We’re pumped to welcome Laurel Farrer, an internationally-renowned thought leader and expert on the topic of remote work, to The Joy of Connecting. She’s the Founder & CEO of Distribute Consulting, a virtual organizational development think tank and consulting firm.
Laurel joins us to share her wisdom on building authentic relationships and creating a more diverse workforce. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of remote work, the art of networking as an introvert, and why connection starts with generosity.
We discuss:

• Networking tips for introverts (spoiler: Compliment. Never. Fails.)
• How remote work can unlock workforce diversity and innovation
• Why Laurel’s top networking advice is: "Share a personality, not a pitch"
• The power (& impact) of generosity in building lifelong professional connections

Whether you're navigating remote work, building your network, or seeking inspiration for deeper human connections, this episode is packed with actionable insights you want to hear. Dig in!
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👉 Find Laurel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurel-farrer/

👉 Learn more about Distribute Consulting: https://www.distributeconsulting.com/

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Links from the episode:

• "How to Win Friends & Influence People" book by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034
• Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/
• Distribute Consulting: https://www.distributeconsulting.com/