Leveraging a Business Community for Professional Growth and Collaborative Success
Warren Howard is an accomplished HR professional and business consultant with over 30 years of experience in industries such as oil distribution, marketing, consulting, and insurance. As the founder of HOWARDCO Business + HR Solutions, Warren specializes in building successful teams and creating high-performance cultures. His expertise in targeted recruitment, human resource development, and executive coaching has made him a trusted advisor to leaders looking to enhance their organizational effectiveness.
He has also been involved as a member since the Your Time Matters Business community commenced in 2013.
Before forming his own business in 2010, Warren held senior roles, including Executive Manager for Innovation at AAMI, where he played a key role in launching the online insurance company ‘Bingle’. Warren’s career has also seen him in leadership roles at BP Australia and as a Senior Consultant with global consultancy Price Waterhouse.
Warren’s Connection with YTM
Drawn to YTM’s unique approach to networking, Warren found in YTM a community that perfectly aligned with his values and professional needs. Unlike traditional networking environments that often felt rigid and impersonal, YTM offered Warren a space where genuine connections could be made, business challenges could be shared, and continuous learning was encouraged.
Warren’s Upcoming Contribution to YTM
Warren’s positive experience with YTM has inspired him to give back to the community by sharing his knowledge and expertise. He is scheduled to lead an important session on effective communication at an upcoming YTM event in October.
In today’s fast-paced world, understanding different communication styles is crucial for building stronger teams, empowering leaders, and improving client relationships. Warren will be teaching the DiSC® communication model, a powerful tool that helps individuals recognize and adapt to different communication styles, making every interaction more effective and impactful.
Key Learning Objectives for the Session:
Self-Awareness: Gain insight into your own DiSC® profile and understand how it influences your communication style.
Application in Daily Life: Learn how to apply DiSC® principles beyond work, enriching personal and professional connections.
Sales Strategies: Enhance business development by identifying and adapting to clients' communication preferences.
Networking Mastery: Improve your networking abilities by quickly recognizing and adapting to the DiSC® styles of new contacts.
Expanded Business Opportunities: Develop interpersonal skills that open up new avenues for business growth and partnerships
Why Your Time Matters
Warren appreciates YTM for its warm and welcoming environment, which feels more like attending a well-hosted dinner party than a typical networking event. At YTM, members arrive as strangers but leave as friends, having engaged in meaningful conversations that go far beyond superficial business exchanges. For Warren, this atmosphere of trust and openness is what sets YTM apart and keeps him coming back.
Warren also values the structure and thoughtfulness behind YTM events. Techniques such as guided introductions, and strategic table rotations ensure that everyone, regardless of how long they’ve been attending, feels included and connected. These elements have made it easy for Warren to integrate into the community and build lasting relationships.
How Warren Benefits from YTM
Professional Growth through Learning: YTM’s "Lunch and Learn" sessions have been particularly beneficial for Warren. These sessions combine education with networking, allowing members to discuss current business challenges in small groups and gain insights from their peers. Warren has found these discussions invaluable for acquiring new strategies that he can apply to his own business.
Collaborative Opportunities: Through YTM, Warren has formed reciprocal business relationships with other members, including onan Atzmon , a lawyer, and Sue Glasser, a productivity expert. These collaborations have not only led to mutual referrals but have also allowed Warren to expand his services and reach new clients. The give-and-take dynamic within YTM is something Warren deeply values, as it fosters a community of mutual support and shared success.
Broadening Perspectives: As someone who transitioned from a corporate environment to running his own business, Warren found YTM invaluable for staying connected to a broader range of business perspectives. The stories and experiences shared by other members have provided him with fresh insights and inspiration, contributing to his ongoing professional and personal development.
Building Trust and Reliability: One of the most significant benefits Warren has found in YTM is the trust that has been built within the community. Knowing that he can reach out to other members for advice or support has been incredibly valuable. This network of reliable professionals has become a critical resource for Warren as he navigates his business challenges.
Warren Howard’s experience with YTM highlights the profound impact that a supportive and well-structured business community can have on an individual’s professional journey. Through YTM, Warren has found a platform that not only supports his business growth but also enriches his personal connections. As he prepares to share his expertise on effective communication with the community, Warren’s journey comes full circle, illustrating the value of continuous learning and contribution within the YTM network.
For business professionals seeking a networking environment that fosters genuine relationships and continuous growth, YTM offers a unique and enriching experience that goes beyond traditional networking.
Hello, I’m Kerryn Powell, The Network Catalyst and founder of Your Time Matters.
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