Authentic Networking is the concept of connecting with others without the “drama” or filters that may have gotten in the way of our being a part of our community.

Social anthropologists have long verified that humans have been social and communal for many thousands of years.  We have connected with others to survive and grow for eons.  Why should now be any different?

Additionally, each of us has our own backgrounds, experiences, influences, tendencies, and preferences while we retain the same social tendencies of our past, and yet, we let these very differences interfere with what has been a part of us as long as we have roamed the planet.

Authentic Networking is about recognizing that we are meant to connect with others and sometimes that means working to change our perceptions, learn skills, and be deliberate to that end.

Authentic Networking is Keith McHugh.

As a self-declared and MBTI-tested introvert, he embraced his strengths to pull together the information, resources, and tools to make networking comfortable and natural.

Keith has presented information on Networking with growing popularity and repeated return engagements through and for such organizations as universities, colleges, chambers of commerce, entrepreneurial groups, associations, and young professionals groups.

He is a native of Arlington, VA who moved to Madison, WI after enjoying spring snow in April when visiting.  He is an alumni of University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He draws from a diversified background of experience including entrepreneur at age 10, professional baker, production manager, Realtor, and executive leadership.

Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, connecting others to resources, and being involved with teh local soccer community.