Time to Connect with Courtesy
Outbound Pharma
Business Development and Strategic Growth Advisory for Life Science Companies
Sharing a Calendly link isn’t just about finding a time slot. ??
It’s about extending a courtesy, respecting each other's schedules, and fostering a relationship.
Imagine you're reaching out to a potential client. You want to propose a meeting, but you're aware that their time is just as precious as yours.
Rather than the abrupt drop of a scheduling link, why not approach the conversation with a gesture that acknowledges their autonomy and preferences? It’s a simple shift from "Here's my Calendly link" to something more inviting like:
? "I'd be honored to align our schedules. Please feel free to share your availability, or if it's easier, here's my Calendly link for you to select a time that suits you best."
This shows that you value their time and are willing to accommodate their schedule, not just your own. And when you're interacting with someone you've not yet built a rapport with, the subtleties of this exchange are even more pronounced.
Another interesting option could be the following. Instead of diving into a potentially lengthy exchange of dates and times, you could exchange scheduling links:
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? "Could you please provide your own calendar link, such as Outlook or Calendly? Alternatively, I welcome you to suggest some times that work for you, or feel free to use my Calendly link to find a suitable slot. Would any of these options be convenient for you?"
This is probably less commonly used, but still an elegant solution that circumvents the chaos of coordinating.
? A third option is to use the “Add times to email” option within Calendly, which enables you to give your recipient a few options to choose from.
What’s polite about embedding times in an email? The person can click directly on those times vs having to click on a scheduling link and then click again into your calendar. By embedding your available times into the email itself, you save them an extra step.
Remember: You’re not just planning a meeting. You are building a bridge for a more harmonious professional relationship.