Understanding Spheres of Influence
Event Details
Discover the hidden power that shapes your success. This dynamic workshop unpacks the concept of Spheres of Influence. Learn how to recognize your own sphere, expand it strategically, and harness its power to advance your career, business, and personal goals. History, practical tips, and interactive exercises will reveal the invisible dynamics guiding your professional and personal world.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key people, networks, and systems that shape your opportunities.
- Uncover your current sphere of influence through interactive exercises.
- Apply practical strategies to strengthen your influence whether you are an introvert or extrovert.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $50 non-member. $30 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
About Our Facilitator
Jennifer Merrell. Starting as a dance performance major, Jennifer graduated from Butler University with a degree in Corporate Communications, served as social chairman of her sorority, won an alcohol-awareness award, and spent a season as a cheerleader (you followed that, right?). Jennifer’s life and career are intertwined in a series of directional changes that she best describes as ”a trail I’ve used a machete to hack through.” Over the span of her 25+ year career, Jennifer has served in multiple industries including entertainment, sports & fitness, tech, real estate, and economic development. She has climbed ladders and fallen off cliffs only to discover that she is driven to solve problems while elevating the people and organizations around her. She also figured out that curiosity is the start of all great adventures. Jennifer is the retired Vice President of TechPoint where she spent her time working to grow Indiana’s tech ecosystem, with a special focus on bridging the gap between industry and academia. Today, Jennifer continues her bridge-building work between higher ed and the workforce as a consultant, keynote speaker & emcee, and professional dot connector.