Email Intro Etiquette

Email Intro Etiquette

Networking isn’t about collecting business cards it’s about building relationships. One way to do that is to make introductions between two people who may benefit from knowing each other. Sometimes you come up with the idea to introduce two people. Sometimes you are...
Are conferences worth it?

Are conferences worth it?

Over the last few months I’ve been working on a new book and in the process asking my network to share their problems networking at conferences. Over and over I received questions that could be boiled down to – How do I get more value out of the experience of...
Communicating Across Disability

Communicating Across Disability

Creating a welcoming event is a multi-faceted endeavor and I would be remiss if I did not offer some guidance on how to communicate with a person with a disability. Unfortunately, the angst people have about networking gets amplified when given the opportunity to...
Extrovert Privilege

Extrovert Privilege

As I’ve mentioned, I’m an extrovert. If bonus points were awarded on the Myers-Briggs Personality Test, I’d test off the charts for extroversion. That means I get energy from being around people. I’m able to keep up a demanding schedule (while caring for a toddler)...
The Dirty Business of Networking

The Dirty Business of Networking

Are you resisting networking because you feel like it’s dirty business? Well, you are not alone. A study published in 2014 found that networking with the goal of career advancement made people feel icky. The study, co-authored by professors from Harvard Business...
How to Shift Your Body Language

How to Shift Your Body Language

If you have been listening to my podcast, you are clearly prioritizing networking and creating relationships that work for you and your career or business. That said, you probably also have some anxiety around doing all of this. For many, the idea of meeting with...