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5 tips to turn conversations into opportunities

Aug 03, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of professional growth, the ability to turn casual conversations into strategic stepping-stones is a skill that can change the trajectory of your career. These often-overlooked everyday interactions hold untapped potential. Fostering meaningful connections and leveraging networking opportunities is about mastering the art of turning conversations into opportunities. READ MORE AT FORBES

Networking Hacks for introverts

Nov 08, 2022

Introverts need a rebrand. There’s a fundamental misunderstanding of the personality type that conflates their core characterization with shyness, which is simply inaccurate. Despite the misconception, there is truth to adage “your network is your net worth,” in that career opportunities are largely hinged on connections. READ MORE AT ESSENCE

Networking tips for your personality

Jun 24, 2022

One of the many advantages of participating in a professional conference is meeting colleagues and expanding your network, whether by attending a reception, talking with the individual sitting next to you before a session starts, or connecting via an intriguing chat comment. Some individuals find it almost natural to walk up to a stranger and begin a conversation. For many others, it’s more of a stretch. Here are ways you can make the most of...

Why Networking and re-engaging is critical in 2022

May 24, 2022

Maintaining your networks is vital to your ability to innovate, problem-solve and win new opportunities. In a study undertaken by Harvard Business School it was found that communication with close contacts rose by 40 per cent at the expense of a 10 per cent drop in exchanges with strangers or individuals we don’t know particularly well within our professional circle. Being intentional about maintaining our outer professional networks is...

Personal Branding is not what you think

Jan 10, 2022

Personal branding is an unquestionably hot topic these days. If you explore the term “personal branding” on Google Trends, you will see a steep spike in the number of times it has been searched over the last 5 years. And yet, as much as we talk about personal branding, the concept remains enigmatic, with few of us able to actually explain what a personal brand is and how to build one. Advice abounds but is often more misleading than it is...

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