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.

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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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