Networking can feel exhausting, awkward, and performative, especially if you’re an introvert (or an extrovert who’s learning the value of rest).
In this episode, Meghan and Richard unpack what networking actually is and why the old model of crowded conference rooms, business card collecting, and forced small talk doesn’t work for most people. Together, they reframe networking as something quieter, more intentional, and far more human.
You’ll hear practical strategies for introverts, ambiverts, and anyone who feels drained by traditional networking environments, including:
How to prepare for conferences and networking events without burning out
Why rest is part of the work
How to network through curiosity, community, and one-on-one conversations
Why follow-up is where the real magic happens
How to approach networking as an act of service, not self-promotion
What to do when an event feels like a total bust (and how to learn from it)
If networking has ever made you want to Irish goodbye your way out of a ballroom, this conversation is for you.
Go to YouTube for their extended conversation on the NeuroDiversion conference in Austin
