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132. Listen To This If… Networking feels scary (or just a bit icky)

Everyone tells you networking is essential for your career. But what if the idea of walking into a room full of strangers and “working the room” makes you want to hide?

In this short episode, Jen and Michael unpack why networking can feel uncomfortable and how reframing what networking actually is can make it much easier.

Our key message: networking isn’t about collecting contacts or performing in crowded rooms. It’s about building genuine relationships over time.

In this episode, we explore:

Why it helps to rethink what “networking” really means

A simple approach to conversations at…

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