networking tips for introverts
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On Saturday, September 24, 2011 I gave a presentation to PodCamp Boston on how to maximize the conference experience for introverts.I shared tips, techniques to get over natural concerns about talking to people you haven't yet met and ways to follow up.TRANSCRIPT
Presented to:
Boston PodCamp
EffectiveNetworking.com
DianeDarling.com
@DianeDarling
September 24, 2011
Who brings the pie?
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Friendly
Extrovert
Unfriendly
Introvert
Introvert vs. Shy
Energy
Ways you prefer to connect with others
How you learn
What you learn
“Whether Report”
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Event Evaluation
1.Host organization
2.Attendees
3.Networking
4.Speaker
5.Sponsors
6.Industry
4.1.Who
4.2.Bio
4.3.Available
5.1.Potential client
5.2.Strategic partner
5.3.Competitor
8.Company attendee
9.Networking buddy
7.Logistics
7.1.Location
7.2.Price
7.3.Parking2.1.Prospects
2.2.Clients
2.3.Competitors
2.4.Quality
2.5.Quantity
10.Board members
3.1.Time
3.2.Structured
11.Weather
12.Cameo
7.4.Time of day
7.5.Function
14.Goal
13.Who invited you
Acid Test – Events!
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Hidden arrow?
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Body Language, Voice, Words
55%
38%
7%
Body language
Voice tone
Words
Source: “Decoding Inconsistent Communication” – Prof Albert Mehrabian UCLA
Self-aware
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Gender, age, race, etc.
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Shameless Commerce
1-1 Coaching
© 2004 13
Questions????
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