A curious soul with a passion for learning and growth. Gin and wine lover. Crazy about all things food and travel. This series of posts between June-August will dive deeper into my personality.
I have pretty much the same fundas that you have when it comes to networking. although being very shy, I sometimes get tongue tied! But I approach networking with an aim to build enduring and lasting relationships because approaching networking with just your own narrow interests and motives in mind can be a zero sum game.
One of my worst fears in a networking event at Uni was going to a Bar and NOT having anyone to talk to. But right on my first event itself, I realized that there were just so many people interested to have a conversation with me that I was shy and wanted to go back to my room. Over time, I learnt to take the leap and have "the perfect cocktail of Q&A" ready for such events.
Haha. I have pretended to be on a phone call at networking events way back in 2014-2015. I never knew how to approach people. It seemed awkward. So, I have definitely had my moments. :D
I could relate to this totally!
I have pretty much the same fundas that you have when it comes to networking. although being very shy, I sometimes get tongue tied! But I approach networking with an aim to build enduring and lasting relationships because approaching networking with just your own narrow interests and motives in mind can be a zero sum game.
Well said, Divya. I'm glad you could resonate with this post.
Hehe!
I so relate to this.
One of my worst fears in a networking event at Uni was going to a Bar and NOT having anyone to talk to. But right on my first event itself, I realized that there were just so many people interested to have a conversation with me that I was shy and wanted to go back to my room. Over time, I learnt to take the leap and have "the perfect cocktail of Q&A" ready for such events.
Haha. I have pretended to be on a phone call at networking events way back in 2014-2015. I never knew how to approach people. It seemed awkward. So, I have definitely had my moments. :D