How can you practice self-care while networking to maintain your self-confidence?

Et pas seulement réalistes. Rappelons le SMART que tout le monde ne connait pas. Un objectif doit être : ? S comme Spécifique ? M comme Mesurable ? A comme Accepté ? R comme Réaliste ? T comme Temporel

Self Care is one of the most important things that we need to handle while Networking. Networking brings to you both Positive and Negative thoughts as you start comparing yourselves with others. Its all about taking only the positive things and leaving our the negative ones, most importantly identifying what is positive and what is negative. Beware and your UNIQUEness is important. Never allow that to go away and find ways to apply that & leverage that.

Practicing self-care while networking is crucial for maintaining your self-confidence in social and professional settings. Here are some tips to help you strike a balance: Set Realistic Expectations: Understand that not every interaction will result in a deep connection or an immediate opportunity. Setting realistic expectations can help you manage disappointments and maintain confidence. Prioritize Genuine Connections: Focus on building authentic relationships rather than trying to impress everyone. Genuine connections tend to be more fulfilling and less draining.

Realistic goals are a way of ensuring your goals don’t knock your confidence and make you feel rubbish - we all want to achieve big things but need to break these things down into bite sized chunks which aren’t overwhelming. Networking events can be very daunting; attending with huge targets is unrealistic and could put people off you.

Goal setting might be a challenge at the starting point and I agree with the word 'realistic' which has everything in itself. Reason behind is taking so much pressure is unhealthy and if the goal is easy to achieve, the progress will be quick and visible as well.

While you prepare to network, you have to enter with confidence. Prepare and practice - be it your elevator pitch or any starter scripts! That has to be the motto. Do it in front of the mirror or your friends / family, whatever you are most comfortable with. Seek feedback to improvise. Don't memorize but keep your points ready to be able to communicate effectively. Take a breathe, stay confident, get in well prepared but not with pressure!

It’s good to check-in with yourself before you network, especially with your mindset. A shift in your mindset can make all the difference in how you show up energetically. Some thoughts that have really super-charged my networking is “I belong here”. When you think you belong you have a greater chance to connect and invite others into a sense of belonging. For speaking events “I’m an expert and I have something valuable to share”. This shifts you into the energy of service. Lastly quality over quantity! Meeting a few like-minded people, having a few good conversations is a success!

Start with the end in mind. Aaking yourself questions to determine your objectives and the reasons behind wanting to achieve them: What is the purpose of what I'm trying to achieve? What outcomes do I want?

One of the important things to practice is "Active Listening" because it eases the pressure on you to constantly talk about yourself and fosters authentic connections because it shows that you're engaging in conversations with genuine interest!

What impression do you want to make? Who are the type of people attending this event? Preparation does mean knowing your pitch and what you want to get across. There are already great contributions. But also know your "audience". What might be their challenge and what could you add to the conversation? Research the companies attending, the speakers, the attendees if possible. Pick one topic that is most interesting to you and where it will be easy for you to start a conversation. Once you start one conversation, you will realise, people don't bite and they are more happy to have a conversation than you think. What is the worst thing, that could happen? In 99% of the cases, this will NOT happen. Have fun!

One way to choose quality over quantity is to be intentional. What value do you hope to give? What is your objective for networking? Will this be taking you towards your desired future in your personal or professional life? Will your personal values be intact...? These are some questions to help you choose quality over quantity while you network.

This is a very important step. While building your network, you need to understand that the purpose is to directly or indirectly create business opportunities. So you don't want anyone who is there as a distraction for you. Unlike other social media platforms the incentive is on a large follower or subscriber base, here on LinkedIn you are not selling a product or service directly. Rather you are creating a meaningful tribe of network who are supporters of your cause/profession/as an individual. And most importantly, they can potentially provide opportunities directly or indirectly for business.

You can have fun with networking events. Years ago I was looking for a new opportunity and went to a big networking event with about 100 people. I knew that there would be a few recruiters attending but I had no idea what they looked like. I introduced myself to a few people and told them I would like to met a recruiter. Someone said she had just talked to a red-headed gentleman recruiter but she did not see him at the moment. So I spent the entire night talking to every red head there. People would drag red heads over to me because they remembered what I was looking for. Everyone I met had a good laugh about the whole situation. I did finally meet him. We are connected here on LinkedIn. Meeting people can be a game and fun.

écoutez plus que vous ne parlez ! C'est la clé pour deux raisons qui sont : gagner du temps pour cibler vos prospects qualifiés et répondre aux besoins de votre prospect et donc assoir votre crédibilité

Are a few tips. Showing up will beat 50% of the people. CONSISTENCY - Your very, very best every time It is NOT who is the fastest.

If you are already networking, great job! It is not an easy task. It is not easy to talk to someone who you do not know, or if you consider them a star! While you network, take care of yourself, reward yourself, take breaks, meditate, listen to music, take a walk - whatever works for me! I like to give myself achievable targets and rewards in the form of breaks or small gifts to myself! That is motivating for me. You recharge the way that works best for you!

By treating networking as a shared journey rather than a solo performance, intertwining self-discovery with every connection, setting boundaries, prioritizing genuine connections, and taking breaks when needed. Understand that networking is a two-way street, and not every interaction needs to result in an immediate benefit. Setting realistic expectations helps reduce pressure and maintain confidence

Make sure you have a daily goal set for networking (eg. # of personalized connections request sent). And once you hit that goal? Take a break. Relish in the fact that you've done what you set out to do. And if you feel so inclined to continue networking, go ahead and do so! It's an overused platitude buuuuuut networking is a marathon, not a sprint - so pace yourself :)

Si vous êtes hypersensible comme moi, oui je valide que le réseautage peut être épuisant. Cependant la présence et la constance sont essentiels en affaires. Ce que je fais par contre c'est que j'arrive toujours très t?t pour accueillir les personnes qui arrivent au lieu d'aller la rencontre. Une fois que j'ai fait mon scan des personnes avec qui je veux connecter, je peux aller vers elles et cela est beaucoup moins demandant énergétiquement et plus efficace. ! Bon réseautage

Preguntaría... ?Qué actividades hacen que "tu tiempo vuele"? Esas que disfrutas simplemente por hacerlas. Ya sea leyendo, cuidando tus plantas, conectando con la naturaleza, practicando deporte, disfrutando del cine, la música o jugando con tu gato... Si te hace sentir bien es "útil" para ti y, por supuesto, importante en el proceso de búsqueda de empleo.

Following up after networking events is one of the most crucial steps. If you went to an event for professional or personal development take time to build on the momentum and engage with your new acquaintances. Send thank you notes, engage in mutual interests, invite them for some tea, and develop a genuine connection. Effective networking takes time and you should aim to build meaningful connections which ensure a reliable future network of contacts.

You gotta track your networking chats and follow-up tasks, and the best way to do that is to use software (not a clunky spreadsheet). (also btw not sponsored!) There's a few free softwares that allow you to do this, including Teal and Huntr. There are also free CRM (customer relationship management) softwares that you can use to keep track your convos, contacts, and follow-up tasks, but these are best for those seeking sales roles (as it get you on the job experience).

When I started engaging in networking events, one of the things that helped me was bringing a friend because having someone familiar by your side can help alleviate anxiety and create a more comfortable environment.

NEVER GIVE UP - Never-never-never NO SELF-LIMITATIONS - Expect more of yourself and be different from the rest EXPECT TO WIN - And genuinely believe you will CONSISTENCY - Your very, very best every time

Le suivi est essentiel et je vous conseille d'avoir un bin CRM afin de capitaliser sur vos rencontres et d'automatiser vos suivis.

It’s hard not to take things personally when we are told to ‘connect anytime for a chat’ and then are left waiting to hear back. Waiting to hear back is awful - radio silence on coffee chat requests, application submissions, interview results, etc. is awful. It ‘feels’ very personal because we put so much of ourselves into networking. One thing to remember through the lack of updates is that you have done your part and now it’s time for them to do theirs. You have done what you needed to do to get a chance at being considered, making a great impression and advocating for why you are a strong candidate. And now it’s time to know your own value - your skills, time, initiative and most importantly your value as a person with potential.

Saber os seus pontos fortes, as suas características principais e também as suas dificuldades é fundamental para evitar compara??es e priorizar um network de qualidade. Nós somos diferentes e ter consciência de quem nós somos é uma excelente forma de iniciar e manter relacionamentos de qualidade.

Que buen punto este, siempre hablamos de empatizar con otros, pero y con nosotros mismos ?Cuándo?. Todos debieramos replantearnos esta situación y trabajar en ello, probablemente obtendríamos buenos resultados procurando de esta forma cuidar de nuestra salud mental.

Es dificil "no tomarlo como algo personal". Cuando recibimos un "no" pueden despertarse emociones que pueden resultar "desagradables". ?Somos humanos! Además, el contexto en el que vivimos está lleno de mensajes sobre "éxito", que sugieren que si no consigues X metas, "es por tu culpa", si no "controlas las emociones", mal... Así que, además pueden sumarse juicios (debería ser "más fuerte", por ejemplo), culpa, intentos de control... A veces puede ser muy difícil este "lío en la mente". Quizás podamos intentar empezar a "permitir" que "esté ahí", en mayor o menor medida, no es fácil, claro que no, pero quizás, si aceptamos que es lógico sentirse así, sea el primer paso a ser un poco más "amables" con nosotros.

é importante procurar um equilíbrio, e entender que algumas vezes você será a pessoa mais experiente no assunto, e vai “dar”, e outras vezes você será a pessoa menos experiente e irá “receber”, e está tudo bem. O networking deve ser uma via de m?o dupla. Entendendo isso, acredito que fique mais fácil você n?o se comparar e aproveitar o processo. Tem momentos que seremos a pessoa “mais burra” da mesa, e isso pode ser ótimo, pois temos muito para aprender ali, e é preciso aproveitar cada oportunidade.

Be very intentional about the networking events you go to. Sometimes you may feel like you have to attend most of them, you don’t! Get the delegate list so you know who will be there so can choose who to speak to. Have your elevator pitch ready, but don’t sell your services during the first interactions. Build genuine rapport as this will establish you as a genuine contact. Share social media handles before you part ways and follow up after. If you can, go with a friend to support you and debrief after the event. Sometimes, we take that for granted as we can pick up tips, dos and don’ts for the next event. Take breaks between each networking event so you don’t burn out.

In my experience, I always try to be genuine and be authentic as possible, to show that I really want to network and make a new connection. This way I won't burden myself with lots of expectations. Sure there are ways to make networking more fun, you can try some best practices that suitable for you and make it your style. However, don't be too hard for yourself if your style doesn't suit everyone, at least you've tried.

Here’s a few more ideas: Attend with a friend. That way you can agree to look out for each other if you are on your own. Look out for someone else who is on their own as they probably also feel uncomfortable. Contact the organiser beforehand so you can be prepared for any expectations.

Set Boundaries: Know your limits and set boundaries to protect your well-being. Don't overcommit to events or meetings; ensure you have time for self-care activities. Reflect and Learn: After each networking event, take time to reflect on what went well and what you can improve. Celebrate your successes and use challenges as opportunities for growth

Networking puts people in a vulnerable position mostly driven by the fear of rejection. A self-confidence boost can help you build a shield and carry on with your networking. How do you get a confidence boost? Step 1: Be clear with your expected outcome. My friend, it's important that you are clear with your goals. If you don't know what you want to get out of a job search or networking exactly it will be noticed and you will constantly wonder why you're doing whatever you're doing. Example: Get a Marketing Manager at Microsoft to tell me about their exp. Step 2: Have a strategy in place: "I will connect with 10 people per day" Step 3: Support system: People you can complain, share wins or losses with and who can cheer you up.