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Jan 2024
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188: The Power of Networking for Career ...

Aoife O'Brien
About this episode

How can you nurture your professional relationships and expand your network?

In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast we were joined by Career and Executive Coach Fay Wallis. Fay shares invaluable insights on the impact of personal connections and the importance of being known within your industry. She emphasises the concept that "it's not who you know, it's who knows you," and provide practical examples of how to leverage networking for career advancement.

Fay shares a model of three essential networks to pay attention to: personal, internal work, and external professional. Fay also emphasises the importance of nurturing relationships in networking, giving and taking, and providing small touchpoints for relationship building.

We both share our personal experiences with overcoming fears of visibility and public speaking, emphasising the importance of taking small, gradual steps to build confidence in these areas.

Furthermore, we discussed the impact of social media on interpersonal connections and the value of networking, particularly on LinkedIn, for professional growth and career opportunities.

If you're looking to expand your professional network and bolster your career prospects, this episode is a must-listen.

The main points throughout this podcast include:

  • "It's not who you know, it's who knows you”.
  • Practical examples of how to leverage networking for career advancement.
  • A model of three essential networks to pay attention to: personal, internal work, and external professional.
  • The importance of nurturing relationships in networking, giving and taking, and providing small touchpoints for relationship building.
  • The impact of social media on interpersonal connections and the value of networking for professional growth and career opportunities.

 

Connect with Fay

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/faywallis/

Website: https://brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/

HR Planner page: https://brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/2023-hr-planner/

Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!

 

Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien:

Website: https://happieratwork.ie 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happieratwork.ie

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQ

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ 

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