Ep 10 – How Less is More When You Network Strategically, with guest Wendy Lloyd Curley

Networking can be easier than you think… when you have a simple networking strategy that works.

 

 

 

In episode 10, “How Less is More When You Network Strategically”, Wendy Lloyd Curley is sharing lots of valuable insights as to how to be more effective and confident in your networking efforts.

Wendy talks about knowing your target market and having a goal when you attend networking events. She also shares a mountain of other valuable nuggets, such as:

·        The golden rule of networking: it’s not to sell (whether you’re in a Sales role or not); it’s about making connections to help you achieve your goals in the long term

·        Take all the pressure off yourself at events by asking the people you meet about them and always actively listen to their answers

·        Be targeted – quality connections should be your focus so don’t be distracted thinking you need to speak to everyone in the room

·        Simplify your strategy by using the PAL method (know your Purpose; have an Agenda; know the Length of time you have to get your result)

·       Learn to measure the results of your networking efforts

 

Making networking easy:

“The first reason many people feel uncomfortable with networking is they don’t have a goal, a strategy or action that they’re working towards. A good first strategy is knowing why you’re there and finding 1-2 people to build relationships with. The quality of the contacts you make is far more important than quantity at every networking event you attend.”  (Wendy Lloyd Curley, guest on ‘Her Ambitious Career’ Podcast)

 

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About Wendy:

Wendy is on a mission to give business people a framework to increase their networks, improve their social influence and profitably grow their businesses. She runs global consulting company Strategic Networking and is part of a global community, as a franchise owner, of BNI Sydney North East.

As you know, I like talking to my guests about what ‘ambition’ means to them. Here’s Wendy’s take on ‘ambition’:  “Ambition is about being generous. It is striving to influence, affect, inspire and improve more people. Ambition also reflects desired outcomes for how one lives life. I’m ambitious for both reasons…. generosity and outcomes.”

 

About Rebecca:

Hi, I’m Rebecca Allen and I’m an Executive Coach and Personal Brand expert for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. I absolutely LOVE coaching and seeing my fabulous clients exceed their own expectations. I’ve worked for 11 years now as a coach and have helped women at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence and Coles. I live for those phone calls from clients, jumping up and down, telling me they’ve got that promotion, negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. I’m a working mum of two wonderful children, adore travel and trying my hand at anything creative. I’d love to connect with you!