Authentic Networking

Networking can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be fake. Be yourself and build meaningful connections with these tips. 💼💕 In this Short, I'll show you how to be authentic in your networking efforts, from identifying your strengths to finding common ground with others. Hit the like button and let me know in the comments how you stay true to yourself in the workplace.

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[kevinscott]

Awesome words of wisdom. Thank you for your leadership skills.😊

[AYarde-wrii]

Carla, thank you for these pearls. A big part of my battle is knowing what to say and when. It's a pretty awkward and intimidating experience not knowing what to say while trying to have my authentic self show up! And I also feel a bit discouraged when someone does not reply to my email. Most of my experience is customer service-oriented, and if my customer or I do not respond, it's generally considered something to address.

[StellaPiano]

It's a great tip to set a goal. I did notice a change post-pandemic. When I was in graduate school in 2016, I was a networking machine. I traveled from Vancouver, Canada to Toronto, to NYC to Boston and networked with the Harvard endowment fund there. I just started to network again post-pandemic in 2023 (also had a three-year career break). I found I tend to stick with one person for the entire conference and lacked the energy to go after others. So goal setting is great. So is the "it's a big conference, I will let you go meet others, see you around" eloquent and authentic exit line.

[coachjanekerubo]

Carla thank you for sharing on authentic networking. Your pearls have up leveled me greatly.
Today I take_ Bring the whole of me, relax, leverage my strength and enjoy.

[jsorrell]

Great video. Thank you. I will watch it again.

[tolu_lovelyo]

Thank you Carla for this! I find the tips useful to me.

[Maroi-kun]

I am 50. Is it too late for me? For decades, I have felt like I was on the outside looking in. I now want to get involved and win in the workplace.