Hi, <<First Name>>!
When you think of "change," what comes to heart and mind?
Fear? Excitement? Dread? Whatever?
Change is one of life's certainties, yet we continue to find ourselves surprised and sometimes sidelined by the constant transitions we experience.
So how can we change our relationship with change?
My most recent podcast episode with Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, author of "Thresholds: How to Thrive Through Life’s Transitions to Live Fearlessly and Regret-Free," is a great place to start. We chat about how to navigate transitions with more ease, even when change is difficult or unexpected.
Often the most significant change we can make isn't about where we live, who we're with, or where we work: it's about our attitude. I've tried over the years to shift my attitude about networking (it's salesy... exhausting... overwhelming) so that I can see it as a meaningful activity that yields real connections. To facilitate that, I've created an introvert-friendly networking event called Virtual Networking for Introverts. It's changed how I experience networking, and attendees have provided feedback that yes, they see how networking can be fun and productive. Now that's change I can embrace!
Our next gathering is THIS THURSDAY, MAY 25 at 4pm PT/7pm ET. You can register and learn more here: theintrovertentrepreneur.com/virtualnetworkingintroverts This month's session will feature Kevin Hawke, COO of Know Agency, sharing tips on using SEO to enhance your visibility. Plus we'll do big and small group networking and sharing. A few spots are still open - join us!
At last month's event, LinkedIn expert Marianne Griebler led us through strategies to enhance our profile. The conversation expanded to include questions about who we connect with. Should we accept connection requests from strangers, or only people we personally know? How do we evaluate connection requests? Philosophies differ from person to person, depending on your industry, objectives, and networking philosophy. But there's one thing we should all be on the lookout for, something we usually associate with Facebook: fake accounts. Stephanie Smith wrote an excellent piece about how to spot a fake account and what to do about it. As introverts, we tend to be very discriminating about who we bring into our circles; this includes doing due diligence, even if we see lots of people in common.
In closing, I have one more possible attitude change to offer: how we show up as audience members. As attendees, we often don't fully appreciate the degree to which we influence a speaker's success. My most recent LinkedIn article offers tips on what audience members can do to create a better experience for everyone. I hope you'll take a look and put its advice into practice next time you're at a speaking event.
Have a wonderful week, and I hope to see you Thursday at Virtual Networking for Introverts!
Beth Buelow, PCC
TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com
PS: If you find making attitude shifts - or any other kind of change - is challenging on your own, consider how a coaching partnership might support you. I've updated my calendar with information sessions designed to explore what would move you forward. There's no obligation, and if I'm not a good fit, I'm happy to help you find other resources. I have very limited openings for the summer months; schedule a time, and let's talk!
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