Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time for an empowering career development session with Thea Soehren. Building a successful career requires more than technical skills. It requires visibility, credibility, and meaningful connections. In this practical session, Thea will share how professionals can intentionally build their reputation through community involvement, continuous learning, networking, speaking, volunteering, and certification. Attendees will leave with a simple career playbook they can apply immediately to increase their confidence, expand opportunities, and strengthen their professional presence.

Many professionals focus on developing their skills but overlook three important drivers of career growth: visibility, credibility, and connection.

In today’s competitive professional landscape, opportunities often come to those who are not only capable but also recognized, trusted, and connected within their communities. Building a strong career presence requires intentional effort, from sharing knowledge and contributing to professional communities to pursuing education, certifications, and meaningful relationships.

In this practical and engaging session, Thea Soehren explores how professionals can create a career strategy built around visibility, credibility, and connection. Drawing from real community-building, mentoring, and professional development experiences, Thea will demonstrate how activities such as volunteering, facilitating discussions, speaking, and contributing to the profession can help individuals build trust and open new opportunities.

Participants will also explore how structured learning and certification can strengthen confidence, demonstrate commitment, and support career advancement. The session emphasizes that professional growth is not only about what you know, but also how you communicate your value, engage with others, and contribute to the communities around you.

Attendees will leave with a practical framework they can immediately apply: connect intentionally, learn continuously, and use achievements to elevate both their career and the community they serve.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the relationship between visibility, credibility, and career growth.
• Identify practical ways to increase professional visibility through contribution and engagement.
• Recognize how networking and community involvement create meaningful career opportunities.
• Understand how education and certification support confidence and professional credibility.
• Develop a practical approach for building and communicating their professional value.
• Create actionable steps to strengthen their career presence.

Course Outline

The Career Growth Equation

• Understanding the connection between skills, visibility, credibility, and opportunity.
• Why strong professionals must also build professional presence.

Building Visibility Through Contribution

• The role of speaking, volunteering, facilitation, and community involvement.
• How sharing knowledge creates recognition and trust.

Developing Professional Credibility

• Using education, certifications, and continuous learning to strengthen expertise.
• Turning achievements into meaningful career signals.

The Power of Connection

• Building authentic professional relationships.
• Creating networks that support learning and opportunity.

Creating Your Career Playbook

• Identifying practical actions to increase visibility.
• Developing a personal strategy for continued growth.

Audience

This session is ideal for:

• Business Analysts at all career stages
• Professionals looking to grow their visibility and influence
• Individuals preparing for career transitions
• Professionals pursuing certifications and continuous learning
• Community volunteers and emerging leaders
• Anyone looking to build stronger professional relationships and opportunities

Session Overview

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Format: Virtual Live Session
Duration: 1 Hour

Instructor Profile

Thea Soehren

Thea Soehren is a passionate community builder, mentor, and professional development advocate focused on helping individuals grow their careers through learning, connection, and contribution.

Through her work supporting professional communities, mentoring practitioners, and encouraging continuous development, Thea has seen firsthand how visibility and meaningful engagement can create new opportunities and strengthen professional confidence.

She believes that career growth is built through intentional actions: developing expertise, sharing knowledge, building relationships, and contributing to the communities around us.

Her approach combines practical career strategies with real-world experiences, helping professionals create stronger networks, increase credibility, and take ownership of their professional journeys.