Why networking is important even if you avoid it?

No More Hiding

English - September 11, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 29.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Why networking is important even if you avoid it?

#Takeaways

Why your personality shouldn’t stop you networking Have a network even if you are happy in your current job Your contacts get you the opportunities you might never hear about Build friendships and have advocates Take the pressure of yourself when networking focus on the value you bring Build a habit around building your network

In today's episode I have one of the best networkers I have ever met and honoured to call this awesome guy a great friend and ally.

Andy Storch is a Talent Development Consultant, Coach, Author, Speaker and Connector. He is the host of two podcasts including The Talent Development Hot Seat and The Andy Storch Show as well as the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and community and the Talent Development Virtual Summit.

Andy is passionate about helping people fulfill their true potential and his upcoming book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, is designed to help corporate employees stop drifting and take control of their futures.

Most importantly, Andy is a husband, father and friend who is on a mission to get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.

“Networking is like the cornerstone of visibility” - Gemma

“In 2005 I went to business school and read a book all about networking called Never Eat Alone” - Andy

“ There's a difference between liking being around people and knowing what to say around people’ - Andy

“Every job opportunity and every business opportunity has come from my network and come from relationships” - Andy

“Replace the world networking with connecting it feels so different” - Gemma

“I’m always looking for friends first” - Andy

“I personally think it is easier more than ever to be intentional about who you network with at in a company” - Andy

“Lead with curiosity don't put too much pressure on yourself to entertain of tell other people interesting things instead, start with asking questions about them” - Andy

#Resources

“5 Steps to being more visible at work” one page guide mentioned in the episode - get yours here:

https://www.gemmastow.com/5-ways-to-be-more-visible-at-work

Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:

https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast

Book a call with Gemma:

http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast

More info about the 1-1 No More Hiding 12 month Coaching Programme:

https://bit.ly/NMH12Pod

Connect with your host Gemma Stow:

Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/