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PROpel Grow Series

Jul 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Communication and Social Skills for Young Professionals

    This presentation will provide young professionals with practical tips to improve their communication and social skills, including overcoming social anxiety, talking to strangers, public speaking, networking, and more. Attendees will leave with strategies they can immediately apply in their careers or job searches, along with the understanding that communication and social skills can be developed and strengthened over time. Audience members will also have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

    Presenter Bio:

    Doug Campbell is a writer, speaker, and trainer for people who need to improve their communication and social skills. He is a graduate of Furman University and a regular networker, having attended hundreds of networking events over the years. In 2021 he wrote the book The 200 Communication Commandments: Practical Tips for Personal and Professional Situations (Rowman & Littlefield publishing).

    12:00-1:00pm - GROW Session

    Sandwiches, salad and chips will be catered by Del Vecchios!

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    About PROpel AVL:

    Designed for young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 in the Asheville/Buncombe area, PROpel AVL provides outstanding professional leadership development opportunities through educational seminars, service opportunities and networking.

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