The Woman's Career Podcast

Network Like You: Introverts, Extroverts, and Your Career Superpower


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Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. Today, we're diving straight into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for whether you're an introvert who thrives in quiet depth or an extrovert who energizes every room. Let's empower you to build connections that lift you higher.

Networking isn't schmoozing or LinkedIn spam; it's forging strategic relationships that propel your growth. As marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University explains, it's about mentors guiding you, peers collaborating, and sponsors championing you in rooms you're not yet in. A Harvard Business Review study shared by leadership expert Jacqueline V. Twillie in her Winning Season podcast reveals that women with strong female inner circles are far more likely to land executive roles—proof that your network is your superpower for advancement.

Start with intention: define your goals. Want a promotion at your firm, a pivot to tech like at WomenTech events, or a finance mentor? Career coaches on the Career Change Maker Podcast stress that clear aims turn networking from random to a focused, empowering mission.

Introverts, your strength is genuine depth—no need to fake extroversion. Susan RoAne, author of How to Work a Room and top networking expert for women, advises shy pros to cultivate skills in smaller settings: company resource groups, virtual coffee chats, or volunteering on committees. The HiHello blog notes women excel here, so prepare a calm elevator pitch—your role, strengths, next interests—then follow up with a thoughtful email like, "Loved your insight on project management at our meetup." Shared activities spark natural talks, per experts on The Search Bar podcast with Deborah Gray.

Extroverts, channel your energy strategically. Hit industry conferences, women-in-leadership workshops, or Lean In circles. The Center for Creative Leadership urges diverse networks—cross departments, ages, backgrounds—so set targets: three meaningful chats per event, offering value like intros between women. Recap insights on LinkedIn post-event, or host roundtables, as Jacqueline V. Twillie recommends in her AHA method: attitude of mutual growth, habits of small shares like podcast tips or negotiation strategies, and actions like checking in with mentors.

Universal wins for all: own your personal brand unapologetically, per University of Pittsburgh's Career Central. Follow up consistently—articles, quick hellos. Give freely: lift sisters, share resources. Proximity matters; allies are often nearby in everyday interactions. Studies show 85% of jobs come via networks, so presence trumps perfection.

Listeners, take one step today: message an admired contact, join a group, or introduce two women. Small moves build empires.

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