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Networking is powerful and fundamental but yet a different experience for women than men. Unlike men who’re socialized to network from an early age, us women are taught to be nurturing and nice which makes networking more challenging for us in the beginning. How then do we make it possible to break this barrier?
In this episode of the She Leads Now Podcast, Sabine explains some strategies on how to get more comfortable with networking as a woman without losing your authenticity. She also explains the differences between men and women when it comes to building networks.
Listen in to learn how to find reciprocal relationships within your industry and prioritize in-person networking to build a business that works for you. You will also learn how to approach networking by getting clear on your goals and figuring out opportunities to connect with and expand your mission, impact, and influence.
Key Takeaways:
- The value of prioritizing in-person networking and building reciprocal relationships.
- Focus on showing up authentically when meeting people and building relationships.
- Get clear on your goals when networking and connecting to avoid losing your authenticity.
What You Will Learn in This Episode:
- [4:02] Why you need to shift your mindset as a woman to overcome the difficulties of networking.
- [7:11] How men are socialized to network vs. women who are taught the opposite.
- [11:21] Find reciprocal relationships within your industry and prioritize in-person networking.
- [13:34] Think of what makes you comfortable and network from a place of authenticity.
- [15:46] Focus on what you can offer to others and what would be beneficial to you.
- [17:01] Figure out the opportunities you need to connect with to expand your mission and impact.
- [19:38] Recapping the main points of the episode.
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