In this episode of Table Pancakes, Katherine and Shelbi reflect on friendships formed through jobs and ventures and how these relationships intersect with career development, networking, and entrepreneurship.
What We Cover:
Jobs Come & Go, Work Friends Come With
- Looking back at work friends from the last 10+ years and how those relationships have evolved over time
- Seeking career insights from both industry peers and friends from entirely different fields
- Balancing the realities of entrepreneurship with the need to promote your business authentically—sometimes with a healthy dose of delusion
Directness Clarifies Direction
- Understanding that how you present your work is just as important as the quality of the work itself
- The art of asking for advice—why vague "pick your brain" requests often lead to unproductive conversations
- Being transparent and direct about what you do and want to achieve is essential
Authentically Curated Connection
- The unique power of networking in NYC, a vast but interconnected city.
- Creating intentional, welcoming environments that make it easier to build meaningful connections.
- Shelbi’s experience at a recent EV Salon event, an invite-only gathering that facilitates handpicked, high-impact connections.
Question of the Week:
How have your friendships impacted your career, and how have these connections shifted as you’ve grown professionally?
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