If you want to expand your network but have trouble finding the time, try a networking power day.

What do I mean by a networking power day?

It starts with an anchor event—one that's worth the trip on its own.

Once that’s locked in, build around it with other valuable events.

It takes intention and planning—travel, hotel, packing—so you can maximize connections in just a day or two.

I just wrapped up 5 networking events in 2 days:

🤝 BNI
🧠 NY-EAPA
🍽️ Penn Club Dinner
⚖️ NY-PLA
🌱 The newly forming PA-PLA

That’s a lot of networking conversations, but there are big benefits to networking power days.

1. It's efficient! Consolidating networking events means less commuting, less calendar juggling, more momentum.

2. Grouping similar tasks (like networking) means you'll stay in the zone — sharp, engaged, and focused.

3. If you're new to networking, you get better as the day goes on. Your elevator pitch gets tighter and you build confidence.

If you’re trying to land a new job, grow your business, find new clients, or reconnect with your professional community, try it.

Plan a Networking Power Day (or weekend).

Line up events, coffees, panels, dinners.

Put yourself in motion — and see what moves.

Kelley Joyce is a career development coach who is dedicated to helping people discover their career path and land their dream jobs. She has served hundreds of professionals across the U.S., U.K., and Australia since 2012 to radically change their relationship with work. Follow her on LinkedIn for career and business tips.