Through a mix of real-world strategies, practical exercises, and engaging discussions, you’ll gain tools to deepen your connections internally and externally, foster trust, and create lasting impact, all while aligning with US Bank’s values of integrity, respect, and service.
Whether you're building partnerships with clients, collaborating with teams, or advancing your leadership journey, the 100 Cups method will give you a structured, meaningful approach to success — one cup of coffee at a time.
Here's what you will learn from 100 Cups Academy:
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Master Meaningful Conversations: Learn the art of asking powerful questions and listening actively — skills that build trust and rapport with clients and colleagues alike.
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Strategic Coffee Meetings: Understand how to plan, execute, and follow up on casual meetings that build professional relationships without feeling forced or transactional.
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Personal Brand Development: Learn how to subtly shape your reputation inside and outside US Bank by consistently showing up with authenticity, service, and leadership.
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Confidence in Connection: Practice techniques to approach new people, build bridges across departments, and connect with leadership — even when it feels intimidating.
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Networking as Service, Not Self-Promotion: Align your relationship-building strategies with US Bank's values by learning how to serve others first, creating trust and loyalty that fuels long-term success.
Listen to Nicole's story below!
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Meeting Mindset and Expectations
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Define an influencer in your business circle
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Relational vs. Transactional
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Why 100 Cups is better today than traditional prospecting/sales
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Bonus: What it takes to be likable in person or on a video call/over the phone
Week 1 Topics
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Meeting Energy and Prep - What are you bringing to the table
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Understanding content marketing - frequency, posts, posting do's and don'ts
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LinkedIn overview
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Review of current meetings/challenges/wins
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Body language and mirroring techniques
Week 4 Topics
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Meeting Maximization and follow up
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Stacking technique
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How to understand your unique connection gifts
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How introverts can be successful & how extroverts can listen better
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Tools - 4 Step-Follow up process
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Asking for referrals
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Hidden benefits of your new network
Week 3 Topics
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Who to target first and why - finding your 'dynamic dozen'
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What to ask - list of questions to keep your meeting flowing
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Outcomes - what should you expect and when
Week 2 Topics