Experts agree that the most connected people are often the most successful. When you invest in your relationships — professional and personal — it can pay you back in dividends throughout your professional journey, and help you advance in your career. The importance of networking cannot be overstated. But how can you improve your networking skills to ensure you're effectively expanding your network? Great question! In this episode, Tareka explores storytelling as a way to expand your network. While you might not always know exactly what to expect from a networking opportunity you participate on, it's important to head into each activity with a tool in hand. That tool is your story. Tune in to learn 4 ways you can use storytelling to expand your network and build a community that supports your career advancement goals. Listen and share this episode with your network, or anyone that finds networking to be awkward or challenging.
KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES
Networking is more essential to professional success and career advancement now more than ever.
Storytelling is a powerful tool that can help you connect with people in memorable and meaningful ways.
The best storytellers get others to tell their stories for them when the story has impact, emotional resonance and relevancy.
4 Ways To Leverage Storytelling to Expand Your Network
Develop Your T.S.S - Three Sentence Story
Be Authentic and Share the Stage
Leverage Training & Learning Opportunities
Tell the Good & The Ugly
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