
5 Tips and Tricks for Networking from Someone Who Dreads Networking
In general, many people who know me would likely say that I can hold my own at a networking event, That being said, I do find that it can take me a while to settle in and get comfortable, especially in a new group. Believe it or not I have even left events early when I felt like I wasn’t able to actually connect well with those present. Networking is incredibly valuable both personally and professionally but is absolutely a skill which needs to be practiced and exercised in

AWN Launches Pilot Mentorship Program
“Catalyst” I’ve been looking for a word. A word that would describe how it is that the Ag Women’s Network is presenting a mentorship program this fall. I think I’ve found the right word – catalyst. A person, thing or event that causes a change to happen more quickly than anticipated is a catalyst. Recently, you read a blog post by Amanda Brodhagen about being recognized and featured as a “Go-Getter” in a competition through Flare and Fido. Her decision to identify the Ag W

Sometimes you just have to go for it!
Have you ever come across a cool opportunity but hesitated because you didn't think you could do it? I've been there and done that. Though this year, I promised myself that I would be fierce and to chase after anything and everything that I wanted in life. And I think that I have done just that. Let me tell you a little story that illustrates this point. I remember coming home to the farm after working at my office job in Guelph and checking my LinkedIn account. I saw that th