Merrilyn Lewis coaches and speaks to individuals, businesses, groups on how to network successfully.

TESTIMONIALS

“As a regular guest speaker in my engineering design course, Merrilyn Lewis has consistently received stellar ratings from the students. When asked on a course evaluation what other topics the course should include, one student responded: 'What else can Merrilyn Lewis do?'”

—Susannah Howe,
Smith College

“Merrilyn's Savvy Socializing session was presented at Clark University with great reviews. Her presence as a professional speaker and command of the topic allowed for an engaging evening for forty liberal arts students. She used a perfect blend of oration, exercises, demonstrations, visuals, and humor. She covered everything from networking theory to practical advice, introductions to follow up. We will gladly invite her back.”

—Eric Saczawa
Assistant Director
Clark University
Career Services

“ ...Even the most extroverted, socially-adept members said they learned new techniques and were so glad they attended. Some said the topic hadn't interested them until you drew them right in and made the time fly..Thanks again for a fun and informative evening.”

—Anne Keyser,
Co-Vice President, Longmeadow Newcomers' Club

Merrilyn Lewis

SAVVY NETWORKING COACH AND SPEAKER

Do you avoid social situations and networking opportunities because you won't know many of the other people attending? Are you concerned that you don't know how to make a business connection or develop that connection into a productive relationship? Or worse, you won't know what to say at all?

Savvy networking (aka schmoozing or small talk) is an important skill that can be learned, practiced, and polished. Small talk helps to establish connections and to determine commonalities, an integral part of doing business in some cultures.

Learn easy techniques to:

With encouragement and guidance, you can handle the more challenging aspects of mixing and mingling:

Knowing how to work the room so you meet the people you came to see is a proficiency that will serve you well in all areas of your professional and personal life.

I enjoy coaching individuals, working with groups/classes, and speaking to organizations about savvy networking, and I look forward to working with you.

Assess your savvy networking skills

Tips to improve your conversations

Pricing guidelines

Merrilyn Lewis