S1E19: Nervous but Networking - Tips for Making Authentic Connections

In Episode 19, Shelley and Jill discuss the importance of networking and making meaningful connections in both personal and professional growth, share some of their own experiences, and provide some actionable tips to help you improve your own networking skills. This podcast is for you if you believe that: • Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must. • Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit! • It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!” • There’s more than enough for everyone. • Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process. • People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in. The top takeaways from this episode for successful networking are: Do your research beforehand but be open to connections you didn’t expect. Take some time to research who will be at the event. But sometimes the best connections are those you didn’t plan on making, so stay open to those. Listen more than you talk. Think about what you can give, not just receive every time you walk into a room. Focus on listening to others actively, asking open-ended questions, and showing genuine interest in their experiences and challenges. Follow Up and Build Connections. The value of networking doesn’t end when the event is over – it’s just getting started! Send personalized messages to the people you meet, connect on LinkedIn, or even set up a coffee meeting to continue the conversation. Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-sanchez/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-johns-international/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, and Growth on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=61561344174436&mibextid=LQQJ4d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Glitter, Grit, & Growth on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/glitter.grit.growthigsh=NnFkb3I0NDNpZmls&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.GlitterGritAndGrowth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/⁠⁠ Highlights of this episode: 1:30 – Getting out of your comfort zone to meet new people 3:20 – The tie of happiness to human connection 4:00 – Establishing meaningful relationships 5:55 – Networking isn’t only for extroverts. 9:27 – Letting your spirit be your guide 11:53 – Shelley shares her favorite networking tips. 15:14 – Jill shares her favorite networking tips. 16:44 – Your network is your net worth. Want More Episodes Like This? Episode 16: ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1NCWgmTvUMb⁠ Episode 17: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Wb95wN8flNb Episode 18: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sDZNZm76TNb