How to network is something all aspiring leaders need to master (or re-master) as we may have lost some practice over the past few years. As we slowly return to more in-person events and conferences, I thought it was time to refresh your memory on tips on networking etiquette and how to network in business.

I know networking events probably scare a lot of you. Common problems I've helped people with include: How do you start a conversation? How do you shake hands? And should you eat at a networking event? I answer all of these questions and more in this video.

Networking should be something that is taught in college or professional development courses, but unfortunately that is not the case. What is certain, however, is that if you take the time to watch this video to improve your networking skills and learn how to network with confidence, you will be one step ahead of your competition and set yourself up for career and leadership success!

Watch this video now and learn how to network calmly and confidently!

Time stamp:
00:00 How to build networks
00:40 Do this before the event
03:06 When should you arrive?
04:06 How to start a conversation
05:53 How to look elegant!
07:18 Should you eat at the event?
08:03 What questions do you ask?
09:53 Use the right handshake
11:48 What about body language?

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