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How to Get Out of Your Career Rut

how to deal with a career rut

It doesn’t matter if you landed your dream job right out of school or worked ten years to get the promotion you’ve always wanted; everyone eventually suffers career burnout, and even the most exciting job in the world can turn into monotony over time. If your job feels more stressful than it used to or you’re starting to second-guess your career choice, you may be stuck in a career rut. Instead of uprooting your entire life, you are a few steps to get out of it more easily.

Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

Doing the same things the same way day after day will eventually bore anyone in virtually any job. Instead of sticking to your usual day-to-day routine, start looking for things to improve things in your working environment to streamline your processes and increase your comfort level at work, within reason. A few suggestions for shaking things up include:

  • Clean and reorganize your workspace. This isn’t just hygienic, it’s also good for your mental health. It can be interesting to change things up and rearrange your daily surroundings occasionally.
  • Get the right tools. How many days have you made do with the tools at hand because it was more convenient but ultimately less efficient? Take an inventory of what you have and what could be better, then make those changes.
  • Change your routine. If you do certain tasks in the morning, try working on them in the afternoon for a different perspective.
  • Ask for help from colleagues. Sometimes, we become too self-contained in our workplace. Asking for some help from others builds bridges in the workplace and can transform your workplace experience.
  • Keep up with technological changes. The digital workplace is changing all the time. If you use specific systems for specific tasks, consider whether better technology has replaced older systems.

Set New Goals and Create a Strategy to Achieve Them

Once you’ve considered these ways to shake things up, start thinking of new goals to set for yourself. These goals could pertain to specific work processes, personal goals, continuing education, or advancing your career in a new direction. In many cases, a career rut is just a career track waiting to happen; all it takes to start the process is motivation and dedication to making change happen. Outline action items, milestones, and a timeline for the goals you want to accomplish in your career, from single projects to yearly goals and career track advancement.

Look for Opportunities and Don’t Be Afraid to Take Risks

Stretching yourself is the best way to break out of a box if you’re starting to feel trapped by your career. Look for opportunities to show your skills and experience and don’t shy away from risks. Perhaps your company recently posted a job listing that was more of what you hoped to land when you accepted your current job. Even if you have doubts about your qualifications, apply anyway. It never hurts to try, and taking a leap like this could be incredibly rewarding in the long run.

Ask for Advice

There is no one answer for how to get out of a career rut. Almost everyone will eventually feel some type of burnout from work, and the key to overcoming it may be as simple as changing your perspective. Input from others can be incredibly helpful, too. Don’t be afraid to ask colleagues and supervisors for their advice. Friends and colleagues with similar jobs at other employers may offer useful tips, too. You may know someone with a position similar to yours who has experienced the same burnout, and a sympathetic ear can be just what you need to change your perspective and escape your career rut.

Additional resources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashiraprossack1/2018/12/22/career-rut/#78981453564a
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/05/24/5steps-to-break-out-of-a-career-rut/#523a5fb3602e
https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/2017-07-17/stuck-in-a-career-rut-heres-how-to-make-your-next-move

Course Connections

Another Fantastic Course Connections!!

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Thank you all for coming to last Thursday’s Course Connections, now in our 8th SEASON!

And thank you to Mike Miller and Brian Dobbie, our wonderful golf pros! Don’t forget, Mike and Brian are available for lessons for any of you, even if you are not a member at MGC! Special thanks to our photographer, Marta Chodur. Check out some of her great photos below.

Thanks also to our additional fabulous sponsors for making this event possible: Vince Egan of Benjamin Edwards, Stu Vorcheimer of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Beth More, Alisha Jernack and Allison Towle of MAZARS USA, Karolina Dehnhard of Norris McLaughlin, and Josh Weiner of Coughlin Duffy!

And to our wonderful staff at the Montclair Golf Club, who always make the 19th hole networking part so delicious and fun!

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PHOTOS FROM COURSE CONNECTIONS:

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SAVE THE DATE

I am looking forward to our next COURSE CONNECTIONS event on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, same times, same place! CLICK HERE to register for September 26th.

Finally, please let me know if there are any friends or clients that should be on our list, so I can include them for the next time! You can email or call me!

See you in September!

Susan Ascher

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“I have attended many of Susan Ascher’s networking events and Course Connections is one of my favorites. Not only do I get to work on my golf game with expert tips from Montclair Golf Club’s pro, but I also get to make some great connections at dinner. Susan always keeps it fresh and new. Can’t wait for the next event!”

“Thank you so much for throwing another great event Susan. We love being part of your network of friends and I enjoyed meeting some really great people and having a lot of fun on the course with my great group (who shot par for the 9 holes as a team) not that we were keeping score or anything. Looking forward to great connections and future events.”

“Susan has created the perfect environment to bring professionals together to learn about and grow each other’s businesses through Course Connections. The positive energy of the tribe of master networkers she’s assembled makes for easy conversation, fruitful discussions, and most fun of all – a relaxed atmosphere to improve your golf game with pointers from the pros and actual course time to play with your new contacts.”

COURSE CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

 

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Course Connections

Join Us for Course Connections on September 26th!!

NINE and DINE in a New Format!

COURSE CONNECTIONS is a one-of-a-kind event combining the art of networking with the joy of playing golf. Join us on Thursday, September 26th for the next installment of the 8th Annual Season of this incredible series.

Newbies! We want you! Driving range practice is one thing. PLAYING is THE REAL THING!

Warm up on the range with Mike Miller, assistant golf professional at Montclair Golf Club, followed by playing, hacking or just advancing your ball through 9 holes followed by a FANTASTIC Cocktail Hour of networking, light bites and camaraderie on The 19th Hole!

HOW TO MAKE GOLF A NETWORKING TOOL

Consider These 3 Questions:

  1. Have you ever thought that you are you missing out on some great networking opportunities that take place on the golf course?
  2. Have you wondered about the correlation between playing golf to being successful in business?
  3. Would you like to be introduced to or play the game in an intimate, private setting with one of the top golf professionals in New Jersey?

If you have answered “YES” to any of these questions OR are a business professional OR in career transition, then please join me, Susan Ascher, and Mike Miller at this special event:

COURSE CONNECTIONS DETAILS:

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
WHERE: Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ – a Platinum Club of America and one of the top 100 Country Clubs nationally.
ATTIRE: Proper attire for this event includes Bermuda shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee), Capri pants, or a skort. Shirts may be sleeveless and collared or sleeved and un-collared. Golf shoes or sneakers are required.
CLUBS: Bring your own golf clubs, or we can provide them for you the day of the event. Any questions, please email Susan Ascher at [email protected].

If playing golf is not your thing, come join us on the terrace for more great networking, cocktails and light fare after golf!

ITINERARY:

  • 2:30-3:00 pm Lace Up/Meet Up
  • 3:00-4:00 pm Golf Instruction
  • 4:00 pm 9-Hole Scramble
  • 6:30 pm Networking/The 19th Hole

COST:  

  • $179.00 p/ticket (Includes Golf Clinic, 9 Hole Scramble, Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates).
  • $79.00 p/ticket (Includes Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates Only).

 

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!


Golf & Networking




Networking Only



HERE’S WHO ATTENDS OUR COURSE CONNECTIONS EVENTS:

> Master Networkers
> Accountants
> Attorneys
> Entrepreneurs
>Wealth Managers
> Bankers
> Sales Consultants
>Corporate Executives
> Executives in Transition
> Small Business Owners
> Anyone who wants to learn to play the game of golf
> Anyone who values quality networking

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“I have attended many of Susan Ascher’s networking events and Course Connections is one of my favorites. Not only do I get to work on my golf game with expert tips from Montclair Golf Club’s pro, but I also get to make some great connections at dinner. Susan always keeps it fresh and new. Can’t wait for the next event!”

“Thank you so much for throwing another great event Susan. We love being part of your network of friends and I enjoyed meeting some really great people and having a lot of fun on the course with my great group (who shot par for the 9 holes as a team) not that we were keeping score or anything. Looking forward to great connections and future events.”

“Susan has created the perfect environment to bring professionals together to learn about and grow each other’s businesses through Course Connections. The positive energy of the tribe of master networkers she’s assembled makes for easy conversation, fruitful discussions, and most fun of all – a relaxed atmosphere to improve your golf game with pointers from the pros and actual course time to play with your new contacts.”

COURSE CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

 

Networking

How to Get the Most Out of Networking Events

networking events

Have you ever analyzed how effective networking events you attend are? Oftentimes, people attend these events to socialize but walk away without bringing in any potential business opportunities. Sure, you might have had fun and made connections, but you could be missing a huge chance to expand brand awareness and grow your business.

In order to make the most out of networking events as an entrepreneur, you need to be in the right mindset with a work-related strategy in place. Let’s take a look at three ways you can get the most out of networking events.

3 Ways to Be Productive at Networking Events

Attending networking events offer you value to not only connect with influential industry leaders but also self-promote yourself and your business. Follow the tips below to ensure you’re taking advantage of these opportunities successfully.

1. Establish a Goal

Before the event, ensure you establish what you hope to achieve from it. Do you want to be introduced to someone in particular? Are you looking for an investment? What type of clients do you want to attract? Set goals for how many people you want to meet, appointments you make, or the number of business cards you want to collect. Determining your specific goals will help guide you to a more successful event.

2. Meet the Right People

After you have your goals in mind, it’s time to start talking to the right people that can help you reach success. It’s important to make genuine connections and act complimentary and positive—ask questions about the person’s personal and business life. Remember that these events are not for selling—don’t just pass on your business card and move on. The people you meet at events could have an impact on future business, so you need to make valuable connections.

3. Keep in Touch

The key to making each networking event productive for solopreneurs is the follow-up. Events are for connecting and exchanging contact information, but actual business outcomes happen afterward when you stay in touch with these new contacts. Create a follow-up strategy that you can continuously use after each event. Consider touching base 48 hours after you meet on social media, email, personal card, or a text to take action on your goal.

Attend Networking Events to Grow Your Business

With these steps in mind, you have the ability to grow your business and make valuable connections at your next networking event. While events can be intimidating at first, above all—it’s important to be yourself and act with purpose.

Additional Resources

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashiraprossack1/2018/10/27/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-every-networking-opportunity/#75bdbd1974f8
https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2019/04/22/8-ways-to-get-the-most-from-a-business-networking-event/?slreturn=20190526163316
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2018/08/17/five-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-networking-event/#7a6f092658e8
https://medium.com/swlh/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-networking-event-3d6736d4ca5f

 

Communication Teamwork Workplace

Guidelines for Effective Communication and Teamwork

effecitve communication at work

A successful business hinges on the productivity and morale of its employees. Although a company’s general work environment may be conducive to individual productivity, faulty communication and boundaries among team members could cause issues. Improving teamwork within the workplace comes with establishing a few key guidelines that will encourage efficient communication and discourage habits that have been hurting team dynamics.

Encourage Effective Communication

Effective communication comes in many forms, but one goal that all communication should gear towards is clearly giving/receiving a message. Set ground rules that will foster clear communication between co-workers; these ground rules will reduce arguments caused by misunderstanding.

  • Remove distractions during conversations – It’s difficult to clearly communicate an idea to an individual who is distracted on their phone while you are talking. During meetings and team discussion, employees should put their devices away.
  • Regulate off-the-clock calls – Set ground rules for when communication that happens outside of work. For instance, this could mean limiting work-related calls after work hours to emergency situations only. Team members who excessively pester each other outside of work tend to foster more tension inside the workroom.
  • Encourage full-disclosure – Encourage team members to remain honest when discussing ideas. Effective communication means talking about the things that aren’t working, too. Bringing these topics to light will boost morale rather than hurt it, especially when the concerned team member receives respect and active listening to their own ideas in return.
  • Provide conflict management – Set up a conflict management plan for employees to use when disagreements arise. Model how this would look like in practice and be open to receiving input and revising the plan dependent on what works for your employees.

Tips for Working as a Team

  • Become an active listener – Even without distraction, some employees tend to zone out when other co-workers are pitching ideas of discussing other matters. Active listening takes the passive aspect out of being an audience-member. Ask questions for clarification, add your own ideas after respectfully listening, and reflect on what the discussion achieved.
  • Be open to constructive criticism – Be open to receiving feedback about both the things you are doing well and what you could improve. Remaining flexible in your outlook can be difficult at first but everyone has room to grow. Ask for clarification and communicate about your growth rather than dwelling on imperfection.
  • Don’t complain – Complaining about issues versus discussing them and complaining about things that can’t change are two negative habits that hurt both the employee and team morale. Stay positive even about things you can’t change, and this will translate into your work.
  • Clarify roles – In team-driven settings, clarify what each coworker is doing to contribute to the team. Miscommunication often happens when employees are unclear about their roles within a team.

Effective team dynamics does not always come naturally. When you expect opposing personality-types to work together, setting guidelines for coworker interaction is the best bet in fostering respectful, effective communication. Though it may take time for effective communication to build within a team, transparently adhering to set guidelines will eventually build a natural team dynamic that will enhance the workplace.

Additional Resources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2018/06/14/six-ways-to-improve-team-collaboration-and-enhance-productivity/#196f75a72037
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/teamwork/7-tips-to-help-you-improve-your-teamwork-skills/
https://www.predictivesuccess.com/blog/24-hours-to-improving-teamwork/

Course Connections Golf Networking

July Installment of Course Connections, July 25th

golf networking

NINE and DINE in a New Format!

COURSE CONNECTIONS is a one-of-a-kind event combining the art of networking with the joy of playing golf. Join us on Thursday, July 25th for the July installment of the 8th Annual Season of this incredible series.

Newbies! We want you! Driving range practice is one thing. PLAYING is THE REAL THING!

Warm up on the range with Mike Miller, assistant golf professional at Montclair Golf Club, followed by playing, hacking or just advancing your ball through 9 holes followed by a FANTASTIC Cocktail Hour of networking, light bites and camaraderie on The 19th Hole!

HOW TO MAKE GOLF A NETWORKING TOOL

Consider These 3 Questions:

  1. Have you ever thought that you are you missing out on some great networking opportunities that take place on the golf course?
  2. Have you wondered about the correlation between playing golf to being successful in business?
  3. Would you like to be introduced to or play the game in an intimate, private setting with one of the top golf professionals in New Jersey?

If you have answered “YES” to any of these questions OR are a business professional OR in career transition, then please join me, Susan Ascher, and Mike Miller at this special event:

COURSE CONNECTIONS DETAILS:

DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 25TH
WHERE: Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ – a Platinum Club of America and one of the top 100 Country Clubs nationally.
ATTIRE: Proper attire for this event includes Bermuda shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee), Capri pants, or a skort. Shirts may be sleeveless and collared or sleeved and un-collared. Golf shoes or sneakers are required.
CLUBS: Bring your own golf clubs, or we can provide them for you the day of the event. Any questions, please email Susan Ascher at [email protected].

If playing golf is not your thing, come join us on the terrace for more great networking, cocktails and light fare after golf!

ITINERARY:

  • 2:30-3:00 pm Lace Up/Meet Up
  • 3:00-4:00 pm Golf Instruction
  • 4:00 pm 9-Hole Scramble
  • 6:30 pm Networking/The 19th Hole

COST:  

  • $179.00 p/ticket (Includes Golf Clinic, 9 Hole Scramble, Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates).

** GOLF IS FULL**

  • $79.00 p/ticket (Includes Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates Only).

 

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!

**GOLF TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT BUT JOIN US FOR NETWORKING**


Networking Only



HERE’S WHO ATTENDS OUR COURSE CONNECTIONS EVENTS:

> Master Networkers
> Accountants
> Attorneys
> Entrepreneurs
>Wealth Managers
> Bankers
> Sales Consultants
>Corporate Executives
> Executives in Transition
> Small Business Owners
> Anyone who wants to learn to play the game of golf
> Anyone who values quality networking

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“I have attended many of Susan Ascher’s networking events and Course Connections is one of my favorites. Not only do I get to work on my golf game with expert tips from Montclair Golf Club’s pro, but I also get to make some great connections at dinner. Susan always keeps it fresh and new. Can’t wait for the next event!”

“Thank you so much for throwing another great event Susan. We love being part of your network of friends and I enjoyed meeting some really great people and having a lot of fun on the course with my great group (who shot par for the 9 holes as a team) not that we were keeping score or anything. Looking forward to great connections and future events.”

“Susan has created the perfect environment to bring professionals together to learn about and grow each other’s businesses through Course Connections. The positive energy of the tribe of master networkers she’s assembled makes for easy conversation, fruitful discussions, and most fun of all – a relaxed atmosphere to improve your golf game with pointers from the pros and actual course time to play with your new contacts.”

COURSE CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

 

Course Connections Golf Networking

A Great Start to Course Connections!

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IT NEVER RAINS ON THE GOLF COURSE!

And when it does, we just have more fun on the 19th hole! Just look at our pictures!

Thank you all for coming to last Thursday’s first Course Connections of our EIGHTH SEASON! And thank you to Mike Miller, our PGA pro, for his insightful instruction. Don’t forget, Mike is available for lessons for any of you, even if you are not a member at MGC!

In EIGHT YEARS, last Thursday was only the 2nd time we had rain interrupt our play, and we were still able to hit the links for a few holes after being on the range. As always, the NETWORKING IS THE BEST!

Thanks also to our fabulous sponsors for making this event possible: Vince Egan of Benjamin Edwards, Glenn Carroll of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Ken Krysinski of Socialfix, Rachel Efthemes of MAZARS USA and Karolina Dehnhard of Norris McLaughlin.

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PHOTOS FROM COURSE CONNECTIONS:

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From left to right: Cynthia Murphy, Linda Waterhouse, Carolyn Andress, Gina Esa, Nadia Nedelcheva, Susan Ascher, Ashley Green, Rachel Eftemes, Vince Egan, Glenn Carroll

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Left to right: Nadia Nedelcheva, Carolyn Andress, Ashley Green, Cynthia Murphy,  Linda Waterhouse, Susan Ascher, Gina Esa, Rachel Efthemes

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From Left to Right: Glenn Carroll, Ashley Green and Vince Egan

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On the driving range.

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On the putting green.

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SAVE THE DATE

I am looking forward to our next two COURSE CONNECTIONS events, THURSDAY, JULY 25th and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, same times, same place! CLICK HERE to register for July 25th.

Finally, please let me know if there are any friends or clients that should be on our list, so I can include them for the next time! You can email or call me!

THANK YOU AGAIN!

Susan Ascher

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“I have attended many of Susan Ascher’s networking events and Course Connections is one of my favorites. Not only do I get to work on my golf game with expert tips from Montclair Golf Club’s pro, but I also get to make some great connections at dinner. Susan always keeps it fresh and new. Can’t wait for the next event!”

“Thank you so much for throwing another great event Susan. We love being part of your network of friends and I enjoyed meeting some really great people and having a lot of fun on the course with my great group (who shot par for the 9 holes as a team) not that we were keeping score or anything. Looking forward to great connections and future events.”

“Susan has created the perfect environment to bring professionals together to learn about and grow each other’s businesses through Course Connections. The positive energy of the tribe of master networkers she’s assembled makes for easy conversation, fruitful discussions, and most fun of all – a relaxed atmosphere to improve your golf game with pointers from the pros and actual course time to play with your new contacts.”

COURSE CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

 

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Time management Workplace

5 Ways to Effectively Manage Your Work Time

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Everyone has 24 hours a day, yet some people can accomplish more tasks within this time than others. One of the most essential skills a successful professional must have is excellent time management. Every individual has his or her own ways to organize time and complete jobs in a prompt manner. However, there are some basic techniques anyone can use to better manage time.

1. Observe Your Behavior

Before you implement any specific time management tactics, you must observe what exactly causes the waste or misuse of time. To do so, think of time management as not the actual management of time, but the management of your behaviors. Go through a regular work day, but keep track of any behaviors or actions you take that waste time. Take note of how much time each task requires. Understanding these behaviors is the first step to correcting them and using time more effectively.

2. Create a Plan and Deadlines

Now that you have a better understanding of your schedule, it is time to create a specific plan based on how much time you will spend on each activity. Prioritize the work that needs to be completed earlier or the level of difficulty. Create specific deadlines for each task so you can stay focused on completing it before the time. Try to estimate an adequate time slot depending on the challenge level or volume of the task. Also, establish buffer periods in case you run behind schedule or simply need a break between tasks.

3. Take the Heaviest Work First

The morning is usually the best time to complete tasks, as this is the time of the day where you will have the most energy and alertness. Not only is this the best time to complete objectives, but it is also the ideal time to complete the more difficult or heavy assignments first. You will focus most of your time, energy, and resources into something that needs it first. If you manage to get a difficult assignment out of the way early on, it may also provide motivation to get through shorter or easier tasks for the rest of the day.

4. Learn to Delegate

Sometimes the work load is filled with several tasks that are not important, but still eat up a significant amount of time that could be spent on more important assignments. If you can, delegate this work to other qualified team members or hire a freelancer or assistant. The time and money you spend hiring or training someone to delegate tasks to can be a valuable investment.

5. Use Organization Tools

There are always new advancements and innovations in technology that will make it easier to structure time and keep you on schedule. For example, online calendars such as Outlook, Google Calendar, or Apple Calendar allow you to create time blocks, set up appointments, and establish reminders for each. You can also access these tools from any computer or mobile device.

Everyone has different strategies to organize their work time. However, these suggestions help establish basic time management that can always be rearranged or adapted to each individual. Managing your time effectively will allow you to finish work on time and boost your reputation in the workplace.

Additional Resources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnrampton/2018/05/01/manipulate-time-with-these-powerful-20-time-management-tips/
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/time-management-tips-2947336
https://www.thestreet.com/lifestyle/time-management-tips-14819816
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-ways-improve-your-time-management-skills.html

 

Course Connections

Launch of 8th Annual Course Connections Events!

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NINE and DINE in a New Format!

COURSE CONNECTIONS is a one-of-a-kind event combining the art of networking with the joy of playing golf. Join us on Thursday, May 30th for the launch of the 8th Annual Season of this incredible series.

Newbies! We want you! Driving range practice is one thing. PLAYING is THE REAL THING!

Warm up on the range with Mike Miller, PGA Professional at Montclair Golf Club, followed by playing, hacking or just advancing your ball through 9 holes followed by a FANTASTIC Cocktail Hour of networking, light bites and camaraderie on The 19th Hole!

HOW TO MAKE GOLF A NETWORKING TOOL

Consider These 3 Questions:

  1. Have you ever thought that you are you missing out on some great networking opportunities that take place on the golf course?
  2. Have you wondered about the correlation between playing golf to being successful in business?
  3. Would you like to be introduced to or play the game in an intimate, private setting with one of the top golf professionals in New Jersey?

If you have answered “YES” to any of these questions OR are a business professional OR in career transition, then please join me, Susan Ascher and Mike Miller, PGA professional at this special event:

COURSE CONNECTIONS DETAILS:

DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 30TH
WHERE: Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ – a Platinum Club of America and one of the top 100 Country Clubs nationally.
ATTIRE: Proper attire for this event includes Bermuda shorts (no more than 2 inches above the knee), Capri pants, or a skort. Shirts may be sleeveless and collared or sleeved and un-collared. Golf shoes or sneakers are required.
CLUBS: Bring your own golf clubs, or we can provide them for you the day of the event. Any questions, please email Susan Ascher at [email protected].

If playing golf is not your thing, come join us on the terrace for more great networking, cocktails and light fare after golf!

ITINERARY:

  • 2:30-3:00 pm Lace Up/Meet Up
  • 3:00-4:00 pm Golf Instruction
  • 4:00 pm 9-Hole Scramble
  • 6:30 pm Networking/The 19th Hole

COST:  

  • 1 Ticket for May 30th: $179.00 (Includes Golf Clinic, 9 Hole Scramble, Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates).
  • **FEATURING A NEW PACKAGE DEAL**
    3-EVENT COMBO DEAL: $299.00 — Includes 1 Ticket to all 3 Course Connections Events on Thursday, May 30th, Thursday, July 25th and Thursday, September 26th. (Includes Golf Clinic, 9 Hole Scramble, Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates for All 3 Events).
  • $79.00 p/ticket (Includes Networking, Cocktails and Small Plates Only).

 

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!


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Networking Only



HERE’S WHO ATTENDS OUR CONNECTION EVENTS:

> Master Networkers
> Accountants
> Attorneys
> Entrepreneurs
>Wealth Managers
> Bankers
> Sales Consultants
>Corporate Executives
> Executives in Transition
> Small Business Owners
> Anyone who wants to learn to play the game of golf
> Anyone who values quality networking

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT COURSE CONNECTIONS:

“I have attended many of Susan Ascher’s networking events and Course Connections is one of my favorites. Not only do I get to work on my golf game with expert tips from Montclair Golf Club’s pro, but I also get to make some great connections at dinner. Susan always keeps it fresh and new. Can’t wait for the next event!”

“Thank you so much for throwing another great event Susan. We love being part of your network of friends and I enjoyed meeting some really great people and having a lot of fun on the course with my great group (who shot par for the 9 holes as a team) not that we were keeping score or anything. Looking forward to great connections and future events.”

“Susan has created the perfect environment to bring professionals together to learn about and grow each other’s businesses through Course Connections. The positive energy of the tribe of master networkers she’s assembled makes for easy conversation, fruitful discussions, and most fun of all – a relaxed atmosphere to improve your golf game with pointers from the pros and actual course time to play with your new contacts.”

COURSE CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

 

Culinary Connections

An Amazing Success at Kings Cooking Studio!

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A GREAT SUCCESS!!

Thank you to everyone for making last Thursday’s POWER Culinary Connections event an amazing success! A new and different format, and the reviews of having it at KINGS Cooking Studio were RAAAAVE! Thank you to Judy Spires, CEO of KINGS, for opening your kitchen to us, and to Theresa Merges, Joette and Ernie for orchestrating such a great experience!

Special thanks to Marie Robinson, Chief Operating Officer AND Chief Transformational Officer for Capri Holdings, for joining us as our POWER Culinary Connections guest. Marie’s story, from ‘BAMA’ to her US Army tour, from Walmart to her current role at a $6 Billion+ fashion company representing three iconic brands: Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace is inspiring!

Thank you to my sponsors, without whom I could not make this happen:  Vince Egan, Benjamin Edwards, our WINE SPONSOR, Peter Cirignano, Peapack Gladstone Bank, Wendy Taffet, Enjou Chocolat (wow on the specialty chocolate Choo Shoes and the Versace and MK coins), Ken Krysinski and Vic Ventura of Socialfix for all of the great videos and photography, and to our NEWEST SPONSOR, Paula Ferreira of MAZARS USA, a global audit, accounting, advisory, tax and legal services firm.

PHOTOS FROM CULINARY CONNECTIONS:

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SAVE THE DATE

As usual, I am already planning our three upcoming Course Connections events, which will be held Thursdays: May 30th, July 25th and September 26th at Montclair Golf Club.

We meet at 3pm, have a warm-up and instruction before playing a NO PRESSURE 9-hole scramble. Cocktails, lite bites and NETWORKING on the terrace follow! NEWBIES WELCOME. Come for golf and networking or JUST NETWORKING.

SPONSOR WANTED

And if you would like to sponsor one or the package of 3 golf events, I am always looking to expand our reach! Sponsorships are wonderful institutional advertising, (PLUS I become YOUR sponsor) and AFFORDABLE, so don’t be afraid to inquire! Actively seeking a law firm to add to our list of great sponsors! You can email or call me for more info!

THANK YOU AGAIN!

Susan Ascher

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT CULINARY CONNECTIONS:

Thank you Susan for an extraordinary event and the opportunity to do some interesting networking with great professionals! I had a great time and got inspired by Marie’s story and professional career!
– Monica Aguilar

Last night was great! Thank you for putting together such a clever, fun, insightful evening!
– Liz Maynor

“Great event last night, truly.  Thank you! When I hit the road and sat in the driving rain and traffic coming from Newark, I thought about how nice it would be to go home! Boy am I glad that I made the commitment to you (and to me) to come because I would have missed a wonderful time meeting great folks.”
– Lori Chapin, Attorney, Sedgwick, LLP

OUR CULINARY CONNECTIONS SPONSORS:

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