Are you tired of awkward networking events and collecting business cards that gather dust? In this weeks episode of Career Espresso, we'll reveal why traditional networking advice might be holding you back – and what to try instead.

Whether you're an introvert who'd rather reorganise your sock drawer than attend a networking event, or simply skeptical about the whole networking game, this episode delivers practical strategies that actually work in the real world.

What you'll learn -

➡️ Why the "social butterfly" approach to networking is outdated (and what really works instead)

➡️ How one client built her entire professional network during morning dog walks

➡️ The four essential types of connections every career needs to thrive

➡️ A practical two-week challenge to start building your ecosystem without overwhelm

➡️ Why asking for advice might actually make you appear more competent, not less

This week includes networking strategies that are perfect for -

✅ Introverts looking for alternative networking strategies

✅ Busy professionals who need efficient relationship-building approaches

✅ Anyone who's ever felt awkward at a networking event

✅ Early-career individuals wondering what they have to offer

✅ Leaders looking to build more meaningful professional relationships

Download the free Professional Ecosystem Builder template mentioned in this episode to start mapping your network today.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Networking Myths

02:58 Understanding Your Professional Ecosystem

05:55 Building Your Network Intentionally

08:51 Practical Networking Strategies

09:47 Two-Week Ecosystem Building Challenge

Download the ecosystem builder guide

Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic

Get a full transcript of the episode here

Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.

And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.