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First Chapter Series

Someday, perhaps soon, people will begin asking you, “How did you spend your time during the pandemic?” The First Chapter Series creates an opportunity for you to invest in yourself and connect with others who value personal and professional development. We read the first chapter of a non-fiction book and on the first Wednesday of the month we meet via Zoom to discuss it.

This free series is great for college students who want to continue learning while on summer break, recent graduates who are searching for work or will soon begin their career, and curious subscribers of my newsletter who enjoy knowing themselves, knowing others, and living better. 

  • Upgrading Your Decking Skills
    Upgrading Your Decking Skills
    Tue, Jan 18
    Zoom
    Jan 18, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Zoom
    Join Andrew and Vikki Vaswani (Cornell Class of 2018) to learn about the state of decking in the hospitality industry and get some new guidance about how to enhance your visual communication skills.
  • Leading With Influence
    Leading With Influence
    Tue, Jan 11
    Zoom
    Jan 11, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Zoom
    Effective persuasion is about testing and revising ideas in concert with others. During this session, we'll discuss a five-part process you can use to lead with influence.
  • Improving Your Interpersonal Effectiveness
    Improving Your Interpersonal Effectiveness
    Tue, Jan 04
    Zoom
    Jan 04, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Zoom
    Join Andrew to learn about your Social Style and how you can apply versatility strategies to successfully interact with others.
  • First Chapter Series: Flourish
    First Chapter Series: Flourish
    Wed, Aug 05
    Zoom
    Aug 05, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Join Andrew to discuss the first chapter of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being by Martin E.P. Seligman.
  • First Chapter Series: Upstream
    First Chapter Series: Upstream
    Wed, Jul 01
    Zoom
    Jul 01, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Join Andrew to discuss the first chapter of Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath.
  • First Chapter: Atomic Habits
    First Chapter: Atomic Habits
    Wed, Jun 03
    Zoom
    Jun 03, 2020, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Join Andrew to discuss the first chapter of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear.
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