Allergic To Small Talk

Allergic To Small Talk

By Rochelle GrohBusinessCareers
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Allergic To Small Talk episodes

  • What should I wear to network, with Vanessa Durazo

    Some people have a lot of worries around networking, but wondering what to wear doesn't have to be one of them!

    On this episode I interview entrepreneur + stylist Vanessa Durazo. Vanessa owns a boutique in Prague called Pacer. She has spent over a decade in fashion & has a passion for helping people find clothing that they love. Vanessa shares 3 insights w/ us:

    1. Find the right size & style your body 2. Organise your wardrobe 3. Buy quality pieces over quantity

    Go have a listen! 

    40 min
  • What should I wear to network, with Vanessa Durazo

    Some people have a lot of worries around networking, but wondering what to wear doesn't have to be one of them!

    On this episode I interview entrepreneur + stylist Vanessa Durazo. Vanessa owns a boutique in Prague called Pacer. She has spent over a decade in fashion & has a passion for helping people find clothing that they love. Vanessa shares 3 insights w/ us:

    1. Find the right size & style your body
    2. Organise your wardrobe
    3. Buy quality pieces over quantity

    Go have a listen! 

    40 min
  • What Type of Networking Animal Are You?

    There are 4 different types of networkers: a shark, a penguin, a bee, and a lone wolf.

    Each type is important because they make up the networking eco-system and it helps define your networking style.

    Take a listen to this episode to see what type resonates with you.

    If you're wondering what type of networker you are, you can take a short quiz Rochelle created and find out here.

     

    10 min
  • What Type of Networking Animal Are You?

    There are 4 different types of networkers: a shark, a penguin, a bee, and a lone wolf.

    Each type is important because they make up the networking eco-system and it helps define your networking style.

    Take a listen to this episode to see what type resonates with you.

    If you're wondering what type of networker you are, you can take a short quiz Rochelle created and find out here.

     

    10 min
  • Can Networking Be a Team Sport?

    How does a team work in a networking situation? Isn’t networking a solo type sport like marathon running or BMX riding?

    To help me answer these questions, my good friend Lorna Watkinson joined me on the show. Lorna is a master team builder, ex Proctor and Gamble gal, and through her company, Vibrant Thinking, her mission is to empower teams to transform the workplace. 

    On the show, Lorna busts 3 Myths around networking as team.

    Myth 1: Networking is for the individual

    Myth 2: Networking is only relevant to sales teams

    Myth 3: All of the team must network equally for it to be fair

    Enjoy!

    34 min
  • Can Networking Be a Team Sport?

    How does a team work in a networking situation? Isn’t networking a solo type sport like marathon running or BMX riding?

    To help me answer these questions, my good friend Lorna Watkinson joined me on the show. Lorna is a master team builder, ex Proctor and Gamble gal, and through her company, Vibrant Thinking, her mission is to empower teams to transform the workplace. 

    On the show, Lorna busts 3 Myths around networking as team.

    Myth 1: Networking is for the individual

    Myth 2: Networking is only relevant to sales teams

    Myth 3: All of the team must network equally for it to be fair

    Enjoy!

    34 min
  • How to answer "What do you do?" in 7 Different Ways

    Raise your hand if you get tripped up telling people what you do? 

    Ya know, when someone asks you, “What do you do?” 

    Do you stare at them like a deer caught in headlights and then mutter out your job title?

    Well, I gotta tell ya, you’re not alone. 

    This common question is so simple yet a little complex to answer. 

    On today's episode Rochelle talks about 7 ways (see below) you can easily answer the question, “What do you do?”

    1. Highlight a problem you solve
    2. Tell a story 
    3. Teach something about your line of work
    4. Promote yourself (don’t worry you’ll do this in a classy way)
    5. Explain what you do in a relatable way
    6. Come up with a catchy job title
    7. Talk about something you are passionate about

    Join Rochelle inside this episode and hear all about how you can answer this very common question!

    18 min
  • How to answer "What do you do?" in 7 Different Ways

    Raise your hand if you get tripped up telling people what you do? 

    Ya know, when someone asks you, “What do you do?” 

    Do you stare at them like a deer caught in headlights and then mutter out your job title?

    Well, I gotta tell ya, you’re not alone. 

    This common question is so simple yet a little complex to answer. 

    On today's episode Rochelle talks about 7 ways (see below) you can easily answer the question, “What do you do?”

    1. Highlight a problem you solve
    2. Tell a story 
    3. Teach something about your line of work
    4. Promote yourself (don’t worry you’ll do this in a classy way)
    5. Explain what you do in a relatable way
    6. Come up with a catchy job title
    7. Talk about something you are passionate about

    Join Rochelle inside this episode and hear all about how you can answer this very common question!

    18 min

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