Kudos to you!
You are setting out to proactively build your network today,
so it can serve you tomorrow.
You are NOT one for putting up façades.
And you’d rather make networking an experience
that allows you to be authentically YOU.
YOU ARE THE AMBITIOUS BUILDER
Pinpoint your personal motivations &
goals for networking
You know that many things in life are about your WHY.
The same is true for building out your network.
There are …
3 CORE REASONS as to WHY Scientists, Clinicians & Engineers network
Our reasons for networking do change as we go through different seasons in our career development.
So, what is it that has you set out on your networking journey now?
Use this tailored fillable worksheet to document your reflections.
Contrast who IS vs. who SHOULD BE
in your network
Based on your “WHY,” you’ll in a next step find out
“WHO” will be the type of person that you want in your corner.
You, like most humans, have a limited capacity
to maintain close connections.
So, depending on where you are in your career journey,
you’ll either focus on the “quantity” or on the “quality”
of your connections.
IN THE EARLIER STAGES
OF BUILDING YOUR NETWORK …
as you first set out to build out your network, quantity is your friend.
The more people you engage with, the more opportunities you expose yourself to.
This is the stage during which you practice.
You find out what works for you, and you learn what works for others.
In these beginning stages of your networking journey, quantity lets you test the waters.
It is your training ground.
So, today, quantity leads you to quality.
ONCE YOU FURTHER DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK …
you will also advance in your career, your priorities will change. Your schedule will fill up.
And networking will start to mimic your life. You will want to spend quality time with those who add value to your days.
Having gained experience networking over many years, you will easily identify who you want to build a deeper relationship with.
At that stage, you will mainly focus on commonalities you have with one another.
You will want to connect with people who give you energy. And who you can give energy in return.
This is when you will focus on quality over quantity.
Ultimately, networking is as a dynamic experience
that mirrors the ebb and flow of your career journey.
Use this tailored worksheet to document your reflections.
Pinpoint the VALUE you will GIVE
to others within your network
Sometimes, imposter syndrome comes into play
as you set out to meet new people.
Or dive into building meaningful relationships.
Deep down, you may feel that you need to offer something extraordinary.
That it “takes a lot” to be seen and heard.
Because, why else would someone that “amazing”
associate with you, right?
Well, the truth is quite simple:
You see, it’s about picking the right value
for the right person
at the right time.
Because what is considered “valuable” is specific to each individual.
Sometimes, “value” can be a word or act of kindness.
A smile received on a hard day.
Other times, “value” can be honest feedback.
A kind word after a stressful prestation.
Or “value” can be exposure to a new perspective.
An eye-opening idea when you thought you had no more options.
Consider WHAT it was that in the past made YOU feel seen and heard.
Those can be among the things that often add the most value to others.
Giving value CAN be simple.
Use this tailored worksheet to document your reflections.
NICE JOB
working on these 3 reflections
They will give you a head-start
as you work on becoming
the NETWORKING POWERHOUSE
you want to be.
KEEP UP BEING PROACTIVE,
YOU AMBITIOUS BUILDER!!!
“POWERFUL NETWORKING”
for Scientists, Clinicians & Engineers
that’s tailored & tested specifically
for scientists, clinicians & engineers
on their networking journey
will set you up for success.
POWERFUL NETWORKING
for Scientists, Clinicians & Engineers
is a program in which you’ll …
✔️ discover effective people-first networking techniques
✔️ pinpoint who you need in your circle of support today
✔️ determine how to build those connections and make them last
✔️ plan out your own personal networking strategy &
✔️ gain confidence to proactively build your professional network.
