3️⃣ top tips for networking ⤵️⤵️⤵️
As an unabashed extrovert, it may surprise some to know that for many years I didn't make time or prioritize "networking" Part of the problem was I had to reframe it. Networking sounded so transactional to me. Building professional relationships because you're curious to learn about others? That's something I could get behind! Here are 3 tips I've learned after many years of "curiosity conversations": Step 1: Show up as your authentic self. → People can see through you if you aren't being genuine. Step 2: Be authentically curious about the person you are with. → Once you realize everyone has a story, and everyone has something you can learn from - this will feel really natural. Step 3: Find common ground. → Read, listen to podcasts, find points of relatability. If you can only talk about what you like/follow, you are going to limit the amount of people you can connect with You may not remember everybody you meet, but you can control the way you're remembered.