How Do You Turn “Icky” Networking into Career-Defining & Connected Relationships? | Rachel Rozen

In this episode of the Bee Formless™ Flow Driven CEO Podcast, I had a deeply energising conversation with Rachel Rozen about life, leadership, business from the inside-out and turning “icky” networking into sticky, career-shaping relationships.Rachel’s story stopped me in my tracks. From stepping away from a top leadership role to taking a deliberate learning sabbatical, to intentionally meeting 300 people in one year before building her business, she reframed connection not as performance, but as presence.We explored FABLO, the fear of being left out. NATO, not attached to outcome. And what happens when you stop trying to be impressive and instead become deeply interested.Our chat reminded me that visibility isn’t about volume, it’s about resonance. And belonging isn’t found by forcing rooms, it’s built by creating your own and getting tp tjos events early.. (loved this tip Rachel, thank you)Through the Bee Formless™ methodology, we explored:LEARN (Letting go)✨ From Top Leader to Learning Sabbatical: stepping away to reconnect with what is next✨ FABLO: understanding the fear of being left out and the loneliness leaders rarely nameUNLEARN (Reimagine & reshape)✨ Meaningful, Not Memorable: shifting networking from performance to presence✨ NATO Mindset: not attached to outcome, building relationships without agendaRELEARN (Test & implement)✨ The Skill They Don’t Teach: mastering authentic conversation✨ Show Up Early: visibility through the five senses and intentional presenceACTIVE RECOVERY (Reflect & reset)✨ Be Present: deeper conversations begin with grounded attention✨ Find Your Crew: belonging as an energy reset, not a status moveAbout:Rachel Rozen is the Founder of Connection Catalyst, guiding executives, operators, and teams on how to build meaningful networks through group coaching, courses, and curated NYC Executive Dinners.Where to find more from:🌐 Website: https://www.connectioncatalyst.me/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-rozen/🎓 Free Webinar, Wednesday, February 25th at 3pm EST: https://www.connectioncatalyst.me/freewebinar💭 Where could you show up this week without attachment to outcome, and simply focus on connection?Ready for your evolution?Book a complimentary 60-minute Bee Formless™ Diagnostic to reshape your leadership, team or business from the inside out.https://calendly.com/beeformless/programs#AuthenticNetworking #WomenInLeadership #ExecutivePresence #NATO #ConnectionCrew #BelongingAtWork #fivesenses  #beeformless #formlessmethodology #learnunlearnrelearn #activerecovery #flowdrivenceo #flowscience #soulfulhighflowconsciousleadership #lifeleadershipbusiness #presencepurposepeopleperformance #insideouttransformation #antifragile #HighFlow #nonlinear