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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 14 MIN

Day 103 - The anxious TA and Networking

from Travel Agency in a Year · host Rachel K

Rachel K covers the challenges of social anxiety, the importance of networking, and the parallels between networking and dating. It also emphasizes the need for practice and patience in developing networking skills. Many of us travel advisors have shifted from working for someone else to working for ourselves, and it can be much more intimidating putting yourself out there when it's all on you.TakeawaysSocial anxiety can affect networking and communication skills.Networking is about finding good partnerships, not just looking good or making money.Developing networking skills requires practice and patience.Chapters00:00 Challenges of Social Anxiety and Isolation as a Travel Advisor07:48 Networking and Partnerships: A Parallel to Dating

Rachel K covers the challenges of social anxiety, the importance of networking, and the parallels between networking and dating. It also emphasizes the need for practice and patience in developing networking skills. Many of us travel advisors have shifted from working for someone else to working for ourselves, and it can be much more intimidating putting yourself out there when it's all on you.TakeawaysSocial anxiety can affect networking and communication skills.Networking is about finding good partnerships, not just looking good or making money.Developing networking skills requires practice and patience.Chapters00:00 Challenges of Social Anxiety and Isolation as a Travel Advisor07:48 Networking and Partnerships: A Parallel to Dating

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