
Handshakes to Hugs with Erin Dennis, CPCE
Interactive workshop with CPCE Erin Dennis teaching hospitality focused networking strategies and emotional intelligence techniques to turn formal handshakes into warm client connections in a boutique hotel meeting setting.
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