June 06, 2024

#123. TED Talkin’: Porter Gale wants you to always be networking

37 minutes

Porter Gale has a couple of TED Talks and they’re both about looking at everyday human connection as a form of networking.

As Head of Marketing for Virgin America from 2007-2011, Porter traveled a lot for work. On these countless plane rides, she found opportunities of connecting with interesting people and even on occasion people that would affect her work, become her friend or simply inspire her.

Now an author, investor, speaker and CMO, Porter Gale’s career clearly flourished from such a casual approach to networking.

As we’re about to read her book (Your Network is Your Net Worth), Mikey and I watched two of Porter’s TED Talks and found them as perfect examples of having a simple concept, minimal slides or visuals and a compelling way to frame your story.
This is an episode for: People that hate small talk, networking nerds and fans of our TED Talkin’ series.

What's in the Spice Cabinet??

Need some networking inspo? WATCH Porter’s TED Talks!

TEDx Presidio Your Business in a hyper-connected consumer, employee world (2013)

TEDxLaJolla - Conversations with 4C - the Power of Spontaneity (2012)

Read her book along with us! Episode coming soon.

Your Network is Your Net Worth: Unlock the Hidden Power of Connections for Wealth, Success and Happiness in the Digital Age

What’s Porter’s Walkout Song (according to us)?

Here Comes the Rain Again - Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart

The Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog

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