Bonny Ray Ed.M.,PHR, SHRM-CP’s Post

Networking should start before you need it. So get out in your community-- meet new people and engage with them on different platforms. 👉 James Q Quick

How do you get better at networking and small talk? You observe the best ones in your community.

It turns out there's a lot to having a powerful online presence! My main takeaway from the panel with The Portfolio Collective today was to put out useful posts (sounds obvious I know) and so I will endeavour to keep sharing my learnings to you all in useful ways. That plus there is SO much you could be doing and it takes roughly a minimum of an hour a day for years so the best time to start is.. now! Some top level things from Ben Legg, Jade Buffong-Phillips and Faris Aranki - Strategy and Emotional Intelligence that you could start today: - form an engagement group ie have people that support you and your work - consider sending audio notes to new connections - update your profile every three months (!) - play with it and have fun #usefulpost #careercoaching #portfoliocareer

Summary: so great to be a panellist for The Portfolio Collective's November Fireside chat on how to raise your online presence Nice bunch of people ✅ Interesting topic ✅ Good looking panellists ✅ That's the triple threat combo we had for today's fireside chat. If you missed it then ask the team nice enough and you may get a recording. If you don't know The Portfolio Collective then I recommend checking them out, perfect for all Portfolio career professionals *I may be a bit biased on one of those ticks ✅ #effectiveness #StartupLife #SmallBusinessOwner #PositivePalestinian #FiresideChat #OnlinePresence #PersonalImpact #community

🎉 Exciting news! Mark your calendars for our June RVA Networking Event 🗓️ in just 2 weeks! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, join us for an evening of connections, collaborations, and community building. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and grow your business! #RVA #Networking #Community #BusinessGrowth

Is this you? - You attend a networking event, and you don’t know anyone. 😥 You’re feeling nervous, and you don’t know how to approach people.😫 Perhaps you find yourself standing in a circle, not really being able to speak to share because it feels awkward. 🫢 You want to meet and talk to someone who is more senior to learn from them, but you don’t know how to start? 🫣 Hello again followers 👋🏼 To the folks that are either trying to get into data, or is already in, I’m running a webinar on “How to Network Effectively” 🤓📢✅ Link below. I strugggled with networking early in my career, and now I want to help those of you that were in my shoes - I feel you! 👊🏽 FYI It’s limited to 5 people ONLY - so I can properly guide and help answer all questions. PS: The link image says 15, but experiencing tech issues to fix that 😂 Shoot me a message if any questions! Link:

Networking isn't your personal friend-finding service It's business. If you're just in it for the socials and chummy meetups, you’re doing it all wrong and frankly, squandering everyone's time. The reality is, networking events are not community picnics; they're for serious professionals hunting tangible gains, not your next coffee pal. Get strategic, or get out of the way of those who are actually leveraging their networks to secure real business advantages.

What does a true community look like to you? 👇 Let's hear your thoughts! ➡ Here at Down and Dirty Networking, we strive to Coelevate the Community! ⬅ #motivationmonday #relationalnetworking #downanddirtynetworking #virtualnetworking #community

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 🌉 In our interconnected world, networking is more than just exchanging business cards. It's about building genuine relationships that foster growth and innovation. Today, take a moment to reach out to someone new in your industry or reconnect with an old colleague. You never know where a conversation might lead! Let's create a community that thrives on collaboration and shared success. Remember, your network is your net worth. 👉 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆?  Share your networking goals and tips below! 🤝

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