Contacts Count is the premier consulting and training firm specializing in business and professional networking. The founders, Anne Baber and Lynne Waymon, have:
Co-authored Make Your Contacts Count, the 2nd edition of our 5th book on professional networking
Enjoyed repeat business with clients such as Lockheed Martin, National Geographic Society, U.S. Department of State, Georgetown University, National Association of Home Builders
Written articles for magazines, such as T & D (ASTD), Associations Now (ASAE), and NCReview (SHRM)
Trained a team of certified Associates to deliver keynotes and workshops in the U.S. and Canada
Anne Baber
Corporate guru. Engaging teacher. Persnickety proofreader. Whodunit reader. Scrabble nut. Fabric artist. Wordsmith. Football fan. Idea generator. ‘50s musicals aficionado. Poet. Dynamic talk show guest.
Awarded the Arthur E. Lowell Award for Excellence in Organizational Communications from Kansas City International Association of Business Communicators
Certified an ABC (Accredited Business Communicator) by IABC
Lynne Waymon
Client-pleaser. Encourager. Sultry jazz singer. Cat pamperer. Nova Scotia lover. Generous listener. Idea-a-minute person. Savvy businesswoman. Storyteller. Keynote crafter. Inventor of learner-friendly activities. Win-win negotiator.
Awarded the prestigious "Outstanding Speaker Award" from the National Capital Speakers Association
Earned NCSA's highest award recognizing contributions to the profession of speaking and skill on the platform
"Fabulous job! You were my favorite speaker we’ve had this season and we’ve had some great speakers." Paul McGee, Program Chair, DC Chapter, Human Resource Association
“Raises the bar for all future speakers! Anne presented a great deal of useful and relevant information with specific examples and delightful stories. Very polished, moved at a good pace, while still encouraging interaction.”Griffiths Leadership Society for Women, University of Missouri ”I've asked Lynne to present to managers in our executive development program several times and the reaction has been very positive. Lynne helps people establish meaningful connections in a huge corporation. We will use her practical materials in the future.”Beth Dumesco, Learning & Development, Lockheed Martin
