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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is Success? Success means different things to many people. One might define success as the number in one’s bank account. Others may define success as feeling happy most of the time. Darius Foroux’s article talks about prioritizing to feel successful. One does not need to sacrifice to achieve success. One need to prioritize their [...]
Coach Lisa I recently introduced a new theme Wellness Wednesday in the Networking for Introverts Facebook Group. It’s designed to celebrate what is going well, to celebrate a success one has had during the week. I introduced Wellness Wednesday simply because we often focus on the one thing, that mistake, that oops, and [...]
I thank the SmartFem Summit for the inspiration for today's blog. I greatly appreciate I only heard (those dreaded words) “Why Not Me” a few times. “Why Not Me?” I am so glad you asked. I am grateful to share why those dreaded words do not work for me. Coach Lisa Perhaps, this [...]
Being clear and specific, or Know Your Purpose, is the 2nd Secret of the 5 Secrets of Successful Networking™. Why attend can be for any number of reasons. Here are a few of my favorites. Coach Lisa Lisa's Favorite Reasons to Attend • Make new connections. • Meet a specific person. • Required [...]
