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Welcome back to The Woman's Career Podcast, where we empower you to own your professional path with confidence and strategy. Today, we're diving into networking effectively—your secret weapon for career breakthroughs, tailored for introverts and extroverts alike. Whether you're building quiet alliances over coffee or lighting up a conference room, these steps will help you create connections that lift you and other women higher.
Let's start with the truth: networking isn't schmoozing; it's strategic relationship-building. Harvard Business Review research, highlighted by leadership expert Jacqueline V. Twillie on her Winning Season podcast, reveals women with strong inner circles of female peers are 2.5 times more likely to land executive positions. These networks offer raw insights on navigating biases, negotiating salaries, and balancing family with ambition—spaces where confidence explodes because we're surrounded by women who get it.
If you're an introvert, lean into your superpower: depth over dazzle. Marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University explains networking is about meaningful bonds, not card-collecting marathons. The HiHello blog notes women naturally shine here. Start small—reach out to one mentor via LinkedIn with a genuine note, like sharing a resource from ZeroGap's resilient leaders program. Follow Jacqueline's AHA method from her book Dear Resilient Leader: adopt an attitude of mutual growth, build habits like weekly check-ins, and take actions such as introducing two women who need to connect. Volunteer for your company's women-centric group or join Lioness Magazine's entrepreneur community for low-pressure chats. Proximity matters, says Deborah Gray—the best allies are often right beside you in everyday settings.
Extroverts, channel your energy wisely. The Center for Creative Leadership stresses diverse, high-quality networks bridge industries and backgrounds. Work those conferences or workshops, but don't stop at hellos—nurture with follow-ups, like sending a relevant article from Career Central at the University of Pittsburgh. Craft your elevator pitch to spotlight your authentic brand, drawing mentors who champion your fire. Lead a panel or task force to showcase generosity; 85% of jobs come through networks, per Jacqueline Twillie, so your enthusiasm opens doors while paying it forward.
No matter your style, make it intentional and ongoing. Define your goals, share knowledge without gatekeeping, and create overflow—when you pour into others, it returns tenfold. Picture this: you check in on a peer's tough week, recommend a podcast like 9 to 5ish with theSkimm, and suddenly opportunities multiply. We're not just climbing; we're building ladders for each other.
Listeners, step into your power today—pick one action, like that DM or intro, and watch your circle expand.
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