HAYVN Half Time (EWC)
Midday Momentum for Your Business
High-Value Content in Bite-Sized Format
Midday Momentum for Your Business
High-Value Content in Bite-Sized Format
Spark Inspiration with a Midday Boost!
Curated series of 1-or-2 hour sessions to spark inspiration, offer expert advice, and connect ambitious professionals.
Topics range from business growth and marketing to wellness, leadership, and productivity all designed to ignite action and deliver meaningful learning.
Join us without interrupting your workday!
Who Should Join
- You’re Looking For – Smart strategies and authentic connection in minimal time.
- This Series Is For:
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners.
- Professionals and creatives.
- Career changers and lifelong learners.
- HAYVN members and local leaders.
*CT Tech Week Event
Speaker: Jacqueline Kurdziel, Founder of West End Consulting
HAYVN Half Time Workshop — CT Tech Week:
#CTTechWeek Presents: Build your LinkedIn Presence with AI, and Still Sound Like You
June 5, 2026: 11:30am-1:30pm, HAYVN Darien
You know you should be posting on LinkedIn more. But between figuring out what to say, when to say it, and how to make it actually sound like you, it’s easy to let it slide.
In this workshop, we’ll cover what makes LinkedIn different from other social platforms, best practices for posts that get seen, and how to build a system that helps you show up consistently. You’ll also learn how to use AI as your behind-the-scenes content partner, without losing your authentic voice.
Whether you’ve been meaning to post more or don’t know where to start, this session will get you moving.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear strategy for what actually works on LinkedIn — content types that get traction, posting frequency insights, profile optimization, and smarter hashtag tactics
- A practical framework for showing up consistently without it feeling like a chore
- AI-powered tools (Claude skills) and a ready-to-use template to build your own 3-month content plan and stay organized
Connect with Jacqueline Kurdziel: LinkedIn, West End Consulting, See Bio
*CT Tech Week Event
Admission
Prices are approximate and may vary by exact session or workshop.
- HAYVN Half Times: 12pm-1pm
- HAYVN Members: Free (w/ code in members’ portal)
- Non-Members: $20
- HAYVN Half Time Workshops: 10am-12pm*
*June 5th is 11:30am-1:30pm- HAYVN Members: $50 (w/ code in members’ portal)
- Non-Members: $75
Mark Your Calendars!
- Jun. 5, 2026: Workshop – CT Tech Week @11:30am – #CTTechWeek Presents: Build your LinkedIn Presence with AI, and Still Sound Like You. SIGN UP
- Jul. 16, 2026: Half Time – stay tuned
- Jul. 30, 2026: Workshop – stay tuned
- Sep. 10, 2026: Half Time – stay tuned
- Sep. 24, 2026: Workshop – stay tuned
- Oct. 13, 2026: Half Time – stay tuned
- Oct. 29, 2026: Workshop – stay tuned
Meet HAYVN Half Time Host
Host: Leslie Kumar HAYVN Event Manager
Learn About Our Past Half Time Speakers
From Startup to Scale-Up: Legal Essentials for Every Stage of Growth with Robert J. Kornhaas Partner, Wiggin and Dana
The Little Known Secret to Business Success: Brain Health with Dr. Leonaura Rhodes physician, life coach, corporate trainer, podcast host, author, and course creator
Keep Your Customers: Build Your Client Journey & Retention Systems with Alana D’Angelica, Founder, Alana D’Angelica Coaching & Consulting
Confident Money Conversations: Change the Script. Change the Outcome. with Linda Hunt Founder, SumSolutions
Getting More from AI & The AI Power User Workshop with Curtis Butler, Guided Ascent Career Coaching
Nail the Opener: Workshop Your Way to Messaging that Resonates; Build your LinkedIn Presence with AI, and Still Sound Like You Workshop with Jacqueline Kurdziel, Founder of West End Consulting
Interested in Speaking?
Are you a thought leader with tips, tools, or motivation to share?
We’re always looking for inspiring speakers to lead Half Time & Half Time Workshop sessions.
Interested in Sponsoring HAYVN Halftime?
Partner with us to empower the HAYVN community and gain meaningful visibility for your brand. Halftime sponsors get featured recognition across event promotions, email campaigns, and social media and more! Your sponsorship helps us spotlight inspiring voices and foster professional growth – one powerful midday session at a time.
Sponsor Benefits Include:
✓ Brand placement in promotional materials ✓ Verbal shout-out during live sessions ✓ Dedicated spotlight in event recap content ✓ Opportunity to connect with speakers and attendees
Let’s customize a package that works for you.