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Rob Wilson #Networking4Good
Rob is our first feature in the #Networking4Good series for a reason. He’s been focusing his networking activities not only for...
Awkward Networker
Apr 3, 20182 min read
Ep 5 – Final Four Tips for Talking Sports While Networking
Can life get any better for a sports fan in March/April? This is the prime season for talking sports. March Madness + NHL playoffs + NBA...
Awkward Networker
Mar 26, 20181 min read
Why You Should Never Irish Exit
St. Patty’s Day Weekend! Time to dig-out those “Take me Drunk I’m Home” t-shirts, Amazon Prime a few reserve packs of shamrock face...
Awkward Networker
Mar 14, 20183 min read
Ep 4 – How Do You Cook Your Salmon?
Today I invited a long-time family friend (and small business networking expert) Challie Gangloff to join the show to give us some...
Awkward Networker
Feb 20, 20182 min read
Turn Networking Liabilities into Assets
At a recent presentation, an audience member asked me the following question: I was sitting at a table with people who were all major...
Awkward Networker
Jan 29, 20182 min read
Ep 3 – Networking Fast Track ft. Ben Bowman
On this episode of Awkward Networker Podcast, Ben Bowman shares his secrets on how he created a large network in a new city in under a...
Awkward Networker
Nov 27, 20171 min read
What’s Your Q?
Earlier this week I attended a National Association of Corporate Directors breakfast. I arrived just before the program started, missing...
Awkward Networker
Nov 16, 20173 min read
Ep 2 – Networking Through Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome
In this episode of Awkward Networker, we discuss the most common illness plaguing networkers for years: Foot-in-Mouth Syndrome. How to...
Awkward Networker
Nov 7, 20171 min read
Ep 1 – Welcome to Awkward Networker Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of Awkward Networker Podcast! Please continue to send me your questions and comments for future podcasts.
Awkward Networker
Oct 24, 20171 min read
Nail the Follow-up
It’s almost 2018, which means there are a dozen different channels to initiate a follow-up meeting after a networking event. For...
Awkward Networker
Oct 12, 20176 min read
10 Commandments of Networking with Your Boo
You got the call. “Hey, babe. We got invited to a big work function tomorrow night. Everyone’s bringing a guest. Are you free? I...
Awkward Networker
Apr 25, 20176 min read
Confidence: Fuel it and Burn it
Last week someone asked me how I build enough confidence to be active in the networking environment. I honestly had no idea how to...
Awkward Networker
Apr 14, 20174 min read
Be a +1 Hero
Which is worse? A.) Being dragged to an event against your will by your significant other and told to “have fun”? B.) Dragging your...
Awkward Networker
Apr 5, 20173 min read
Bring the Fireworks
“How do I make a lasting impression with someone I just met?” I received this question from an audience member last week. My good...
Awkward Networker
Mar 26, 20173 min read
Can I Sneak In Here?
Last week I described my favorite mechanisms for exiting a conversation, and several readers replied with the same question. How can I...
Awkward Networker
Mar 14, 20175 min read
Be an Escape Artist
Anyone who has been in a networking setting has experienced the pain of being held hostage by someone in a conversation you desperately...
Awkward Networker
Mar 8, 20173 min read
5 Ways to Keep Happy Hour From Becoming Awkward Hour
The bar is open! For this week’s post, I am going to release a new tip each day related to drinking in networking settings. There are...
Awkward Networker
Feb 28, 20174 min read
Preparation: The Cure for the Common Awkwardness
Ugh, I get it… preparation is not exactly the sexiest topic, but it is one of the most important practices for any networker. Too many...
Awkward Networker
Feb 19, 20175 min read
Networking is Awkward… and that’s OK
You would never know that 10 seconds before that picture was taken, I had my back turned to these two powerful people, not knowing they’d ar
Awkward Networker
Jan 22, 20173 min read
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