Water Cooler Football

Photos from British Consulate – Jan 2013

Published on January 12, 2013 in News

New England Consul-General Susie Kitchens and members of the Boston Business community turned out for a “Water Cooler Football” event at the Consulate in Kendall Square on Tuesday, January 8. Diane Darling and former Boston College Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo spoke to guests about the mysteries American Football and business networking. Bill Geist and the

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Steve Garfield, Storify – Water Cooler Football at British Consulate-General in Boston

Published on January 12, 2013 in News

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Boston-based Water Cooler Football Explains Football to Bill Geist

Published on January 11, 2013 in News

Retired Boston College Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo and Boston Author Diane Darling to Appear in CBS Sunday Morning Segment Boston (January 11, 2013) – CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Bill Geist is learning about football from Bostonians. Geist may have written books on Little League, golf and more but it now looks like he’s taking on

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Mass Innovations – Dec 2012

Published on December 13, 2012 in News

Diane at Mass Innovation Night - Boston Globe

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Learning a New Field- Football 101

Published on October 24, 2012 in News

Learning a New Field – Football 101 - October 24, 2012 It was Monday morning in the higher-education capital of the universe, and in a second-floor classroom in Boston, 35 students were absorbed in a lecture on perhaps the critical subject of our times. Rising health care costs? The global economy? Educating young people for the

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Let’s Talk Touchdowns

Published on January 12, 2008 in News

Let’s Talk Touchdowns - Newsweek, November 28, 2008 In a down economy, a networking guru is hosting Football 101 tutorials. Her theory: being able to discuss sports may spur friendships and help build careers.

BY far that was the best Networking Event I have ever attended. I was able to put the tips and recommendations you shared immediately into practice and I walked away having made many new connections. Also, I learned a thing or two about football and maybe now I will attend that upcoming Super Bowl Party! Thanks for your high energy, enthusiasm and for making networking fun. I was intrigued by the name of your event and realized that I needed to “up my game” at both…Melissa Powers, Forum Corporation

The delivery of the concept was fantastic! Having Gene describe at the aspects of football and then Diane relating it back to the business world resonated very well with the group. You absolutely scored a touchdown…with a two point conversion!Tom Barlett, President - Barlett Business Consulting

What do football and networking have in common? Diane Darling and Gene DeFilippo will teach you! Come and learn the vital tactics you need to win your personal game and advance your career.Tom Martin, Training Design, Development, and Delivery, Compuware APM Business Unit

“Diane and Gene have developed a great seminar. They draw some great parallels between football and networking – the preparation for and then the playing of the game(s). There are many.

They also have an entertaining and informative interplay that enhances even an expert’s understanding of football strategy while reinforcing the nuances of effective networking in a fresh and memorable way.”Mike Jeans, President, New Directions

I had such a great time at the Water Cooler Football event! Now, the next time Tom Brady yells out “Mike”, “Sam”, or “Willie”, I’ll know what’s he’s telling his front line! This was the most fun I’ve had networking in years.

Rosemary White, Strong Financial Group

“Diane and Gene are an all-star team. If your company employs sports newbies or sports pros, American nationals or those unfamiliar with American football, Water Cooler Football is an engaging way to bring employees together on common ground – the football field.”Beth Kurth, Kurth & Company

I enjoyed watercooler football immensely. It reinforced for me the importance of keeping up with sports for networking. It also brought back memories of lots of pizza on cold Sunday afternoons watching football with my dad. It now continues with my son. Tuesday night was a lot of fun!Bill Taube, Business and Marketing Strategist

I actually learned what two-deep coverage was – I thought it was a zone coverage of two defenders covering one receiver (one short – one long). So you can teach an old dog new tricks!Ray Graber, President and Founder Graber Associates

I learned quickly when I arrived in Boston how important American football is to U.S. culture, especially in New England. Although I may not be ready to head out on the pitch myself quite yet, I can now cheer on the Patriots with a little more confidence.

British Consul General for New England, Susie Kitchens

Thank you very much for the fantastic evening of fun, networking and learning at the Boston ASTD event Tuesday night. Your 2013 Super Bowl of Networking event was extremely well done. Thank you and Gene DeFilippo for presenting it – I enjoyed every minute of it. And it is great to hear that the segment will be on CBS this Sunday – I’ll be sure to watch. Thank you again – and also a big thanks to Susie Kitchens for hosting us at the British Consulate.Barbara R. Quinn, Director Learning & Performance, ADP

Photos from British Consulate – Jan 2013

Steve Garfield, Storify – Water Cooler Football at British Consulate-General in Boston

Boston-based Water Cooler Football Explains Football to Bill Geist

Mass Innovations – Dec 2012

Learning a New Field- Football 101

Let’s Talk Touchdowns

Testimonials

I had such a great time at the Water Cooler Football event! Now, the next time Tom Brady yells out “Mike”, “Sam”, or “Willie”, I’ll know what’s he’s telling his front line! This was the most fun I’ve had networking in years.

I learned quickly when I arrived in Boston how important American football is to U.S. culture, especially in New England. Although I may not be ready to head out on the pitch myself quite yet, I can now cheer on the Patriots with a little more confidence.

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