Jan Kostner

Jan Kostner

IL, US

In the "Take the Ick out of Networking" workshop, participants transform networking from a dreaded obligation into an opportunity for genuine connection. They learn how to master conversation starters, listen and and build confidence through proven techniques that ultimately expands their business through identifying strategic partners,.

Jan V. Kostner brings expertise to transform your team's approach to networking, drawing from her distinguished career spanning tourism, public relations, and membership development. As the architect behind the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce's thriving membership program and the visionary who increased Illinois tourism through the iconic "Mile after Magnificent Mile" campaign, Jan understands how authentic connections drive organizational success. Her workshop "Taking the Ick out of Networking" translates decades of relationship-building experience into practical strategies that empower participants to replace awkward interactions with genuine engagement, turning networking from a dreaded obligation into a powerful tool for both business growth and meaningful professional relationships. Jan has presented to a variety of organizations including The Hawthorne Group; American Marketing Association/Chicago and Kendall College.


Jan V. Kostner brings expertise to transform your team's approach to networking, drawing from her distinguished career spanning tourism, public relations, and membership development. As the architect behind the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce's thriving membership program and the visionary who increased Illinois tourism through the iconic "Mile after Magnificent Mile" campaign, Jan understands how authentic connections drive organizational success. Her workshop "Taking the Ick out of Networking" translates decades of relationship-building experience into practical strategies that empower participants to replace awkward interactions with genuine engagement, turning networking from a dreaded obligation into a powerful tool for both business growth and meaningful professional relationships. Jan has presented to a variety of organizations including The Hawthorne Group; American Marketing Association/Chicago and Kendall College.


Taking the Ick Out of Networking

Workshop 

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Professional Development for Emerging Leaders
  • Professional Associations; Corporations and Colleges. 

 

The audience will leave with:

  • Techniques that thay can quickly implement to feel more comfortable and confident while networking 
  • Tips on how to follow up to maintain and build your...
NetworkingBusiness - CommunicationsEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingAssociations

Five Minute Emcee

Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Conferences

 

The audience will leave with:

  • How to be intentional during networking breaks at conferences


 

In five minutes, right before the coffee break at a conference, I help attendees focus on maximizing the networking time during the coffee...

NetworkingBusiness - CommunicationsCorporateEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Micro Learning

Format: Video

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Program participants who attended my Taking the Ick out of Networking workshop 
  • Employees who don't like networking but need to for sales or problem solving 

 

The audience will leave with:

  • A reminder of how to network for 12 weeks to build on what they learned at the workshop
  • Easy to do...
NetworkingEducational / Informative