Say YES to Introductions that Work and NO to Elevator Speeches. Networking is not a competition for the best speaker or best comedian awards. It is not “Hello my name is Lisa. I sell pink widgets to people who have purple polka dots. Would you like 3 or 4 sets to give as gifts. I [...]
Do you feel inspired to journal? You put your pen to paper then stare at a blank page. Before “I should, OMG or Why didn’t I” shows up, write these three sentences. I Am. I Can. I Will. Take a deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. Take another deep breath and relax. Recite the sentences out loud [...]
Virtual meetings are like in-person ones as each has its unique personality. If the format of one Zoom call does not work for you, try others. You might find one that is the perfect fit.
Like many of you, I have been watching movies while sheltering in place. I prefer lighter feel good movies. Mamma Mia and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again are two of my favorites. Every so often a scene or line captures my heart. One of the scenes in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Tanya [...]
I understand showing up in general is difficult for Introverts and possibly more challenging for highly sensitive Introverts. I also know we are navigating uncharted waters and most everything feels different. Change in and of itself is challenging. When it’s thrown against us as if we crashed suddenly into a brick way . . . “What can we do to survive??” Participating or showing up on Zoom Calls or in Social Media Groups is a great way to keep your name in front of others. Zoom Calls and Groups are a great way for Introverts to connect with others. The benefits are numerous.
1) Find groups and pages that are of interest to you. Like their page. Join their group. 2) Your member-based organization probably has an online presence. Look for them on Facebook. Join the Group. Like the page. Like, comment and share. Be a team player. 3) Create a Facebook Business Page if you do not [...]
Yesterday, I wanted to write an article about the Value of Connections and the importance of staying in touch. I wanted to share the good that came from twice moving an in-person networking breakfast to an online gathering. How everyone was thrilled with the opportunity to say hello because everything else had cancelled. I then [...]
Everyone is talking about the new decade and new opportunities. Did you set for goals for 2020? I did. And, one of them was to continue working through my shyness to create a more successful business. You already know that I successfully help introverts navigate the world of networking and business opportunities. Know why? Because [...]
Attending different types of events expands one's opportunity to connect and build relationships with others. Knowing how to introduce yourself clearly and concisely is a key element of one's networking plan. When you have 30 seconds to a minute, it's easy to articulate your message. Having less than 30 seconds can sometimes be challenging. While representing [...]
Networking can be scary especially for first time attendees. It can feel extremely intimidating for Introverts. What if?? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List every frightening thought. What if . . . Nobody speaks to me. I say something stupid. I have to stand in [...]
