It usually starts with sweaty palms and a dry throat. Those physical manifestations of the apprehension you felt all day leading up to this moment. You walk through the door and it does not abate. You quickly try and scan the room to see if you recognize anyone. And you don’t. Even though I make […]
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3 Tips To Be Comfortable When Networking
Events Networking Planning ResourcesLet’s be honest, if you are reading this blog post, you might not be all that comfortable in networking situations. And that’s okay. It is actually pretty natural. If you are unpracticed, networking can be pretty daunting. Try these tips to make the experience more comfortable. 1) Friends make the best networking partners. I have […]
The 5 Steps To Conquering The Room
Attitude Events Follow Up Goals Hello Networking PlanningWhen I have the opportunity to discuss with people how to work a room, in a networking sense, one of the key questions I get from the novice and even not so novice networker is: “How do I approach it?” There are really many ways to answer this, but for simplicity it helps to have […]
4 Ways To Master Networking
Hello Hustle Networking Planning Resources1. Be A Leader – Often people wait on others to plan occasions to network. The best thing about networking is, though, anyone can lead the charge. Set up a happy hour, and invite people who you want to get to know better and people you already know and ask each to bring a friend. […]
GOALS! The Key To Expert Networking
Events Goals Networking PlanningI’m frequently asked by attorneys and non-attorneys alike, either: 1) How do I get business; and/or 2) How do I find a job? Well, being the networking junkie that I am, I always bring it back to finding great opportunities to network. That requires first and foremost, identifying your goal. I’ll use the practice of law […]
Reading People Will Help Your Networking
Attitude Events Hello Hustle Networking Planning ResourcesImagine how much easier your networking would be if you could merely look at someone and know who they are? Not who as in their name, but who as in what that person is like. It seems the stuff of detective stories and fairy tales, but if you try, you can learn to master reading people. […]
4 Life Hacks To Make Networking Less Daunting
Events Goals Hello Networking PlanningOne of the concerns often brought up by folks who I help coach through networking is their concerns with overcoming shyness. If you have yet to get over that hump and need a little encouragement, use these life hacks to make your networking more methodical, and make feeling shy secondary. 1) Know The Space When you […]
6 Ways To Make Networking Less Intimidating
Attitude Charisma Events Goals Hello Hustle Networking Planning ResourcesOne of the things I am softened asked is: “How can I make networking less intimidating?” This past week I actually found myself in a networking situation where I truly felt uncomfortable. And I realized I was not following some of my own advice I like to give about the topic. That led me to […]
Don’t Let The Negativity Stop Your Networking
Attitude Events Hello Networking PlanningWhen it comes to networking I have found that your own worst enemy is the voice within that sometimes tries to dissuade our efforts to get out there and make effective connections. The good news is, that inner battle is easily won. Let’s look at some common thoughts that you can battle back against. 1) […]
Networking Conversation Starters
Attitude Events Goals Hello Hustle NetworkingI recently had the opportunity to speak to a great group of young professionals about powering their networking. It was a great time. I gave a talk and also had the chance to speak with the audience. I really enjoyed the engagement. One of the questions that was asked after the talk was if I […]