Super Guide to Network with More Confidence, Joy & Success

Surprise Yourself & Others When Networking - Can this be the next resource that will help you advance your career?

This week's edition is dedicated to all of you in your journey to build your network with more confidence, joy & success ??????????

You'll walk away with:

?? The main recurring inner questions we all have about networking.

?? The top 3 super strategies that have served me most in building meaningful relationships with people I deeply admire - 10 or 1000 steps ahead of me.

?? Bonus super resources round-up to master the art of connecting with others.

An exclusive edition curated after all the energies I received...

In my last masterclass with JobTeaser to 200+ students all about The Art of Building Your Network and a super session on Networking by Mariana Kobayashi ?? LinkedIn Expert & Careers Creator, with some of my students this month ??

And with all these energies… Let's get started!!

?? The main inner questions we all have about networking

Leading career services at a top business school these are the main recurring questions I hear when it comes to Networking:

?? "Albert... Why should they be interested in building a relationship with me?"

?? "Where do I start? I don′t know anyone in [space of interest]..."

?? "What do I say to [person X that I'm super interested in]?"

?? "I haven't received any replies. What can I do now?"

If you're trying to build new meaningful professional relationships, it's normal if these questions keep coming into your mind (ps: it happens to me to!)

Continue reading to access the complete guide answering all these questions with the top 3 strategies + bonus resources I've found life-changing in my journey of building meaningful relationships & my network from scratch!

?? 3 Super Strategies to Build More Meaningful Relationships

Here the top 3 strategies that have served me most in building meaningful relationships with people I deeply admire - 10 or 1000 steps ahead of me:

?? Strategy 1 - "Always Carry a Compliment with You"

This is my number one strategy when I first connect with someone on LinkedIn, and to add value as your relationship grows over time.

The idea is to just show up to give what people love most, genuine compliments that make them feel they matter and are special.

Here is my 3-step process to connect with the best compliments:

1. Look at their profile and take the time to ask yourself... "If I was this person, what would be the best compliments I would be moved to receive?"
2. Write 2 or 3 compliments down and as you're writing that LinkedIn connection message, choose which one feels most authentic to you!
3. You can use this strategy to filter which people you want to build a relationship with. If you're struggling to find a genuine compliment, it might mean it is not time yet to connect, or you're not that interested in them. The best compliments come when you have interests overlapping and will motivate you to connect deeper with them!

Here are 2 of my favourite templates you can use ??

"Hi [name]! I have been following you and your journey on [company name or area of expertise] and finally, I wanted to send you a connection note to tell you how much it inspires me all your [insert your genuine compliment]. I'd love to connect with you to support your journey & exchange ideas in the future!!"

"Hi [name]! I've been loving all your work/content in [space of interest] and even more [insert your genuine compliment]. Looking ahead, I'd love to support all your work in any small way whilst keeping exchanging ideas in community!"

PS: Time to build relationships, one compliment at a time. You'll be surprised how far this can take you and surprise others in a way that matters ???

?? Strategy 2 - "Become Their Biggest Supporter"

Once you've connected with them. It's time to not continue building your connection by becoming their biggest supporter!

The more supportive you are about the things that matter to them & you, the deeper you will grow this new relationship and faster.

Use this strategy to feel more authentic to focus your energies and efforts only with those who after connecting you resonate more with what they do & share.

Here are some ideas that you can find joy using & that work:

• Magic LinkedIn comments: show up when they share content or when you find something interesting for them - leave a meaningful comment tagging them, sharing your perspective and cheer up all their work & experience!
• Publicly recognize their work: make a public post, article, or blog showcasing their expertise/journey or story and what inspires you most about them.
• Curate Personal Reviews: write a meaningful review or testimony note about what stands out to you about them and what inspires you most from their story, work & content. You can write it and then ask where is best to publish, e.g., on their website or a LinkedIn recommendation, etc.
• Special Photos: share a photo with them of something meaningful that connects why you look up at them. For example: share a photo with their new book or reading their new article, or listening to their new podcast and/or in a special place that made you think of them...
• Mini Gratitude Voice Notes: share in 1 or 2 mins in WhatsApp something you have accomplished or feel more confident about and link it being grateful to something that you've learned since connecting with them!

PS: Time to build relationships deeper, showing up as the support activist of their work/life everyone wishes to have on their corner ???

?? Strategy 3 - "No Asks for a Year Rule by Dorie Clark "

Now that you are giving the best genuine compliments and being their biggest supporter, do that for at least 1 year.

All in a way that feels authentic to you BUT without making any asks!

That's what I've learned from Dorie Clark , in her best-selling book, The Long Game, and it has changed my career & life as I build meaningful relationships:

As Dorie Clark writes: "The strategy I follow personally, and recommend to others, is no asks for a year. Waiting a year to ask for any favors prevents anyone from inferring that you have an agenda. And frankly it stops you from having one, even subconsciously. It lets you step back and concentrate on building a genuine friendship. You don't have a specific ask in mind: all you know is that this person, is worth getting to know."

Continue reading to access the bonus resources so you can network with even more confidence, success & joy as you experiment with these super strategies!

?? BONUS Resources for Networking Round-Up??

?? Podcast-Masterclass "How do I build my network from scratch?" by HBR New Here podcast for early careers by Elainy Mata with Gael Aitor & Eric J Rodriguez

?? Networking Templates HBR Article filled with inspiration templates "What to say when you're reaching out to someone on LinkedIn" by Kristi DePaul

?? AI Super Tool for Networking with Joy "Use Grammarly to connect more authentically" our recent article in The Career Supporter newsletter.

?? Advanced Career/Life-Changing Book "The Long Game" by Columbia Business School Professor, Global Keynote and Best-selling Author Dorie Clark

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