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Networking Without Fear: Michaela Alexis on Overcoming Anxiety
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I’m excited to welcome Michaela Alexis to the show to discuss her new book, No Fear Networking: A Guide to Building Connections for the Socially Anxious Professional. Michaela is a keynote speaker, LinkedIn expert, and networking coach who helps professionals overcome social anxiety and build meaningful connections in their careers.
In this conversation, we cover:
- Redefining Networking: Michaela breaks down common misconceptions about networking and how to shift from transactional interactions to genuine relationship-building.
- Overcoming Social Anxiety in Professional Settings: She shares her personal journey with social anxiety and strategies for navigating networking events, conferences, and meetings with confidence.
- The Power of Small Interactions: Michaela discusses how daily micro-interactions can help build confidence and make networking feel more natural over time.
- Creating Your Own Networking Style: She explores how introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts can tailor networking approaches to fit their strengths and energy levels.
- Practical Strategies for Connection: From icebreaker questions to structured networking challenges, Michaela provides actionable steps to make social interactions less intimidating and more rewarding.
If you’ve ever felt awkward or anxious about networking, this episode is packed with strategies to help you connect with confidence. Learn more about Michaela and her work at MichaelaAlexis.com, her LinkedIn Profile and find No Fear Networking wherever books are sold.
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590 episodes
Manage episode 472886676 series 18705
I’m excited to welcome Michaela Alexis to the show to discuss her new book, No Fear Networking: A Guide to Building Connections for the Socially Anxious Professional. Michaela is a keynote speaker, LinkedIn expert, and networking coach who helps professionals overcome social anxiety and build meaningful connections in their careers.
In this conversation, we cover:
- Redefining Networking: Michaela breaks down common misconceptions about networking and how to shift from transactional interactions to genuine relationship-building.
- Overcoming Social Anxiety in Professional Settings: She shares her personal journey with social anxiety and strategies for navigating networking events, conferences, and meetings with confidence.
- The Power of Small Interactions: Michaela discusses how daily micro-interactions can help build confidence and make networking feel more natural over time.
- Creating Your Own Networking Style: She explores how introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts can tailor networking approaches to fit their strengths and energy levels.
- Practical Strategies for Connection: From icebreaker questions to structured networking challenges, Michaela provides actionable steps to make social interactions less intimidating and more rewarding.
If you’ve ever felt awkward or anxious about networking, this episode is packed with strategies to help you connect with confidence. Learn more about Michaela and her work at MichaelaAlexis.com, her LinkedIn Profile and find No Fear Networking wherever books are sold.
Connect with Erik:
This Podcast is Powered By:
Make sure to support the show by checking out the sponsors!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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