MEDCOC BR October 2023 FINAL

PROVIDING NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES

The Power of Authentic Relationships: Mary Hambleton Headlines Chamber Luncheon Sponsored by: Rogue Credit Union Written by Emily Hunter T he Chamber of Medford & Jackson County hosted an insightful luncheon on Monday, October 24th, featuring speaker Mary Hambleton of Soul

Canyon Training & Development. The event was sponsored by Rogue Credit Union and attended by looking to expand their connections and gain new skills. In her presentation over 300 local professionals “The Power of Connections,” Mary shared three simple yet impactful

steps for building better relationships in both personal and professional settings. Drawing from her 20 years of experience providing training programs across the country, Mary emphasized the value of authenticity, active listening, and following up thoughtfully as ways to foster meaningful bonds. Key ideas from her talk included being open and vulnerable when connecting with others, avoiding distractions and being fully present in conversations, and setting reminders to check back in with new contacts. Mary brought these concepts to life with motivating stories and actionable advice tailored to the diverse audience of leaders and emerging professionals.

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