“I don’t know what to say!” We hear that all the time. Having that mindset certainly can get in the way of networking success, but how can you get around it. I mean, if you aren’t talking then it isn’t a conversation, right? Join introverts Greg and Debby Peters as they talk about the challenges of being your authentic self and still being successful in a networking venue.
Listener Asandi Connor offered the question that sparked the discussion.
Thank you to ConvoSparker:
- Asandi Connor, Founder + CEO, Say It Write, https://www.linkedin.com/in/asandiconner/
Resources:
- Cooks Country, https://www.cookscountry.com/
- Pendaran, https://www.pendaran.com/
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Listen for:
[1:10] What to do with an excess of eggplant.
[3:15] Stop worrying about how you say things. Just be natural.
[5:00] Focus on other people
[6:50] Be curious. Ask questions
[9:45] Sounding evasive means you sound like you are hiding something
[11:00] Be prepared to share short stories about your life.
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