Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections

Michael A Forman
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This is the Podcast for Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections, Define what you want to achieve through networking. Are you looking for new clients, partnerships, or career opportunities? Having clear goals will guide your efforts and make your networking more purposeful. Networking is about building genuine relationships. Be yourself and show genuine interest in others. Effective communication is not just about talking but also about listening. Pay attention to what others are saying, ask questions, and show empathy. After meeting someone, follow up with a personalized message. Mention something specific from your conversation to remind them of who you are. Networking is not a one-time activity. Hosted by Georgia keynote speaker Michael A. Forman, Networking Unleashed helps professionals turn conversations into clients through powerful communication and relationship strategy.

  1. 6d ago

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Saurabh Kakkar and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    SAURABH KAKKAR skresearch81@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Saurabh Kakkar is an AI, data, and risk transformation leader with extensive experience in banking and financial services. His work focuses on applying AI/ML, generative AI, data analytics, and intelligent automation to complex credit-risk and regulatory challenges. He is also an author, researcher, inventor, keynote speaker, and technology judge, with a particular interest in responsible and explainable AI in highly regulated industries. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1. How AI and Generative AI are transforming banking, credit risk, and regulated industries. 2. Moving from AI experimentation to responsible, explainable, enterprise-scale implementation. 3. How sustained study and applied research in AI can translate into practical innovation — including developing patented AI solutions, publishing a book on AI/ML in credit risk, and using that body of work to inform enterprise transformation and thought leadership. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Share practical lessons that can help leaders and professionals adopt AI responsibly. Connect with other AI, technology, banking, and transformation leaders. Expand meaningful conversations around responsible AI, innovation, and the future of financial services. Any website you wish to share with the audience? saurabhkakkar.com Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Saurabh Kakkar and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

  2. Oct 12

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Natalie Jackson and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Natalie K. Jackson natalie.jackson@thecrescentconsultancy.com Please share a brief Bio. Natalie K. Jackson is a Customer Experience (CX) strategist and founder of Crescent Consultancy, where she helps organizations design customer and employee experiences that reduce friction, strengthen trust, and drive measurable business outcomes. With more than two decades of cross‑industry experience, she has led large‑scale CX and EX initiatives across consulting, sales, quality, operations, and enterprise transformation. Natalie serves on the 2026 U.S. Customer Experience Professional Association (CXPA) Council, where she contributes to elevating the CX profession and educating executive leaders on the strategic value of experience disciplines. She also hosts national CX/EX roundtables and webinars that bring senior leaders together to explore the future of customer and employee experience. She is the author of Now Keep Listening™, a publication dedicated to the power of intentional listening inside organizations. Her work introduces the concept of listening architecture -- a practical framework for closing the Listening Gap™ and dissolving silos that undermine effective CX and EX. Natalie is also a new member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), where she is developing her speaking platform focused on strategic listening, organizational alignment, and the next era of customer and employee experience. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? 1. How Natalie uses networking as a strategic tool to grow her CX/EX business by building relationships that fuel insights, innovation, and client success. 2. The story behind launching Crescent Experiences and why Natalie created a networking community focused on skill-building, connection, and meaningful conversations. 3. The CX leadership mindset that makes networking more effective — listening architecture, emotional intelligence, and showing up with intention, ideally in the right rooms to match your strengths. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? 1. Increase awareness of how CX/EX drives business growth 2. Share how intentional networking helped me build Crescent Experiences — a community designed for meaningful connection and skill-building. Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://www.thecrescentconsultancy.com/ Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/company/crescent-consultancy https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-k-jackson-ccxp-8644b21/ Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Natalie Jackson and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

  3. Oct 9

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Nelson Brooks and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Nelson Brooks nelson@cabanaboyshospitality.com Please share a brief Bio. I'm a hospitality professional who has built a 10-location brand for private events. I've been on Shark Tank, featured in the New York Times, and run the number one batched experience company in the country. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? I love to talk about how building a business doesn't need a fully fleshed-out business plan. I also like talking about creating unforgettable moments and celebrating life, and I like talking about Shark Tank. What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Hoping to share my story to inspire others to take that first step in building their business and hopefully bring some awareness to my brand as well. Any website you wish to share with the audience? cocktail-crew.com partyhostboys.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? @cocktailcrewbartending @parythostboys Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Nelson Brooks and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

  4. Oct 6

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Marja Fox and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Marja Fox marja@mfoxconsult.com I am a former Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company with broad strategy, business development and commercial operations expertise across multiple industries. Before turning independent, I was a VP of Marketing and Strategy & Business Development at Ecolab, responsible for growth strategy, innovation, new product launches, sales support and marketing communications of a $1B growth business. As an independent consultant, I focus on strategy (growth, portfolio, go-to-market, strategic execution) and setting my clients up for high impact (top-team alignment, de-biased decision making, change management). I have found that client service - helping you succeed - is where my heart is; it’s what gets me up in the morning. My education is in the sciences. I hold a BS in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I bring my analytical background and ongoing drive to understand how things work to every project. My hobbies include choir, theater, home improvement and all manner of crafting. I enjoy the stage, but am happy to share the spotlight; the best performances are always a team effort. I find great fulfillment in conceiving of a new idea, tackling the challenges in bringing it to life and standing back to admire the finished product. Even better when the accomplishment is shared with others equally invested in the outcome. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?* 1) Communication at scale - why talking to your team isn't all that different than networking one-on-one 2) Third-party support is wise - managing the conversation with diverse perspectives around a tough problem is hard work; outsourcing it is a smart move 3) Benefit of the long-game - in networking and strategy, doing the "right" thing usually yields results, if we're patient enough to wait for them What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?* 1) Exposure to potential clients, partners - get them to visit my website, follow me on LinkedIn 2) Testing of messages - what resonates, what's clear? Any website you wish to share with the audience? marjafox.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjafox/ Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Marja Fox and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

  5. Oct 5

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Lachandra Baker and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Lachandra B. Baker lachandra@lbbedutainment.com Please share a brief Bio. Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CDP, is an award-winning workforce optimization strategist, author, five-time TEDx contributor, and the founder of LBB Edutainment. Known as a powerful "Conduit for Connection," she helps organizations turn corporate complexity and burnout into clarity, confidence, and collective momentum. By aligning mindset, behavior, and structural systems, she equips teams to move from passive disengagement to high-performing alignment with grit and grace. A multi-Quill Award winner and a Columbus Future50 leader, Lachandra is the author of Your Own Biggest Cheerleader and leverages her deep multi-industry leadership experience to build inclusive, human-centered workplace cultures nationwide. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Your network is your net worth; the power of authentic leadership; living your truth and attracting the right partners What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Gaining new audiences and potential partners Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://www.lbbedutainment.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachandrabbaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586173501365 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LBBEdutainment TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lachandrabbaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbbedutainment/ Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Lachandra Baker and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

  6. Sep 22

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Kate Peterman and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Lachandra B. Baker lachandra@lbbedutainment.com Please share a brief Bio. Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CDP, is an award-winning workforce optimization strategist, author, five-time TEDx contributor, and the founder of LBB Edutainment. Known as a powerful "Conduit for Connection," she helps organizations turn corporate complexity and burnout into clarity, confidence, and collective momentum. By aligning mindset, behavior, and structural systems, she equips teams to move from passive disengagement to high-performing alignment with grit and grace. A multi-Quill Award winner and a Columbus Future50 leader, Lachandra is the author of Your Own Biggest Cheerleader and leverages her deep multi-industry leadership experience to build inclusive, human-centered workplace cultures nationwide. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? Your network is your net worth; the power of authentic leadership; living your truth and attracting the right partners What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Gaining new audiences and potential partners Any website you wish to share with the audience? https://www.lbbedutainment.com Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachandrabbaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586173501365 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LBBEdutainment TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lachandrabbaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbbedutainment/ Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/ #BusinessNetworking #CorporateSuccess #Leadership #CommunicationSkills

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Kate Peterman and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

  7. Sep 21

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Kate Peterman and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Kati Peterman kati@yourfrx.com Please share a brief Bio. Blending a strong sales background with a deep obsession for systems, Kati is known for turning chaos into clarity and strategy into action. Kati Peterman founder of Your FRX is an operator and growth strategist known for bringing clarity to complexity. A former Chief of Staff, she has led and scaled multiple 7 and 8 figure companies and helped dozens more reach their next level of growth. She grew a passion for helping as many business owners as possible which led to creating her team of fractional executives. An affordable advantage for all companies to experience the highest level A players industry wide. With over a decade of experience advising founders, Kati specializes in building the systems, structure, and operational discipline businesses need to scale sustainably. She has worked with over 1,200 business owners, guiding them through critical growth decisions with a sharp focus on execution and results. Her team collectively has served 3200 owners. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? How a CEO should spend their time , hiring the right executives at the right time, What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Good partners, connections, awareness Any website you wish to share with the audience? www.Linkedin.com/KatiPeterman Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Kate Peterman and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

  8. Sep 19

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Shadeed Eleazer and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker

    Shadeed Eleazer mr.shadeed@gmail.com Please share a brief Bio. Shadeed Eleazer is a US Navy Veteran and Content Licensing and Intellectual Proeprty Strategist who created a business model that was licensed by 17 US states in a multi-million dollar licensing agreement. Entrepreneurs hire Shadeed to develop their Intellectual Property into a licensing model that is sold to corporations and universities. This increases recurring revenue for his clients and eliminates the time-for-money trap. He is a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate and serves as a program ambassador. What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about? The Knowledge Economy: How to Package Your Skills to Increase Your Income & Authority How to Use Intellectual Property to Build a 7 Figure Professional Network Leveraging Intellectual Property to Increase the Value of your Brand or Business What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast? Video clips to share with my audience to boost my influence Email subscribers from my free gift An ongoing business relationship with the podcast host and platform Any website you wish to share with the audience? Will share a customized gift for the audience (link will be shared) Any social media links you wish to share with the audience? instagram.com/mrshadeed youtube.com/mrshadeed linkedin.com/in/shadeedeleazer Michael is a business networking expert specializing in enhancing professionals' networking and communication skills to drive profitability. As a leading authority in this field, he is highly sought after for his dynamic presentations and workshops. His extensive experience has consistently led to significant improvements in corporate profitability by empowering individuals and organizations to connect more effectively and efficiently. https://www.michaelaforman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/ https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6GkxoRFCk969A_rCfpHWQ Digital Courses https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.com/

    Networking Unleashed: An Interview with Shadeed Eleazer and Michael A Forman, Professional Speaker
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This is the Podcast for Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections, Define what you want to achieve through networking. Are you looking for new clients, partnerships, or career opportunities? Having clear goals will guide your efforts and make your networking more purposeful. Networking is about building genuine relationships. Be yourself and show genuine interest in others. Effective communication is not just about talking but also about listening. Pay attention to what others are saying, ask questions, and show empathy. After meeting someone, follow up with a personalized message. Mention something specific from your conversation to remind them of who you are. Networking is not a one-time activity. Hosted by Georgia keynote speaker Michael A. Forman, Networking Unleashed helps professionals turn conversations into clients through powerful communication and relationship strategy.

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