Showing Up. Standing Out. Moving Forward. | Blue Star Families Careers Series
Showing Up. Standing Out. Moving Forward.
From Presence to Progress | Blue Star Families Careers Series β Session 2
Showing up is only the first step. What happens when you walk into a room, introduce yourself and begin building professional connections?
On Friday, October 30, 2026, join Tiffany Haywood for Showing Up. Standing Out. Moving Forward., an interactive professional development workshop presented by Blue Star Families Greater Fayetteville Region and sponsored by Truist.
Building on the foundation of the August 2026 professional branding workshop, this second session focuses on putting your professional brand into action. Participants will explore practical ways to strengthen their professional presence, communicate their value, build meaningful connections and create momentum toward their next opportunity.
Whether you’re searching for a job, building a business, returning to the workforce, navigating a career transition or becoming more intentional about your professional relationships, this workshop offers practical strategies you can use immediately.
What You’ll Learn
SHOW UP β Build Intentional Professional Presence
Explore how to approach professional spaces with greater preparation, purpose and confidence. Learn to recognize the value you bring into a conversation, even when your professional journey includes career changes, military moves or time away from the workforce.
STAND OUT β Make Meaningful, Memorable Connections
Discover how to communicate what makes you valuable without relying on a rehearsed elevator pitch. Practice introducing yourself, engaging in professional conversations and helping others understand what you bring to the table.
MOVE FORWARD β Turn Connections Into Opportunities
Learn how to follow up after an introduction, strengthen professional relationships and identify practical next steps that keep your career or business goals moving forward.
Come Ready to Work
This isn’t a sit-and-listen workshop. Participants will take part in guided activities, professional conversation exercises and action planning designed to turn new ideas into practical next steps.
Bring your laptop, your ideas and your questions. You’ll leave with a clearer approach to professional connections and a plan for what to do next.
Workshop Details
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 6:00β8:00 PM
Location: 208 Campbell Avenue, Fayetteville, NC
Facilitator: Tiffany Haywood, Brand Strategist and Creator of the 3D Brandingβ’ Framework
Presented by: Blue Star Families Greater Fayetteville Region
Sponsored by: Truist
Cost: Free | Registration required
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited for this interactive workshop. Register through Blue Star Families to secure your place.
Register here: https://neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/topics/36220/events/294968
You already have professional value. Now it’s time to show up with it, help people understand it and create movement toward what’s next.
