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April 9, 2025 3 mins
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Welcome back to The Woman’s Career Podcast, where we empower professional women to take charge of their careers with confidence and purpose. Today, we’re diving into one of the most transformative yet often overlooked career skills: networking. Whether you’re an introvert, an extrovert, or somewhere in between, there’s a place for you in the networking world, and I’m here to help you navigate it like a pro. Let’s get started.

Networking is not just about collecting business cards or LinkedIn connections; it’s about building authentic relationships that serve both personal and professional growth. For introverts, networking can feel daunting, and for extroverts, it might come naturally but requires refinement. Let’s break this down.

First up, introverts. If the idea of walking into a room full of strangers makes your palms sweat, you are not alone. One powerful tip for introverts is preparation. Start by crafting a concise, authentic elevator pitch—this is your intro that highlights who you are, what you do, and what excites you. Practice it until it feels natural, so you can lean on it in those nerve-wracking moments.

Virtual networking is another game-changer for introverts. Platforms like LinkedIn or industry-specific forums allow you to connect with others from the comfort of your space. And if you must attend in-person events, consider one-on-one meetings or use a networking buddy who can help initiate conversations. Most importantly, embrace your introverted superpowers—listening is a strength. By asking thoughtful, open-ended questions, you can build deeper, more meaningful connections.

Now let’s talk about extroverts. You thrive in social settings, but sometimes enthusiasm can unintentionally overwhelm others, especially introverts. A key tip here is to be mindful of your energy. Dial back slightly to create space for others to engage. And while you may enjoy leading conversations, don’t forget to pause, listen actively, and show genuine interest in what others are sharing—it’s a two-way street.

For both introverts and extroverts, following up is non-negotiable. Whether it’s a quick email, a LinkedIn message, or even a coffee invite, keeping the relationship alive after the initial meeting is where the real magic happens. Maintain a simple system—maybe a spreadsheet or calendar reminders—to track when you last connected and when you should follow up again.

Another universal networking tip: broaden your horizons. Don’t limit yourself to people in your immediate circle or industry. Join women-focused professional groups, attend conferences, or even engage in shared activities like volunteering. Shared interests often lead to the most genuine relationships.

Lastly, remember this: networking is about giving as much as receiving. Maybe it’s offering advice, sharing a resource, or even just being a cheerleader for someone’s success. Reciprocity deepens relationships and builds goodwill.

So whether you’re reaching out to a colleague on LinkedIn, connecting over coffee, or stepping into a bustling networking event, own your style. Introvert, extrovert—every woman has the power to build a network that supports her career and beyond.

Thanks for tuning in to The Woman’s Career Podcast. If you found today’s tips helpful, share this episode with a friend, and don’t forget to subscribe for more empowering advice. Until next time, keep building, connecting, and thriving.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back to The Woman's Career podcast, where we empower
professional women to take charge of their careers with confidence
and purpose. Today, we're diving into one of the most
transformative yet often overlooked career skills, networking. Whether you're an introvert,
an extrovert, or somewhere in between, there's a place for

(00:20):
you in the networking world, and I'm here to help
you navigate it like a pro. Let's get started. Networking
is not just about collecting business cards or LinkedIn connections.
It's about building authentic relationships that serve both personal and
professional growth. For introverts, networking can feel daunting, and for
extroverts it might come naturally but requires refinement. Let's break

(00:45):
this down. First up, introverts, if the idea of walking
into a room full of strangers makes your palms sweat,
you are not alone. One powerful tip for introverts is preparation.
Start by crafting a concise, authentic elevator pitch. This is
your intro that highlights who you are, what you do,
and what excites you. Practice it until it feels natural

(01:07):
so you can lean on it in those nerve racking moments.
Virtual networking is another game changer For introverts. Platforms like
LinkedIn or industry specific forums allow you to connect with
others from the comfort of your space, and if you
must attend in person events, consider one on one meetings
or use a networking buddy who can help initiate conversations.

(01:29):
Most importantly, embrace your introverted superpowers. Listening is a strength.
By asking thoughtful, open ended questions, you can build deeper,
more meaningful connections. Now let's talk about extroverts. You thrive
in social settings, but sometimes enthusiasm can unintentionally overwhelm others,
especially introverts. A key tip here is to be mindful

(01:51):
of your energy, dial back slightly to create space for
others to engage. And while you may enjoy leading conversations,
don't forget to pause, use listen actively, and show genuine
interest in what others are sharing. It's a two way
street for both introverts and extroverts. Following up is non negotiable,
whether it's a quick email, a LinkedIn message, or even

(02:14):
a coffee invite. Keeping the relationship alive after the initial
meeting is where the real magic happens. Maintain a simple system,
maybe a spreadsheet or calendar, reminders to track when you
last connected and when you should follow up again. Another
universal networking tip, broaden your horizons. Don't limit yourself to
people in your immediate circle or industry. Join women focused

(02:37):
professional groups, attend conferences, or even engage in shared activities
like volunteering. Shared interests often lead to the most genuine relationships. Lastly,
remember this networking is about giving as much as receiving.
Maybe it's offering advice, sharing a resource, or even just
being a cheerleader for someone's success. Reciprocity deepens relationships and

(03:01):
builds goodwill. So whether you're reaching out to a colleague
on LinkedIn, connecting over coffee, or stepping into a bustling
networking event, own your style introvert, extrovert. Every woman has
the power to build a network that supports her career
and beyond. Thanks for tuning in to The Woman's Career Podcast.
If you found today's tips helpful, share this episode with

(03:23):
a friend and don't forget to subscribe for more empowering advice.
Until next time, keep building, connecting, and thriving. Thanks for listening.
Make sure you hit the subscribe button. This has been
a quiet Please production. For more check out quiet, please
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