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F.U.N. Lives On: Defining Your Professional Presence

November 28, 2023 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Event Details

  • Thank you for joining City Awake for its third and final F.U.N. Lives On event of the year!
  • In partnership with Columbia Threadneedle Investments, City Awake brought an exclusive learning and development experience on authentic networking and building lasting professional and personal connections.

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  • Member & Non-member: $25
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Networking isn’t just what you do but how you do it. It’s a relational experience that can build the social capital of people looking to grow in their professional careers and beyond. According to 2016 LinkedIn data, about 85% of job positions are filled via networking, and networking can be the difference that sets you apart and takes your career to the next level. However, it can be hard to navigate this hidden market without having the right skills. Whether your goal is to cultivate existing or new working relationships or deepen your knowledge in a new area, building and nurturing professional relationships can lead to more job and business opportunities and, most importantly, finding a community that can support you personally.

Attendees of this event:
  • Defined and honed their professional presence
  • Learned to effortlessly network while being your authentic self
  • Used emotional resonance to build lasting connections in a post-pandemic environment
ABOUT F.U.N. LIVES ON

City Awake’s F.U.N. Lives On series is an extension of our annual Fierce Urgency of Now Festival. Fierce Urgency of Now is a festival dedicated to convening Boston’s diverse young professionals together with business leaders, organizations, and their peers to build connections, advance careers, and ignite positive change. Click here to learn more about the festival.

Questions? Contact Us.

Jessica Sanon
Jessica Sanon

Senior Program Manager

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Facilitators

Rosemary Murphy

Vice President of Learning and Development, Columbia Threedneedle Investments

Rosemary Murphy is the vice president of Learning and Development at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. In her role, she supports employee development and organizational…Read more
Rosemary Murphy is the vice president of Learning and Development at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. In her role, she supports employee development and organizational effectiveness by providing high-quality customized training programs. Programs are designed to meet individual, group or departmental and company needs and objectives. She partners with leaders to provide the opportunities employees need to gain the behavior, knowledge and skill necessary to be successful. She joined one of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments firms in 2011.

She received a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an M.S. from Boston College.

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Catarina Pontes

Sr. Manager, Learning and Development, Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Catarina Pontes is an instructional designer within the learning and development team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. She designs and facilitates training…Read more
Catarina Pontes is an instructional designer within the learning and development team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. She designs and facilitates training for new and existing employees on the technology systems and tools needed for their role. Her main focus is the sales and distribution teams. She also volunteers as a pillar leader for the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Group within the organization. Catarina joined Columbia Threadneedle in 2017 and has been in the financial services industry since 2008. She earned a B.A., majoring in Economics with a concentration in Environment Studies, from Bryn Mawr College and a M.L.A. from the Sustainability and Environmental Program at Harvard Extension School.

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Agenda

  • 4:30 p.m -5:00 p.m. | Registration

    At this time, all attendees will be checked in by Chamber staff.

  • 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Networking

    Spend this time mingling with other attendees and making endless connections.

  • 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Session Presentation

    Sit back, listen, and enjoy the presentation by Columbia Threadneedles staff. During this time, the audience will be able to ask questions.

  • 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Practice Makes Perfect

    Now is the time attendees will practice what they learned during the presentation! Mingle with others using the new set of networking skills presented.

FAQs

  • Is this location handicap accessible?

    Yes, Columbia Threadneedle is handicap accessible. If you are in need of accommodations, please email our team at [email protected].

  • Is there on-site parking available?

    There is limited on-street parking, so we reccomend that you take public transportation to the event.

  • Is it accessible by public trasnportation?

    Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a six minute walk from South Station. You can access South station frouth the Red Line, Silver Line, many bus lines, as well as a varierty of Commuert Rail lines.

  • What should I wear?

    Please come dresed in business attire.

  • COVID-19 POLICY

    The Department of Health and Human Services lifted the Presidential Declaration of a National Public Health Emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. Therefore, COVID-19 will no longer be considered a national health emergency. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor trends and act accordingly based on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.

    Your health and safety remain our top priority while attending programs, events, and meetings. COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are strongly recommended. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce still follows exposure guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.

    If you feel ill or learn of an exposure before an event or meeting, whether with COVID-19 symptoms or others, please stay home and contact your healthcare provider.

    *Please note -If the venue or host of the program has additional policies or protocols, we will adhere to them and notify attendees in advance.

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City Awake

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Putnam Investments

F.U.N. Lives On

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Columbia Threadneedle Investments

290 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

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All cancellations must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged or to receive a refund.

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce encourages persons with disabilities to participate, and engage fully, in its programs and events.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including but not limited to, listening devices, closed captioning, large print, wheelchair access, allergies and environmental sensitivities, or if you have any questions about the venue, event format, or virtual platform, please contact us.

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