networking strategies

Network

The key to a great network is THIS

This spring, my son was in the internship search. I, of course, connected him to a bunch of people to “connect”. After one call he said, “We barely talked about

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Small Talk

When Small Talk Falls Flat: How to Create Real Conversations

Small talk is often where conversation begins — but it’s not where connection lives.   You’ve likely been there: you run into a colleague, client, or peer. You exchange pleasantries.

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New Year and Looking for a New Job – 3 Things to do NOW

A new year and a new you sometimes means a new job. That’s the case for my fantastic former marketing manager, who decided to go back to full-time work in

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investment

Self-Investment Is The Best Investment

In the past, I’ve talked about investing in ourselves and our careers. Whether you are focused on learning a new skill, expanding your connections or upping your knowledge through training

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What’s The Point Of Social Media?

Do you spend too much brain power on your social media strategy? Do you ask yourself questions like… what platforms should I be on? How often should I post? What hashtags

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The Upside To Risk

I admit it, I am risk averse, at least with my finances. Those who know me would say the opposite in most other aspects of my list. I have jumped

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How To Get Coaching- For Free!

Last week was about figuring out if you are really ready for coaching, and how to choose a coach if you are ready.  This week is about when you want it,

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3 Questions to Ask Before You Hire A Coach

I am constantly being asked, “Should I hire a coach?” … and my response is often to talk people out of it. I know — I am a coach. Why would I

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How to Take The Work Out Of Networking

I love when I get questions from my readers. This is a reply I received to one of my recent newsletters: “I always plan to network more but the opportunities do not

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