LOCATION:
WIND West meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke's
Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA. Ruggles
Street is off of West Main Street. West Main Street is Route 30.

CHEERS,
Gail
Gail Birger, Career Coach
gailb@gis.net
www.birgerandassociates.com

12/29/2011 08:30 am  No WIND South Meeting

See you all on January 5, 2012.

12/28/2011 09:00 am  Crystal Ball Time: Predictions about 2012 and What To Do In Preparation

The changing of the year is always a time for Janus-like assessments of the past
year and prognostications of the next 12 months. In these unsettled economic
times, Janus' forward-looking head deserves more emphasis, and preparation more
important than in smoother times.

On the 28th we'll focus on the economic and employment outlook for the New Year
and on best ways to prepare to handle the likely situations. Fred Nothnagel
has been researching the credible (and sometimes the incredible!) pundits and
will summarize their predictions. Following that part, he will point out and
lead a discussion about actions we must take to survive and thrive in 2012.

Please join us for a look into a composite crystal ball and its implications.
Bring your own crystal balls and preparation ideas, to make the program that
much richer.

Here's to a fulfilling and prosperous 2012!

*******************************************
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning

Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $20 for first-time WIND attendees; $10 for recently returning members

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Needs and Leads
12:30-1:00 Adjourn

****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?

Contact

Fred Nothnagel Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

12/27/2011 09:00 am  "The Joy of Job Searching"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, December 27, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“The Joy of Job Searching” with Gail Birger, Career Coach

QUOTE: "Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they
merely determine where you start.” Dr. Nidor Qubein

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am-Sign-in, informal networking,
9:15am-10:30am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:30am-10:45am- Networking,
10:45-11:30am-PRESENTATION

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

10:45am-11:30am, PRESENTATION, "The Joy Of Job Searching"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Several WIND East members challenged me to do a presentation about how to make
job hunting fun, so here goes. Joy and job search sound like oxymorons, and it
is true that job searching is a serious matter, BUT, as you know, it’s your
attitude about job searching that makes the difference. So, I’ve come up with
five ways of looking at your search that will make you smile and have some
fun. Here’s one way, view networking and informational interviews as
adventures. Now maybe that sounds a little ridiculous, but, just for a minute,
stop groaning, and think of it this way, you never know who you will meet
while networking, and, IT IS POSSIBLE, you may just meet that one person who
will help you move closer to landing the job you’ve been aiming for. If you
want to learn about the four other ways that will make you smile about job
searching, come to Tuesday’s meeting. Also at this meeting, one of our WIND
East members, a musician, is going to lighten our mood by singing a couple of
his upbeat songs about job hunting, And, I will read to you some important
passages from Dr. Seuss’ book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” So, if you’re
feeling a bit “Grinch-like” or even if you’re feeling just fine, come join us
on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011. I guarantee you’ll end the year on a positive
note.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is an experienced career coach who helps professionals in career
transition with resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and
networking. Professionals, who are coached by Gail, get more interviews and
land jobs faster than if they job search on their own. She also works with
professionals who are currently employed and want to consult with her on
issues regarding work performance and navigation of work place politics.
Gail's background is in high tech business development and marketing. She is a
sought after presenter and workshop leader who speaks on career topics
including: assertive communication, the art of small talk, and understanding
your boss. Gail holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

CHEERS,
Gail
Gail Birger, Career Coach
Email: gailb@gis.net
www.birgerandassociates.com

12/22/2011 08:30 am  NO WIND South Meeting

Enjoy the holidays and keep on networking!

12/21/2011 09:00 am  WIND North Annual Holiday Potluck

This coming Wednesday, Dec. 21, WIND North will celebrate the season with good
food, good cheer and good music. It's a time to take a break from the stresses
of decorating, present acquisition, family logistics and the job search and
simply enjoy a relaxing time together.

We'll have a brief meeting until 11:00 and then move into party mode. I'll
provide the table decorations, plates, cups, utensils and hot/cold drinks (and a
bit of the music). We're asking those who attend to bring either
- an appetizer
- hot dish
- dessert
- cheese and crackers

If you plan on celebrating with us, please let me know what you'll bring, so
that I can fill in any gaps.

Also, feel free to bring in a favorite holiday CD.

I hope to see you all in Wilmington this coming Wednesday morning!
***************************

WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)
Cost: $20 for first-time WIND attendees; $10 for recently returning members

Special Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Needs and Leads
11:00 Holiday Potluck
12:30-1:00 Adjourn

****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

12/15/2011 08:30 am  Holiday Networking and Social

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - December 15, 2011 - "Holiday Networking & Social"

QUOTE: "Joy is not in things; it is in us." R. Wagner

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am - 8:45 am Doors open, informal networking in the Meeting Hall
8:45 am - 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Meeting Hall
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda.

Today's Topic: Holiday Networking & Social

Most cultures have special "holiday" times when the normal routines of life are
suspended. In America, the "holiday period" has become a time when work slows
down, days are declared holidays, and we put an emphasis on connecting with
family, friends
and those otherwise forgotten. For many this period has a religious
significance, a time to renew spiritually. For others its that special time of
year when we celebrate the sparkle of life during a period of ever shorter days
and colder nights. We realize that it will take more than wool socks and
sweaters to get us through the tough times ahead. We reconnect because of the
pleasure of connecting and because we seek the support and love of our family,
friends and community.

WIND South members always take our last meeting of the year (Dec. 23, 2010) to
celebrate the support we have provided each other throughout the year. We make
an effort during this last meeting to be festive but without an emphasis on
expense. It's also been a tradition to invite any WIND members who have landed
to join us for our last get together of the year.

This year we will continue our tradition of sharing by asking you to bring in
some small tasty delight. It could be cookies, pastry, cider, eggnog, sodas,
fruit, nuts, cheeses, crackers, deviled eggs; doughnuts, etc.; whatever delights
the pallet. Please, don't bring a lot because together we will have an
abundance. We will also do our usual structured networking until 10:30 am, with
informal
networking , connecting and sharing until noon.

At 11:15 am I would like to ask each person to share with others some positive
experience you have had while job hunting, and to share with others "the person
behind the job title", who you are when not job hunting, your interests,
hobbies, family, talents, and whatever sheds a light on the total you! This
strikes me as a great way to send us off into the holidays and the new year. I
expect many of you will soon fine new employment but I also urge you to stay
connected. We will all need each others help to make it in today's rapidly
changing and atomizing world.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

There will be NO WIND South meetings on Thursday, December 22, and December 29,
2011.
We will resume meeting again on January 5, 2012. The topic will be "How To
Measure Your Job Search Progress."

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, Canton, MA

From points South:

Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93
1/2 mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue
Hill River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.
Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

12/13/2011 09:00 am  "How To Get Through The Holidays When You're Unemployed"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“How To Get Through The Holidays When You’re Unemployed”
with Gail Birger, Career Coach

QUOTE: "One of the best ways to manage feeling blue is to help someone else.”

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am-Sign-in, informal networking,
9:15am-10:30am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:30am-10:45am- Networking
10:45-11:30am-PRESENTATION

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

10:45am-11:30am, PRESENTATION:
"How to Get Through The Holidays When You’re Unemployed"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
As members requested, this meeting will be WIND East’s holiday meeting.
Members are bringing a variety of holiday refreshments so we’ll be eating,
mingling, chatting and enjoying each other’s company. For the start of the
meeting, let’s share some insights regarding: what has worked for you in terms
of your job search, what you will continue to do, and what you will never do
again. Then, at about 10:45am I’ll present on what you can do to manage
holiday stress, including what you should say during those brief chats at
holiday parties when your distant cousin or friend says, “You still don’t have
a job? The market is so terrible.” Here’s a hint, it’s okay to tell a white
lie or two. I’ll also talk briefly about these two books, “Overcoming Life’s
Disappointments” and “365 Thank Yous”. They are easy reads and can help you
maintain, or, if needed, regain perspective. So, come join us on Tuesday,
December 13, 2011. I guarantee it’ll be an enjoyable time.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is an experienced career coach who helps professionals in career
transition with resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and
networking. Professionals, who are coached by Gail, get more interviews and
land jobs faster than if they job search on their own. Gail also works with
professionals who are currently employed and want to consult with her on
issues regarding work performance and navigation of work place politics.
Gail's background is in high tech business development and marketing. She is a
sought after presenter and workshop leader who speaks on career topics
including: assertive communication, the art of small talk, and understanding
your boss. She holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

Cheers,
Gail
Gail Birger,Career Coach
Birger&Associates
www.birgerandassociates.com

12/08/2011 08:30 am  "Making Your LinkedIn Summary Come Alive !"

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - December 8, 2011 - "Making Your LinkedIn
Summary Come Alive !"

QUOTE: "You must leave where you are to be where you want to be."

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda.

Today's Topic: "Making Your LinkedIn Summary ALIVE !"

Now that you have your LinkedIn profile done, how do you keep it ALIVE and FRESH
so that it attracts recruiters and others looking for you?

In this session, career coach Joanne Meehl shows you how your Summary is vital
to your search AND to your career after you land. This is not another "set up
your profile" seminar, but one focusing on the SUMMARY and on what will keep
YOUR profile fresh and alive. And how to manage it throughout your search and
afterward. As Joanne likes to say about LinkedIn: "Don’t just park there, DRIVE
it!"(c)

Joanne Meehl (www.TheJobSearchQueen.com)is a nationally-known career coach,
having lived in Boston for over 30 years, and a former WIND facilitator (WIND
West). She’s in town this week and will have very focused, advanced advice on
using this valuable tool in your search.

What you’ll leave with:

- Three ways of using the Summary that you don’t know about now

- How to find your BEST keywords to use

- How to use the Summary space to address special situations

- How to personalize your Summary so that they see "the whole person"


This session was inspired by two of Joanne’s clients: One who had special
circumstances and her new Summary helped her navigate around them.
And one who landed and then a few weeks later called to ask "Now that I’m in
the next step of my career, how do I MANAGE my LinkedIn presence from here on
out?" Get the answers -- and a new competitive edge – this Thursday at WIND South!

PRESENTER: Joanne Meehl, will lead this highly interactive session. Nicknamed
"The Resume Queen" and "The Job Search Queen", Joanne is a career choice and job
search coach who works with mid-level and senior-level professionals. For years
she had her career coaching business in Westborough, then moved to Minneapolis
in 2008, where she works with clients there and thanks to technology still works
with clients in Massachusetts. She's back for a rare appearance. Don't miss this
special session -- you'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll be energized.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle, Facilitator

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Scrum: An Introduction and
Overview. To register visit: www.pdcboston.org.


Please Note: WIND South will NOT MEET on Thursday, December 22 and December 29,
2011. Meetings will resume on Thursday, January 5, 2012.

Directions to the WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill
River Road, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

12/07/2011 09:00 am  "Composing Compelling Cover Letters"

At the request of several WIND North members, our Dec. 8 meeting will focus on
the semi-artful process of composing customized cover letters that capture
attention and compel the reader to read or re-read your resume more closely.

Some people among you are no doubt thinking, "Why bother customizing cover
letters? Nobody reads them anyway. It's a waste of time."

Wrong.

The reasons to spend time and effort on cover letters are several:

1 - most importantly, they ARE read by a significant portion of resume
screeners. In those cases, yours will stand out and give evidence of your
interest, capabilities, quality ethic and relevant knowledge. You'll get much
more eyeball time than by sending a generic cover letter or none at all. If
there's a choice between interviewing you or someone with similar qualifications
but a lackluster cover letter, you'll get the nod.

2- your letter shows off your writing skills. Everyone knows that candidates
often hire resume-writers, but very few pay to have cover letters written for them.

3- if you are passed on to the hiring manager, he or she will certainly read
your letter and be impressed.

4- any research you do to prepare to write them, whether internet-based or
contact-provided, will be of use to you when you interview for that job or other
related ones.

5- some of the verbiage you create will be useful in writing other letters and
even in interviews.

Benefits to attendees
---------------------

You'll come away with tools, formats and a proven method to write powerful letters.

In addition, if you bring a job description, you'll practice composing a
knockout letter and receiving feedback on it.

Come to WIND North this week and sharpen up this important piece of your
self-marketing kit!

BRING A JOB DESCRIPTION AND ANYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT THE COMPANY, ITS INDUSTRY,
ITS TECHNOLOGY, ETC.

***************************

WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)
Cost: $20 for first-time WIND attendees; $10 for recently returning members

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs and Leads
12:15-12:30 Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

12/06/2011 09:30 am  "Turn Your Intentions Into Action"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

PRESENTATION:
"Turn Your Intentions Into Action” with Gail Birger, Career Coach

QUOTE: “Nothing changes until something moves.”

MEETING FORMAT:
9:30am-9:45am - Informal networking
9:45am-10:45am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:45am-11:00am - Networking
11:00am-12noon - PRESENTATION

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members, Coffee and
refreshments, everyone’s welcome.

PRESENTATION:
11:00am-12noon: “Turn Your Intentions Into Action”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
We intend to do the right thing. So, we say to ourselves, “I’m going to
exercise 30 minutes every day starting tomorrow” or “I’ll restart my job
search right after I hear from that dream company” or “I’m going network more
as soon as I finish organizing my office, clean the house and mow the lawn”
or “I’m going to eat healthier as soon as I finish that last piece of
chocolate cake”. What’s going on? Our intentions are good, nevertheless we
continue to do the things that we really shouldn’t do, and take no action on
the things we know we need to do. What stops us? Come to WIND West on Tuesday,
August 19, 2008 and find out why we sabotage ourselves, what really gets in
our way, and how to fill in the gap between what we know we should do and what
we actually do.
Takeaways:
*How to start with a plan and not obsess over it
*How to identify your competing ideas and contradictory beliefs
*How to measure what really matters
*How to be kind to yourself

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career with extensive experience working with professionals
who need help with resume and cover letters, interviewing networking, and
salary negotiation. Her high tech business experience enables her to work
pragmatically and effectively not only with unemployed professionals, but also
with individuals who are employed and need help with work performance and
workplace politics. Gail teaches career related courses at Boston, Brookline,
Arlington, Newton, and Lexington adult education centers and delivers
presentations on career management topics to corporations. She holds an MBA
from Simmons School of Management and an MEd from Northeastern University.

LOCATION:
WIND West meetings take place at St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One
Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA. Ruggles Street is off of West Main Street. West
Main Street is Route 30.

Cheers,
Gail Birger, Career Coach
Birger & Associates
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web. www.birgerandassociates.com

11/30/2011 01:30 pm  Telling Your Story - a WIND Workshop

Are you having difficulty finding the right words to “wow” employers?

Is your resume failing to get you anywhere?

Are interviewers saying nice things about you but not calling you back?

If so, you need to beef up your story-telling. Memorable stories about your
accomplishments are what convince employers of your value. Without them you're
just one of dozens with X years in the field.

At this highly interactive workshop you'll learn how to

- Recognize the FULL VALUE of your accomplishments

- Write powerfully and succinctly about them

- Put the proper "spin" on them to capture the most attention in person and in
writing

- Use them powerfully in interviews and one-on-one networking meetings

Since 1996 Fred Nothnagel has presented this workshop more than 40 times, to
professionals of all fields and levels. Participants have boosted their
interviewing effectiveness by several quantum levels.

NOTE: ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE IS A PRE-WORKSHOP
ASSIGNMENT. PERMISSION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ATTEND
WITHOUT ADVANCE REGISTRATION.

The assignment will be e-mailed to all who register before 7:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 29.
****************************************************************
Details:

Time: 1:00-4:00pm Wednesday, Nov. 30

Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA

Directions: Click on www.windnetworking.net under WIND North

Cost: $40 if registered in advance by 7:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 29; $45 thereafter.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED UNLESS PERMISSION IS GRANTED BY THE INSTRUCTOR
******************************************************************
Questions about this workshop or your job search Treasure Hunt?

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Consultant and Coach
fnothnagel@windnetworking.net
978-501-4854

11/30/2011 09:00 am  Take Advantage of Holiday Opportunities

Truisms about the Holiday Season abound. "Nothing happens between Thanksgiving
and New Year's. Nobody gets hired. It's all over until January."

Some job-seekers extrapolate from this, believe that there's nothing worthwhile
to do, and completely defocus on their searches.

They're making a serious mistake.

The truth is that although fewer professional jobs are filled during December,
there are many valuable things to do, given several likely factors that occur
during the Holidays:

1- Employers are planning to begin recruiting and hiring in January, the start
of the peak annual hiring season

2- business travel is down as managers and others focus on budgets and year-end
results.

3- at companies whose fiscal years coincide with the calendar year, next year's
budgets and hiring plans are being finalized

4- many professional organizations feature festive holiday networking events

5- non-profits have a much better sense of the financial resources they'll have
and what positions they can fill

6- most people are in a generous, more people-oriented mood

These factors provide many opportunities for job-seekers to make progress and
prepare for the January-Spring peak.

At WIND North on the 30th we'll explore those opportunities and the steps needed
to take advantage of them so that you have the edge when the peak season arrives.

Come join us on the 30th and get that edge!

***************************

WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)
Cost: $20 for first-time WIND attendees; $10 for recently returning members

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs and Leads
12:15-12:30 Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

11/22/2011 09:00 am  "Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization?"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization? with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am - Sign- In, Informal Networking
9:15am-10:30am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs and Leads
10:30am-10:40am – Networking with members
10:40-11:15 - PRESENTATION

$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members.
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION AT 10:40am: “Will You Be A Good Fit For The Organization?”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
You get hired for 3 reasons: You have the right skills for the job, you show
that you have the desire to do the job, and you “fit” into the organization.
The concept of fit is one of the most subjective of the variables that
determine whether or not you will be hired. By the time you’re called in for
an interview, the interviewer already has a good idea from your cover letter
and resume that you have the necessary skills and desire to do the work.
However, the face to face interview will help the interviewer decide if you fit
in. If you want the job, what can you do to convey that you are a good fit?

Presentation Takeaways:
** Find out which hiring factors you have some control over
** Learn what you can do immediately to improve your image
** Learn appropriate answers to stress questions
** Find out the hidden meaning behind the interviewer’s questions
** Develop a list of practical things you can do to increase your chances of getting hired

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach who works with professionals who are job hunting
and need help with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills,
networking, and salary negotiation. Her extensive high tech business
experience enables her to work pragmatically and effectively not only with
unemployed professionals, but also with those employed who need help with job
performance. Gail is a facilitator for the WIND networking organization,
teaches career related courses at several adult education centers, and
delivers presentations on career management to corporations. She holds an MBA
from Simmons School of Management and an MEd from Northeastern University.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone!
Cheers,
Gail Birger,
Career Coach
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

11/17/2011 08:30 am  Sales Skills For Job Seekers

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - November 17, 2011 - "Sales Skills for Job Seekers"

QUOTE: "The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a
different way." Dale Carnegie

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11:15 - 12 noon: MEETING TOPIC: Sales Skills for Job Seekers

In this presentation, Paul Hutchinson, a management consultant in business
development, will touch on some of the basic concepts of selling
and relate them to the task of the job search. In essence the sales process is
very similar to the job search process, and it is subject to the same pitfalls,
i.e., our ego gets in the way when we encounter rejection or employer disinterest.

Professionals in sales spend their time talking to people and building
relationships. This is the same task job seekers are confronted with but we
call it networking. Sales professionals know that not everyone is a prospect and
that there will be many nos along the way to a yes. This is something that job
seekers soon learn and it is only a small part of what job seekers can learn
from "road warriors." Paul will concentrate especially on how to stay focused
and how to measure your progress in the job search over time. He will also
explore the key question of how you can improve your job search results and
reduce the hurts that accompany the job search.

You will leave with the following key takeaways:

An understanding of what a sales process is and how it
relates to a job search
An understanding of many of the tools that are used by
salespeople each day to control and measure progress
A way to develop your own process and understanding for
tracking and measuring progress

PRESENTER: Paul Hutchinson is a management consultant specializing in areas of
business development , sales process and sales technology improvement. For the
past five years Paul has been teaching classes and giving workshops on Sales,
and Sales related subjects to small business owners and people that are thinking
of starting a business. His primary area of focus includes assisting business
owners and senior business teams to clarify their business development and sales
thinking, and align their sales processes against their objectives.

Prior to starting his management consulting practice five years ago, Paul worked
as a manager and senior analyst in several Fortune 500
companies, and was co-owner of a private consulting firm. He has over 25 years
of corporate and private experience with business process
improvement and technology. Paul is currently serving on the Board of Directors
of the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce in Massachusetts.
His services include: Speaking and training on sales, and sales technology;
coaching on developing effective sales skills and tools;
facilitation of meetings focusing on business development and sales training;
assessing current sales environments; and consulting on
sales technology selection and deployment.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle, Facilitator

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Monday, Nov. 14: Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt class starts. Go to www.pdcboston.org
to apply for a $1000.00 scholarship for course.

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, 1:30 - 4 pm. Overcoming Procrastination Workshop. To
register visit: www.pdcboston.org.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Scrum: An Introduction and
Overview. To register visit: www.pdcboston.org.


Directions to the WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill
River Road, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

11/16/2011 09:00 am  Sharpen Up Your Pitch

This week at WIND North will provide attendees the opportunity to improve and
practice their Elevator Pitches, those very brief self-introductions necessary
to create a highly memorable first impression.

In addition, you'll learn how to expand your Pitch from a 30-second headline at
a networking event into a fuller, even more attractive answer to "Tell me about
yourself" when asked at an interview.

Following a brief description of Pitching strategy, we'll break into small
groups where everyone will get a chance to
- deliver their Pitch
- receive highly structured feedback
- refine the pitch

Come join us on the 16th and get your Pitch ready for schmooze time!

**************************
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)
Cost: $20 for first-time WIND attendees; $10 for recently returning members

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs and Leads
12:15-12:30 Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

11/15/2011 09:30 am  "WHAT'S STOPPING YOU?"

*PLEASE NOTE: SIGN-IN FOR WIND WEST is 9:30am-9:45am.
MEETING STARTS AT 9:45am

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“What’s Stopping You? How to Risk and Succeed in the Job Search In a
Down Economy” with Carl Harvey, Founder of Success & Self-Esteem

COST:
$10.00 for returning members, $20.00 for new members
Coffee and refreshments, everyone is welcome.

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am-Sign-in, informal networking,
9:45am-10:45am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:00am- Networking With Members,
11:00am-12noon-Presentation

PRESENTATION: 11:00am-12noon,“What’s Stopping You? How to Risk and Succeed in
the Job Search in a Down Economy”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Searching for the job we want is a difficult challenge even in the best of
times. But in a down economy, however, with fewer opportunities and more
competition, job searching becomes a daunting challenge.
To succeed in this new, stark environment, we need more than good interviewing
techniques, attention-grabbing resumes and networking skills. We need to
develop the one quality upon which all risk-taking, skill execution and
behavior change depend: an expanded capacity to deal with risk challenge and
uncertainty. For it is this quality that will determine who we will call, what
questions we will ask, what risks we will take, how effectively we will do the
uncomfortable and how long we will keep acting and risking in the face of no’s,
negatives and disappointment.

In the this powerful, actionable talk, Carl Harvey, sales development expert
and author of “What’s Stopping You”, will outline the practices and
perspectives needed to develop this core competency. You will learn how to
develop the confidence to call at the top, how to overcome cold call
reluctance, how to ask the tough questions we all know but never ask, and how
to find the confidence to act when you lack confidence. What stops most of us
is the gap between knowing what to do and doing it. This talk will help close
that gap.

PRESENTER:
Carl Harvey, the founder of Success & Self-Esteem, is an accomplished and
dynamic seminar leader and an award winning sales professional with more than
20 years of selling success. His company, Success & Self-Esteem, is a sales
development company that helps presidents and business owners develop the
practices and processes to hire salespeople who can sell, and then help those
capable salespeople develop the selling skills and psychological competencies
required for lasting selling success. For the past several years, he has spoken
to hundreds of people in transition to help them develop the strength and
stamina to compete and win their next job. His book, “What’s Stopping You?” is
the first book to integrate the science of psychology and the art of selling to
help those who sell overcome the single greatest obstacle to their success:
their self-doubt and fear of failure.

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke's
Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA. Ruggles Street
is off of West Main Street. West Main Street is Route 30.

If taking risks and dealing with uncertainty and rejection are issues in your
job search, DON’T MISS THIS MEETING! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on
TUESDAY, NOV. 15, 2011 at WIND WEST.

CHEERS,
Gail Birger
Career Coach
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

11/10/2011 08:30 am  Selling Your Age Advantage

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - November 10, 2011- "Selling Your Age Advantage"

QUOTE: "Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
Betty Friedan US Feminist 1921- 2006


WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11: 15 - 12 noon: PRESENTATION: Selling Your Age Advantage

You all know that age discrimination is alive and rampant in America. So how do
you take on the daunting task of launching a job search when
you’re 50+? - or is it 45+ or 40+?

Career consultant and published author Kit Harrington Hayes will present
“Selling Your Age Advantage.” Her presentation includes analyzing what older
professionals are up against in today's labor market, and suggestions on how to
minimize your exposure to age prejudice. Selling yourself in our youth oriented
culture also involves owning and effectively marketing your unique strengths,
talents and contributions that could only be as strong as they are because of
the depth and breadth of your experience. Kit will help you get your head on
straight and roll out a campaign that gets results.

PRESENTER: Kit Harrington Hayes is a Life and Career Transformation Consultant
who has been counseling and coaching adults in transition for 25 years. She is
in private practice specializing in the complex career issues and exciting
possibilities for life changes with clients over fifty.

Previously, Kit was a Vice President of Keystone Associates, a corporate career
management firm, and prior to that she was the Director of Career Services for
alumni at Northeastern University. She is the author of the college text
Managing Career Transitions (Prentice Hall, 2000). Kit earned a Master’s degree
in Career Development and Counseling from Boston University and a Bachelor’s
Degree from Marietta College. In addition, she completed studies in Cross
Cultural Counseling, Family Systems, Integral Coaching and Spiritual Psychology.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Saturday, Nov 12, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm and Saturday, Nov. 19, 1 - 5 pm, Train the
Trainer: Develop Your Excellence As A Presenter, with Nancy Oliveira. To
register visit: www.pdcboston.org. Limited to eight.

Monday, Nov. 14: Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt class starts. Go to www.pdcboston.org
to apply for a $1000.00 scholarship for course.

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, 1:30 - 4 pm. Overcoming Procrastination Workshop. To
register visit: www.pdcboston.org.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Scrum: An Introductio0n and
Overview. To register visit: www.pdcboston.org.

Directions to the WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill
River Road, Canton, MA

>From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

11/09/2011 09:00 am  "Practicing Gentle Job Search Judo"

Many job-seekers are put on the defensive by interviewers, recruiters and others
who poke, probe their backgrounds and put them into awkward, difficult situations.

As unfair and demeaning as this may be, one must deal with it and come away with
one's dignity and integrity without alienating the other person. How?

The November 9 WIND North program will take a page from the martial arts to
solve this dilemma. You'll learn and practice

- using the force of people's questions and comments plus the power of logic to
"flip" their thinking to a neutral, even positive stance.

- using time-tested verbal and non-verbal techniques to blunt any perception of
an "attitude" on your part

I'll first explain more about how this is done, then offer two scenarios for
reflection, discussion and practice. Following those segments, we'll discuss a
few more scenarios from the attendees.

Come join us this coming Wednesday and become a gentle Judo practitioner.

**************************
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)
Cost: $20 for first-time WIND attendees; $10 for recently returning members

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs and Leads
12:15-12:30 Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

11/08/2011 09:00 am  "Find Hidden Jobs: An Outside Of The Box Job Search Strategy"

WIND EAST MEETING:
TUESDAY, Nov. 8, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“Find Hidden Jobs: An Outside-Of-The-Box Job Search Strategy”
with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am – Sign-in, Informal Networking,
9:15am-10:30am - New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:30am-10:45am - Networking with members,
10:45am-11:20am - PRESENTATION

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members.
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION, 10:45am-11:20am:
“Find Hidden Jobs: An Outside-Of-The-Box Job Search Strategy”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
You’re sending out resumes, checking out appropriate web sites like LinkedIn,
joining online groups, connecting with friends and former colleagues, and going
to networking events. Guess what; those methods are being used by every job
seeker. Is there anything else you can do to get a competitive edge? The short
answer is “yes”. There is a much less conventional strategy that will enhance
your job search, if you implement it properly. This strategy is not a silver
bullet, and it will not magically land you your ideal job, in fact, it will
require extra work on your part. BUT the good news is that most job seekers
will never ever try this strategy, and that will work in your favor. Come to
WIND East on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 and find out about this outside-of-the box
strategy. What have you got to lose?

PRESENTER
Gail Birger is a career coach who helps professionals with resume writing,
interviewing, salary negotiation, and networking. She also works with employed
professionals who need help on work performance issues and navigation of work
place politics. Gail's background is in high tech business development and
marketing research. She is a sought after presenter, has been quoted in The
Boston Globe and the Watertown Tab, and teaches career related courses
including: "Small Talk", "The Assertive Job Search", "How To Write The Killer
Resume", "Managing Up: Understanding Your Boss”. Currently she teaches at
Boston, Brookline, Newton, Arlington and Lexington adult education centers. She
holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

Cheers,
Gail Birger,
Career Coach
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com
Email: gailb@gis.net

11/03/2011 08:30 am  Translating Features To Benefits During Interviews

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - November 3, 2011- "Translating Features to
Benefits During Interviews "

QUOTE: "The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To
know how to do something well is to enjoy it." Pearl Buck, The Joy of Children,
1964

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11: 15 - 12 noon: TODAY'S TOPIC: "Translating Features to Benefits During
Interviews "
Sales people learn this important lesson in Sales 101. Job seekers, who are also
in sales, will equally benefit by taking this lesson to heart. The lesson is
"People may be interested in features but they buy for the benefits." Larry Elle
will explain what "features" and "benefits" mean in the context of a job search
and why it is vitally important to learn how to translate your key skills and
accomplishments into benefits an employer can understand.

All too often we assume that by simply stating that we have a particular
feature, for example, "Six Sigma training" or five years Accounting experience,
that an employer can translate this feature into a clear benefit to their
company. The truth is that sometimes they can but often they can't. They may
believe the circumstances in your former company aren't similar to their
situation. When this "failure to translate" your feature into an understandable
benefit happens, you will fail to persuade or make a solid impression. The key
to success in these instances is to do the "translating" for the employer. Not
so good in languages? Don't worry. This translation lesson will help you go to
the head of the class.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

Saturday, Nov 12, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm and Saturday, Nov. 19, 1 - 5 pm, Train the
Trainer: Develop Your Excellence As A Presenter, with Nancy Oliveira. To
register visit: www.pdcboston.org. Limited to eight.

Monday, Nov. 14: Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt class starts. Go to www.pdcboston.org
to apply for a $1000.00 scholarship for course.

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, 1:30 - 4 pm. Overcoming Procrastination Workshop. To
register visit: www.pdcboston.org.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Scrum: An Introductio0n and
Overview. To register visit: www.pdcboston.org.

Directions to the WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill
River Road, Canton, MA

>From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

11/02/2011 01:30 pm  WORKSHOP: "Nail the Offer, Then Negotiate a Better Deal"

A few people were disappointed that I had to cancel this workshop two weeks ago.
I hope that their disappointment means that they’re getting close to an offer.
Anyhow, I’m offering it this coming Wednesday, November 2.

As I mentioned in earlier announcements, more and more WINDers are generating
second- and third-round interviews. When this happens, job offers are not far
behind. Others have been frustrated that seemingly good first-round interviews
have not progressed further.

The workshop this coming Wednesday afternoon will first of all provide attendees
with tips and tactics to greatly increase the odds of getting in a 2nd time and
generate an offer. Then we'll cover asking the key questions to really
understand all important aspects of the new job situation and to negotiate the
best possible deal. More specifically in this interactive session, you'll learn:

- how to leverage your first-round experience to move ahead of the competition

- how to integrate other information and your network to gain advantage

- when and how to communicate with the company between rounds

- how to determine whether you're the front-runner or at least a finalist

- how to prepare for an offer

- what to do and say when the offer comes

- how to probe for information about the boss, co-workers, top management's plans

- how to establish and execute your primary and backup negotiating strategies

- how to close the deal in a win-win fashion

I created this workshop last year by combining late-round interviewing tactics
with a workshop I've given several times on Evaluating and Negotiating Offers.
Both times I've presented it, the interaction was so great that we agreed to
continue beyond the appointed end time.

I'm excited to present it on the 2nd, while this hiring season is still strong.
Hope you'll join me.

************************************************************

Workshop Details:

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, Nov. 2
Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church,
87 Church St.(Rt. 62) Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: the usual $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk-ins

To get the pre-registration discount, e-mail
frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 1
************************************************************

Questions about the workshop, about WIND or your job search?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

11/02/2011 09:00 am  "Jumping onto the Social Media Bullet Train Without Getting Derailed"

Surveys say that 89% of companies have used Social Media Networks for
recruiting in 2011, a significant increase over 2010. Clearly a fully effective
job search must include using Social Media appropriately and to their fullest.

And yet, as we've often heard, "once it's out there, it's there forever for all
the world to see." And as the Facebook horror stories remind us, one serious
misstep and your reputation is tarnished.

How do you choose the most effective sites and get started?

Why should you care about protecting your online reputation and what can you do?

Come to WIND-North on Wednesday, November 2nd to hear two seasoned veterans
share their tips and concerns about using Social Media carefully.

Bob Johnson is a technical writer who has been immersed in social media for
several years. Bob is involved in several online communities as well as
maintaining multiple blogs and Twitter feeds.

Linda Van Horn spent 10years as a Security Analyst in the Wild West of academia
translating the jargon of IT Security into clear actions that protected her
institutions and their employees.

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WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs and Leads
12:15-12:30 Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
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Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

11/01/2011 09:30 am  "Ace The Phone Interview"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, November 1, 2011

PRESENTATION:
"ACE THE PHONE INTERVIEW”
with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am - Informal Networking,
9:45am-10:45am - New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:15am - Networking with members,
11:15am-12noon - PRESENTATION

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members.
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION, 11:15am-12noon: "ACE THE PHONE INTERVIEW”
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Phone interviews are a convenient way for companies to screen you before they
decide to spend more time with you in the face-to-face discussion. Phone
interviews appear to have some advantages for you too. For example, you usually
do them from the convenience of your home or office, you don’t have to worry
about your body language, and you don’t have to be concerned about what you’re
wearing. Or do you? In a phone interview you don’t get the verbal cues that
would ordinarily help you read the interviewer. It’s harder to establish
rapport with someone you can’t see, and you may get misjudged because of the
sound of your voice. Fortunately, there are some strategies you can use in
order to do well with the phone interview format. At WIND WEST on Tuesday,
November 1, I’ll talk about the strategies that will work, those that won’t,
and why. Come to the meeting and learn how you can ace the phone screen and get
to the next level.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach who works with professionals who are job hunting
and need help with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking,
and researching companies. Her extensive high tech corporate business
experience enables her to work effectively not only with unemployed
professionals, but also with those employed who need help with managing their
boss and navigating work place politics. Gail is a sought after speaker and
teaches career related courses at Brookline, Boston, Newton, Arlington,
Lexington and Boston adult education centers. She holds an MBA from Simmons
School of Management. Check out her web site: www.birgerandassociates.com.

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meets at St. Luke’s Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles
Street, Westboro, MA. Ruggles Street is off of West Main Street. West Main is
Route 30.

Cheers,
Gail Birger,
Career Coach
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

10/28/2011 09:00 am  How to Succeed In Your Job Search

How to Succeed in Your Job Search:A Special Workshop to Massively Build
Your Capability as a Job Seeker

When: Friday, October 28, 2011, 9 am – 1 pm

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, Canton, MA

Searching for the job we want is a difficult challenge even in the best of
times. But in a down economy, with fewer opportunities and more competition, job
searching
becomes a truly daunting challenge.

To succeed in this tough new environment, we need more than good interviewing
skills, attention-grabbing resumes and networking skills. We need to develop
the one quality upon which all risk-taking, skill-execution and behavioral
change depend: an expanded capacity to deal with risk, challenge and
uncertainty. It is this quality that determines who we call, what questions we
ask, what risks we take, how effectively we do the uncomfortable tasks, and how
long we will keep acting and risking in the face of no’s, negatives and
disappointment.

In this powerful workshop, Carl Harvey, sales development expert and author of
the book, What’s Stopping You?, will show you how to grow your competency to
overcome the fear of failure and the fear of rejection, allowing you to
job-search effectively. He will outline the practices required to develop the
strength and skills to handle tough phone calls, make challenging networking
connections, master difficult interviews, and help you distinguish yourself
from the competition.

Carl will also show you how to develop the stamina to keep risking and
persevering in the face of no’s and negatives. What stops most of us,
especially in tough times, is not that we don’t know what to do, but we have
difficulty in doing what we do know. This workshop closes that gap, so you can
compete and win your next job.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* The one core competency upon which all risk-taking and success depends
* The three practices you must exercise to grow this competency and to
achieve success
* The Molehill Formula: How to find the confidence to act when you lack the
confidence
* Mind Management: The practice of identifying, challenging and changing
negative self-talk and self-limiting behaviors
* A simple exercise that increases your self-awareness and self-confidence,
so you know what to do and have the confidence to do it
* The Quiet Mind: How to achieve a state of staying in the moment, so you are
free of fear, self-doubt and self-limiting beliefs, allowing you to act as your
best self and in your best interest
* The Practice of Small Steps is the most powerful agent of change that will
help you overcome any fear and grow any competency
* The Behavioral Change Journal: a tool to help you measure, monitor and grow
risk-taking behavior.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Carl Harvey is an accomplished and dynamic seminar leader and an award-winning
sales professional with more than 20 years’ experience helping people succeed
at work or in the job search. His company, Success & Self-Esteem, is a sales
development company that helps sales professionals develop the psychological
competencies required for lasting success. For the past several years, he has
spoken to hundreds of people in career transition, helping them develop the
same level of confidence, strength, stamina and know-how, so they can
effectively compete and win their next job.

His book, What’s Stopping You? Building The Confidence You Need To Succeed, is
the first book to integrate the science of psychology and the art of selling to
help those who sell or who job search overcome the greatest obstacle to their
success: their self-doubt and fear of failure.

ADDED BONUS

Carl's workshop will massively build your capabilities as a job seeker. You'll
leave with powerful new ideas, knowledge about how best to job search plus
added confidence to do the challenging tasks of an effective job search. To
insure even greater success all participants are invited to attend an optional
free follow-up session where they join with other participants to follow
through on Carl's strategy. Larry Elle will facilitate this meeting sharing the
materials and methods needed to help you implement Carl’s winning strategy.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Register by October 20, and pay only $77.00 for admission.

DIRECTIONS Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Rd. Canton, MA, 2nd
floor. Take I-95/128 to I-93/128 to exit 2B, exiting onto Route 138 North.
From Rt. 138 N take your first right turn unto Blue Hill River Rd., then take
your first right into the Trinity church parking lot.

“Carl Harvey is amazing. It was my good fortune to attend one of his
presentations. His talk had an immediate effect. It increased my effectiveness
on the first call I made the following morning! Carl delivered.” Marcus Muirhead

REGISTRATION

Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly urged. To reserve a place, mail a
check for $ 89.00 to Success Associates Career Services, 97 Bright Road,
Belmont, MA 02478.

Early Bird registration only $77.00 through October 20, 2011. Confirmation will
be sent upon receipt of payment. For further information contact Larry Elle by
email: [1]lelle@ix.netcom.com. Please include your name, phone number, and
email address. Refreshments provided. Registration at 8:30 am.

Note: For a last minute registration call 617-325-4521 to reserve a place.

NAME PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS

________________________________________________________________________

“Carl’s workshops are “a blue-print to actually change your behavior.” Celia A.
Couture, President CC Consulting

10/27/2011 08:30 am  Managing Your Career In A Changing Economy

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - 10-27-11- "Managing Your Career In a Changing
Economy"

QUOTE: “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has
reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome while trying to
succeed.” B. T. Washington

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11:15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: Managing Your Career In A Changing Economy

In today's dynamic, ever changing business environment it has become more
challenging to manage your own career development and more necessary. This
presentation will look at the four stages of career development and how your own
growth through these stages are shaped by your values and the changing
conditions of the economy, e.g., flattening hierarchies, outsourcing, etc.

We will also examine how your awareness of your personal career
"distinctiveness" may aid your career advancement and your success at getting
rehired. The concept of "distinctiveness" refers to that point of intersection
where your career interests (what you like to do), overlap with your talents
(what your abilities allow you to do well), creating a point where you best meet
the needs of the organization where you work.

It is at this juncture where you are most productive and where most workplace
achievements take place and are often rewarded and recognized. It is this area
which is key to helping you target the right industry and firms to pursue and to
getting hired.

This topic will open many people's minds as how to manage to move forward even
during the turmoil of today's economy and job search.

Presenter: Larry Elle is Director of Career Services at Success Associates
Career Services. He is a Nationally Certified Career & Job Transition Counselor,
a Licensed Social Worker and the author of Community Connections: Resources for
Massachusetts Unemployed. Larry produced with Eric Ross, Power Networking: The
Path to Job Search Success" You can contact Larry at 617-325-4521 or at his
website: http://www.careersuccessassociates.com.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

October 28, "How to Succeed In Your Job Search" with Carl Harvey, 9 am - 1 pm,
at WIND South. To learn more click on Events at WIND's website:
www.windnetworking.net


Directions to the WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill
River Road, Canton, MA

>From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

10/26/2011 01:30 pm  WORKSHOP: "Penetrating the Unpublished Job Market"

You've heard about it. Maybe you're not sure you believe it's real. Maybe
you're convinced it is, but have no idea how it works or how to access it.
Maybe you've penetrated it in the past but by luck, not in a purposeful,
active way.

If you fall into any of these categories, this workshop is for you.

Through a combination of concepts, examples, short exercises and discussion,
you'll learn how and why the unpublished market works and MUST be the major
focus of your search for a career-advancing position in this tough employment
market.

Specifically, we'll cover several aspects:

- Why the unpublished market exists; why employers rely heavily on it
- The two key activities essential to penetrate it
- Identifying likely target organizations
- Using SWOT analysis to formulate a convincing Value Proposition
- Leveraging your network
- Identifying and executing the best approach to each decision-maker
- Conducting highly effective exploratory interviews with decision-makers

If you've been spending more than 15% of your job search time responding to job
postings and contacting recruiters, you're wasting time that would be much
better spent on penetrating the unpublished market. Your job search
effectiveness will dramatically improve, and you’ll be “off the beach” much sooner!

I developed this workshop in 2008 and have delivered it with resounding success
several times since then. Here's what participants in a recent class had to say:

"Fantastic content! (Fred is) very willing to help - refreshing!"
"Just what I needed at this point in my career search."
"Good techniques to explore the job market. Thank you Fred!!"
"This is exactly what I came here to learn."

Come join us on the 26th and learn to find and open the Treasure Box of
opportunities!

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Workshop Details:

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, October 26

Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church,
87 Church St. (Rt. 62) Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk-ins
To get the pre-registration discount, e-mail
frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday, October 25.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE IS A BRIEF PRE-WORKSHOP
ASSIGNMENT WHICH WILL BE E-MAILED TO PRE-REGISTRANTS

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Questions about the workshop, WIND or your job search?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

10/26/2011 09:00 am  "Increase Your Schmooze Power and Reap Big Job Search Benefits"

It’s high season for professional events, from seminars and workshops to trade
shows to conferences to industry and professional groups to - yes! - job fairs.
A quick check of the Globe, BBJ and TechVenue identified 147 such events over
the next 2 weeks, NOT INCLUDING JOB FAIRS, TOASTMASTERS OR EMPLOYMENT NETWORKING
EVENTS LIKE WIND.

If you’re not taking advantage of events in your sector of the employment
market, you’re foregoing opportunities to make valuable contacts and learn key
information that you can use to open doors and to become more attractive to
employers. And if you simply arrive with minutes to spare, grab a beverage and
snacks, sit down and play with your smart phone, you’ll miss 80% of the value
you could have gotten there.

On the 26th at WIND North I’ll the present the strategies, tactics and tricks
job-seekers must know and use to make the most of professional events. We’ll
devote special attention to job fairs, but only a short segment. As always I
anticipate lots of questions and discussion.

What you’ll learn:
- How to identify the best events for you
- How to prepare to target specific individuals or companies and make a great
impression on them
- What to do while waiting in line
- What to do if you are shy and don’t know anyone
- What to do BEFORE and AFTER your Elevator Pitch to turn a brief
conversation into much more
- How to handle pests and leeches
- How to handle a round table with meal vs. theater seating
- What to do after adjournment

As you can see, there’s a lot to do to score big at events. The good news is
that the better you become, the more widely known you’ll be to an expanding set
of good contacts and the more often you’ll get information that your competitors
won’t have.

So come to WIND North on the 26th and greatly increase your Schmooze Power.


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WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $20 for new members, $10 for returning active members
Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs and Leads
12:15-12:30 Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

10/25/2011 09:00 am  "Company Culture, What's That?"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“Company Culture, What’s That? with Gail Birger, Career Coach

QUOTE: “There are two great disappointments in life - - not getting what you
want and getting what you want.” HL Mencken, journalist

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am – Sign-in and informal networking,
9:15am-10:30am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs and Leads,
10:30am-10:45am – Networking with members
10:50-11:20am - PRESENTATION

$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members Coffee and refreshments.
Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION: 10:50am-11:20am, “Company Culture, What’s That?”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
You’ve landed an interview with one of your target companies. How much do you
know about: how things get done there; the office climate, is it conservative
and serious or flexible; what the company values, is it teamwork or individual
initiative? The more you know about how a company operates, what things are
valued, and what types of people thrive there, the more prepared you will be to
evaluate the company and determine if it’s going to be the right place for you,
that is, a place where you will be able to do your best work and succeed.

Come to WIND EAST on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 and learn:
*The best ways to get information about a company’s culture
*How to “read” the company environment during your interview
*Which questions to ask to help you determine if you’ll fit in

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach with more than a decade of experience helping
professionals with their career search and transition. She also works with
employed professionals who want guidance with work performance issues and
management of work place politics. Gail has concurrent experience in high tech
business development and marketing research and holds an MBA from Simmons
School of Management. She is a frequent presenter and workshop leader who
speaks on career management topics including: acing the interview, fitting into
the organization, communicating assertively, engaging in small talk,
networking, and managing up. Check out her web site:
www.birgerandassociates.com.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

CHEERS,
Gail Birger, MBA
Career Coach
Birger & Associates
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

10/24/2011 09:30 am  Identify Your Ideal Career: A Five Session Career Direction Group

IDENTIFY YOUR IDEAL CAREER WORKSHOP:
A Five Session Career Direction Group


WHEN: Mondays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Starts October 24, 2011, continuing Oct.
31, and Nov. 7,14, 21.

WHERE: Career Source Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA in
the Fresh Pond Shopping Center, 3rd floor, near Alewife MBTA Station. Phone:
617-661-7867x0. Free parking is available.


Still looking for your ideal job?
Not sure what kind of work you’re best at doing?
Were former jobs not a good match for your talents?

In today’s world, deciding what career to pursue is an ongoing process. You
change, the economy changes, and you must answer again, “What kind of work am I
best suited for?”

The answer to that question need not be a matter of guesswork. A special
five-session group process developed by WIND facilitator Larry Elle allows you
to identify your ideal job by uncovering your unique strengths, skills, and
interests. The group uses Self-Assessment, Career Assessments, and a group
feedback process to help you identify your ideal career. The understanding that
results from this group work will benefit you throughout your career, and will
speed your return to work. Let this group put you on a path toward greater
accomplishment, career success and financial reward.

Interested? Join Identify Your Ideal Career group beginning Monday, October 24,
2011 (see back page).

GAIN THESE BENEFITS:

• Clear identification of your key job strengths, skills, and interests
• Expert and group feedback and support, helping you clarify your new career
possibilities
• Higher level of motivation as you identify your ideal career direction
• Understanding of your “career best” areas where talents, interests and
matching company needs come together
• Specific job titles to go for that match your strengths and skills

Identify Your Ideal Career draws upon the latest career research, combined with
expert guidance, individual career exercises, and a group process which gives
you a 360-degree perspective on your ideal work possibilities. Each member will
receive a Career Workbook that will help you uncover your career strengths,
preferences, and skill sets. This information is matched with six career
assessments: (1) the Clifton Strengths Finder - II, (2) the Campbell Interest
and Skill Assessment, (3) Myers-Briggs Step II, (4) a Career Values assessment,
(5) the Skills Scan for Transferable Skills, and (6) the MassCIS SKILLS
Assessment. Members will also be urged to use WIND to network with professionals
in their new fields.

CONTENTS - “IDENTIFY YOUR IDEAL CAREER” - Five Sessions of Learning and Discovery

In Session One, we’ll do introductions, review course work, and complete a
unique exercise which uses past accomplishments to identify current career
passions and purpose.

In Session Two, we review homework on career interests and discuss the results
of the Campbell Assessment. You will leave knowing the types of work that
interest you and your confidence level in performing them.

In Session Three, we review the results of your Myers-Briggs Step II Assessment.
You will learn how your personality can aid your success at work, and what kind
of work environment best meets your needs.

In Session Four, we analyze personal and career accomplishments to identify your
key job skills. We will also review results of your Clifton Strengths Finder
Assessment to identify your top five areas of strength.

In Session Five, all assessment results are reviewed and analyzed as a group. We
look for patterns that identify your key strengths and skills (your “career
best” areas) and identify occupations that match those areas of strength. You’ll
now be able to say, “I know the occupations where I can succeed and excel.”

COST: This five-session group costs $287.00. It includes a complete workbook,
career assessments valued at over $200.00, the Clifton Strengths Finder II book,
career handouts, and a Job Search Performance Review, plus WIND membership. Each
member will also receive a FREE career session with the facilitator to clarify
vocational direction. Meetings are held in Career Source’s Boardroom.

Identify Your Ideal Career combines resources from three outstanding
organizations: Career Source, Cambridge, a leading One-Stop Career Center;
Success Associates Career Services, an innovative career services firm; and
WIND/South, a networking group for professionals in transition. All three
organizations work together to provide you with a new level of professional
career service.

FACILITATOR: Larry Elle is Director of Success Associates Career Services. He
facilitates three WIND Networking groups and has
helped hundreds of Boston area professionals land “work “ they love.” A
Nationally Certified Career and Job Transition Counselor, Larry wrote Community
Connections: Resources for Massachusetts Unemployed and produced Power
Networking: The Path to Job Search Success. To learn more, call 617-325-4521.
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To Register: Mail this form and your check of $287.00 to Success Associates
Career Services, 97 Bright Road, Belmont, MA 02478.

For More Information: Email Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com or call
617-325-4521. Space is limited to 12 and will fill up quickly. Initial course
materials will be emailed to you upon receipt of your check.



Name Address Phone Email


_____________________________________________________________________________________________

10/20/2011 08:30 am  Getting Unstuck In Your Job Search

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - 10-20-11- "Getting Unstuck In Your Job Search"
with Elgin Summerfelt

QUOTE: "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." -
Henry Ford

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11:15 - 12 noon: MEETING TOPIC: Getting Unstuck In Your Job Search


Everyone gets stuck at times, but when you are unemployed being stuck can
sometimes feel like a way of life. When we're stuck we start to feel overwhelmed
and under-motivated. Staying in bed or watching TV seems the better alternative
than getting out and networking, making contact calls and perfecting your
elevator speech. Today's presentation will uncover what being stuck really is.
Elgin Summerfelt, a popular presenter at Career Source Career Center, will
reveal all the hidden barriers that keep you stuck, why it is so important to
shake off this condition, and most important, how to get unstuck. It’s going to
be an active 45 minutes and there will be handouts for the participants to put
to use afterward as you break out of the restraints that are holding you back in
your job search.

PRESENTER: Elgin Summerfelt has a private career counseling practice and works
part time at Career Source Career Center in Cambridge, MA. His workshops are
among the most in demand and popular at the center. His specialty is helping job
seekers get unstuck and get hired. he can be contacted at: esummerfelt@detma.org.

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS OF NOTE

October 24: "Identify Your Ideal Career: A Five Session Career Direction Group",
with Larry Elle, Monday's 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Contact Larry Elle at
lelle@ix.netcom.com for more information

October 28, "How to Succeed In Your Job Search" with Carl Harvey, 9 am - 1 pm,
at WIND South. To learn more click on Events at WIND's website:
www.windnetworking.net


Directions to the WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill
River Road, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

10/19/2011 01:30 pm  Workshop: "Nail the Offer, Then Negotiate a Better One!"

During this Fall hiring season, more people are generating second- and
third-round interviews. When this happens, job offers are not far behind.
Others have been frustrated that seemingly good first-round interviews have not
progressed further.

The workshop this coming Wednesday afternoon will first provide attendees with
tips and tactics to greatly increase the odds of getting in a 2nd time and then
generate an offer. Then I'll cover asking the key questions to really
understand all important aspects of the new job situation and to negotiate the
best possible deal. More specifically in this interactive session, you'll learn:

- how to leverage your first-round experience to move ahead of the competition

- how to integrate other information and your network to gain advantage

- when and how to communicate with the company between rounds

- how to determine whether you're the front-runner or at least a finalist

- how to prepare for an offer

- what to do and say when the offer comes

- how to probe for information about the boss, co-workers, top management's plans

- how to establish and execute your primary and backup negotiating strategies

- how to close the deal in a win-win fashion

I created this workshop last year by combining late-round interviewing tactics
with a workshop I've given several times on Evaluating and Negotiating Offers.
Both times I've presented it, the interaction was so great that we agreed to
continue beyond the appointed end time.

I'm excited to present it on the 19th, in the midst of this hiring season. Hope
you'll join me.

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Workshop Details:

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, Oct. 19
Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church,
87 Church St.(Rt. 62) Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: the usual $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk-ins

To get the pre-registration discount, e-mail
frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 18
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Questions about the workshop, about WIND or your job search?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

10/19/2011 09:00 am  "How to Reach the Unreachable (Stars, HMs and Other Luminaries)"

Even as technology has opened up many more media channels which hold promise for
broad- and narrow-casting one's message, technology has also provided firewalls
and deflectors that frustrate the job-seeker's attempts to reach live people -
Hiring Managers (HMs), heavy influencers, HR, recruiters and others in the Black
Hole.

This week's WIND North program will focus on ways to coax the critical people in
your search to come out of their Black Holes and give you the attention you
deserve. Taking cues from the attendees, I'll offer ideas and lead short
discussions, in seminar fashion. We'll all learn a lot and have some fun in the
bargain.

You'll come away with strategies and tactics to use when faced with the
sometimes eerie silence of the Black Holes.

To prepare, bring
- scenarios you've faced or anticipate
- ways you've used or heard about that have gotten through to people.

See you on the 19th!

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WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs and Leads
12:15-12:30 Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
****************************************

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

10/18/2011 09:30 am  "Company Culture, What's That?"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“Company Culture, What’s That?
with Gail Birger, Career Coach

QUOTE: “There are two great disappointments in life - - not getting what you
want and getting what you want.” HL Mencken, journalist

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am – Sign-in and informal networking,
9:45am-10:45am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs and Leads,
10:45am-11:15am – Networking with members
11:15-12noon - PRESENTATION

$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION: 11:15am-12noon, “Company Culture, What’s That?”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
You’ve landed an interview with one of your target companies. How much do you
know about: how things get done there; the office climate, is it conservative
and serious or flexible; what the company values, is it teamwork or individual
initiative? The more you know about how a company operates, what things are
valued, and what types of people thrive there, the more prepared you will be to
evaluate the company and determine if it’s going to be the right place for you,
that is, a place where you will be able to do your best work and succeed.

Come to WIND WEST on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 and learn:
*The best ways to get information about a company’s culture
*How to “read” the company environment during your interview
*Which questions to ask to help you determine if you’ll fit in

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach with more than a decade of experience helping
professionals with their career search and transition. She also works with
employed professionals who want guidance with work performance issues and
management of work place politics. Gail has concurrent experience in high tech
business development and marketing research and holds an MBA from Simmons
School of Management. She is a frequent presenter and workshop leader who
speaks on career management topics including: acing the interview, fitting into
the organization, communicating assertively, engaging in small talk,
networking, and managing up. Check out her web site:
www.birgerandassociates.com.

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke’s
Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA. Ruggles Street
is off of West Main Street. West Main Street is Route 30.

CHEERS,
Gail Birger, MBA
Career Coach
Birger & Associates
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

10/12/2011 01:30 pm  "Activate Your Energy! Reduce Anxiety" HALF-PRICE WORKSHOP

There's no need to mention that we live in turbulent, stressful times, or that
being in career transition inherently multiplies the stress factor.

Since stress is a proven contributory factor to a wide range of illnesses, from
heart attacks and strokes to arthritis, diabetes, depression and debilitating
anxiety, it is becoming more and more imperative to learn how to overcome the
stresses we face each day.

In this workshop, Pat Vaillancourt will provide ways to break the cycle of
stress, anxiety, reduced effectiveness and illness.

**HALF PRICE SPECIAL**

Pat and I have agreed to offer the workshop at half price, so that more people
can benefit.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

The first half of this workshop centers around Energy Dynamics, which is based
upon modern refinements of ancient wisdom and practices. Energy Dynamics allows
one to keep one’s energy elevated and passionate consistently, throughout life’s
ups and downs. You will discover how to peel away at the seven energy layers to
keep up your levels of alertness, positive attitude and productivity regardless
of the circumstances of the moment.

The second half will examine how to utilize both the principles/laws of
gratitude and attraction in one's daily life. These powerful tools allow more
daily success, less stress and bring a new joy and balance to your daily life.

If you find yourself often on an emotional “roller coaster” during your
transition, or simply realize how much happier, helathier and more productive
you’d be with consistently high levels of physical, mental and emotional energy,
this powerhouse workshop is for you. Don’t miss it!

PRESENTER: Pat Vaillancourt is a twice nationally recognized trainer with a
highly successful sales background and more than 20 years experience in the
field of career consultation and transition. She has developed many highly
acclaimed workshops, several of which she has presented under the auspices of
WIND. Ms.Vaillancourt presents regularly at conferences throughout New England
during the summer and fall. In winter she coaches clients in Tampa, Florida’s
Transitioning Executive Network.

REGISTRATION: Space is limited. To reserve a seat, e-mail
frednothnagel@yahoo.com. Cost: $20.00 if reserved in advance, $25 at the door.

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Questions about this workshop or about your search?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

10/12/2011 09:00 am  "Polish Your Pitch and PARs With Punch!"

The key to success in any new or infrequent endeavor is practice. Practice
doing the tasks the right way, so that they become habitual. This is so true of
many job-search activities, such as introducing oneself and showing your value.

This week at WIND North you'll have the opportunity to sharpen up your
self-presentation in two ways, courtesy of our guest speaker, Pat Vaillancourt.

First she'll review the essentials and subtleties of an effective Elevator Pitch
and lead a practice session. Then she'll show us how to develop success stories
(PARs, STARs, SOARs) around leadership style and work values.

Come join us at WIND tomorrow. You'll come away with an improved Pitch and a
different spin on your stories, to raise your Vp (Perceived Value) and FQ (Fit
Quotient).

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Pat Vaillancourt is a twice nationally recognized trainer with a highly
successful sales background and more than 20 years experience in the field of
career consultation and transition. She has developed many highly acclaimed
workshops, several of which she has presented under the auspices of WIND.
Ms.Vaillancourt presents regularly at conferences throughout New England during
the summer and fall. In winter she coaches clients in Tampa, Florida’s
Transitioning Executive Network.

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WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News of
Note; Member Good News; Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs
and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
-----------------------------------------------------

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854

10/11/2011 09:00 am  "What's Stopping You?"

PLEASE NOTE: Sign-In is between 9am-9:15am. Meeting Starts at 9:15am

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

PRESENTATION:
"What's Stopping You? How to Risk and Succeed in the Job Search in a Down
Economy" with Carl Harvey, founder of Success & Self-Esteem

COST:
$10.00 for returning members, $20.00 for new members.
Coffee and refreshments.

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am-Sign-in, informal networking,
9:15am-10:15am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:15am-10:30am- Networking With Members,
10:30am-11:20am-Presentation

PRESENTATION: 10:30am-11:20am
"What's Stopping You? How to Risk and Succeed in the Job Search in a Down
Economy”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Searching for the job we want is a difficult challenge even in the best of
times. But in a down economy, with fewer opportunities and more competition,
job searching becomes a daunting challenge. To succeed in this new environment
we need more than good interviewing techniques, attention-grabbing resumes and
networking skills. We need to develop the one quality upon which all risk-
taking, skill execution and behavior change depend: an expanded capacity to
deal with risk, challenge, and uncertainty. It is this quality that will
determine who we will call, what questions we will ask, what risks we will
take, how effectively we will do the uncomfortable, and how long we will keep
acting and risking in the face of no's, negatives and disappointment. In the
this powerful talk, Carl Harvey, sales development expert and author of "What's
Stopping You", will outline the practices and perspectives needed to develop
this core competency. You will learn:
• How to develop the confidence to call at the top
• How to overcome cold call reluctance
• How to ask the tough questions we all know but never ask
• How to find the confidence to act when you lack confidence

PRESENTER:
Carl Harvey, the founder of Success & Self-Esteem, is an accomplished and
dynamic seminar leader and an award winning sales professional with more than
20 years of selling success. For the past several years, he has spoken to
hundreds of people in transition to help them develop the strength and stamina
to compete and win their next job.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John's
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

Cheers,
Gail Birger, Career Coach
Email: gailb@gis.net
www.birgerandassociates.com

10/06/2011 08:30 am  What's Stopping You? with Carl Harvey

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - 10-6-11- "What's Stopping You?" with Carl Harvey

QUOTE: "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Mark Twain

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11:15 - 12 noon: MEETING TOPIC: What's Stopping You? with Carl Harvey

To succeed at finding the job of our choice, we need more than good interviewing
techniques, attention-grabbing resumes or networking skills. We need to develop
the one quality upon which all skill and technique depend –an expanded capacity
to deal with risk, challenge and uncertainty. For it is this capacity that will
determine the risks we will take, who we will call, the questions we will ask,
and how long we will keep acting and risking in the face of disappointment,
negatives and self-doubt.

In this path-breaking talk, Carl Harvey, sales development expert and author of
“What’s Stopping You” will identify the nature if this core competence: what it
is, and how it relates to our performance and success. More importantly, he
will outline some of the practices and perspectives to develop this competency
so we can overcome call reluctance, gain confidence to call the decision maker,
to ask the tough questions – and find the confidence to act when we lack the
confidence. What stops most of us is the gap between knowing what to do and
doing it. This talk will help close that gap.

PRESENTER: CARL HARVEY, the founder of Success & Self-Esteem, is a dynamic
seminar leader and an award winning sales professional with over 20 years of
successful selling. In his path breaking talks to WIND audiences on “What’s
Stopping You?",Carl Harvey, identifies the core competency upon which all of our
job searching success depends: an expanded capacity to deal with risk,
challenge and uncertainty. Carl helps salespeople [and job seekers] develop the
selling skills and psychological competencies required for lasting career success.

TODAY'S TALK WILL GIVE WIND MEMBERS A TASTE OF THE UPCOMING WORKSHOP: HOW TO
SUCCEED IN YOUR JOB SEARCH [SEE BELOW].

Upcoming Workshops of Interest:

October 12 - Nov. 16, Wed. evenings, 6 - 8 pm, "Roadmap to Grant Writing
Success" with Karen Watkins-Watts. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 28, "How to Succeed In Your Job Search" with Carl Harvey, 9 am - 1 pm,
at WIND South. To learn more click on Events at WIND's website:
www.windnetworking.net

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle


Directions to the WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill
River Road, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

10/05/2011 01:30 pm  Creating LinkedIn Results

Are you on LinkedIn but not getting many hits on your profile? Been hearing all
the buzz about it but not convinced that LinkedIn can help you find your next
career position? Or perhaps you attended a Social Media workshop and were left
still feeling confused about how to really use LinkedIn in your job search?

If this rings true for you, don't miss “Create LinkedIn Results!" on Wednesday
afternoon, October 5, presented by Martin Pierce, a true LinkedIn expert who has
presented on this topic many times.

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TO PRE-REGISTER AND GET THE $5 DISCOUNT, E-MAIL frednothnagel@yahoo.com
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

1- Profile enhancements that improve your branding and increase the number of
hits on your profile by recruiters and hiring managers

2- How to navigate and use LinkedIn features such as Groups, Applications,
Answers, Company/People Search and Settings, and why!

3- Strategies for building relationships (networking) with your connections and
for increasing your visibility/exposure

4- Multiple methods for networking into your target companies

As always, there will be ample Q & A opportunities.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Martin Pierce has worked on both sides of striking the match between individuals
and employers for 12 years. Holding a Master of Arts in Teaching, Martin has
worked in corporate and private outplacement, corporate recruiting, and managed
job placement programs for nonprofits. He has designed and/or delivered scores
of seminars on Assessment, Resume Writing, LinkedIn, Job Search Networking,
Interviewing and Salary Negotiation. Mr. Pierce currently maintains a private
career coaching practice in Belmont where he specializes in LinkedIn
consultations, career changes and resume writing. Additionally Martin does
coaching and training at Career Source in Cambridge.

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

When: 1:30- 4:30 Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5
Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church (home of WIND
North), 87 Church St.(Rt. 62), Wilmington, MA - see www.windnetworking.net
for directions

Cost: $40 if pre-registered by 5:00 Tuesday the 4th, $45 for walk-ins

To pre-register, e-mail frednothnagel@yahoo.com

**************************************************************
Questions about the workshop, your search, or WIND in general?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

10/05/2011 09:00 am  "The Hows and Whys of Bringing Your LinkedIn Profile Up to 100%"

If you're on LinkedIn, as you definitely should be, you've seen the prompts
urging you to bring your profile to 100% completeness. Yet in 2 recent informal
polls I've conducted, most people aren't yet at that level.

What's the big deal about 100%? What's required, and how do I get there most
easily and effectively?

Martin Pierce, our speaker at next Wednesday's WIND North meeting, will answer
those questions during his brief presentation. Also, he'll lead a 3-hr.
workshop that afternoon on Creating LinkedIn Results. A separate announcement
of that workshop is in your inbox.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
*****************
Martin Pierce has worked on both sides of striking the match between individuals
and employers for 12 years. Holding a Master of Arts in Teaching, Martin has
worked in corporate and private outplacement, corporate recruiting, and managed
job placement programs for nonprofits. He has designed and/or delivered scores
of seminars on Assessment, Resume Writing, LinkedIn, Job Search Networking,
Interviewing and Salary Negotiation. Mr. Pierce currently maintains a private
career coaching practice in Belmont where he specializes in LinkedIn
consultations, career changes and resume writing. Additionally Martin does
coaching and training at Career Source in Cambridge.

WIND North Meeting details:
***************************

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62, Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda: NOTE CHANGE IN ORDER THIS MEETING ONLY

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Business News of Note; Member Good News;
Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Program; Needs and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn
post-meeting: More time for networking
-----------------------------------------------------

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

10/04/2011 09:30 am  GREED IS GOOD??

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

PRESENTATION:
Greed Is Good?? with Gail Birger, Career Coach

Agenda:
9:30am-9:45am-Informal networking,
9:45am-10:50am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:50am-11:15am- Networking,
11:15am-12noon- Presentation

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

11:15am-12noon-Presentation, Greed Is Good??

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Greed is good?? In her provocative article, "Get Greedy and Get What You Want
From Life", life coach Lauren Zander, contends that getting greedy, that is,
focusing on what you would like to have more of in your life, is a much more
effective life tool than guilt. Zander, chairman of The Handel Group, a
corporate consulting/coaching company, believes that when you are feeling
guilty, that is, feeling bad about what you didn't do (like not networking at
least twice a week), you are using guilt to excuse your behavior. Guilty
feelings, according to Zander, keep you stuck, but greed, used in a good way,
will motivate you to get back on track. In this interactive presentation I will
go into more detail about Zander's view and how she makes "good greed" a useful
approach for her clients. Then, we'll discuss these questions:

*What's your opinion regarding Zander's view of greed?
*How workable is her approach when you're job hunting?
*If you've been job searching half heartedly, how can you make "good greed"
a part of your job search strategy?

Come to WIND West on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, and let's discuss whether
there's merit in this provocative view.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach who helps unemployed professionals with resume
writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and networking. She also works with
employed professionals who need help with work performance and navigation of
work place politics. Gail's background is in high tech business development and
marketing research. She is a sought after presenter, teaches at several adult
education centers, and has been quoted in The Boston Globe and Watertown Tab.
Recently her course, "The Art of Small Talk", was reviewed in The Sunday
Globe's education and career supplement article (Aug. 7, 2011), "Fall In Love
With Public Speaking and Improve Your Job Prospects". Gail holds an MBA from
Simmons School of Management.

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meetings take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month at
St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA.
Ruggles is off of West Main Street. West Main Street is Route 30.

CHEERS,
Gail
Gail Birger, Career Coach
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

09/29/2011 08:30 am  Aligning With Companies On Four Levels

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - 9-29-2011 "Square Pegs for Square Holes: Aligning With
Companies On Four Levels"

QUOTE: "Success in the world, any kind of success, is like a college degree. It
can be earned only by following a certain course of action for a definite period
of time. It is impossible for substantial success to be easy." author unknown

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

MEETING TOPIC: Square Pegs for Square Holes: Aligning With Companies On Four Levels

It's often said by today's job seekers that companies are looking for an exact
fit for open positions. When job seekers say this they usually mean that the
company seeks people with the exact skills and talents needed for a particular
job. This is often followed by the phrase "i don't have all those skills" or by
saying that given the level of unemployment, companies can get the exact fit
that they want and, since I'm not an exact fit, I won't have a chance.

What people may not be aware of is that there are three other ways to align with
a company and that, if a candidate has these three other ways of aligning,
companies will often overlook shortcomings in the skills areas because these
other areas of "fit" may more than makeup for specific skill shortages.

In today's presentation you'll learn the four ways of aligning with companies so
that you can improve your chances of interviewing well and, when networking,
make a very positive connection. Today's session can make a real difference for
you in your next interview.

PRESENTER: Larry Elle, MSW, Nationally Certified Career and Job Transition
Counselor, author and WIND Facilitator for over 10 years. Larry has helped
hundreds of job seekers struggle with using the phone in networking and you will
find his advise very helpful and the practice time together very empowering.

Upcoming Workshops of Interest:

September 27, "Present for Success: Effective, Dynamic, Powerful Presentation
Skills for Professionals". Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 12 - Nov. 16, Wed. evenings, 6 - 8 pm, "Roadmap to Grant Writing
Success" with Karen Watkins-Watts. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 28, "How to Succeed In Your Job Search" with Carl Harvey, 9 am - 1 pm,
at WIND South. To learn more click on Events at WIND's website:
www.windnetworking.net

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle


Directions to the WIND SOUTH location at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill
River Road, Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

09/28/2011 01:00 pm  Workshop - The Whys and Hows of Business Ownership

Many professionals in transition as well as those who feel they're underpaid,
overworked in dead-end jobs, or simply can no longer handle frequent management
changes in strategy or priorities, are considering owning and running a
business. This is a time-honored income stream, very useful for bridge income
or a major move into a new career.

This coming Wednesday you'll have the chance to learn from a proven master in
those areas.

We're fortunate to be having Paul Jermain, a serial entrepreneur, small business
coach and 12-year veteran entrepreneurial trainer, with us on the 28th for both
a one-hour program during the regular WIND meeting and a full workshop that same
afternoon.

For more than twenty five years, Paul Jermain has served as a consultant,
teacher, and coach to a diverse group of individuals interested in starting,
improving or growing small businesses.

After a successful career in industrial field sales, Paul Jermain moved into
Marketing Management with Nortel. While helping start up and grow a division
that grew from scratch to $500M in sales in less than 10 years, he also started
up his own small business consulting practice, which he pursued for 14 years. He
has worked closely with and for SCORE and the Small Business Development
Council. He now is a Program Instructor in the Entrepreneurial Training
Program, which was created by the Commonwealth Corporation and now is a
collaboration with Northern Essex Community College.

Mr. Jermain earned his B.S.in Management at URI and an MBA from Penn State
University.

About the Workshop -
********************

This information-rich workshop will cover four key areas to further your
thinking and help you get get going if you decide business ownership is for you:

1. Should you consider going into business?
2. Steps to prepare
3. Six different ways to engage in small business
4. Resources to find out more

Whether you've decided to hang out your own shingle or are just beginning to
think about it, this workshop is for you. Come join Paul Jermain for both
how-to's and perspectives on doing it.

Details:

When: 1:00- 3:00 Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28
Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church (home of WIND
North), 87 Church St. (Rt. 62), Wilmington, MA - see www.windnetworking.net
for directions

Cost: $35 if pre-registered by 5:00 Tuesday the 27th, $40 for walk-ins

**************************************************************
Questions about the workshop, your search, or WIND in general?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

09/27/2011 09:00 am  "The Secrets Of Engaging In Small Talk"

*PLEASE NOTE: SIGN-IN FOR WIND EAST is 9:00am-9:15am.
MEETING STARTS AT 9:15am

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

PRESENTATION:
"Secrets Of Engaging In Small Talk”

COST:
$10.00 for returning members, $20.00for new members,
Coffee and refreshments, everyone is welcome.

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am-Sign-in, informal networking,
9:15am-10:15am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:15am-10:45am- Networking With Members,
10:45am-11:20am-Presentation

11:15am-12noon, PRESENTATION: "Secrets Of Engaging In Small Talk"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You're unemployed and you've
finally decided to attend a meeting of an association you belong to. You need
to make connections. When you get there you look around and realize you don't
know anyone. What do you do? Go home? Knowing how to engage in effective small
talk is an art. In this presentation you’ll learn:

*How you decide which person to talk to first when you don't know anyone.
*How to start a conversation and keep it going with someone you don't know,
*What to say after the other person asks you, "What do you do?"
*How to enter a conversation when three or more people are talking to each
other.
*How to gracefully end the conversation.

Of course, you can dismiss small talk as unimportant chit chat. Nevertheless,
it enables you to find common ground with another person. And, sometimes this
short, seemingly superficial conversation leads you to an “a-ha!” insight that
changes your life. If you want to make your next networking event more
productive, come to WIND EAST on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 and find out the
secrets of how to engage in effective small talk.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach who helps professionals in career transition with
resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and networking. She also
works with employed professionals who need help on work performance issues and
navigation of work place politics. Gail's background is in high tech business
development and marketing research. She is a sought after presenter, has been
quoted in The Boston Globe and the Watertown Tab, and teaches career related
courses at several adult education centers. Most recently her course, “The Art
of Small Talk”, was reviewed in The Boston Sunday Globe’s education and career
supplement (Aug. 7, 2011), in the article, “Fall In Love With Public Speaking
and Improve Your Job Prospects”. Gail holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John's
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Coach
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

09/24/2011 09:30 am  Identify Your Ideal Career: A Five Session Career Direction Group

IDENTIFY YOUR IDEAL CAREER WORKSHOP:
A Five Session Career Direction Group


WHEN: Mondays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Starts October 24, 2011, continuing Oct.
31, and Nov. 7,14, 21.

WHERE: Career Source Career Center, 186 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA in
the Fresh Pond Shopping Center, 3rd floor, near Alewife MBTA Station. Phone:
617-661-7867x0. Free parking is available.


Still looking for your ideal job?
Not sure what kind of work you’re best at doing?
Were former jobs not a good match for your talents?

In today’s world, deciding what career to pursue is an ongoing process. You
change, the economy changes, and you must answer again, “What kind of work am I
best suited for?”

The answer to that question need not be a matter of guesswork. A special
five-session group process developed by WIND facilitator Larry Elle allows you
to identify your ideal job by uncovering your unique strengths, skills, and
interests. The group uses Self-Assessment, Career Assessments, and a group
feedback process to help you identify your ideal career. The understanding that
results from this group work will benefit you throughout your career, and will
speed your return to work. Let this group put you on a path toward greater
accomplishment, career success and financial reward.

Interested? Join Identify Your Ideal Career group beginning Monday, October 24,
2011 (see back page).

GAIN THESE BENEFITS:

• Clear identification of your key job strengths, skills, and interests
• Expert and group feedback and support, helping you clarify your new career
possibilities
• Higher level of motivation as you identify your ideal career direction
• Understanding of your “career best” areas where talents, interests and
matching company needs come together
• Specific job titles to go for that match your strengths and skills

Identify Your Ideal Career draws upon the latest career research, combined with
expert guidance, individual career exercises, and a group process which gives
you a 360-degree perspective on your ideal work possibilities. Each member will
receive a Career Workbook that will help you uncover your career strengths,
preferences, and skill sets. This information is matched with six career
assessments: (1) the Clifton Strengths Finder - II, (2) the Campbell Interest
and Skill Assessment, (3) Myers-Briggs Step II, (4) a Career Values assessment,
(5) the Skills Scan for Transferable Skills, and (6) the MassCIS SKILLS
Assessment. Members will also be urged to use WIND to network with professionals
in their new fields.

CONTENTS - “IDENTIFY YOUR IDEAL CAREER” - Five Sessions of Learning and Discovery

In Session One, we’ll do introductions, review course work, and complete a
unique exercise which uses past accomplishments to identify current career
passions and purpose.

In Session Two, we review homework on career interests and discuss the results
of the Campbell Assessment. You will leave knowing the types of work that
interest you and your confidence level in performing them.

In Session Three, we review the results of your Myers-Briggs Step II Assessment.
You will learn how your personality can aid your success at work, and what kind
of work environment best meets your needs.

In Session Four, we analyze personal and career accomplishments to identify your
key job skills. We will also review results of your Clifton Strengths Finder
Assessment to identify your top five areas of strength.

In Session Five, all assessment results are reviewed and analyzed as a group. We
look for patterns that identify your key strengths and skills (your “career
best” areas) and identify occupations that match those areas of strength. You’ll
now be able to say, “I know the occupations where I can succeed and excel.”

COST: This five-session group costs $287.00. It includes a complete workbook,
career assessments valued at over $200.00, the Clifton Strengths Finder II book,
career handouts, and a Job Search Performance Review, plus WIND membership. Each
member will also receive a FREE career session with the facilitator to clarify
vocational direction. Meetings are held in Career Source’s Boardroom.

Identify Your Ideal Career combines resources from three outstanding
organizations: Career Source, Cambridge, a leading One-Stop Career Center;
Success Associates Career Services, an innovative career services firm; and
WIND/South, a networking group for professionals in transition. All three
organizations work together to provide you with a new level of professional
career service.

FACILITATOR: Larry Elle is Director of Success Associates Career Services. He
facilitates three WIND Networking groups and has
helped hundreds of Boston area professionals land “work “ they love.” A
Nationally Certified Career and Job Transition Counselor, Larry wrote Community
Connections: Resources for Massachusetts Unemployed and produced Power
Networking: The Path to Job Search Success. To learn more, call 617-325-4521.
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To Register: Mail this form and your check of $287.00 to Success Associates
Career Services, 97 Bright Road, Belmont, MA 02478.

For More Information: Email Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com or call
617-325-4521. Space is limited to 12 and will fill up quickly. Initial course
materials will be emailed to you upon receipt of your check.



Name Address Phone Email


________________________________________________________________________________

09/22/2011 01:00 am  Using The Boston Business Journal As A Job Search Tool

WIND SOUTH MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - September 22, 2011 - "Using the Boston
Business Journal as a Great Job Search Tool"

QUOTE: "In your job search. "only the plan matters". If you have no plan,
you're subject to others whims and your own worst self-judgments." Carl Harvey

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11: 15 - 12 noon: TODAY'S TOPIC: "Using the Boston Business Journal as a Great
Job Search Tool"
As the still-competitive Fall hiring season gets rolling, those in "the hunt"
need to use every tool at their disposal to beat the competition to the really
good jobs. This Thursday we'll have the pleasure of welcoming Abby Grant of the
Boston Business Journal, to speak on how to use that publication as such a
tool. Her unique perspective comes from a background in recruiting and a
recently completed job search of her own.

The Boston Business Journal is the leading business publication covering
business in this region. You will discover how to turn up job leads and connect
with leading industries and top executives and learn about top networking events.
All attendees will receive a four week Free Trial Subscription to the BBJ and a
copy of the current issue.

PRESENTER: Abby Grant has close to 20 years working in the communications field
including publishing, advertising and public relations. She currently works in
the Circulation Group at the BBJ– Boston’s premier business publication. Prior
to that, she was with Hollister, a Boston-based recruiting and staffing firm,
conducting business development for the creative and marketing group. She has
held business development and account management roles for several Boston-based
public relations and advertising agencies. Abby holds a B.A. from the
University of New Hampshire and a M.A. from Emerson College.

Upcoming Events of Interest:

$1000.00 Scholarships available for Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Trainings starting
September 19. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 20, "Conflict Management: Your Style Matters"- with Ellen Reifsneider.
Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 27, "Present for Success: Effective, Dynamic, Powerful Presentation
Skills for Professionals". Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 12 - Nov. 16, Wed. evenings, 6 - 8 pm, "Roadmap to Grant Writing
Success" with Karen Watkins-Watts. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 28, "How to Succeed In Your Job Search" with Carl Harvey, 9 am - 1 pm,
at WIND South. To learn more click on Events at WIND's website:
www.windnetworking.net

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road,
Canton, MA

From points South:

Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take
I-93 1/2 mile. Then get off at exit 2B. The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road.
Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile.
Then follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River
Road. Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

09/21/2011 01:00 pm  Workshop: "Remaining Powerful, Productive and Positive in Challenging Times"

"Middle Class Families Struggle in Tough Economy"

"Potential Greek Default Threatens Eurozone, World Economy"

"Unemployment Rate Stubbornly High as Firms Postpone Hiring"

Headlines such as these have dominated the news for many months. Many of you
know firsthand of the sizable difficulties and great frustrations of job-hunting
in these challenging economic times.

How to "keep on keepin' on"?

On Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, John Chapin will provide answers to that very
important question.

Mr. Chapin is an award winning speaker, author and coach with over 21 years of
extensive sales, sales management, and customer service experience. Through 16
years of school and the 21 years of his professional life, he has overcome many
personal and professional obstacles. After being labeled "learning disabled" in
school, and suffering through an extremely difficult start as a salesperson,
John went on to become a number one sales rep in three industries and author of
the largest, most comprehensive sales book on the planet.

During his struggles, John found ways to keep himself up and motivated despite
the many challenges and difficulties along the way. These ideas have propelled
him to massive success both personally and professionally.

In short, John Chapin is the ideal person to speak on the subject of staying
motivated and productive in the midst of adversity.

The Workshop:

Mr. Chapin has crafted this interactive session to provide specific tips on how
to stay focused and maintain motivation on a daily basis.

Subjects to be covered include:

· Motivation is personal

· Overcoming daily stumbling blocks

· Sustaining peak performance and excitement


Come to this workshop prepared to learn how to beat the demotivating
frustration and anxiety of the job search and leave much more upbeat,resolved and even inspired!

*************************************
Details:

When: 1:00-3:30 Wednesday afternoon, September 21

Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church (home of WIND North), 87
Church St. (Rt. 62), Wilmington, MA - see www.windnetworking.net for directions

Cost: $40 if pre-registered by 3:00 Tuesday the 20th, $45 for walk-ins

**************************************************************
Questions about the workshop, your search, or WIND in general?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

09/21/2011 09:00 am  Getting The Most Out Of Your Network

You've heard again and again that networking is the key to a successful job
search in these times. In fact it's the engine that propels you to the treasure
chests where great jobs are located.

Just as a car engine can be large or small, efficient or in need of an overhaul,
so too can your networking engine.

Excerpted from a full-length workshop given by Fred Nothnagel, this program will
hit the highlights and answer your questions about these critical aspects of
improving your networking from a basic 4-cylinder tool to a fine-tuned,
supercharged V-8:

- Identifying ways to increase relevant contacts and information
- Developing synergy between contacts and information
- Maximizing the value of professional events
- Using the features of LinkedIn in synch with your other networking
- Upgrading your contacts from acquaintances to buddies to allies

Come to WIND North this coming Wednesday morning and put a TIGER in your
networking tank.

About the presenter:

Fred Nothnagel has been a Career Consultant and Coach for 16 years
and the Executive Director of WIND since 1995 as well. He has helped more than 600 individuals in all
aspects of their job searches and thousands more on specific needs and via his workshops.

Mr. Nothnagel has been an invited speaker at several professional associations and career centers
and delivered a keynote address to the 2009 Annual Conference of the Career Resource Management Association.
**********************
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News of
Note; Member Good News; Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs
and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
---------------------------------------------------------

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

09/20/2011 09:30 am  "SECRETS OF ENGAGING IN SMALL TALK"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

PRESENTATION:
"Secrets Of Engaging In Small Talk”

COST:
$10.00 for returning members, $20.00for new members,
Coffee and refreshments, everyone is welcome.

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am-Sign-In, informal networking,
9:45am-10:45am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:15am- Networking With Members,
11:15am-12noon-Presentation

11:15am-12noon, PRESENTATION: "Secrets Of Engaging In Small Talk"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Does the following scenario sound familiar?
You're unemployed and you've finally decided to attend a meeting of an
association you belong to. You need to make connections. When you get there you
look around and realize you don't know anyone. What do you do? Go home? Knowing
how to engage in effective small talk is an art. In this presentation you’ll
learn:

*How you decide which person to talk to first when you don't know
anyone.
*How to start a conversation and keep it going with someone you don't
know,
*What to say after the other person asks you, "What do you do?"
*How to enter a conversation when three or more people are talking to
each other.
*How to gracefully end the conversation.

If you want to make your next networking event more productive, come to WIND
WEST on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 and find out the secrets of engaging in
effective small talk.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach who helps professionals in career transition with
resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and networking. She also
works with employed professionals who need help on work performance issues and
navigation of work place politics. Gail's background is in high tech business
development and marketing research. She is a sought after presenter, has been
quoted in The Boston Globe and the Watertown Tab, and teaches career related
courses at several adult education centers. Most recently her course, “The Art
of Small Talk”, was reviewed in The Boston Sunday Globe’s education and career
supplement (Aug. 7, 2011), in the article, “Fall In Love With Public Speaking
and Improve Your Job Prospects”. Gail holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management and an MEd from Northeastern University. Check out her web site:
www.birgerandassociates.com.

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at
St. Luke’s Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA.
Ruggles Street is off of West Main Street. West Main Street is Route 30.

Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Coach
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

09/15/2011 08:30 am  Stress Survival Tips For jobseekers

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - September 15, 2011 - Stress Survival Tips For Jobseekers

QUOTE: “Think not so much of what thou hast not, as what thou hast.” Marcus
Aurelius

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11: 15 - 12 noon: TODAY'S TOPIC: Stress Survival Tips For Jobseekers

Learn how to manage your stress response and reduce the negative effects of
stress on your body, mind, and relationships.
This presentation provides you with effective self-care tools to cope with stress.

Key Benefits:

* Learn how to increase your health and well-being
* Lear how to live the calmer, simpler, more enjoyable life you want
* Learn how to make changes today

Enjoy a group hypnosis session designed to teach you how to relax and stay calm,
even under the most stressful conditions.

PRESENTER: Kathryn McGlynn, is a professionally trained Certified Hypnotist,
Success Coach, and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Development Trainer.
She has been certified through the National Guild of Hypnotists and the American
Board of Hypnotherapy. McGlynn uses hypnosis to help people
improve their essential experience of life through self-healing and self-change.
She helps people develop a positive mental attitude, improve self-confidence,
regain self-control over unwanted behavior choices, and enhance personal skills
and assets.

Upcoming Events of Interest:

$1000.00 Scholarships available for Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Trainings starting
September 19. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 20, "Conflict Management: Your Style Matters"- with Ellen Reifsneider.
Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 27, "Present for Success: Effective, Dynamic, Powerful Presentation
Skills for Professionals". Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 12 - Nov. 16, Wed. evenings, 6 - 8 pm, "Roadmap to Grant Writing
Success" with Karen Watkins-Watts. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road,
Canton, MA

From points South:

Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take
I-93 1/2 mile. Then get off at exit 2B. The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road.
Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile.
Then follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below
General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River
Road. Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

09/14/2011 01:30 pm  "Get Going! Get Productive!" - A Workshop to Accelerate Your Search

"Progress is a tide. If we stand still we will surely be drowned. To stay on the
crest, we have to keep moving"
....Harold Mayfield

Are you prepared to make the most of this Fall Hiring Season?

Is your search moving along smoothly and rapidly, like a well-maintained sports car?

If you can't answer "Yes!" to both questions, this Wednesday's workshop is for
you. Chances are that your search suffers from one or both of the top 2 reasons
why job searches stall:
- low energy and motivation
- low job-search efficiency and effectiveness

It's all about time, your most limited resource in looking for work. Once gone,
it can never be replaced.

Many job-seekers, even energetic ones, waste time in unproductive activities.

Worst of all, most people fail to PLAN their search. As a WIND North member
pointed out at a WIND North meeting this spring, planning and executing well are
the keys to job search productivity.

Since each day shaved off the time between jobs can mean hundreds of dollars and
greater peace of mind, isn't it a no-brainer to work smart and boost your
productivity?

The Sept. 14 workshop will

- show you the ways to develop Sustained Motivation and a Positive Mental
Attitude (PMA)

- take you through the strategies, tips and tactics you need to be highly
productive in each of the four stages of the job search

- show you how to use technology as a great productivity enhancer

- show you how to do effective and realistic weekly planning and prioritization


Specific topics will include:

Developing and Keeping a PMA - Positive Mental Attitude
Strategic Planning and Goal-Setting
Focusing on the Important
Creating Synergy Between Contacts and Information
Using Technology to Streamline Your Search
Weekly Planning
Periodic Evaluation and Course Correction
Taking Care of Your Greatest Resource – Yourself

As always, this Wednesday workshop will be highly interactive, so bring your
concerns, obstacles, and issues - the amount of emphasis on each topic will be
adjusted to the needs of the group.

Class size will be limited to 8 in order to allow lots
of time for individual questions and practice.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE'S A BRIEF QUESTIONNAIRE TO
BE FILLED OUT PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP, WHICH WILL BE E-MAILED TO THOSE WHO
PRE-REGISTER.

*************************************
Details:

When: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday afternoon, September 14

Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church (home of WIND North), 87
Church St. (Rt. 62), Wilmington, MA - see www.windnetworking.net for directions

Cost: $40 if pre-registered by 5:00 Tuesday the 13th, $45 for walk-ins

Preparation: There's a brief assignment I'll e-mail to pre-registrants; if you
wish to walk in, please plan to arrive at 1:00 to do the assignment

**************************************************************
Questions about the workshop, your search, or WIND in general?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

09/14/2011 09:00 am  "Using the Boston Business Journal as a Great Job Search Tool"

As the still-competitive Fall hiring season gets rolling, those in "the hunt"
need to use every tool at their disposal to beat the competition to the really
good jobs.

On Wednesday, we at WIND North will be excited to welcome Abby Grant of the
Boston Business Journal, who will speak on how to use that publication as such a
tool. Her unique perspective comes from a background in recruiting and a
recently completed job search of her own.

The Boston Business Journal is the leading business publication covering
business in this region. You will discover how to turn up job leads and connect
with leading industries and top executives. All attendees will receive a 4 Week
Free Trial Subscription to the BBJ and a copy of the current issue.

The Presenter:

Abby Grant has close to 20 years working in the communications field including
publishing, advertising and public relations. She currently works in the
Circulation Group at the BBJ– Boston’s premier business publication. Prior to
that, she was with Hollister, a Boston-based recruiting and staffing firm,
conducting business development for the creative and marketing group. She has
held business development and account management roles for several Boston-based
public relations and advertising agencies. Abby holds a B.A. from the
University of New Hampshire and a M.A. from Emerson College.

***************************
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:

9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News of
Note; Member Good News; Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs
and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
-----------------------------------------------------
Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

09/13/2011 01:00 am  "Landing A Job, Is That Your Real Goal?"

PLEASE NOTE: Sign-in time: 9:00am-9:15am. Meeting Starts At 9:15am.

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

PRESENTATION:
"Landing A Job, Is That Your Real Goal?" with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:00am-9:15am - Sign-in, informal Networking
9:15am-10:15am - New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:15am-10:45am - Networking with members
10:45am-11:20am - PRESENTATION

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members.
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION, 10:45am-11:20am: "Landing A Job, Is That Your Real Goal?"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Now that summer is pretty much over, you're saying to yourself you really want
to land a job soon. But, you've been spending your time: sending out only one
or two resumes a week, going to only one WIND meeting a month, ignoring your
upcoming association events, and watching reruns of Oprah. What's going on? You
know full well what you should be doing, why are you not doing it? Is there
something else you want more than a job? Come to WIND East on Tuesday,
September 13, 2011 and find out what's really happening to you and what you can
do about it.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach who helps professionals in career transition with
resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and networking. She also
works with employed professionals who need help with work performance issues
and navigation of work place politics. Gail's background is in high tech
business development and marketing research. She is a sought after presenter,
has been quoted in The Boston Globe and the Watertown Tab, and teaches career
related courses at several adult education centers. Most recently her
course, "The Art of Small Talk", was reviewed in The Boston Sunday Globe's
education and career supplement (Aug. 7, 2011), in the article, "Fall In Love
With Public Speaking and Improve Your Job Prospects". Gail holds an MBA from
Simmons School of Management and an MEd from Northeastern University. Check out
her web site: www.birgerandassociates.com.

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John's
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

CHEERS,
Gail Birger, Career Coach
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com
Email: gailb@gis.net

09/08/2011 08:30 am  Public Speaking and Your Job Search

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - September 8, 2011 - Public Speaking and Your Job Search

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

QUOTE: "If you have made mistakes...there is always another chance for
you...You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call
"failure" is not the falling down, but the staying down." Mary Pickford

11: 15 - 12 noon: TODAY'S TOPIC: Public Speaking and Your Job Search

Whether you enjoy it or avoid it, public speaking is crucial in advancing in
your career and maybe even landing a job. When interviewing you may be asked to
give a presentation or you may be asked if you have public speaking experience.
The best way to get comfortable with public speaking is to know how to present
effectively. Once you have the knowledge and tools to develop your public
speaking skills, you will have a better chance at landing that next job. Public
Speaking Skills Coach, Jacki Rose, is going to present a fun, informative, and
educational program at WIND.

You will…

¨ discover what makes a great presenter

¨ become aware of how your fellow WIND members feel about public speaking

¨ learn how you can start improving your skills immediately


PRESENTER: Jacki Rose shows business professionals how to become more confident,
dynamic, and engaging presenters. She is the author of five books including “11
Steps to Powerful Public Speaking,” is a member of the National Speakers
Association and has coached speech contestants through placing at the
Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. For more information on
Jacki and for some free tips on public speaking, visit www.JackiRose.com.

Upcoming Events of Interest:

$1000.00 Scholarships available for Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Trainings starting
September 19. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 20, "Conflict Management: Your Style Matters"- with Ellen Reifsneider.
Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 27, "Present for Success: Effective, Dynamic, Powerful Presentation
Skills for Professionals". Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 12 - Nov. 16, Wed. evenings, 6 - 8 pm, "Roadmap to Grant Writing
Success" with Karen Watkins-Watts. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River
Road,Canton, MA

From points South:

Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take
I-93 1/2 mile. Then get off at exit 2B. The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road.
Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile.
Then follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below
General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River
Road. Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

09/06/2011 09:30 am  "Landing A Job, Is That Your Real Goal?"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

PRESENTATION:
"Landing A Job, Is That Your Real Goal?"
with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am - Informal Networking
9:45am-10:45am - New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:45am-11:15am - Networking with members
11:15am-12noon - PRESENTATION

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members.
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION, 11:15am-12noon: "Landing A Job, Is That Your Real Goal?"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Now that summer is pretty much over, you're saying to yourself you really want
to land a job soon. But, you've been spending your time: sending out only one
or two resumes a week, going to only one WIND meeting a month, ignoring your
upcoming association events, and watching reruns of Oprah.

What's going on? You know full well what you should be doing, why are you not
doing it? Is there something else you want more than a job? Come to WIND West
on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 and find out what's really happening to you and
what you can do about it.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach who helps professionals in career transition with
resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, and networking. She also
works with employed professionals who need help on work performance issues and
navigation of work place politics. Gail's background is in high tech business
development and marketing research. She is a sought after presenter, has been
quoted in The Boston Globe and the Watertown Tab, and teaches career related
courses at several adult education centers. Most recently her course, "The Art
of Small Talk", was reviewed in The Boston Sunday Globe's education and career
supplement (Aug. 7, 2011), in the article, "Fall In Love With Public Speaking
and Improve Your Job Prospects". Gail holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management and an MEd from Northeastern University. Check out her web site:
www.birgerandassociates.com.

LOCATION:
WIND West meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at
St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA.
Ruggles is off of West Main Street. West Main Street is Route 30.

Don't miss this presentation. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!

CHEERS,
Gail Birger,
Career Coach
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com
Email: gailb@gis.net

09/01/2011 08:30 am  Resumes: Fundamentals and Fine Points 2011

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - September 1, 2011 - Resumes: Fundamentals and Fine
Points 2011

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

QUOTE: "If I could have but one wish granted

it would be,

to live in a universe like this one

at a time like the present

with friends like the ones I have now

and be myself." Anonymous

11: 15 - 12 noon: TODAY'S TOPIC: Resumes Fundamentals and Fine Points 2011

Resumes can go wrong at several key points, from how you print your name and the
font used, to a fuzzy Profile section, to poorly written Professional Experience
sections, to leaving gaps in your employment history, and much much more.
Today's presentation will start at the top of the resume and move down the page
highlighting resume fundamentals that must be gotten right to such fine points
as where to place your LinkedIn address. We will discuss where resumes go wrong
and how to correct them. PLEASE BRING ALONG A COPY OF YOUR RESUME to help you
figure out what parts, if any, need improvement.

Topics covered will include:

* an explanation of when to use the chronological or functional resume
* how and when to use a resume called the "Hybrid Chronological" to
demonstrate to employers that you have the right skill sets even thought you
have the "wrong" job titles
* how to include relevant past experience even if it was years ago
* the correct use of dates on resumes
* the importance of key words
* creating a "Results" focused resume vs describing what your
responsibilities were

PRESENTER: Larry Elle, Director of Success Associates Career Services, will
answer your questions about resumes and how you can improve their effectiveness
in marketing your potential to prospective employers. Larry is a Nationally
Certified Career and Job Transition Coach, and a WIND Facilitator for over 10
years. He has helped hundreds of people move their career forward and landing
work that suits their special strengths, abilities and interests.

Upcoming Events of Interest:


$1000.00 Scholarships available for Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Trainings starting
September 19. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 20, "Conflict Management: Your Style Matters"- with Ellen Reifsneider.
Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 27, "Present for Success: Effective, Dynamic, Powerful Presentation
Skills for Professionals". Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 12 - Nov. 16, Wed. evenings, 6 - 8 pm, "Roadmap to Grant Writing
Success" with Karen Watkins-Watts. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road,
Canton, MA

From points South:

Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take
I-93 1/2 mile. Then get off at exit 2B. The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road.
Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile.
Then follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below
General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River
Road. Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

08/31/2011 01:30 pm  WORKSHOP: "Nail the Offer, then Negotiate a Great Package"

This summer we've seen a significant increase in WIND members' interviewing
activity, second-rounders included. This suggests that employers have a greater
sense of urgency to hire. All potentially very good news.

The workshop this coming Wednesday afternoon will provide attendees with tips
and tactics to propel them from successful first-round face-to-face interviews
into offers, ask the key questions to really understand all important aspects of
the new job situation and to negotiate their best deal. More specifically in
this interactive session, you'll learn:

- how to leverage your first-round experience to move ahead of the competition

- how to integrate other information and your network to gain advantage

- when and how to communicate with the employer between rounds

- how to determine whether you're the front-runner or at least a finalist

- how to prepare for an offer

- what to do and say when the offer comes

- how to probe for information about the boss, co-workers, top management's
plans

- how to establish and execute your primary and backup negotiating strategies

- how to close the deal in a true win-win fashion

**** PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE IS A BRIEF
QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP****

Fred Nothnagel created this workshop last year by combining late-round
interviewing tactics with a workshop he had given several times on Evaluating
and Negotiating Offers. At each presentation the interaction has been so great
that the group agreed to continue beyond the appointed end time.

Mr. Nothnagel has helped hundreds of professionals land, evaluate and negotiate
offers during his 16 years as a Career Consultant/Coach. Most have negotiated
successfully for thousands more in salary as well as increased benefits and/or
stock options.

Don't miss this chance to learn the secrets of snagging and improving a great
job offer.

************************************************************
Workshop Details:

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, August 31

Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St.(Rt. 62) Wilmington,
MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: the usual $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk-ins

To get the pre-registration discount, e-mail frednothnagel@yahoo.com
by 5:00pm Tuesday, August 30

************************************************************
Questions about the workshop, about WIND or your job search?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

08/31/2011 09:00 am  "Are You Ready for the Fall Hiring Season?"

Labor Day is just around the corner, and with it -sadly- the end of summer
vacations.

The good news is that employers get more serious about filling open positions,
lest they lose the opportunity in the next budget cycle.

So how well prepared are you to jump into September with a turbocharged
self-marketing effort? Do you have all your marketing materials and verbal
approaches well-crafted and well-practiced? Is your CRM system humming like a
finely-tuned Indy racecar? Have you put in place a solid search plan that has
the best chance of generating great traction? And so on...

If you're wondering how well prepared you really are for the Fall peak in the
annual hiring curve, come to WIND North on Aug. 31 to find out and get many
pointers that will help you get the edge on your competition.

We'll cover lots of ground -

* Identifying the most marketable configurations of your Value Proposition
* Understanding your market
* Sharpening your marketing communications (resume, letters, success stories,
interviewing skills and more)
* Using the 4 basic marketing channels efficiently and effectively
* Organizing your search "database"
* Planning and scheduling your search activities

Naturally, time prohibits extensive coverage of any of the above areas, but
you'll come away with ways of assessing your own readiness to do a balanced,
effective search that will leave competitors in the dust.
**********************
WIND North Meeting details:

Time: 9:00 - noonish (come later if you can't make it
by 9) every Wednesday morning
Place: Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt.62,
Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:

8:30am Senior Management Group meets on stage
9:00 New Members' Orientation (bring a friend!)
9:30 General Meeting: Announcements; Program; Business News of
Note; Member Good News; Personal Introductions; Networking Break; Needs
and Leads
noon(ish) Adjourn

post-meeting: More time for networking
-----------------------------------------------------

Questions about your WIND or your search (Treasure Hunt)?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND and Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

08/25/2011 01:00 pm  Mastering The Art of Behavioral Interviewing

Mastering The Art of Behavioral Interviewing Workshop

A Special WIND Workshop with Bob Dolan, MIT Career Services

WHEN: Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 1 – 4 pm

WHERE: WIND South, 1 Blue Hill River Rd., Canton, MA, 2nd fl.

Interviewing is not a science, it’s an art…and no two interviews will be the
same. How you adapt during the interview process will enhance your ability to
be successful. Technical skills will get you the interview; Behavioral
attributes will get you the job. This workshop will discuss preparation and
strategies for a successful interview. We’ll also discuss how your
company/industry research and Emotional Quotient will be the foundation for your
interviewing strategy. Sample interview questions will be provided along with
tips on how to answer those tough questions.

Participants Will Learn These Keys To Interview Success
• The difference between EQ and IQ, and how important each one is in the
interviewing process
• How to analyze, prepare for and respond to Behavioral Questions
• What role organizational awareness and motivational fit play in interviews
• How to develop talking points on your “added value” to employers
• The eight categories of behavioral questions (a handout)
• The Top Ten qualities employers seek in candidates (NACE Survey) and what
Fortune 100 company recruiters say they look for in candidates

PRESENTER: Bob Dolan, MIT Career Services
Bob currently provides counseling and professional development workshops for
graduate and alumni programs at MIT. He has held roles at MIT since 2005. Bob
recently held the position of Assistant Director of Counseling and Programs at
Boston University before returning to MIT. He is a Certified Job Search and
Career Transition Consultant with experience in Career Management since 2001.
Before joining academia, Bob had a private Career Consulting practice and worked
with clients across multiple industries. Bob's clients spanned all industries
and positions ranging from company Presidents to administrative staff. Prior to
choosing a profession in Career Management, Bob worked in several industries as
a member of Corporate Finance Management teams. Bob holds a BS in Business, an
MBA, and worked in the Publishing industry, Chemical industry (polymer
sciences), and 12 years in the High Technology sector, predominately in
telecomm. As a hiring manager for over twenty years, Bob brings a unique blend
of "real world" and career services expertise to his clients.

TO REGISTER: Email Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com to reserve a seat. Space is
limited. COST: $45.00 with advance registration through August 24 at 6 pm.
$50.00 at the door.

08/25/2011 08:30 am  How Interviewers Are Trained and How You Can Benefit

WIND South MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - August 25, 2011

QUOTE: "There's no reward in life without risk." — Barry J. Farber:
Motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

11:15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: Interviewer Secrets: How Interviewers Are
Trained And How You Can Benefit From Their Training

This morning's presentation is a perfect compliment to this afternoon's workshop
at 1 pm on "Mastering the Art of Behavioral Interviewing" (see above). This
afternoon you will learn how to handle the most challenging behavioral interview
questions likely to be thrown at you, behavioral questions being the most
important determinant of interview success or failure. In this morning's
presentation at 11:15 am you will receive a special Interview Template which
outlines the topics, questions and interviewer goals that you will encounter in
an interview.

I developed this template from a reading of "The Unofficial Guide To Hiring and
Firing", and "Hiring The Best" by Martin Yate (of the Knock 'em Dead series),
where he trains interviewers in how to conduct an interview that will produce a
great candidate. His information is combined with information about the order in
which an interview proceeds, the sequence of questions that will be asked
including ability, manageability, personality and "fit" questions, and the
template also provides many of the typical questions you may be asked during an
interview and why you may be asked them. It is like getting a crib sheet
revealing the questions to be asked on a test. You'll learn what to expect and
how to prepare.

As an added bonus, a special section on questions most often asked of
prospective managers is included. Managerial positions are clearly different
from individual contributor positions and many WIND members will benefit from
learning the key questions they can expect in a well designed interview keyed to
managers.

You will treasure the information you gain from this presentation because it
will prepare you to be at your best when it counts the most, when an important
interview is on the line.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator


Upcoming Events of Interest:

August 25, 2011: "Mastering The Art of Behavioral Interviewing" with Bob Dolan,
MIT Career Services, 1 - 4 pm at WIND South. Cost $45.00 when you register in
advance (up through 6 pm august 24, 2011), $50.00 at the door. To register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com. Space is limited.

Scholarships available for Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Trainings starting on
August 22 and September 19. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 20, 2011: "Conflict Management: Your Style Matters"- with Ellen
Reifsneider. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

September 27,2011: "Present for Success: Effective, Dynamic, Powerful
Presentation Skills for Professionals". Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

October 12 - Nov. 16, 2011: Wed. evenings, 6 - 8 pm, "Roadmap to Grant Writing
Success" with Karen Watkins-Watts. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.


Directions to WIND SOUTH at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road,
Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at exit 2B. The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

08/24/2011 09:00 am  "Stump the Career Coach, Part II"

Two weeks ago, Fred Nothnagel put himself on the hot seat for the WIND version
of Car Talk's "Stump the Chump." The session generated so many good questions,
so much energy and discussion that the group decided that a 2nd round would be
great.

So once again he's ready to be stumped, at the next WIND North meeting on
Wednesday morning.

Here's the scoop:

While Fred can't claim to be nearly as funny as Click and Clack, we'll have some
fun as well as plowing into some thorny job search issues.

Come prepared with the issue or situation that has
- caused your search to stall
- pinned the needle on your frustration gauge
- left you spinning your wheels only to dig yourself in deeper

See you Wednesday morning!

***********************************
Meeting Details:

WIND North meets each Wednesday morning from 9:00 until noon at the Wilmington
United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:
8:30 am - SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP meets until general meeting is called to order
9:00 am - New Members' Orientation; Open Networking (just show up and jump in)
9:30 - General Meeting (Announcements, upcoming WIND events; Program;
Business and Jobs News; Good News (happy landings); Personal Introductions;
Needs and Leads)
12:00-12:30 Adjourn
Post-meeting - plenty of time for more networking
*******************************************************************
Questions about WIND or your search for a great new job?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

08/18/2011 08:30 am  Keywords: Why and How To use Them To Your Advantage

WIND SOUTH MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - August 18, 2011 - "Keywords: Why and How To
Use Them To Your Advantage"

QUOTE: "Forget mistakes. Forget failure. Forget everything except what you're
going to do now and do it." Will Durant

WIND SOUTH MEETING AGENDA

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

NOTE: WIND South has two break out groups with structured networking in each
group. The Professional Networking group meets in the large hall for all
individual contributors, managers, middle managers. The Senior Executive Forum
of WIND South
meets in the Trinity Church Library following their agenda This group is
composed of Director Level, VP level and C level professionals generally with a
six figure income. Both groups come together for the general meeting and the
speaker at 10:30 am.

11: 15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: "Key Words: Why and How To Use Them To Your
Advantage"

Key Words give your resume a fighting chance of being seen and read by employers
in person or, more importantly, when employers go to job boards to pull out
resumes for review. In this presentation you will learn:

• what are key words and why they are important
• how they are used to select resumes for review
• where to find out what key words to use
• which key words are most important for your profession
• where to place them on your resume to increase your resumes' "hits"
• why knowing key words will help your interview preparation

Key Words are a part of a traditional job search of posting resumes to job
boards and sending them to employers. They are not networking but they are
something every job hunter should know in order to be prepared to be competitive
and to interview well. Today's presentation will give you the "keys" to help
your unlock the secrets of Key Words!

PRESENTER: Larry Elle is Director of Career Services at Success Associates
Career Services. He is a Nationally Certified Career and Job Transition
Counselor, a Licensed Social Worker and the author of "Community Connections:
Resources for Massachusetts Unemployed". Larry produced with Eric Ross, "Power
Networking: The Path to Job Search Success" You can contact Larry at 617-325-4521.

Upcoming Events of Interest:

August 25: "Mastering The Art of Behavioral Interviewing" with Bob Dolan, MIT
Career Services, 1 - 4 pm at WIND South. Cost $45.00 when you register in
advance (up through 6 pm august 24, 2011), $50.00 at the door. To register email
Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com. Space is limited.

Scholarships available for Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Trainings starting on
August 22 and September 19. Visit www.pdcboston.org for details.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator
Director of Career Services
Success Associates Career Services - "Thirteen Years of Excellence" 1998 - 2011
For Career Services call 617-325-4521 or go to: www.careersuccessassociates.com

Directions to WIND South Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, Canton, MA.

From the West:
Take route 9 , the Mass Pike, or route 2 east to I-95/128. Head south on I-95
and stay in the middle or left lands when I-95 heads south to Providence, RI.
This puts you on I-93 North. Continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then follow
General Directions, below.
From points South:

Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.
Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.
From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.
General Directions:

Get off at the next exit I -93 (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River
Road. Turn right. Trinity Church is the first building on your right about 75
yards on the right.

08/17/2011 01:30 pm  Workshop: Penetrating the Unpublished Job Market

The Unpublished Job Market --

You've heard about it. Maybe you're not sure you believe it's real. Maybe
you're convinced it is, but have no idea how it works or how to access it.
Maybe you've penetrated it in the past but by luck, not in a purposeful,
active way.

If you fall into any of these categories, this workshop is for you.

Through a combination of concepts, examples, short exercises and discussion,
you'll learn how and why the unpublished market works and MUST be the major
focus of your search for a career-advancing position in this tough employment
market.

Specifically, we'll cover several aspects:

- Why the unpublished market exists; why employers rely heavily on it
- The two key activities essential to penetrate it
- Identifying likely target organizations
- Using SWOT analysis to formulate a convincing Value Proposition
- Leveraging your network
- Identifying and executing the best approach to each decision-maker
- Conducting highly effective exploratory interviews with decision-makers

If you've been spending more than 15% of your job search time responding to job
postings and contacting recruiters, you're wasting time that would be much
better spent on penetrating the unpublished market. Your job search
effectiveness will dramatically improve, and you’ll be “off the beach” much sooner!

I developed this workshop in 2008 and have delivered it with resounding success
several times since then. Here's what participants in a recent class had to say:

"Fantastic content! (Fred is) very willing to help - refreshing!"
"Just what I needed at this point in my career search."
"Good techniques to explore the job market. Thank you Fred!!"
"This is exactly what I came here to learn."

Come join us on the 17th and learn to find and unlock the Treasure Box of
opportunities!

*****************
Workshop Details:

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, August 17

Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church,
87 Church St. (Rt. 62) Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk-ins
To get the pre-registration discount, e-mail
frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday, August 16

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE IS A BRIEF PRE-WORKSHOP
ASSIGNMENT WHICH WILL BE E-MAILED TO PRE-REGISTRANTS

***********
Questions about this workshop or your personal Treasure Hunt?

Contact:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Consultant and Coach
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

08/17/2011 09:00 am  Ten Marketing Principles to Gain More Traction

The longer one is involved in job-hunting, career marketing and career
management, either for oneself or as a professional helping others, three
fundamental truths become more and more evident -

1. Employers hiring people act the same way they do when they shop and buy
goods and services for themselves or others

2. Marketing principles that work for sellers of goods and services also work
for job seekers.

3. You can't go wrong going along with human nature

Our program on the 17th will cover 10 of the most important principles of
marketing which flow from commonly observed aspects of human behavior in
buying/selling situations.

You'll learn

- How several basic, ingrained aspects of human behavior that transcend
boundaries of age, language and culture translate into marketing principles you
can use

- How to apply those principles to generate more traction - more attention, more
contacts, more interviews, more and better offers

Come join us at WIND North on the 17th and brush up on your marketing!

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Meeting Details:

WIND North meets each Wednesday morning from 9:00 until noon at the Wilmington
United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:
8:30 am - SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP meets until general meeting is called to order
9:00 am - New Members' Orientation; Open Networking (just show up and jump in)
9:30 - General Meeting (Announcements, upcoming WIND events; Program;
Business and Jobs News; Good News (happy landings); Personal Introductions;
Needs and Leads)
12:00-12:30 Adjourn
Post-meeting - plenty of time for more networking
**************************************************

Questions about WIND or your search for a great new job?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

08/11/2011 08:30 am  Turn Job Search Red Flags Into Hiring Signals

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - August 11, 2011, Turn Job Search Red Flags Into Hiring
Signals

WIND SOUTH MEETING FORMAT
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads
The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
following their agenda

QUOTE: "I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take
more chances. Be more active. Show up more often." - Brian Tracy

MEETING TOPIC: Turn Job Search Red Flags Into Hiring Signals

Most of us have at least one job search "red flag", i.e., factors which cause
employers to question, "Is this person going to have a positive, predictable
pattern of performance?". Some of us have more than one red flag. It's important
to ask yourself, "Are red flags hurting my job search prospects?"

We'll begin today's session thinking like an employer - looking for applicant
"red flags" that employers often interpret as job knockouts. Some of these flags
are "no experience", "no focus to the jobs you've held", "job hopping", "lack
of appropriate degree", "gaps in employment", "over-qualified", "too old", "been
fired", "wrong industry", disabilities, no promotions, etc.

You will learn the three categories of Red Flags: Personal, Practical and
Non-Verbal, and learn a formula for how to approach each category. Participants
will also have a chance to write out and practice possible answers that can turn
your "red flags" into job offers. If you want to convince an employer to hire
you despite your red flags, you will benefit from today's presentation?

PRESENTER: Larry Elle, a nationally certified career and job transition coach,
and a WIND Facilitator for over 1o years, has helped hundreds of people move
their career forward, finding a direction and landing work that suits their
special strengths, abilities and interests.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road,
Canton, MA

From points South:
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at exit 2B. The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:
Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

08/10/2011 01:30 pm  "Interviewing Deep Dive" Workshop

This workshop will teach you how to turn your interviews from sweaty-palmed
interrogations to confident conversations.

The Good News: many job-seekers are getting MORE INTERVIEWS this Summer than
during the Spring. Recruiters and employed WINDers are sending more openings to
WIND.

The Bad News: there's still lots of COMPETITION out there, and now not only
from the unemployed but from ambitious or very disaffected employed
professionals. Employers still believe they can be very choosy.

The Solution: Outstanding preparation, practice and skillfully INTERVIEWING THEM
so that you leave decision-makers thinking that they had better not let you join
the competition.

This workshop will show you how and give each participant some "practice time"
to begin to master the key advanced techniques that will raise your Vp
(Perceived Value) through the roof and/or reduce your Cp (Perceived Cost) to
miniscule levels.

Specifically, you'll learn:

- How to size up the situation (what they're REALLY looking for) beforehand and
how to practice answering the LIKELY, RELATED questions

- How to choose which Success Stories to be sure to tell

- How to get even more information about their hot buttons early in the interview

- How to "blow them away gently" by using your research most effectively

- How to avoid being grilled or going "off message"

- How to hint that you could be dangerous if you worked for a competitor!

Class size will be limited to 8 in order to allow lots of time for individual
questions and practice. There is a brief pre-workshop assignment that will be
e-mailed to those who pre-register.

Fred Nothnagel has taught interviewing skills to well over 1500 people in
seminars, speaking engagements and one-on-one sessions, and has presented this
workshop and its predecessors to great acclaim more than two dozen times.
You’ll come away with the techniques and strategies to demonstrate that your
Vp/Cp ratio is huge!

Other Details:

Cost: the usual $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk- ins.
To pre-register:e-mail frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday, August 9.

Early pre-registration is recommended, since a few seats are already taken and
you'll want to do the pre-assignment in an unhurried way.

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

08/10/2011 09:00 am  "Stump the Career Coach"

If you've listened to Car Talk, you know that a standard feature on the show is
"Stump the Chump," where listeners try to win a prize by posing car questions
the Car Talk Guys can't answer.

We'll do a take-off of that show at WIND North this coming Wednesday. Guess
who's the chump, er... Career Coach?

While I can't claim to be nearly as funny as Click and Clack, we'll have some
fun as well as plowing into some thorny job search issues.

Come prepared with the issue or situation that has
- caused your search to stall
- pinned the needle on your frustration gauge
- left you spinning your wheels only to dig yourself in deeper

See you Wednesday morning!

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Meeting Details:

WIND North meets each Wednesday morning from 9:00 until noon at the Wilmington
United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:
8:30 am - SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP meets until general meeting is called to order
9:00 am - New Members' Orientation; Open Networking (just show up and jump in)
9:30 - General Meeting (Announcements, upcoming WIND events; Program;
Business and Jobs News; Good News (happy landings); Personal Introductions;
Needs and Leads)
12:00-12:30 Adjourn
Post-meeting - plenty of time for more networking

Cost: $20 for new WIND members (includes one-time $10 membership fee; $10 for
active members
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Questions about WIND or your search for a great new job?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

08/09/2011 09:30 am  "Time Management For Your Job Search"

WIND EAST MEETING
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“Time Management For Your Job Search?”
with Maryann Murphy, Professional Organizer & Trainer

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am-Informal networking,
9:45am-10:45am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:00am- Networking,
11:00am-11:40am-Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

11:00am-11:40am - - PRESENTATION: "Time Management For Your Job Search"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Where did the day go, and why didn't I get more done? Are you having trouble
keeping on schedule during your job search? Maryann Murphy, an expert in
behavior management, will talk about time management and the most effective
strategies for taking control of your time, becoming more effective in your job
search, and making time to fit in everything else that requires your attention!
Maryann’s presentation will include specific solutions for the most common time
management problems, and handouts that will guide you in how to make the most
of every day. Bring your calendar and your "To Do" list, or just bring
yourself, and be prepared to find time and become a lot more effective each day!

PRESENTER:
Maryann Murphy has a Masters degree in Social Work and over 20 years experience
in human services, with a specialty in behavior management. She has worked as
a therapist with adults, children, families & groups, and has managed programs
in business, human services and government. She has been working for the past
4 years as a Professional Organizer, Speaker and Trainer on Organizing and Time
Management issues. She is past Director of Professional Development for NAPO-
NE, the New England chapter of the National Association of Professional
Organizers, and is a Specialist in Chronic Disorganization through the
Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD).

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at St. John's
United Methodist Church,80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Coach
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

08/04/2011 08:30 am  The Power Of Extending Your Reach

WIND SOUTH MEETING - August 4, 2011 - "The Power of Extending Your Reach" with
Don Saracen

WIND South meets at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA
(Directions below)

QUOTE: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you
did not do then those you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the
safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Give
yourself away to the sea of life." Mark Twain

FORMAT:
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each
table choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - General WIND Meeting – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The SENIOR EXECUTIVE FORUM of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
starting at 8:30 am through 10:30 am, following their agenda. They then join the
General WIND Meeting.

11: 15 - 12 noon: TODAY'S TOPIC: The Power of Extending Your Reach

Learn how to effectively leverage your communication skills through the art of
interpersonal networking. The basic fundamentals of preparation, content,
delivery and time apply to the networking process. This is your opportunity to
learn how to build meaningful relationships for mutual benefit that can generate
contacts, information, visibility and significant referrals. Join us for this
informative, fast paced and interactive program that will help you build your
own network of stars.

PRESENTER: Don Saracen

Don Saracen, CTM, is President and founder of SARACEN Sales & Marketing, a
consulting firm specializing in business development, market planning and the
art of communications. He holds Rotary Internationals highest award as a Paul
Harris Fellow and is a co-producer of the New England Emmy award nominated PBSTV
documentary, Mai: A Lesson in Courage, Passion & Hope. He
is working on his Advanced designation for Toastmasters International and has
competed at Club, Area, Division and Twice at the District level. Mr. Saracen
belongs to East Bay Toastmasters, Advanced Orators.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle

Directions to WIND SOUTH at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road,
Canton, MA

From points South:

Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take
I-93 1/2 mile. Then get off at exit 2B. The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road.
Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards
I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

>From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile.
Then follow General Directions, below.

>From the North Shore:

Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below
General Directions:
Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River
Road. Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

08/03/2011 01:30 pm  Managing Generational Diversity

Long-time career professional, speaker, workshop designer and friend of WIND Pat
Vaillancourt will again visit WIND North on August 3 and offer her newest
workshop, "Managing Generational Diversity."

Four distinct generations are mingling together in today’s workplaces with
coworkers, suppliers and customers. Each has widely differing values related to
work, different communication styles and differing feelings and
attitudes about what recognition and reward means to them. This often leads to
misunderstandings and conflicts.

Workshop highlights will include strategies that encourage unity and harmony,
thoughtful interactive discussions and practical skill exercises. You will
understand the differences among the generations and learn how to deal
effectively with them.

Benefits to the professional in transition:

* If you're in management, you'll learn how to create
- Cohesive unity in your workplace
- Much better communication with coworkers, suppliers and customers,
therefore greater understanding.
- More successful conflict resolution
- A more effective management style
- Enhanced Customer Service
- A culture in which each individual is recognized and regarded for their value

* Everyone will learn how to
- Communicate much better at interviews with those of a different generation
- Network much better across generational lines
- Show employers and key contacts that you're fully willing and capable of
fitting into a multi-generational workplace

The Presenter:

Pat Vaillancourt is a twice nationally recognized trainer with over 20 years
expertise in the field of career consultation and transition. She has developed
more than 30 related workshops.

A highly creative and dynamic speaker, Pat presents regularly at conferences
throughout New England during the summer and fall. In the winter, she meets with
clients in Tampa, Florida’s Transitioning Executive Network.

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Workshop Details:

When: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, August 3
Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St. (a.k.a.
Rt. 62), Wilmington MA
Cost: $20 (Half the usual price!) if pre-registered by 5:00 Tuesday, Aug. 2; $25
at the door.

To pre-register: e-mail frednothnagel@yahoo.com.

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Questions about the workshop, WIND or your job search?

Contact:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

08/02/2011 09:30 am  "I WAS FIRED. NOW WHAT?"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

PRESENTATION:
"I WAS FIRED. NOW WHAT?"
with Gail Birger, Career Coach

MEETING FORMAT:
9:30am-9:45am - Informal networking,
9:45am-10:45am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:45am-11:05am - Networking
11:10am-12noon - Presentation

COST: $20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

PRESENTATION:
11:15am-12noon: "I WAS FIRED. NOW WHAT?"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Interviewer: "Why did you leave your last position?"
Interviewee: "Well, what happened was . . ."
The truth is you were fired. What do you say? How do you manage tough and
uncomfortable interview questions? What's important; the answer to the question
or how you handle the answer to the question? In this interactive presentation
I'll review some of the most difficult interview questions, ask for your
answers, and then I'll offer the answers that have been shown to be effective
as well as those answers you should never use.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is a career coach. She works with professionals who need help with
resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, networking, and salary
negotiation. Her corporate business experience enables her to work effectively
with unemployed professionals and employed professionals who need help with
navigating work place politics and communicating effectively with bosses, peers
and subordinates. Gail is a sought after presenter who teaches career related
courses at Boston, Brookline, Newton, Arlington, and Lexington adult education
centers. She was recently interviewed on Boston's cable television
show, "Employment for All". She holds an MBA from Simmons School of
Management.

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at St. Luke's
Catholic Church Parish Center, One Ruggles Street (off of West Main Street.
West Main is Route 30), Westboro, MA.

Cheers,
Gail Birger
Career Coach
Birger & Associates
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

07/28/2011 08:30 am  How to Get a Hiring Manager to Redefine Job Requirements In Your Favor

WIND SOUTH MEETING - July 28, 2011 - How to Get a Hiring Manager to Redefine Job
Requirements In Your Favor

WIND South meets at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road, Canton,
MA (Directions below)

FORMAT:
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each
table choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - General WIND Meeting – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The SENIOR EXECUTIVE FORUM of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
starting at 8:30 am through 10:30 am, following their agenda. They then join
the General WIND Meeting.

MEETING TOPIC: How to Get a Hiring Manager to Redefine Job Requirements In Your
Favor

Does this sound impossible? It's not. In fact a study done in the mid-90s found
that 43% of the time hiring managers redefined job requirements when they found
a candidate especially appealing (The New Executive Job Search).

Nor is this a revelation to good recruiters. Every recruiter worth his salt has
at times convinced employers to interview and hire candidates who didn't meet
all the "must have" requirements but their candidates did have some special
value added. Interestingly, this process happened most often over the phone
because that is the primary tool of recruiters.

In today's presentation, Mike Davis draws on all his experiences as a recruiter
to explain to you how you can use the phone to convince a hiring manager to take
a chance on you. You'll learn what to say, what to avoid, and how to tweak the
interest of the Hiring Manager. Interested? I would be and if you are also, you
will want to hear all about Mike's magic-like methods. Bring a friend along and
then practice on each other using Mike's techniques. You and your next employer
will be glad you did!

PRESENTER: Mike Davis works with the Bridge Energy Group doing business
development and recruitment. Earlier in his career he worked for Boston area
firms as a recruiter where he learned how to convince hiring managers that his
candidates were the right candidates even though they may not have matched the
job requirements. One year age Mike spoke to WIND audiences on the "One Question
Interview", winning rave reviews from WIND members and lots of invitations to
other networking groups.


See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1
Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA

>From points South
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right
and take I-93 1/2 mile. Then get off at the

next
exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road. Turn right.The
church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North.
When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then follow General
Directions, below

07/27/2011 01:30 pm  Leveraging Your Network to the Max

If your networking is stalled, if you find it difficult to connect with anyone
but your first-level contacts, or your networking conversations haven't yielded
much, this workshop will power up your efforts to get much more value from
networking.

Likewise if you've been using LinkedIn for little more than locating hiring
managers in companies with published openings.

You'll learn to develop strong synergies among the networking activities of

- meeting other professionals at events
- conducting targeted, well-planned one-on-one networking conversations
- using all the features of LinkedIn and public information sources in
conjunction with your face-to-face activities.

At the workshop we'll cover

- A brief review of networking basics
- Planning a Networking Campaign with weekly goals
- How to effectively target and approach decision-makers and key thought leaders
- Identifying ways to increase relevant contacts and information
- Developing synergy between contacts and information
- Maximizing the value of professional events
- Using the features of LinkedIn in synch with your other networking
- How to upgrade your contacts from acquaintances to buddies to allies

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Comments from 2 most recent classes:

"It got me energized; made me realize that I am not utilizing the resources that
I already have"

"Suggestions for how to approach potential contacts were excellent and fit my
personal style."

"Fred seemed genuinely interested in helping me overcome my networking hurdles."
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Workshop Details:

When: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, July 27
Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St. (a.k.a.
Rt. 62), Wilmington MA
Cost: $40 if pre-registered by 5:00 Tuesday, July 26; $45 at the door.

To pre-register: e-mail frednothnagel@yahoo.com. A brief questionnaire will be
e-mailed to those who pre-register, to help determine specific emphases for the
session.

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Questions about the workshop, WIND or your "Treasure Hunt?"

Contact:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

07/27/2011 09:00 am  Organizing Your Search Using Outlook as a CRM Tool

As you know, tools to organize information are essential to efficient
performance on the job. They're no less important in a professional job search.

To maximize your efficiency and avoid losing anything in the recesses of your
C-drive, a true CRM tool works best.

On the 27th Fred Nothnagel will review, with screen shots and examples, how to
use MSOutlook as a great CRM tool. It is greatly valuable to
- keep track of contacts, appointments and tasks
- link e-mails, websites, client documents (such as resumes, LinkedIn profiles,
letters, jobs applied to, target organizations, ...) to them
- easily search for commonalities among you and your contacts
- do research and link it to companies and individuals

As a "mature professional," Fred has learned how unreliable memory can be, so
having such a tool enables him to save lots of time locating critical information.
It will serve you similarly.

So come to WIND North on the 27th for a tour of the power of Outlook.
You'll come away with a detailed understanding of how to use it to add speed and
efficiency to your Treasure-Hunting activity.

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Meeting Details:

WIND North meets each Wednesday morning from 9:00 until noon at the Wilmington
United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:
8:30 am - SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP meets until general meeting is called to order
9:00 am - New Members' Orientation; Open Networking (just show up and jump in)
9:30 - General Meeting (Announcements, upcoming WIND events; Program;
Business and Jobs News; Good News (happy landings); Personal Introductions;
Needs and Leads)
12:00-12:30 Adjourn
Post-meeting - plenty of time for more networking
**************************************************
Questions about WIND or your search for a great new job?

Contact me:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854

07/26/2011 09:30 am  "Working Effectively WIth Recruiters"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
“Working Effectively With Recruiters" with Mary Truslow,
Recruiting Manager, Hollister Staffing

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am - Informal Networking
9:45am-10:45am – New Member Intros, Needs, Leads
10:45am-11:00am - Networking
11:00am-11:40am - PRESENTATION

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members.
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!

PRESENTATION, “Working Effectively With Recruiters”, 11:00am-11:40am

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Mary Truslow is a Recruiting Manager at Hollister Staffing where she
specializes in Marketing and Creative Services placements. Hollister is a
leading New England full-service recruiting firm, distinguished by a commitment
to exceptional service and enduring relationships with clients and candidates.
With 22 years of outstanding staffing results, Hollister provides direct hire,
contract and temp-to-hire placement solutions across a broad range of specialty
areas.

Mary will tackle the following questions and issues:
* What qualifications make job seekers “ideal” candidates?
* What to do and what not to do when you are working with a recruiter.
* What is the recruitment process?
* How do recruiters source for candidates; which web sites do they use?

LOCATION:
WIND EAST meets on the first and third Friday of each month at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown. The church is two
blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in the church parking
lot and on the Starbuck’s side of Mt. Auburn Street.

If you want the most current information regarding how recruiters operate and
how to get them to work in your best interests, come to WIND EAST on Tuesday,
July 26, 2011. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone!

CHEERS,
Gail
Gail Birger, Career Coach
www.birgerandassociates.com

07/21/2011 01:00 pm  Mastering The Art of Behavioral Interviewing

Mastering The Art of Behavioral Interviewing

A Special WIND Workshop with Bob Dolan, MIT Career Services

WHEN: Thursday, July 21, 1 – 4 pm

WHERE: WIND South, 1 Blue Hill River Rd., Canton, MA, 2nd fl.

Interviewing is not a science, it’s an art…and no two interviews will be the
same. How you adapt during the interview process will enhance your ability to
be successful. Technical skills will get you the interview; Behavioral
attributes will get you the job. This workshop will discuss preparation and
strategies for a successful interview. We’ll also discuss how your
company/industry research and Emotional Quotient will be the foundation for your
interviewing strategy. Sample interview questions will be provided along with
tips on how to answer those tough questions.

Participants Will Learn These Keys To Interview Success
• The difference between EQ and IQ, and how important each one is in the
interviewing process
• How to analyze, prepare for and respond to Behavioral Questions
• What role organizational awareness and motivational fit play in interviews
• How to develop talking points on your “added value” to employers
• The eight categories of behavioral questions (a handout)
• The Top Ten qualities employers seek in candidates (NACE Survey) and what
Fortune 100 company recruiters say they look for in candidates

PRESENTER: Bob Dolan, MIT Career Services

Bob currently provides counseling and professional development workshops for
graduate and alumni programs at MIT. He has held roles at MIT since 2005. Bob
recently held the position of Assistant Director of Counseling and Programs at
Boston University before returning to MIT. He is a Certified Job Search and
Career Transition Consultant with experience in Career Management since 2001.

Before joining academia, Bob had a private Career Consulting practice and worked
with clients across multiple industries. Bob's clients spanned all industries
and positions ranging from company Presidents to administrative staff. Prior to
choosing a profession in Career Management, Bob worked in several industries as
a member of Corporate Finance Management teams. Bob holds a BS in Business, an
MBA, and worked in the Publishing industry, Chemical industry (polymer
sciences), and 12 years in the High Technology sector, predominately in
telecomm. As a hiring manager for over twenty years, Bob brings a unique blend
of "real world" and career services expertise to his clients.

TO REGISTER: Email Larry Elle at lelle@ix.netcom.com to reserve a seat. Space is
limited. COST: $45.00 with advance registration through July 20. $50.00 at the
door.

07/21/2011 08:30 am  Landing A Job In Tough Times

WIND SOUTH MEETING - July 14, 2011 -
WIND South meets at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road, Canton,
MA (Directions below)

FORMAT:
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each
table choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - General WIND Meeting – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The SENIOR EXECUTIVE FORUM of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
starting at 8:30 am through 10:30 am, following their agenda. They then join
the General WIND Meeting.

MEETING TOPIC: Landing a Job In Tough Times

Learn how successful job seekers meet the challenge of finding a job in
today's labor merket.

Joe Maressa will share three keys to landing a job:

1. How to differentiate yourself from your competitors
2. How to demonstrate the depth of your capabilities and uniqueness in
interviews
3. How to gain the attention of hiring managers and recruiters

PRESENTER: Joe Maressa is a VP at Fitzgerald, Stevens & Ford OI Partners, a
global career transition and leadership development firm. He has coached and
provided expert advise to individuals, and teams in many different
organizations ranging from venture-backed startups to global life sciences
companies. Previously, Joe held leadership roles in human resources, technical
product development and sales in Fortune 500 companies, and also founded his
own leadership development firm.

Upcoming Events of Interest

Tuesday July 19, 9 am - 3 pm; "Creating A Website For Employment Marketability
or Business Success" with Kevin Conway, E-Commerce Marketing expert.Cost:
$79.00. Early Bird discount through July 13, $67.00. Easy and free ways to
make a positive impression on the web to get hired or grow your business. To
register and pay online: www.pdcboston.org/createwebsite

Tuesday July 26, 9am - 3 pm, "How to Start On Online Business" with Kevin
Conway.Cost: $79.00. Early Bird discount through July 19, $67.00. A workshop
for all you budding entrepreneurs who dream of offering a product or service
through the internet. To register go to:www.PDCBoston.org/onlinebusiness.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1
Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA

>From points South
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right
and take I-93 1/2 mile. Then get off at the

next
exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road. Turn right.The
church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North.
When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then follow General
Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:

Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

07/20/2011 01:30 pm  Interviewing Deep Dive

THE GOOD NEWS: many job-seekers are getting MORE INTERVIEWS in early Summer
than during the Spring and Summer. Recruiters and employed WINDers are sending
more openings to WIND.

THE BAD NEWS: there's still lots of COMPETITION out there, and now not only
from the unemployed but from ambitious or very disaffected employed professionals.
Employers still believe they can be very choosy.

THE SOLUTION: Outstanding preparation, practice and skillfully INTERVIEWING THEM
so that you leave decision-makers thinking that they had better not let you join
the competition.

This workshop will show you how and give each participant some "practice time"
to begin to master the key advanced techniques that will raise your Vp
(Perceived Value) through the roof and/or reduce your Cp (Perceived Cost) to
miniscule levels.

Specifically, you'll learn:

- How to size up the situation (what they're REALLY looking for) beforehand and
how to practice answering the LIKELY, RELATED questions

- How to choose which Success Stories to be sure to tell

- How to get even more information about their hot buttons early in the interview

- How to "blow them away gently" by using your research most effectively

- How to avoid being grilled or going "off message"

- How to hint that you could be dangerous if you worked for a competitor!

Class size will be limited to 8 in order to allow lots of time for individual
questions and practice. There is a brief pre-workshop assignment that will be
e-mailed to those who pre-register.

Fred Nothnagel has taught interviewing skills to well over 1500 people in
seminars, speaking engagements and one-on-one sessions, and has presented this
workshop and its predecessors to great acclaim more than two dozen times.
You’ll come away with the techniques and strategies to demonstrate that your
Vp/Cp ratio is huge!

Other Details:

Cost: the usual $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk- ins
To pre-register: e-mail frednothnagel@windnetworking.net by 5:00pm Tuesday, July
19.

Early pre-registration is recommended, since a few seats are already taken and
you'll want to do the pre-assignment in an unhurried way.

Questions about the workshop or about your job search?

Contact:
Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Consultant and Coach
frednothnagel@yahoo.com
978-501-4854

07/20/2011 09:00 am  "An Agile Approach to the Job Search" with Johanna Rothman

WIND North will welcome Johanna Rothman on Wednesday, July 20. Ms. Rothman, an
expert at using and teaching Agile methodologies in software development
projects, will translate those powerful principles and techniques into highly
useful ways to approach your Treasure Hunt.

About our Guest Speaker:

Johanna Rothman works with companies to improve how they manage their product
development--to maximize management and technical staff productivity and to
improve product quality. Johanna is a leader in the Agile community, having most
recently chaired the Agile2009 conference. Johanna is the author of several books:

- Manage Your Project Portfolio: Increase Your Capacity and Finish More Projects

- The 2008 Jolt Productivity award-winning Manage It! Your Guide to Modern,
Pragmatic Project Management

- Behind Closed Doors: Secrets of Great Management

- Hiring the Best Knowledge Workers, Techies & Nerds: The Secrets and Science
of Hiring Technical People

She writes columns for Stickyminds.com and on “extreme project management” for
Gantthead.com, and writes two blogs on her web site, jrothman.com. She is a host
of the Amplifying Your Effectiveness conference.

Come join us on the 20th to learn how you can use a proven, powerful methodology
to drive your search faster and more easily.

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Meeting Details:

WIND North meets each Wednesday morning from 9:00 until noon at the Wilmington
United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:
8:30 am - SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP meets until general meeting is called to order
9:00 am - New Members' Orientation; Open Networking (just show up and jump in)
9:30 - General Meeting (Announcements, upcoming WIND events; Program;
Business and Jobs News; Good News (happy landings); Personal Introductions;
Needs and Leads)
12:00-12:30 Adjourn
Post-meeting - plenty of time for more networking
**************************************************
Questions about WIND or your search for a great new job?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

07/19/2011 09:30 am  "Time Management For Your Job Search"

WIND WEST MEETING
July 19, 2011

PRESENTATION:
“Time Management For Your Job Search?”
with Maryann Murphy, Professional Organizer & Trainer

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am-Informal networking,
9:45am-10:45am-Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:00am- Networking,
11:00am-11:45am-Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning WIND members

11:00am-11:45am - - PRESENTATION: "Time Management For Your Job Search"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Where did the day go, and why didn't I get more done? Are you having trouble
keeping on schedule during your job search? Maryann Murphy, an expert in
behavior management, will talk about time management and the most effective
strategies for taking control of your time, becoming more effective in your job
search, and making time to fit in everything else that requires your attention!
Maryann’s presentation will include specific solutions for the most common time
management problems, and handouts that will guide you in how to make the most
of every day. Bring your calendar and your "To Do" list, or just bring
yourself, and be prepared to find time and become a lot more effective each day!

PRESENTER:
Maryann Murphy has a Masters degree in Social Work and over 20 years experience
in human services, with a specialty in behavior management. She has worked as
a therapist with adults, children, families & groups, and has managed programs
in business, human services and government. She has been working for the past
4 years as a Professional Organizer, Speaker and Trainer on Organizing and Time
Management issues. She is past Director of Professional Development for NAPO-
NE, the New England chapter of the National Association of Professional
Organizers, and is a Specialist in Chronic Disorganization through the
Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD).

LOCATION:
WIND WEST meetings take place at St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One
Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA. Ruggles Street is off of West Main Street. West
Main Street is Route 30.

In order to make your job search much more effective, don’t miss this very
important presentation!

Cheers,
Gail
Gail Birger
Career Consultant
Email: gailb@gis.net
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

07/14/2011 08:30 am  Interviewing from The Hiring Manager's Perspective

WIND SOUTH MEETING - July 14, 2011 - "Interviewing from the Hiring Manager’s
Perspective" with Bob Doland of the MIT Global Education and Career Development
Center.

WIND South meets at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA
(Directions below)

QUOTE: "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you
come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come
alive." Howard Thurman

FORMAT:
8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each
table choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - General WIND Meeting – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

The SENIOR EXECUTIVE FORUM of WIND South meets in the Trinity Church Library
starting at 8:30 am through 10:30 am, following their agenda. They then join the
General WIND Meeting.

MEETING TOPIC: “Interviewing from the Hiring Manager’s Perspective”

This workshop will examine the aspects of the interviewing process from the
Hiring Manager’s perspective. Knowing the mindset of the hiring manager will
help you develop a better strategy when preparing for the interview process.
Technical skills will get you the interview; Behavioral attributes will get you
the job. This session will discuss preparation and strategies for a successful
interview. In addition, sample interview questions will be provided along with
tips on how to answer those tough questions. You will distinguish yourself
against the competition with this knowledge.

PRESENTER: Bob Dolan, MIT Career Development Counselor

Bob joined the MIT Global Education and Career Development Center in 2005 and
has served both as a full-time and seasonal Career Development Counselor. He is
a Certified Job Search and Career Transition Consultant with experience in the
field of Career Management since 2001. Before joining MIT, Bob had a private
Career Consulting practice and worked with clients across multiple industries,
as well as, providing career consulting services for Lee Hecht Harrison, a
leading global Career Management firm. Bob's clients spanned all industries and
positions ranged from company Presidents to administrative staff. Bob is
certified to administer both the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory assessment
instruments.

Prior to choosing a profession in Career Services, Bob worked in several
industries as a member of Corporate Finance Management teams. Bob holds a BS in
Business, an MBA, and worked in the Publishing industry, Chemical industry
(polymer sciences), and 12 years in the High Technology sector, predominately in
telecomm. During this time, he managed local and global finance organizations
supporting Corporate, Tax, R&D and Manufacturing Engineering functions. Bob was
also a company trainer, delivering seminars on workplace diversity, effective
presentation skills, and conflict resolution.

As a hiring manager for over twenty years, Bob brings a unique blend of "real
world" and career services expertise to his clients. Since 2003 Bob has been on
the Board of Directors and served six years as Treasurer of the Career
Counselors' Consortium of New England, a Boston-based non-profit organization
established for the development and advocacy of practitioners in the Career
Management field.

Upcoming Events of Interest

Tuesday July 19, 9 am - 3 pm; "Creating A Website For Employment Marketability
or Business Success" with Kevin Conway, E-Commerce Marketing expert.Cost:
$79.00. Early Bird discount through July 13, $67.00. Easy and free ways to make
a positive impression on the web to get hired or grow your business. To register
and pay online: www.pdcboston.org/createwebsite

Tuesday July 26, 9am - 3 pm, "How to Start On Online Business" with Kevin
Conway.Cost: $79.00. Early Bird discount through July 19, $67.00. A workshop for
all you budding entrepreneurs who dream of offering a product or service through
the internet. To register go to:www.PDCBoston.org/onlinebusiness.

See you at WIND!
Larry Elle
WIND Facilitator

Directions to WIND SOUTH Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, Canton, MA

>From points South
Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right
and take I-93 1/2 mile. Then get off at the

next
exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road. Turn right.The
church entrance is 75 yards on the right.

Take route 24 North.
When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards I-95. Then follow General
Directions, below.


From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.

From the North Shore:
Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.

General Directions:

Get off at the next exit (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River Road.
Turn right. Trinity is only 75 yards on the right.

07/13/2011 01:30 pm  "Get Going! Get Productive" Workshop

"Progress is a tide. If we stand still we will surely be drowned. To stay on
the crest, we have to keep moving"
....Harold Mayfield

This quote is equally applicable to job seekers as to businesses, scientists and
society in general.

If your search has stalled or is just limping along, this Wednesday's workshop
is for you.

Chances are it's due to one or both of the top 2 reasons why job searches stall:
- low energy and motivation
- low job-search efficiency and effectiveness

It's all about time, your most limited resource in looking for work. Once gone,
it can never be replaced.

Many job-seekers, even energetic ones, waste time in unproductive activities,
such as

- sleeping late
- worrying
- succumbing to diversions and "honey-do" lists
- trawling the Internet and applying for jobs they don't fit well enough
- waiting after a good interview. Just waiting...
- waking up each day, wondering what to do
- making minor tweaks in one's resume every time anyone suggests them
- relying exclusively on job boards, recruiters and one's immediate contacts

Worst of all, most people fail to PLAN their search. As Richard Reiter pointed
out at a WIND North meeting this spring, planning and executing well are the
keys to job search productivity.

Since each day shaved off the time between jobs can mean hundreds of dollars and
greater peace of mind, isn't it a no-brainer to work smart and boost your
productivity?

The July 13 workshop will show you how to
- increase and maintain your energy and motivation
- establish a realistic, highly effective plan each week that fits within your
other life responsibilities and
- improve your efficiency so you get more of the important things done

Specific topics will include:

Developing and Keeping a PMA - Positive Mental Attitude
Strategic Planning and Goal-Setting
Focusing on the Important
Creating Synergy Between Contacts and Information
Using Technology to Streamline Your Search
Weekly Planning
Periodic Evaluation and Course Correction
Taking Care of Your Greatest Resource – Yourself

As always, this Wednesday workshop will be highly interactive, so bring your
concerns, obstacles, and issues - the amount of emphasis on each topic will be
adjusted to the needs of the group.

Class size will be limited to 8 in order to allow lots
of time for individual questions and practice.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE'S A BRIEF QUESTIONNAIRE TO
BE FILLED OUT PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP, WHICH WILL BE E-MAILED TO THOSE WHO
PRE-REGISTER.

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Details:

When: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday afternoon, July 13

Where: Parish Hall, Wilmington United Methodist Church (home of WIND North), 87
Church St. (Rt. 62), Wilmington, MA - see www.windnetworking.net for directions

Cost: $40 if pre-registered by 5:00 Tuesday the 12th, $45 for walk-ins

Preparation: There's a brief assignment I'll e-mail to pre-registrants; if you
wish to walk in, please plan to arrive at 1:00 to do the assignment

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Questions about the workshop, your search, or WIND in general?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

07/13/2011 09:00 am  "Conducting Informational Conversations that Yield Contacts and Valuable Information"

***SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP MEETS AT 8:30, PRIOR TO THE GENERAL MEETING***

Has your one-on-one networking worked very well for you?

Have your informational conversations generated, on average, two new contacts
and several key pieces of information?

If not, plan to attend WIND North on the 13th to learn how to sharpen up your
approach and to steer your conversations and get much more from them.

In this program Fred Nothnagel will take you through a top-flight informational
conversation step by step:
- preparation
- beginning the conversation
- what to do if your counterpart asks for your resume
- how to "give back" to that person
- how and when to ask for contacts
- presenting your Networking Profile
- closing the conversation
- setting up your followup when appropriate

You'll come away with
- tips and tactics you can use right away
- a template for your Networking Profile

Bring your questions, scenarios, sticking points - we'll team up to provide the
answers.

**************************************************
Meeting Details:

WIND North meets each Wednesday morning from 9:00 until noon at the Wilmington
United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:
8:30 am - SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP meets until general meeting is called to order
9:00 am - New Members' Orientation; Open Networking (just show up and jump in)
9:30 - General Meeting (Announcements, upcoming WIND events; Program;
Business and Jobs News; Good News (happy landings); Personal Introductions;
Needs and Leads)
12:00-12:30 Adjourn
Post-meeting - plenty of time for more networking
**************************************************
Questions about WIND or your search for a great new job?
Contact me:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

07/12/2011 09:30 am  "Firing Back: How Great Leaders Rebound After Career Disasters"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
Book Review: "Firing Back: How Great Leaders Rebound After Career Disasters"
with Pam Curtis, Non-Profit Executive

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am - Informal Networking,
9:45am-10:45am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:00am - Networking,
11:05am-11:35am - Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members coffee and refreshments

PRESENTATION: 11:05am-11:35am
Book Review: "Firing Back: How Great Leaders Rebound After Career Disasters"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
"Firing Back" offers a clear plan to recover from career setbacks, and
identifies some common barriers to recovery and how to surmount them. This
book, by Jeffery Sonnenfeld and Andrew Ward, addresses the question: Is it
possible to rebound from a professional setback and reestablish your career
and happiness? (The answer is Yes.)The authors chronicle the lives of leaders-
in business, politics, and entertainment-who suffered enormous setbacks and yet
rebounded and survived. The stories of those who recovered echo Jack Dempsey's
maxim, "Champions get up when they can't."
The authors do not trivialize the difficulty of overcoming the job loss and its
consequences for self-esteem and finances. This book focuses on what we can
learn from resilient people who have recovered from career setbacks (and a few
who did not). Although it centers on very prominent individuals, the authors
give concrete suggestions for achieving resiliency in our own lives and
careers.

PRESENTER:
Pam Curtis was the former executive director of the New School of Music in
Cambridge. She also was program manager for Museum Courses at the Museum of
Science and Director of a Community School program in Cambridge. Pam's
expertise is developing community focused programs of quality. Pam has a Master
in Educational Communication from Boston University

LOCATION:
WIND East meetings take place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at
St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA. The
church is located two blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in
the church lot and on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

Don't miss this meeting! See you on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at WIND EAST!
Cheers,
Gail
Gail Birger
Career Coach and WIND Facilitator

07/06/2011 01:30 pm  WORKSHOP: "Penetrating the Unpublished Job Market"

The Unpublished Job Market -

You've heard about it. Maybe you're not sure you believe it's real. Maybe
you're convinced it is, but have no idea how it works or how to access it.
Maybe you've penetrated it in the past but by luck, not in a purposeful,
active way.

If you fall into any of these categories, this workshop is for you.

Through a combination of concepts, examples, short exercises and discussion,
you'll learn how and why the unpublished market works and MUST be the major
focus of your search for a career-advancing position in this tough employment
market.

Specifically, we'll cover several aspects:

- Why the unpublished market exists; why employers rely heavily on it
- The two key activities essential to penetrate it
- Identifying likely target organizations
- Using SWOT analysis to formulate a convincing Value Proposition
- Leveraging your network
- Identifying and executing the best approach to each decision-maker
- Conducting highly effective exploratory interviews with decision-makers

If you've been spending more than 15% of your job search time responding to job
postings and contacting recruiters, you're wasting time that would be much
better spent on penetrating the unpublished market. Your job search
effectiveness will dramatically improve, and you’ll be “off the beach” much sooner!

I developed this workshop in 2008 and have delivered it with resounding success
several times since then. Here's what participants in a recent class had to say:

"Fantastic content! (Fred is) very willing to help - refreshing!"
"Just what I needed at this point in my career search."
"Good techniques to explore the job market. Thank you Fred!!"
"This is exactly what I came here to learn."

Come join us on the 6th and learn to find and open the Treasure Box of
opportunities!

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Workshop Details:

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday, July 6

Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church,
87 Church St. (Rt. 62) Wilmington, MA (see
www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk-ins
To get the pre-registration discount, e-mail
frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday, July 5

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, SINCE THERE IS A BRIEF PRE-WORKSHOP
ASSIGNMENT WHICH WILL BE E-MAILED TO PRE-REGISTRANTS

************************************************************
Questions about the workshop, WIND or your job search?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

07/06/2011 09:00 am  Jobs in a Tough But Rebounding Economy

On July 6 WIND North will welcome Jim Cote, President of Cote,
Pulitzer & Alvarez Inc, a premier executive search firm, who will provide
information and answer questions on the employment outlook and processes.

Led by recruiting veteran Jim Cote, CPA Executive Search has placed hundreds
of accounting, finance, sales, and other key employees in corporate positions in
the Boston market since the mid 90s.

"Jobs in a Tough But Rebounding Economy" is a one-hour presentation that has two
focused parts:

- the first section serves to update Human Resource and Hiring Managers
on the current methodologies to attract great talent;
- the second part is designed to educate and direct those wanting a job
on the best ways of making this happen.

At WIND North, this presentation will be weighted towards the second part,
though each part has proved immensely valuable in updating hiring managers
and candidates on new ways of hiring and search.

This informational briefing will assist you in formulating your strategies
for developing a successful job search plan. CPA's recruiters are sourcing
recruiters; meaning that they do not access the job boards - rather, they
conduct all of their recruiting by phone calls and referrals.

Topics to be covered:

• Best places to advertise/look for jobs
• Mental aspects of the hiring “game” (from both sides)
• What each party is looking to accomplish
• How to source recruit
• The latest methodologies and what to expect from HR and a 3rd party recruiter

Please join us and learn more that will help you move into your next great job
faster.

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Meeting Details:

WIND North meets each Wednesday morning from 9:00 until noon at
the Wilmington United Methodist Church, Rt. 62, Wilmington, MA
(see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Agenda:
8:30 am - SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP meets until general meeting is called to order
9:00 am - New Members' Orientation; Open Networking (just show up and jump in)
9:30 - General Meeting (Announcements, upcoming WIND events; Program;
Business and Jobs News; Good News (happy landings); Personal Introductions;
Needs and Leads)
12:00-12:30 Adjourn
Post-meeting - plenty of time for more networking
**************************************************
Questions about WIND or your search for a great new job?
Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com

07/05/2011 09:30 am  "EAT THAT FROG!"

WIND WEST MEETING:
Tuesday, July 5, 2011

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
"EAT THAT FROG”, book review with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am - Informal Networking,
9:45am-10:45am – New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:10am – Networking,
11:15am-12noon - PRESENTATION

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members.
Coffee and refreshments. Everyone's welcome!
 
PRESENTATION, 11:15am-12noon: “EAT THAT FROG!”

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
Mark Twain said, “If the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog,
you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that that is
probably the worst thing that is going to happen to you all day long.” In his
international best seller, “Eat That Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop
Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time” author Brian Tracy explains
that your “frog” is your biggest, most important task and the one you are most
likely to procrastinate on if you don’t do something about it. He points out
that your ability to concentrate on your most important task, to do it well,
and to finish it completely is the key to achieving success, respect, status,
and happiness in life. Are you procrastinating in your job search? You can
learn techniques that will help you stop. Come to WIND WEST on July 5, 2011 and
find out how to:
*Set Priorities
*Plan In Advance
*Prepare Before You Begin
*Develop A Sense Of Urgency
*Motivate Yourself

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is an experienced career coach. She works with professionals who
are out of work and need help with resumes, interviewing, salary negotiation,
and networking. Gail's high tech corporate experience enables her to work
effectively with laid off professionals as well as with those who are currently
employed and need help with on-the-job issues. Gail teaches career related
courses at Brookline, Boston, Newton, Arlington, and Lexington adult education
centers. Recently she was interviewed on Boston Neighborhood Network’s cable
television show, “Employment For All”.

LOCATION:
WIND West meetings take place at St. Luke's Catholic Church Parish Center, One
Ruggles Street, Westboro, MA. Ruggles is off of West Main Street. West Main is
Route 30.

Cheers,
Gail Birger, Career Coach
Web: www.birgerandasociates.com

06/30/2011 01:00 am  The Bridge Method of Job Search Strategy

WIND SOUTH MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - June 30, 2011 - "The Bridge Project Method of
Job Search Strategy"

QUOTE: "A smile is a light in the window of a face which hows that the heart is
at home." anonymous

WIND SOUTH MEETING AGENDA

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

NOTE: WIND South has two break out groups with structured networking in each
group. The Professional Networking group
meets in the large hall for all individual contributors, managers, middle
managers.The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South
meets in the Trinity Church Library following their agenda This group is
composed of Director Level, VP level and C level
professionals generally with a six figure income. Both groups come together for
the general meeting and the speaker at 10:30 am.

11: 15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: The Bridge Project Method of Job Search Strategy


Many job hunters think about their job search as a series of tasks to be
completed: get references, develop a resume, on online, develop a profile on
LinkedIn, etc. All those tasks are part of an effective job search but unless
they are a part of an overall job search strategy their effectiveness will be
limited. Job hunting requires a strategy just as much as a hockey game or
football match. Sadly many people do not realize the importance of developing a
strategy and as a result their job search process bogs down and their
reemployment takes months to happen if at all.

Today's speaker has taken effective and proven business development strategies
and applied them to the job search. She has developed something called the
Bridge Method. You will be surprised to learn how simple to learn and to use
this method is and the kind of results it will produce for you. This method
takes into account your specific needs, opportunities, capabilities, and
challenges. Your resulting plan then focuses on what needs to be done to gain
more interviews which is the hardest part of a job search.

If your job search lacks a clear strategy to guide you in day to day actions I
urge you to attend this presentation. You will profit from your participation.

PRESENTER: Dawn Quesnel is a Certified Life Coach and President of Career Life
Balance. She is a radio show host and producer at CLB Radio and an active member
of Business Networking International. Dawn has also served as an Executive
Recruiter at Boston Professional Search and Fanning Personnel. You can learn
more about her at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdq.

Upcoming Events of Interest

Tuesday July 19, 9 am - 3 pm; "Creating A Website For Employment Marketability
or Business Success" with Kevin Conway,
E-Commerce Marketing expert.Cost: $79.00. Early Bird discount through July 13,
$67.00. Easy and free ways to make a positive
impression on the web to get hired or grow your business. To register and pay
online: www.pdcboston.org/createwebsite

Tuesday July 26, 9am - 3 pm, "How to Start On Online Business" with Kevin
Conway.Cost: $79.00. Early Bird discount through July 19,
$67.00. A workshop for all you budding entrepreneurs who dream of offering a
product or service through the internet. To register go
to:www.PDCBoston.org/onlinebusiness.

See you at WIND,
Larry Elle


Directions to WIND South Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, Canton, MA.

From the West:


Take route 9 , the Mass Pike, or route 2 east to I-95/128. Head south on I-95
and stay in the middle or left lands when I-95 heads south to Providence, RI.
This puts you on I-93 North. Continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then follow
General Directions, below.
From points South:


Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.
Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards

I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.
From the North Shore:


Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.
General Directions:


Get off at the next exit I -93 (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River
Road. Turn right. Trinity Church is the first building on your right about 75
yards on the right.

06/28/2011 09:30 am  "How Starbucks Saved My Life"

WIND EAST MEETING:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

PRESENTATION TOPIC:
Review of: "How Starbucks Saved My Life” by Michael G. Gill,
with Gail Birger, Career Coach

AGENDA:
9:30am-9:45am - Informal Networking,
9:45am-10:45am - Good News, New Member Intros, Needs, Leads,
10:45am-11:15am – Networking,
11:15am-11:45am - Presentation

COST:
$20 for those new to WIND, $10 for returning members
Coffee and refreshments

PRESENTATION:
11:15-12noon - "How Starbucks Saved My Life"

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:
In his best selling autobiography, "How Starbucks Saved My Life", sixty-four
year old Michael Gill recounts his decline from being creative director for a
world famous advertising agency to becoming a lowly Starbucks employee with
initial responsibility for cleaning the bathroom. A well- known proverb
goes, "When the student is ready, the teacher will come." Michael was ready.
Good thing, because twenty-eight year old Crystal, the no nonsense, candid, and
very competent African American store manager would soon become his boss and
his teacher. They were an unlikely pair, but after a short while at the job
Gill writes, "I liked working with Crystal. It was hard to admit, but in many
ways I really enjoyed working at Starbucks more than I had at my high status
job at J. Walter Thompson." Gill's book is uplifting and well worth reading
especially if you're out of work and need motivation to start over. Come to
WIND EAST on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 to learn more about Michael Gill's journey
and how it applies to you and your job search.

PRESENTER:
Gail Birger is an experienced career coach. She works with professionals in
career transition who need help with resume writing, interviewing, and
networking. Gail's high tech corporate experience enables her to work
pragmatically with laid off professionals as well as those who are currently
employed and need help with managing their boss, being productive, and
navigating workplace politics. In addition to managing a private career
coaching practice and facilitating WIND East and WIND West, Gail teaches career
related courses at Brookline, Boston, Newton, Arlington and Lexington adult
education centers. She holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management. Check
out her web site: www.birgerandassociates.com.

LOCATION:
WIND East meetings take place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at
St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA. The
church is located two blocks north of Watertown Square. Parking is available in
the church lot and on the Starbuck's side of Mt. Auburn Street.

CHEERS,
Gail Birger, Career Coach
Web: www.birgerandassociates.com

06/23/2011 08:30 am  Positive Self-Talk For Career Success

WIND SOUTH MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT - June 23, 2011 - "Positive Self-Talk For
Career Success"

QUOTE: "If you do not take personal responsibility for the care and feeding of
your own subconscious mind ... it will be managed
by the whims of the world around you. The brain does not care which path you
choose. It will work just as hard
to please any master it is given." Shad Helmstetter, author, The Self-Talk
Solution

WIND SOUTH MEETING AGENDA

8:30 am – 8:45 am – Doors open, informal networking in the Lounge Room
8:45 am – 10:20 am - Members begin structured networking with each table
choosing a Facilitator in Lounge
10:30 am - WIND Meeting starts – Good news, Announcements, New Member
Introductions, Needs & Leads

NOTE: WIND South has two break out groups with structured networking in each
group. The Professional Networking group
meets in the large hall for all individual contributors, managers, middle
managers.The Senior Executive Forum of WIND South
meets in the Trinity Church Library following their agenda This group is
composed of Director Level, VP level and C level
professionals generally with a six figure income. Both groups come together for
the general meeting and the speaker at 10:30 am.

11: 15 - 12 noon: Today's Topic: "Positive Self-Talk For Career Success"

Are you running yourself? Or are old patterns, negative expectations and
self-limiting programs drummed into your head from
childhood turning your job search into a constant battle to stay upbeat and
avoid being swamped by negativity.

Many years ago Norman Vincent Peale talked about the power of positive thinking,
but are his ideas merely "pie in the sky"
that have no application during these years of the "Great Recession." Today's
presentation will explore the effect of "positive self-talk"
on your job search using the work of Shad Helmstetter's bestseller, "The
Self-Talk Solution" as a guide for learning how to take control
of your life and your job search.

Today's presentation will focus on four related topics:

1. How the brain works looking at the principle of "garbage in , garbage out",
or "positive in, positive out"
2. A brief assessment that measures whether our internal programming is
primarily positive or negative
3. An explanation of the ten rules that manage our subconscious mind, and
4. How "positive self-talk" can be used to advance your job search and
counteract negative programming

Presenter: Larry Elle, is Director of Career Services at Success Associates
Career Services. He is a Nationally Certified Career and
Job Transition Counselor, a Licensed Social Worker and the author of "Community
Connections: Resources for Massachusetts Unemployed". Larry produced
"Power Networking: The Path to Job Search Success" You can contact Larry at
617-325-4521 or at his website: http://www.careersuccessassociates.com.

Upcoming Events of Interest

Tuesday July 19, 9 am - 3 pm; "Creating A Website For Employment Marketability
or Business Success" with Kevin Conway,
E-Commerce Marketing expert.Cost: $79.00. Early Bird discount through July 13,
$67.00. Easy and free ways to make a positive
impression on the web to get hired or grow your business. To register and pay
online: www.pdcboston.org/createwebsite

Tuesday July 26, 9am - 3 pm, "How to Start On Online Business" with Kevin
Conway.Cost: $79.00. Early Bird discount through July 19,
$67.00. A workshop for all you budding entrepreneurs who dream of offering a
product or service through the internet. To register go to:
www.PDCBoston.org/onlinebusiness.

See you at WIND,
Larry Elle


Directions to WIND South Networking located at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Blue
Hill River Road, Canton, MA.

From the West:


Take route 9 , the Mass Pike, or route 2 east to I-95/128. Head south on I-95
and stay in the middle or left lands when I-95 heads south to Providence, RI.
This puts you on I-93 North. Continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then follow
General Directions, below.
From points South:


Take route I-95 north. When the Highway divides bear right and take I-93 1/2
mile. Then get off at the next exit (2B). The first traffic light is Blue Hill
River Road. Turn right. The church entrance is 75 yards on the right.
Take route 24 North. When the Highway ends take I-93 South towards

I-95. Then follow General Directions, below.

From points North and West:

Take route 128 South. Take Exit 12 and continue on I-93 North 1/2 mile. Then
follow General Directions, below.
From the North Shore:


Take route 93 South. Then follow General Directions, below.
General Directions:


Get off at the next exit I -93 (2B)The first traffic light is Blue Hill River
Road. Turn right. Trinity Church is the first building on your right about 75
yards on the right.

06/22/2011 01:30 pm  WORKSHOP: "Nail the Offer, Then Negotiate a Better One"

Based on informal polls taken at WIND North and also on the increased number of
"Landed!" messages lately, more WINDers are generating second- and third-round
interviews. When this happens, job offers are not far behind.

The June 22 workshop will provide attendees with tips and tactics to propel them
into the offer, ask the key questions to really understand all important aspects
of the new job situation and to negotiate their best deal. More specifically in
this interactive session, you'll learn:

- how to leverage your first-round experience to move ahead of the competition

- how to integrate other information and your network to gain advantage

- when and how to communicate with the company between rounds

- how to determine whether you're the front-runner or at least a finalist

- how to prepare for an offer

- what to do and say when the offer comes

- how to probe for information about the boss, co-workers, top management's plans

- how to establish and execute your primary and backup negotiating strategies

- how to close the deal in a win-win fashion

Fred Nothnagel created this workshop last year by combining late-round
interviewing tactics with a workshop he has presented several times on
Evaluating and Negotiating Offers. The combined workshop has generated so much
interaction each time that the group agreed to continue beyond the appointed end
time.

This is an exciting time for this workshop, since there are clear signs that the
employment market is thawing more and more. Hope you'll join us.

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Workshop Details:

Time: 1:30-4:30 Wednesday,June 22
Location: Wilmington United Methodist Church,
87 Church St.(Rt. 62) Wilmington, MA (see www.windnetworking.net for directions)

Cost: the usual $40 for pre-registrants, $45 for walk-ins

To get the pre-registration discount, e-mail
frednothnagel@yahoo.com by 5:00pm Tuesday,June 21
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Have questions about the workshop, about WIND or your job search?

Contact:

Fred Nothnagel
Executive Director, WIND
Independent Career Coach/Consultant
978-501-4854
frednothnagel@yahoo.com