#225: How to be Yourself while Networking

Welcome to the Art of Value Whispering podcast   Today, I’m talking about how to be yourself while networking.  ‍ It’s prime networking season, so today I’m sharing my best advice for feeling confident and ready to captialise on all the opportunities to make new connections ahead. ‍ I also cover this in detail in my book, A Shy Girl’s Guide to Networking, and I’ll be covering the topic live in this week’s Value Session. You can join live here or watch the replay in the Dream Clients Club Classroom here (free). ‍ Many people feel they need to be more outgoing, clever, or charming …fill in the blank…  to succeed at networking. I used to think this too. But over time, I have learned it’s about being your authentic self. Networking isn’t about collecting business cards; it’s about building genuine connections. ‍ In this episode, I share simple tips and strategies to help you network confidently and connect with the right people, just by being yourself. Join me in this episode as I explore strategies to help you navigate networking with confidence, staying true to yourself while building meaningful connections. ‍ “You can only attract the right people and opportunities and make genuine connections when you're truly being yourself.” - Melitta Campbell ‍ In this Week's Episode... ‍ You will discover: ‍ What Networking really entails The VICTORY Formula for confident networking How to craft your personal networking rules of engagement How to find the right events to enhance your networking success The importance of setting clear goals for each networking event How to filter events to suit your networking objectives How to select events that align with your values and goals ‍ ‍ “When networking, take the pressure off yourself to perform or sell. It’s about getting to know the people in the room and finding out what makes them interesting.”- Melitta Campbell. ‍ Join the Weekly Live Masterclasses : The Value Sessions ‍ Join the Dream Clients Club to access the Value Sessions, along with other business-building resources, challenges and a wonderfully supportive community. ‍ You can register for this free online event here > ‍ About Melitta Melitta Campbell is an award-winning business coach who is passionate about helping women confidently build and grow a business that matters, through her award-winning Value Whispering Blueprint programme. ‍ She teaches her clients a unique approach to business growth and promotion that she has termed Value Whispering: the art of gently weaving your true value through everything you do, building meaningful relationships, and gently guiding your clients to the results they seek. So no matter how soft your voice. You can create a powerful impact.   Her expertise comes from three decades of communication, marketing and leadership experience, including more than a decade of running her own businesses. As a certified mindset coach, she also coaches her clients on the inner-game of success, as well as the practicalities of starting and running a thriving business and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. ‍ Melitta is also the best-selling author of A Shy Girl’s Guide to Networking, host of the popular: The Art of Value Whispering podcast and an in-demand speaker, appearing on stages and screens internationally. ‍ Originally from the UK, she now supports her global client base from her home in Switzerland, where she lives with her husband, two daughters and fluffy pup. You can learn more about Melitta's story here.   Connect with Melitta Website        Facebook        Linkedin         Twitter         YouTube     Visit: TEDx Swansea website ‍ Join the Dream Clients Club Come and join like-minded women in the FREE online community for Female Entrepreneurs. You can expect many more tips, tools and insights to support you as you build and grow your business to 6 figures and beyond! > Join the Dream Clients Club (free) ‍ You May Also Enjoy... Creating Sales, One Conversation at a Time Networking with Confidence A Shy Girl's Guide to Networking Backyard sales to Global Brand - Kelley Higney Why Networking is so Important for Small Business Success - Joanne Dewberry > More Podcast Episodes ‍