The Art of Networking with Dr. Aimee Zadak

Dr. Aimee Zadak is an entrepreneur, professor, educator, and behavioral strategist. She is involved in the community, teaching at NSU, and working on projects with her daughters. Her passion is connecting the right people to the right people and developing relationships of trust. Dr. Zadak's journey started with trying to find herself and connect with others. She dreamed of being an actor and a fixer. She learned from crises in her life, such as divorce and breast cancer, to walk the talk and be there for others. Dr. Zadak developed her businesses based on a strong belief system and the importance of listening and connecting with others. She emphasizes the need to change strategies if something doesn't work and to give full attention to others in communication. In this conversation, Dr. Zadak shares insights on how to be present in conversations and learn about others. She discusses strategies for networking events and emphasizes the importance of feeling the room and making genuine connections. Dr. Zadak suggests starting conversations by asking people to share something about themselves, which allows them to open up and share their stories. She also provides tips for reducing stress and anxiety before meeting new people. Dr. Zadak draws inspiration from her parents, who taught her the value of trust and integrity. She encourages listeners to be trustworthy and true to themselves in all interactions. The main takeaway is to be kind to oneself, embrace imperfections, and understand that there is no concrete plan in life.