While you build your business through networking, there's always a fine line between being "Professional and Personal". I have always enjoyed meeting people and getting to know them better on both levels. On occassion, I have met people for the first time and they have shared something very personal. I know it's hard to contain yourself especially if you just need someone to talk with. However, I want to tell you that it's probably not the best way to make a first impression.
When you are feeling energetic and inspiring, other's will be drawn to you like a moth to the light. If you are sending out low vibrations, you'll attract others that are in similar situations leaving you feeling drained and exhausted. I'm sure you've heard of the "Energy Vampire" that takes hold and zaps your energy, ultimately bringing you down.
This week, try to think of other positive people you love being around and connect with them. Share with them your own enthusiasm for yourself and your business. If you met someone recently while networking that has inspired you, please take a minute and tell us! I love hearing stories about other successful people! Who knows? Maybe your story might end up in my book to be released in 2009.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Networking for a living
I have been networking all my life, long before the term "Networking" was created. Years ago, I wanted to find a way to super charge my networking capabilities. I had attended tons of networking events and meetings. There were some things I really like and other things I didn't. One day, I decided if it were up to me, what would I like to see at a networking group? On 4/1/03 I created my own group called, "The Motivational Roundtable". I wanted a place that other people could connect and share things that worked well and things to avoid.
Little did I know that I had created something that others would really enjoy. People sent me lots of emails explaining their experience and how it had saved them time and money. I knew that if you want to be a success, you had to discover the secrets of accelerated business development. If you can learn something quickly, efficiently and tips to avoid the pitfalls of running a business, then you had a better chance of creating something very special.
I love networking so much, that I had thought..."wouldn't it be nice to actually do networking for a living?" If you believe in The Law of Attraction like I do, then you guessed it, I found a position in Sept. 2005 as the Managing Director for a women's networking organization called, eWomenNetwork.
That was 3 years ago and 100's of members later. I discovered that I was also attracting other women just like me. These women all wanted to accomplish more, become strong and self-confident, achieving more than they thought they could. I guess I wanted to surround myself with other highly successful and dynamic women so we could all benefit.
I have coached and mentored hundreds of people (not just women) to reach and obtain more in their professional life. I had always told them to find a way to stand out and shine. In the world of business, it's important to separate yourself from your competition. To personally brand yourself even if you worked at a company. When you network, you find tons of people that are in the same industry and doing what you do. What makes you Unique?
In January 2008, I decided to take my own advice and "The Sassy Networker" was born. It's my own personal branding and ultimately the title of my book.
Little did I know that I had created something that others would really enjoy. People sent me lots of emails explaining their experience and how it had saved them time and money. I knew that if you want to be a success, you had to discover the secrets of accelerated business development. If you can learn something quickly, efficiently and tips to avoid the pitfalls of running a business, then you had a better chance of creating something very special.
I love networking so much, that I had thought..."wouldn't it be nice to actually do networking for a living?" If you believe in The Law of Attraction like I do, then you guessed it, I found a position in Sept. 2005 as the Managing Director for a women's networking organization called, eWomenNetwork.
That was 3 years ago and 100's of members later. I discovered that I was also attracting other women just like me. These women all wanted to accomplish more, become strong and self-confident, achieving more than they thought they could. I guess I wanted to surround myself with other highly successful and dynamic women so we could all benefit.
I have coached and mentored hundreds of people (not just women) to reach and obtain more in their professional life. I had always told them to find a way to stand out and shine. In the world of business, it's important to separate yourself from your competition. To personally brand yourself even if you worked at a company. When you network, you find tons of people that are in the same industry and doing what you do. What makes you Unique?
In January 2008, I decided to take my own advice and "The Sassy Networker" was born. It's my own personal branding and ultimately the title of my book.
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