Community & Networking That Actually Helps
You don't need more contacts. You need meaningful connections.
At this stage of your career, it's not about how many people you know but how well you know them. The My Next Stage IMPACT Survey helps you identify and connect with professionals that are a good fit with your communication, leadership, and interaction style. By taking our FREE 10 minute IMPACT Survey, we will help empower you to connect with people who truly align with your professional values and personality.
Research shows that midlife professionals thrive when they expand "bridging networks" (relationships that cross industries, generations, and perspectives). Our community is designed for professionals 40+ who want to form those types of meaningful, strategic connections.
With over one million combined professional relationships, our members are living proof that the right network changes everything.
Networking That Actually Works
Quality Over Quantity
Midlife professionals should focus on building trust-based relationships, not collecting contacts. Ten genuine connections grounded in mutual respect and understanding will move your career further than one thousand shallow ones. The My Next Stage IMPACT Survey helps you identify which types of people and professional dynamics bring out your best, so your energy goes where it matters most.
Action steps:
- Identify 10 professionals whose goals align with yours
- Use your survey results to guide how you approach and connect with them
- Start genuine conversations about shared interests or challenges
Lead with What You Can Offer
Great networking starts with contribution. Share your expertise, insights, or introductions without expecting anything in return. When you understand your own strengths and motivators from your My Next Stage IMPACT Survey, you can naturally lead with value in every interaction. This self-awareness helps you build credibility and trust faster.
Action steps:
- Share relevant insights based on your experience
- Introduce people whose goals align
- Offer thoughtful feedback or support in your area of expertise
Reconnect with Your Alumni and Legacy Network
Your career story is your foundation. Old colleagues and classmates are often the most receptive to new collaborations. When you share your My Next Stage IMPACT Survey insights with trusted peers, you reintroduce yourself in a powerful way. Instead of just "checking in," you show how you've evolved and open the door for more meaningful professional partnerships.
Action steps:
- Reconnect with former colleagues through personalized outreach
- Use IMPACT Survey insights to describe how your leadership and work style have evolved
- Attend alumni or professional association events with clear connection goals
Position Yourself as a Thought Leader
Visibility builds trust. Professionals who share thought leadership content regularly attract stronger networks and higher-quality opportunities. Your My Next Stage IMPACT Survey results help you articulate your voice and perspective so you can share authentically, not generically. Use your profile insights to guide what topics you write or speak about and how you engage in professional discussions.
Action steps:
- Publish articles on LinkedIn about your area of expertise
- Join industry forums or virtual panels where you can share your insights
- Comment thoughtfully on relevant posts to build visibility and credibility
The My Next Stage Community & Networking Toolkit
Your professional relationships are one of the strongest predictors of career longevity and fulfillment
The My Next Stage Community & Networking Toolkit helps you build authentic connections using research-based methods and personalized insights from your My Next Stage IMPACT Survey.
What's inside:
- •Proven networking strategies for professionals 40+
- •Templates for personalized outreach and follow-up
- •Guidance for using your IMPACT Survey results to strengthen communication
- •Reflection prompts to align your connections with your long-term goals
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JP Morgan Chase • Google • Motorola • Citigroup • Apple • 3M
Morgan Stanley • Microsoft • Goldman Sachs • Facebook • Johnson & Johnson • Verizon
IBM • Amazon • Pfizer • ExxonMobil • General Electric • Coca-Cola
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