It’s not just about bling, boots, and western wear. Texana Lane, a virtual cowgirl community for women with spunk, sass, and soul, provides women-helping-women opportunities...and shopping, too. Come to the launch party and enjoy family-friendly activities, up to 24 vending booths, recognizing special women for their cowgirl spirit and wisdom, and eating delicious food. Be entertained with live music from upcoming and well-known musicians. Got red boots?

We'll begin with Amy Hardin's presentation "Behavior Style Selling", where you'll learn to increase your rapport and close ratios, as well as learning what to do about your own behavior style Achilles Heel. Following this discussion we'll have 2 full NetStorming sessions. This gives you the opportunity to directly network with 14 individuals at the event. NetStorming is a highly productive facilitated networking format that promises to deliver immediate value. That value will continue to grow as everyone becomes accountable for their follow-up.

Are you making the best impression that you can? Do you need help to better navigate and cultivate your professional relationships? Curious about the keys to personal fulfillment and professional success? ASTD’s September program will answer these questions and more. This program will explore how individuals can make a meaning contribution with each person and situation they encounter. Knowing how to communicate correctly helps get the results we desire, builds relationships, and can make a difference in aspect of our lives.

The NetworkinAustin Power Happy Hour is a networking opportunity that is on the level of our NetStorming Events, but less structured. It happens the fourth Thursday of every month. The first 20 people who register get their first drink on us, and everyone gets delicious appetizers in addition to powerful networking. Space is limited and we sold out last month - pre-register now to reserve your spot! Find out what happens when NetworkInAustin brings powerful networking to the happy hour format. Sponsored by Entreave: Entreave is an Austin, TX based company founded by two UT alumni.

Presented by Gigi Branc

Have you been looking for new ways to illustrate soft-skill concepts in your classroom? Classic theater games that teach principles in leadership, collaboration, trust, and adaptability are a great way to bring experiential learning to the classroom. Get your class on their feet, learning, and laughing. Help them tie the games into real-life applications with extensive debriefing. Objectives •Be able to facilitate 2-3 improv games in the classroom •List the secrets to making improv games work •Understand how to debrief the games for maximum application