# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NEXTWork presents From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Networking doesn’t have to feel forced, awkward, or performative. Join NEXTWork, NEXTGen Detroit and Gesher's top-shelf networking program for a confidence-building evening with Michelle Gilbert, Chief Engine Officer of Purple Engine Coaching at Pop's for Italian in Ferndale. In her interactive presentation, “From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking,” Michelle will help us replace networking anxiety with a clear, confident approach to creating authentic connections. We’ll learn how to prepare with intention, engage in real conversations and follow up in ways that feel natural rather than transactional. By focusing on practical strategies and real-world scenarios, this session aims to move us from self-conscious or uncertain to grounded, purposeful and confident in how we build and sustain professional relationships.

$18 per person includes presentation, networking, a drink ticket and light appetizers (kosher style). 
A certified kosher option is available upon request.

Please RSVP by February 20 at https://jlive.app/events/14415

You can learn more about Michelle Gilbert and Purple Engine Coaching at purpleenginecoaching.com 

Thank you to our Event Chairs: 
Gillian Porter 
David Moiseev 

NEXTWork is brought to you by Gesher Human Services and NEXTGen Detroit. Special thanks to the Hadas and Dennis Bernard NEXTWork Endowment Fund.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ferndale/nextwork-presents-from-cringe-to-confidence-mastering-authentic-networking/200029589975009
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://jlive.app/events/14415?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ferndale-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ferndale
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pop's For Italian
- **lat**: 42.46082
- **long**: -83.13784
- **full address**: Pop's For Italian, 280 West Nine Mile,Ferndale, Michigan, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: NEXTGen Detroit (https://allevents.in/org/nextgen-detroit/1495484)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Pop's For Italian, 280 West Nine Mile,Ferndale, Michigan, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** NEXTGen Detroit
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NEXTWork presents From Cringe to Confidence: Mastering Authentic Networking ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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