Networking with Purpose: Grow Your Visibility, Credibility, and Influence as an RDN
NETWORKING WITH PURPOSE: GROW YOUR VISIBILITY, CREDIBILITY, AND INFLUENCE AS AN RDN
Does the thought of networking make you want to run for the hills? While networking can feel scary, especially for introverts, it is a necessary ingredient for career growth. By learning how to network authentically, you can grow your brand, boost your credibility, and attract more opportunities in ways that feel most natural to you.

This webinar will equip nutrition professionals with strategies to build meaningful (not forced) connections that lead to real career growth. Whether you're in private practice, freelancing, or expanding your professional footprint, this webinar will walk you through how to network with intention, beyond just collecting contacts. You'll learn how to position yourself as a go-to expert in your niche, use social platforms and professional communities to your advantage, and build relationships that open doors to clients, collaborations, and media features.

Leave with practical strategies you can use immediately to increase your visibility and influence—without feeling salesy or scattered.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
  • Identify the key elements of intentional networking and how they differ from passive or transactional approaches.


  • Learn how to confidently position themself as an expert in their niche to attract clients, referrals, and professional opportunities.


  • Discover effective ways to leverage social media and professional groups to expand RDNs' reach and reputation.


  • Develop a personalized networking plan with actionable steps to build genuine connections that align with individual business or career goals.
Live Webinar Date: Jul 15, 2025   (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)
Expiration Date: Jun 16, 2026
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 1.5.1, 2.1.6, 2.2.1, 3.3.2
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Number of Credits: 1.0
Level(s): 1, 2
Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Melissa Mitri, MS, RDN
Melissa Mitri

Melissa Mitri is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, weight loss specialist, and expert health writer with over 18 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She owns a private practice helping women achieve sustainable weight loss, is a freelance writer for dietitians and wellness brands, and serves as a mentor to aspiring RD freelance writers.

Melissa helps translate complicated scientific research into easy-to-understand terms for the consumer. She has written for various publications and websites, such as Everyday Health, HealthCanal, Nature Made, and Garden of Life, and is regularly featured in large media outlets such as Forbes, Health, Eating Well, VeryWell Health, and more.

Melissa believes everyone has the power to improve their health, one small habit at a time.



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