Even if you're an extrovert you may not like networking events. Small talk can be exhausting and meeting new people isn't easy. BUT whether you like it or not, networking is essential to your career. The more people you know, the more job opportunities you will have. So, sit back and listen to Lee's 8 ways to improve your networking skills.

Being a good employee is straightforward. You get things done on time. But being a good manager, is more complex. Now, you're responsible for helping other people work to the best of their ability. Luckily, Lee can help. In this episode, she breaks down what to expect if you're new to management and gives tips on how to lead a more effective team.

Sometimes generations can have a different definition for the same word and that causes conflict. In this episode of Everything Speaks, Lee breaks down 4 pain points for millennials in the workplace. They include: dress code, deadlines, drafts, and she weighs in on the debate, are millennials always late?

After working at SEGA, Sony, and Rocket Science, Haven Carter was at the forefront of entertainment technology. But despite her success, Haven was overworked and unhappy. Then, she discovered meditation and a new way of approaching her career. Today she joins Lee to talk about her current role as a peak performance coach and shares her insight for being more mindful.

K.J. Dell'Antonia is a columnist and contributing editor for The New York Times' Well Family page, a contributor to the Sunday Review and co-host of the #AmWriting podcast. Currently on book leave, K.J. joins Lee to talk about how she ended up at The New York Times, why it's important to take a professional approach to a creative career, and shares her insight into how to pitch a story in an effective way.

Getting hired is a numbers game. The more jobs you apply for, the more likely you are to find a match. But there are creative ways to make yourself stand out during the application process. Audra Knight, a recruitment marketing strategist at Tenable Network Security, returns to Everything Speaks to share her three step process for landing a job. She covers how to find the job, how to apply for the job, and what to do when you get called in for an interview.

Lisen Stromberg was excelling at her career. But after the birth of her second child she realized that there was no place for her to be a mother in such a competitive work environment. So, she pivoted, starting a consulting practice that works with companies to attract, retain and promote #women. She sits down with Lee to talk about how we can bring our true, authentic selves to work and contribute to a thriving #workplace.

Does your college major determine your professional #career? Most of the time, yes. But there are exceptions, like Scott Cook, an account executive at Lessonly. Scott received a master's in trumpet performance but realized that although music was his passion, he didn't want to turn it into a professional career. Today Scott joins Lee to talk about how he leveraged his connections to find a job that fit his diverse skill set.

Karen Catlin spent 25 years building #software products. She started her career writing code, but moved into executive leadership to become the vice president at Adobe Systems. But today Karen has a new role. She's an advocate for #women in #tech. She coaches women to be stronger leaders and encourages men who want to be better allies. Today, she sits down with Lee to talk about #diversity in tech, networking and why it's important to become a better public speaker.

From a young age Julia Waneka was interested in rhetoric and #storytelling. After majoring in #communication at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she moved to San Francisco to immerse herself in the #tech scene. Now, Julia is the communications director at Whistle, a pet-tech company. Today she sits down with Lee to reflect on how crucial her first #internship was and how it set her on a path for future success.