The best networkers in the room aren't the loudest ones. They're the ones asking the best questions.

You've been dreading the small talk, rehearsing your introduction, and leaving events exhausted when the whole time, the best networking move was just asking a better question. Katrina sits down with Taylor Harrington to talk about how introverts and extroverts alike can ditch the awkward "what do you do?" and build real, fast connections.

In this episode, we cover:

• Deep Connections Over Small Talk: How Taylor engineers structured small-group moments at every event for the introverts we all know and love.
• "For Work or For Fun?": The one reframe that instantly dissolves the most dreaded networking question, and puts you back in control of where the conversation goes.
• The No-Coffee-Chat Rule: Why Taylor hasn't said yes to a virtual coffee chat in years, what she does instead, and how Beep voice notes let her show up more meaningfully.
• The No-Plans Monday: How hitting a wall led Taylor to a rule she hasn't broken in four years.

Memorable Quote: "Remember that you're in a power position. If you could take that conversation literally anywhere, a new question or pivoting the conversation is up to you as well, not just the person who asked that first question." — Taylor Harrington

🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST

Taylor Harrington is a community experience designer, speaker, and the biggest cheerleader for spending more time doing what you love—and making your big dreams happen. She’s the Head of Community at Dreamers & Doers, a highly curated, award-winning community and PR Hype Machine™ that amplifies extraordinary women entrepreneurs and leaders.

Connect with Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heytayhar

Work with Taylor: www.taylor-harrington.com

Dreamers & Doers: www.dreamersdoers.com

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Managed Chaos is the podcast for startup founders, COOs, and leaders who are tired of the fluff. We give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes to get to work. Hosted by Katrina Purcell.

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