Greenfield Mindsets for the AI Era - Hello and a Handshake: Reimagining Networking as a Greenfield Opportunity
Most people approach networking with inherited assumptions: it’s about collecting business cards, competing for attention, or selling yourself. Those beliefs are outdated -- and they leave opportunity on the table. Greenfield Thinking invites us to step back and ask: If we could start fresh, how would we design the way we connect with others?
In this practical and engaging session, Greg Peters, author of Hello and a Handshake, shows how to reframe networking from competition to connection, from sales to service, and from chance encounters to intentional opportunities.
Participants will learn how to:
Challenge limiting beliefs about networking and embrace connection over competition.
Adopt a confident, approachable mindset that makes it easier to start conversations.
Set intentional goals before, during, and after events to maximize opportunities.
Create authentic relationships built on service, trust, and mutual value.
Networking is more than a professional necessity. It’s a design choice about how we show up for others. By applying a Greenfield lens, you’ll leave ready to reimagine your approach and unlock new opportunities for growth and collaboration.