62. Why Networking Feels Fake (And What Actually Works)

Are you networking or are you actually connecting? 🌍✨In this episode of Rise & Tell with Sheekha, David Homan, CEO and founder of Orchestrated Connecting, breaks down why most people are doing networking wrong and what it actually takes to build real connections that last.David is a published author, classical composer, startup founder, and one of the most genuine super connectors in the world. His book Orchestrating Connection is a full playbook on intentional, purposeful community building and it will change the way you show up in every room.👉 What you'll learn in this episode:✅ Why curiosity and vulnerability are the two most powerful tools to build real connections✅ How to stop networking with an agenda and start connecting with purpose✅ The mindset shift that helped David build a global network across 187 cities and 35 countries✅ One practical action you can take TODAY to strengthen your relationships✅ How diversity in your network unlocks opportunities most people never seeIf you've been going to events, handing out cards, and wondering why nothing sticks, this conversation is for you. David teaches you how to build real connections that actually go somewhere.🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations with founders, authors, and changemakers who are doing things differently.🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCASTRise & Tell is where real stories meet real growth. Sheekha talks to creatives, founders, and change makers about the moments that changed everything.#riseandtellwithsheekha #davidhoman #orchestratedconnecting #networkingtips #buildingconnections