The Woman's Career Podcast

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your space in the professional world. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—tailored for both introverts and extroverts, because every woman deserves connections that fuel her rise.

Picture this: You're at a bustling conference, or maybe scrolling LinkedIn from your cozy home office. Networking isn't about collecting cards or forcing small talk; it's about building alliances that propel your career. According to networking expert Tanya Gray in her TEDx talk, wo...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your professional path with confidence and strategy. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—tailored for both introverts and extroverts, because every woman deserves connections that propel her forward without draining her spirit.

Picture this: You're at a bustling event, or maybe scrolling LinkedIn from your cozy home office, and suddenly, a conversation sparks a collaboration that changes everything. Networking isn't about schmoozing strangers; it's building genuine alliances that amplify your vo...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your professional path with confidence and strategy. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—because building powerful connections isn't about who you know, but how you nurture those relationships to propel your career forward. Whether you're an introvert who thrives in deep one-on-one chats or an extrovert who lights up rooms, these proven strategies from experts like Leading Lady Coaching and Mind Tools will help you network smarter, not harder.

Picture th...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your space in the professional world. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—because your connections are the rocket fuel for your career ambitions, whether you're an introvert cherishing deep one-on-one chats or an extrovert thriving in buzzing crowds.

Picture this: You're at a conference, heart racing, wondering how to turn small talk into game-changing alliances. The Center for Creative Leadership reminds us that it's not about racking up contacts—it's high...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your professional path with confidence and strategy. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—because building powerful connections isn't about schmoozing crowds; it's about smart, authentic moves that propel your career forward, whether you're an introvert who thrives in deep one-on-one chats or an extrovert who lights up rooms.

Let's start with the foundation: quality over quantity. Leading Lady Coaching emphasizes this for introverted women entrepreneurs—skip chasing 50 business cards at even...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your space in the professional world. I'm your host, and today we're diving into networking effectively—because it's not just who you know, it's the genuine relationships you build that propel your career forward. Whether you're an introvert who thrives in quiet conversations or an extrovert who lights up rooms, these strategies are designed for you, drawing from insights like those from WomenHack and Mind Tools.

Picture this: you're at a tech conference, heart racing, wo...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your professional path with confidence and strategy. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—because building powerful connections isn't about schmoozing in crowded rooms; it's about smart, authentic strategies that propel your career forward, whether you're an introvert who thrives in deep one-on-one chats or an extrovert who lights up big gatherings.

Let's start with the foundation: quality over quantity. Leading Lady Coaching emphasizes this for introverted women—skip chasing 50 business card...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

# The Woman's Career Podcast: Networking for Every Personality

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're tackling something that makes a lot of us uncomfortable: networking. Whether you light up in a room full of people or prefer one-on-one conversations, building a professional network is essential for your career growth. The good news? There's no single right way to do it.

Let's start with what networking actually is. It's not about working a room or collecting business cards. Networking is simply...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike. Whether you recharge in quiet corners or light up every room, these strategies empower you to build connections that lift you and other women higher.

Networking isn't about collecting LinkedIn contacts or forcing small talk. As Deborah Gray, marketing professor at Central Michigan University, explains, it's strategic, intentional, and deeply personal—building meaningful relationships that open doors, spark mentorship, and...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike. Whether you're powering through boardrooms or preferring quiet coffees, you have the power to build connections that lift you and other women to the top.

Let's get real: networking isn't schmoozing at endless events; it's forging meaningful relationships that open doors. As Deborah Gray, marketing professor at Central Michigan University, explains, it's the bridge from where you are to wh...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

# The Woman's Career Podcast: Networking Effectively

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast. Today we're tackling something that can feel either exhilarating or absolutely terrifying depending on who you are: networking. Whether you light up in a room full of people or prefer one meaningful conversation over coffee, this episode is for you.

Let's be honest. Networking gets a bad reputation. Too many of us picture ourselves forcing small talk with strangers, collecting business cards we'll never use, and pretending to enjoy it. But here's what...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your professional path with confidence and strategy. Today, we're diving into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike. Whether you're building quiet alliances over coffee or lighting up a conference room, these steps will help you create connections that lift you and other women higher.

Let's start with the truth: networking isn't schmoozing; it's strategic relationship-building. Harvard Business Review research, highlighted by leadership expert Jacqueline V. Twillie on he...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your space, build your power, and rise unapologetically. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike. Whether you're eyeing that promotion or plotting your next big leap, these strategies will transform connections into opportunities.

Picture this: Sheryl Sandberg met Mark Zuckerberg at a Christmas party in 2007, sparked a genuine chat, and months later landed as COO of Facebook. That's the ma...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. Today, we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for whether you're an introvert who thrives in quiet depth or an extrovert who energizes every room. Let's empower you to build connections that lift you higher.

Networking isn't schmoozing or LinkedIn spam; it's forging strategic relationships that propel your growth. As marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University explains, it's about mentors guiding you, peers collaborating, and sponsors championing you in rooms you're not yet in. A...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your power and soar in your career. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—the rocket fuel that propels women like you to promotions, mentorships, and board seats. Whether you're an introvert savoring deep one-on-one chats or an extrovert energizing crowds, your style is your superpower for building connections that open doors.

Picture yourself at a conference or scrolling LinkedIn from your home office. That single conversation could spark a collaboration or...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your professional path with confidence and strategy. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—because building powerful connections isn't about who you know, it's about how you show up as your authentic self, whether you're an introvert thriving in deep conversations or an extrovert energizing the room.

Picture this: You're at a bustling industry mixer, heart racing, wondering if you'll leave with real allies or just a pile of forgotten business ca...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your power and soar in your career. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—the rocket fuel that propels women like you to promotions, mentorships, and board seats. Whether you're an introvert cherishing deep one-on-one chats or an extrovert who energizes crowds, your style is your superpower. Picture yourself at a conference or on LinkedIn, sparking that connection that changes everything. Mind Tools reports that strategic networking gives women access to 90 percent of bo...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving into one of the most transformative skills you can develop for your career: networking. Whether you're the type who thrives in a room full of people or prefers meaningful one-on-one conversations, there's a networking strategy that's perfect for you.

Let's start with what research tells us about why networking matters. Building a strong professional network accelerates career progression by giving you access to promotions, mentorship, and sponsorship opportunities. It opens doors to fresh ideas...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your path to the top. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for promotions, mentors, and breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike.

Picture this: It's 2007, and Sheryl Sandberg chats with Mark Zuckerberg at a Christmas party. Months later, she's COO of Facebook. That's the power of one connection, as Mind Tools highlights in their strategies for women leaders. Networking isn't schmoozing; it's building a diverse circle that boosts in...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively because your connections are the rocket fuel for your career dreams. Whether you're an introvert who thrives in meaningful one-on-one conversations or an extrovert who lights up a room, these strategies are tailored for you.

Let's start with why this matters. According to the WomenTech Network, over eighty percent of women leaders credit networking as their primary path to success. Harvard Business Review research shows that women with strong female inner...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

# The Woman's Career Podcast: Networking Effectively for Every Personality

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast. Today we're tackling something that can feel intimidating, exciting, or absolutely draining depending on who you are. We're talking about networking, and I want you to know that whether you're an introvert who breaks out in hives at the thought of a crowded room or an extrovert who thrives on meeting new people, there's a networking strategy that works for you.

Let's start with a truth that might surprise you...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—the game-changer that opens doors, sparks opportunities, and lifts women like you to new heights in your career. Whether you're an introvert who savors deep one-on-one chats or an extrovert lighting up the room, these strategies are tailored for you.

Picture yourself at a WomenTech Network meetup or a virtual coffee chat on LinkedIn. Networking isn't about collecting business cards or forcing small talk—it's intentional connection, like Sheryl Sandberg's chance enco...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your space in the professional world. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for promotions, mentors, and breakthroughs, tailored for both introverts and extroverts.

Picture this: It's 2007, Sheryl Sandberg chats with Mark Zuckerberg at a Christmas party. Months later, she's COO of Facebook. That's the power of one connection, as Mindtools highlights in their guide on strategies for women leaders. Research there shows 90 percent of female leaders credit in...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike. Whether you recharge in quiet corners or light up every room, you can build connections that lift you and other women higher.

Networking isn't about collecting business cards or LinkedIn adds. As marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University explains, it's building meaningful, strategic relationships that propel your growth. Think of Sheryl Sandberg's casual Christmas party chat with Ma...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your path, shatter ceilings, and build unbreakable networks that propel your success. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—tailored for every woman, whether you're an extrovert lighting up rooms or an introvert who thrives in deeper connections. Let's unlock the strategies that turn contacts into career game-changers.

Picture this: You're at a conference, heart racing, wondering how to stand out without selling your soul. The truth is, networking isn't about co...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman’s Career Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into something that can change your entire career trajectory: how to network effectively as a woman, whether you’re an introvert who loves deep one-on-one conversations or an extrovert who comes alive in a crowded room.

Let’s start with why networking matters so much for women. MindTools points out that strategic networking is one of the fastest ways to access promotions, mentorship, sponsorship, and those hidden opportunities that often circulate in informal, male-dominated networks. When we...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman’s Career Podcast. Let’s get straight into it, because networking is one of the most powerful levers you have for your career, whether you’re an introvert who loves depth or an extrovert who lights up a room.

According to the Center for Creative Leadership, networking is not schmoozing; it is the strategic building of relationships that give you resources, information, mentors, and sponsors who help you move forward. Harvard Business Review reports that women with strong, especially female, inner circles are far more l...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman’s Career Podcast. Today we’re getting straight into how you, as a woman in the workplace, can network effectively in a way that feels authentic, whether you are an introvert who loves deep conversations or an extrovert who lights up a crowded room.

Let’s start by redefining networking. Marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University describes networking as building meaningful, strategic relationships that help you grow and move your career forward. Think of your network as an ecosystem: mentors who guide you, p...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your space, build your power, and rise unapologetically. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike. Let's unlock the networks that propel women forward.

Picture this: you're at a conference, heart racing, wondering how to turn small talk into sponsorships and opportunities. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, networking isn't schmoozing—it's strategically building relationships that give you resources like...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

# The Woman's Career Podcast: Networking Effectively for Every Personality

Welcome back, everyone. Today we're tackling something that makes many of us uncomfortable but is absolutely essential for career growth: networking. Whether you're the type who lights up in a room full of strangers or the one hiding in the corner with your coffee, this episode is designed to help you build a professional network that actually works with your personality, not against it.

Let's start with why this matters. Research from Mindtools shows that ninety percent...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. Today, we're diving right into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for whether you're an introvert who thrives in quiet depth or an extrovert who energizes crowds. According to the WomenTech Network, over 80% of women leaders credit networking as their primary path to success, and Harvard Business Review research shows women with strong female inner circles are far more likely to land executive roles. Let's empower you to build that circle with intention.

Start by defining your goals, as De...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

# The Woman's Career Podcast: Networking Effectively

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving into something that transforms careers, opens doors, and builds the support systems every woman needs: strategic networking. Whether you're someone who lights up in a room full of people or someone who thrives in quiet one-on-one conversations, there's a networking approach that works for you.

Let's start with why this matters. According to research from the Center for Creative Leadership, strategic networking can boost your career...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—the game-changer that opens doors, sparks opportunities, and lifts women like you to new heights in your career. Whether you're an introvert savoring deep one-on-one chats or an extrovert lighting up the room, these strategies are tailored for you, drawing from experts like Deborah Gray, marketing professor at Central Michigan University, who calls networking the art of building meaningful, strategic relationships that propel you forward.

Picture this: you're at a women-in-tech me...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—the game-changer that opens doors, builds your inner circle, and propels your career forward, no matter if you're an introvert savoring deep chats or an extrovert lighting up the room.

Networking isn't about collecting business cards or forcing small talk. As marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University explains, it's building meaningful, strategic relationships that lift you from where you are to where you want to be. Think of Sheryl Sa...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—the game-changer that elevates your career, no matter if you're an introvert savoring deep chats or an extrovert lighting up the room. Let's empower you with strategies that play to your strengths and build connections that lift us all.

Networking isn't about collecting cards or LinkedIn likes; it's forging meaningful relationships, as Deborah Gray, marketing professor at Central Michigan University, wisely notes. For women, it's strategic and personal, creating support systems wh...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman’s Career Podcast. Let’s get straight into it: if you want more opportunities, more support, and more visibility at work, you need a powerful network that actually fits your personality, whether you’re introverted, extroverted, or somewhere in between.

Networking is not collecting business cards. Marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University describes it as building meaningful, strategic relationships that help you move from where you are to where you want to be. Think of women like Sheryl Sandberg, whose casual meetin...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman’s Career Podcast. Today, we’re diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for whether you’re an introvert who thrives in quiet depth or an extrovert who energizes every room.

Networking isn’t about collecting LinkedIn connections or forcing small talk. As marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University explains, it’s building meaningful, strategic relationships that propel you forward—like the mentors guiding your path, peers fueling collaboration, and sponsors championing you in rooms you haven’t entered yet. H...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to claim your space, build your empire, and thrive unapologetically. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike. Whether you're energizing crowds or cherishing deep one-on-ones, these strategies from experts like Leading Lady Coaching and Mind Tools will transform your connections into opportunities.

Picture this: you're at a bustling event, or maybe scrolling LinkedIn from your cozy home office. Networking isn't about sc...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome back to The Woman’s Career Podcast. Today we are diving straight into something that quietly shapes every promotion, every opportunity, and every “yes” behind the scenes: networking that actually works, for both introverts and extroverts.

Let’s start by reframing the word networking. Think of it the way leadership coach Herminia Ibarra at London Business School describes it: not as collecting business cards, but as building a strategic web of relationships that helps you do your job better, grow faster, and open doors for other women. When wom...

This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving right into one of the most powerful tools you can use to shape your career: networking. Whether you're an introvert who dreads the crowded mixers or an extrovert who thrives in conversation, this episode is for you.

Let's get real. Networking isn't just about swapping business cards at an event or racking up LinkedIn connections. According to Deborah Gray, a professor of marketing at Central Michigan University, it's all about building meaningful relationships. Networking is...