28. Building Authentic Relationships to Boost Your Career

In this solo episode, Her Leading Story host Julie Artis explores a key factor in career growth: networking. With her experience coaching clients and interviewing successful leaders, Julie uncovers one constant across the board—building relationships is essential for long-term success. But how can introverts, who often find networking exhausting, engage in this critical process without burning out? Julie breaks down the myths around networking and shares practical strategies to make it work for everyone.

From professional development to job searching, Julie dives into how to create authentic connections and build a robust network that aligns with your career goals. Whether you’re trying to climb the corporate ladder, make a career change, or simply expand your circle, this episode is packed with tips to help you get there.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Welcome to Her Leading Story
• [01:00] Why Networking is Essential for Career Success
• [02:00] Building Relationships: The Core of Networking
• [03:00] Networking as Professional Development
• [04:00] The Importance of Consistency: Networking Like Brushing Your Teeth
• [05:00] Networking Tips for Introverts at Conferences
• [07:00] Networking During a Job Search: Strategic Approaches
• [10:00] Cold Outreach: Making It Work for You
• [12:00] How to Use LinkedIn to Expand Your Network
• [14:00] The Hidden Job Market: Unlocking Opportunities
• [18:00] Recap: Building Your Career Network with Confidence

Key Takeaways:

• Networking is about building relationships: It doesn’t have to feel transactional or stressful. Start small and grow your network authentically.
• Professional development networking should be consistent: Like brushing your teeth, you should constantly be expanding your professional connections.
• Introverts can excel at networking: With some preparation and strategy, introverts can build meaningful relationships that lead to career growth.
• Cold outreach can be effective: Approach it with genuine interest in the other person’s journey, and focus on building reciprocal relationships.
• Don’t overlook the hidden job market: Networking can reveal job opportunities that aren’t publicly posted, making it essential for job seekers.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with someone who might benefit from these networking tips! Let’s help more women build meaningful relationships that support their careers.

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