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Network Like a Boss: Introverts and Extroverts Unite for Career Power

Network Like a Boss: Introverts and Extroverts Unite for Career Power

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 This is your The Woman's Career Podcast podcast.

Welcome to The Woman's Career Podcast. I'm your host, and today we're diving straight into networking effectively because your connections are the rocket fuel for your career dreams. Whether you're an introvert who thrives in meaningful one-on-one conversations or an extrovert who lights up a room, these strategies are tailored for you.

Let's start with why this matters. According to the WomenTech Network, over eighty percent of women leaders credit networking as their primary path to success. Harvard Business Review research shows that women with strong female inner circles are far more likely to land executive roles. So this isn't just about collecting business cards. This is about building your power.

Start by getting intentional. Marketing professor Deborah Gray from Central Michigan University advises defining your goals first. What do you want in the next year? A promotion? A tech pivot? A mentor in finance? A nonprofit board seat? Clear intentions turn networking from random chats into strategic infrastructure for your career.

Now, let's talk about you introverts. This is your superpower moment. You don't need to work a crowded conference. Embrace your gift for meaningful connections. Skip the big mixers and opt for smaller settings like a virtual coffee with one colleague, a company resource group breakfast, or volunteering on a committee. The Ellevate Network suggests prepping a cheat sheet with conversation starters and a concise elevator pitch about your role, strengths, and next interests. After that chat, send a thoughtful email saying something like, I loved your insight on leading in male-dominated teams. Here's an article that builds on it. Jacqueline V. Twillie, host of the Winning Season podcast, emphasizes that small, consistent actions build confidence and mutual growth far better than grand gestures.

Extroverts, channel your natural energy into high-impact reach. Hit women-in-leadership conferences, WomenTech meetups, or industry events with a target of three deep conversations where you learn something and offer value. Be the connector. Introduce two women who should know each other. Post event recaps on LinkedIn. Host a work roundtable. The Center for Creative Leadership emphasizes building diverse networks across departments, ages, and backgrounds for real power. Dive beyond what do you do and explore passions and projects.

Here's what works for everyone. Craft your personal brand confidently. What are you great at? State it unapologetically. Follow up ritually with a LinkedIn note, a shared article, or a quarterly check-in. Give as much as you get. Share resources. Congratulate wins. Lift others. Research shows that eighty-five percent of jobs come through networking, so your career growth isn't just about what you know. It's about who knows your value.

Your action step is simple. Message someone you admire on LinkedIn. Sign up for one event. Schedule a chat. When we lift each other, we all thrive.

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