Do you hate networking? You are not alone. For many professionals, networking feels forced, fake, and exhausting. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre redefines what networking really is and how to make it authentic, strategic, and aligned to your personality.

Julia breaks down why traditional networking advice fails introverts and overachievers, and she shares a simple approach that helps you connect genuinely without the small talk or awkward coffee chats.

You will learn how to:

• Reframe networking from transactional to relational

• Identify your natural networking style (Connector, Curator, or Consistent)

• Use the five-stage Control Your Career framework to assess and strengthen your network

• Build consistent habits that expand your visibility without draining your energy

• Create meaningful connections that actually support your growth
  
  

Networking does not have to feel gross. It can feel natural, intentional, and aligned with who you are.

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