Hey there,

First off, results are on from the poll last week about banning political discussions at work. Seems this community leans into not banning.

Based on comments you sent, there is a recognition that we need to help people be able to navigate these waters - even it's it to say no.

With a bit more time on my hands, I’ve started being more proactive in networking.

Networking isn’t my favourite pastime. I often worry about wasting people’s time or them not being interested.

But I’m pushing through and want to share what I’m (re-)learning about networking:

1. There is SO MUCH goodwill in my network. People like to help. There is goodwill in yours too.
2. Super connectors love connecting you to someone else in their network. Start from your inner circle and work outwards.
3. Meeting people in person is much harder post Covid. None of us are in town at the same time! Time to embrace the virtual chat
4. Reciprocation rocks! What makes a conversation zing for me is when the other person asks me how they can be useful in helping me with my goals.
5. The best tool to arrange meetings with people outside your organisation is Calendly. I love it. It’s taken the tedious back and forth out of arranging a meeting. It integrates with your own email so you can keep everything synced up.

I hope this inspires you to reach out to your network for support on whatever’s is on your plate.

If you want experiment with that first networking call, let's have a virtual 30 min coffee.

No sales BS. Just practice at networking for us both. Find a time here​

Yours

Catherine