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Frequently Asked Questions About Networking How do I reach out to people I haven’t connected with in a long time? Expand How do I have a conversation without asking about jobs? I need a JOB! Expand How do I expand my network to people I haven’t met yet? Expand Is there a trick to getting people to say yes to my request for a conversation? Expand Once I get the conversation scheduled, what do I…
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I have recently had the pleasure of sharing an extended version of my presentation on The Networking Mindset. This 90-minute webinar covers the essentials from Parts I & II of Helpful.
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Think back to the last time you were at a wedding — or any event with a dance floor. There was no shortage of well-meaning people encouraging the wallflowers, “Come on … get out on the dance floor … it’ll be fun … you’ll have a good time.” In many ways, networking is like…
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In the spring of 2017 I was invited to be a guest blogger on the AICPA website. The AICPA — the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants — was gearing up for its annual convention later that spring. I offered six great tips on networking, especially at large events. The ideas were as timely then as they are today. .
I used to be afraid of networking. As an avowed introvert with a moderate case of shyness, too often I would pass up opportunities to meet and connect with people. Much later in life I would discover that networking was an acquired skill and was well within my reach…
Read the entire article at the AICPA Insights Blog
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There is always an element of serendipity to success. You have to be in the right place at the right time when the right opportunity comes along. However, to be successful in the modern corporate world you need more than just luck. You have to get three things right:
- You have to do good work.
- You have to be doing the right work.
- You have to be visible.
Inside networking is critical in all three areas.
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How visible are you at work? Chances are good that you’re making one of most common career mistakes there is — pouring a disproportionate about of effort into doing good work and not taking enough time to get to know other people.
This is like wearing a cloak of invisibility.
Networking inside your company is some of the most important work that you can do — and not just for yourself. Building a web of strong relationships up, down, and across your organization is invaluable for any projects and tasks that you could hope to accomplish, especially inside large organizations.
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Based on the material in Helpful: A Guide to Life, Careers, and the Art of Networking Are you wondering about your next career opportunity? Or perhaps you are working on a large project that spans multiple teams and functions. Have you ever wished your team would work together better? Are your managers reaching across the organization appropriately and effectively? Are you working with a group of young professionals who could really set the world on…
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Schedule a call… Let’s talk. Click through to find a slot on my calendar that works with your schedule. (Note: I migrated to a new scheduling system at the beginning of 2024. Do not hesitate to send me a note if you run into any difficulties.) Zoom Audio Only Zoom Audio Only Zoom Audio Only I will be taking a short sabbatical from coaching during May and June, 2024 while I pursue some other projects.…
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Helpful: A Guide to Life, Careers, and the Art of Networking
Includes a free downloadable copy of The Workbook of Helpful Exercises.
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The companion to Helpful: A Guide to Life, Careers, and the Art of Networking. It’s the writable, set-it-on-your-desk-and-think handbook of networking and career exercises.
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Heather Hollick has been helping others become better leaders and craft more meaningful careers for more than 25 years. Her experience spans both business and technology, operations and organizational development. Oh, and she was born in Canada, so she can't help but be helpful. 😉