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Welcome back to The Woman’s Career Podcast. Today we’re diving straight into how you can network effectively, whether you light up a room like Issa Rae at a premiere or you’d rather be home in leggings with a book.

Let’s start with one bold truth: your network is not a stack of business cards, it is your circle of support, opportunity, and visibility. LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends report highlights that most jobs still come through connections and referrals, not cold applications. So if you have big career goals, networking is not optional; it is strategy.

If you’re an introvert, I want you to exhale. You do not have to become the loudest voice in the conference hall. According to Susan Cain, author of Quiet, introverts thrive in one‑on‑one and small‑group conversations where depth matters more than volume. So instead of forcing yourself into every happy hour, choose one event this month and set a realistic goal: have two meaningful conversations and follow up with both people within forty‑eight hours on LinkedIn or by email. Quality over quantity is your power play.

Try this script the next time you reach out after meeting someone at a Women in Product event or a Ladies Get Paid workshop: “Hi Maria, I loved our conversation about women leading engineering teams at Google. Your point about advocating in performance reviews really stuck with me. If you’re open to it, I’d love to ask you two or three questions over a quick fifteen‑minute virtual coffee.” Clear, specific, and respectful of time.

Now, if you’re an extrovert, your natural energy is an asset, but it needs direction. Research from Harvard Business Review notes that effective networkers build what they call a diverse network, not just a close circle of people who look and think like them. So when you walk into a conference like Grace Hopper Celebration or a local Ellevate Network meetup, challenge yourself to talk to people outside your usual circle: different departments, industries, ages, and backgrounds. And remember: listening is your competitive advantage. Make sure you’re not just collecting contacts but understanding what people care about.

For both introverts and extroverts, preparation changes everything. Before an event, spend ten minutes scanning LinkedIn or the event page. Learn who’s speaking, which companies are attending, and where your interests align. Go in with two or three conversation starters: a recent article from Forbes Women, a trend you’ve seen in your industry, or a panel topic from South by Southwest you found intriguing.

Here’s the secret that career strategist Herminia Ibarra from London Business School emphasizes: networking works best when it’s built on generosity. Instead of asking, “What can I get?” ask, “What can I give?” Maybe it’s sharing a job posting from your company, connecting two women who should know each other, or recommending a podcast like Brown Ambition or How I Built This that helped you. When women share information, we shift from competition to collective power.

I want you to leave this episode with one concrete action: choose one person this week—a former colleague, a classmate from your MBA program, someone you met at a Women Techmakers event—and send a short, thoughtful message to reconnect. Networking is rarely one big moment; it’s a series of small, brave touches.

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