The Networking Event That Women Are Told to Attend but Dread

Episode 13 of Women at Work with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna unpack the hidden rules of professional networking events and why women often feel they're playing a different game than men. Drawing on a 2023 Harvard Business Review study of 1,200 professionals, they explore how women are more likely to attend events hoping to build genuine connections, while men often treat them as transaction mills. The hosts share concrete strategies: arriving with a specific goal, finding a 'cohort of one' to prevent isolation, and reframing the entire experience as low-stakes curiosity. They also discuss the 'elevator pitch' trap that forces women to oversell their accomplishments. No generic 'just be more confident' advice here — this episode offers tactical shifts in mindset and behavior. If you've ever left a networking event feeling exhausted and empty, this one's for you. #WomenAtWork #Networking #CareerAdvice #WomenInBusiness #HarvardBusinessReview #ProfessionalNetworking #ConfidenceGap #ElevatorPitch #ImposterSyndrome #GenderGap #WorkplaceCulture #CareerStrategy #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #WomenLeaders #NetworkingTips #Authenticity Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo