{"id":378,"date":"2014-04-04T15:32:24","date_gmt":"2014-04-04T15:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drkareneng.com\/?p=378"},"modified":"2014-04-04T15:32:24","modified_gmt":"2014-04-04T15:32:24","slug":"i-want-to-see-you-be-brave-a-beginners-guide-to-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drkareneng.com\/?p=378","title":{"rendered":"I Want To See You Be Brave – A Beginner’s Guide to Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"2014-03-27<\/a><\/p>\n

I love the song\u00a0\u201cBrave\u201d by Sara Barielles on many levels. \u00a0When talking with North Park University graduating students at the Etiquette and Networking dinner on March 27, 2014, I wanted them\u00a0to walk away with the beliefs from her lyrics of \u00a0\u201cYou can be amazing!” and “Say what you want to say honestly, I want to see you be brave.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What does this have to do with Networking? \u00a0I think that these are a couple components of successful networking. One is believing you are amazing, not arrogant. You have a great story based on YOUR life. \u00a0Another component is bravery when interacting with others either in a familiar or unfamiliar setting.<\/p>\n

A couple of items to remember when introducing yourself include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Introduce yourself using your name<\/li>\n
  2. Shake hands<\/li>\n
  3. Have eye contact<\/li>\n
  4. Speak clearly<\/li>\n
  5. Speak confidently with a good flow<\/li>\n
  6. Make yourself\u00a0memorable? (be authentic and compelling)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n


    \n<\/span>Networking. What exactly is it? \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    Networking is such a powerful entity. \u00a0<\/span>It\u2019s an exchange of information between individuals and groups. \u00a0You\u2019ve heard of\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s not what you know, it\u2019s who you\u00a0know.\u201d \u00a0There is true validity to this; not saying you don\u2019t have to be knowledgeable, but networking yields knowledge beyond yourself. \u00a0If you have a strong network, you have access to answers and solutions versus obtaining it blindly both professionally and personally. \u00a0 Wouldn\u2019t you rather call someone you know and trust to help you with an electrical problem in your home versus google\u00a0\u201celectricians\u201d and pick one randomly? \u00a0 \u00a0Have you ever gotten an opportunity to do something perhaps an\u00a0internship, a job, go to an event, got a huge discount all because\u00a0someone\u00a0<\/i>provided you an introduction?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    You only have one shot and 10 seconds to make a first impression so let\u2019s talk about making YOU as amazing as you can be.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/span>Specific tips to try<\/strong><\/p>\n

    My mantra is to try and make everything a no brainer. How you take care of yourself is typically the first impression of you. \u00a0Let\u2019s eliminate the variables.<\/p>\n

    YOU: Physical Aspect<\/span><\/p>\n