JULIETTE C. MAYERS is a founder and CEO of Inspiration Zone LLC. She is a highly respected diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist, executive coach, and networking expert. She has worked with some of the most respected brands including TJX, Johnson & Johnson, State Street, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Juliette is known for her holistic approach to DEI and leverages her strategic networking expertise to help her clients achieve tangible results. She is the author of The Guide to Strategic Networking and A Black Woman’s Guide to Networking.
""This book is a bridge that connects the dots for relationship building across cultures, to inclusion, in a way that is accessible, practical, and effective."" -Madge Meyer Author, The Innovator's Path ""The ability to connect meaningfully with coworkers and clients and expand cross-cultural networks is essential as we strive to achieve a more equitable business environment. Juliette provides excellent insights and a road map to create an action plan. I highly recommend Strategic Networking 2.0."" -Pamela Reeve Chair of the board, American Tower ""As a highly regarded DEI consultant and networking expert, Juliette provides excellent, actionable insights that work. I know because I've had the good fortune to work with Inspiration Zone. Every leader should read this book."" -John Regan President and CEO, Associated Industries of Massachusetts ""As a leading business influencer, Mayers has crafted the next step in the Networking trilogy that confirms her 'Anything is possible' mantra is the road to success in an ever-changing work world. Strategic Networking 2.0 is a powerful book filled with wisdom, strategy, and reasoned approaches to build a human-focused system to connect beyond a handshake and a name tag."" -Donna Latson Gittens Founder and CEO, MORE Advertising ""Strategic Networking 2.0 is the professional networking book you've been waiting for. It is packed with hands on information that will help you take action. It's a great resource for business leaders. I highly recommend this book for growing your business inclusively."" -Bob Rivers Chairman and president, Eastern Bank ""Juliette Mayers started her career as a management trainee at GE Capital and literally networked her way up the ladder and through the corridors of some of America's largest corporations and institutions to launch her own company, Inspiration Zone. Juliette offers readers practical, actionable advice that even a first-time networker can use to advance his or her career. This book is a must-read for those serious about learning how to network strategically."" -Colette Phillips CEO of CPC Global and founder of Get Konnected ""The most successful individuals and businesses understand the power of networking. This book represents an outstanding road map because Juliette Mayers is truly a networking guru."" -Phil Johnston President and CEO, Johnston Associates ""One of the key ingredients to managing a successful career is our ability to build strong, lasting relationships and to master the art of networking. Finding our own formula to do so effectively is an individual journey, yet there are proven strategies and best practices to draw upon. Juliette's book provides practical advice and techniques that provide us with an effective road map."" -Rita Balian Allen President of Rita B. Allen Associates and author of Personal Branding and Marketing Yourself