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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Mar 26, 2018
- 1 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Mar 14, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Feb 20, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Jan 29, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Nov 27, 2017
- 1 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Nov 16, 2017
- 3 min
What’s Your Q?
Earlier this week I attended a National Association of Corporate Directors breakfast. I arrived just before the program started, missing...
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awkwardnetworker
- Nov 7, 2017
- 1 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Oct 24, 2017
- 1 min
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.
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awkwardnetworker
- Oct 13, 2017
- 6 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Apr 26, 2017
- 6 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Apr 14, 2017
- 4 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Apr 5, 2017
- 3 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Mar 26, 2017
- 3 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Mar 14, 2017
- 5 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Mar 9, 2017
- 3 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Feb 28, 2017
- 4 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Feb 19, 2017
- 5 min
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...
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awkwardnetworker
- Jan 22, 2017
- 3 min
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
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