Whenever I travel, I try to meet with as many
L&D, OD, & HR leaders as I can. For instance:
I’m traveling ✈️ to Seattle the week of July 22nd for several client meetings.
Knowing this..
I’ve reached out to my LinkedIn L&D, OD, and HR connections who live in the greater Seattle area and sent connection requests to others,
to see if they’re available & interested in meeting up for coffee ☕️, lunch, or a happy hour perhaps while I’m in town.
My message is usually along the lines of..
“Hi Shelley.. How are you?! I’m going to be in Seattle the week of 7/22 for several client meetings. Would love to meet for coffee or lunch if you’re available. Always great meeting new L&D and Talent leaders in person whenever possible. Thanks for considering it!”
(👆feel free to copy and use this messaging yourself.. it gets a good response rate)
Of course not everyone responds (to be expected) or agrees to meet-up.
However..
those who do respond and agree to meet, here’s just a few examples of the outcomes from those meet-ups:
• L&D leader agreed to meet with me in Chicago: turned into a multi year partnership between our two companies.
• HR leader agreed to meet with me in LA: turned into both a personal & professional relationship where our families get together at least once a year now.
• L&D leader agreed to meet with me in Phoenix: turned into me helping their daughter get a job at what she considered to be her dream job after college.
(👆 this one’s my favorite)
• OD leader agreed to meet with me in Denver: turned into a close confidant where we connect regularly now to discuss life, business, and different career opportunities.
These are just a few examples of why I love connecting with new L&D, OD, and HR leaders every chance I get when traveling.
It’s more than just identifying new business opportunities..
sure, that’s one reason.. but certainly not the only reason.
CTA - don’t be afraid to reach out and suggest a meeting with new leaders in your space when you travel..
sure you’ll get plenty of no’s 🤷♂️
but the ones that say yes, make the outreach and all those no’s you got worth it.
Oh.. and if you’re an L&D, OD, or HR leader in the Seattle area and open to meeting for coffee, lunch, or a happy hour week of 7/22..
let me know, would love to meet up! 😊
#motivation #sales #coaching #seattle #skyeisthelimit