You don’t need to meet more people. You need to meet the right ones.
In this episode, Laura Flood shares how to build powerful, aligned relationships that open doors to opportunity without the exhaustion of traditional networking. She walks through her Intentional Connection Framework from the new book Rethink Everything You Know About Networking and reveals the mindset, boundaries, and strategies that help high achievers connect with purpose, not pressure.
You’ll learn:
The shift from networking for visibility to networking for alignment
How to stop saying yes out of guilt and start saying yes to growth
The three pillars of intentional connection: Clarity, Value, and Visibility
How to curate your circle and protect your energy as you scale
Real client stories of transformation through purposeful connection
Mentioned in this episode:
Rethink Everything You Know About Networking — available now: https://lauraflood.com/network
The Redefining Success Collective — high-impact coaching and strategy for ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders who want to work less, earn more, and live better. Join at LauraFlood.com/Collective
If your success has started to feel heavy, the Redefining Success™ Life-First Business Reset is the mini-course that will help you recalibrate your goals, systems, and schedule, so you can protect your time, energy, and profit while creating space for what matters most.
Podcast listeners get it for just $22 with code PODCASTRESET at LauraFlood.com/Reset
Next Week: Episode 6: Protect Your Energy to Avoid Burnout: How High Achievers Create Sustainable Success
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