In this episode, I welcome Obi Ihenacho, an accomplished IT professional with a decade of engineering experience at companies like Robinhood, Meta, and Twitter. We kick off a crucial discussion on why relationships, not just technical skills, define career success and leadership influence.

Obi immediately provides a powerful framework for growth, outlining three vital relationships every professional must cultivate:

• The Relationship with Yourself: Centered on self-confidence, self-awareness, and believing you deserve your seat at the table (essential for combating imposter syndrome).

• The Relationship with Your Work: Understanding that your work product speaks to your personal brand and value.

• The Relationship with Others: The need for intentional, strategic connections.

We dive into why networking must be strategic (not just serendipitous) and how finding common ground breaks the ice. Most importantly, we cover the critical role a cultivated network plays in today's volatile job market, serving as an essential safety net and leverage point for securing interviews and your next opportunity.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where Obi will share his best practices and actionable "how-to" steps for building and nurturing a powerful network that propels your career forward.

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Connect with Obi Ihenacho:

• Socials: @theobisystem
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obinnaya-ihenacho/