If the word networking makes you want to hide in the corner, this episode is for you.

Networking doesn’t have to mean walking into a crowded professional event, making awkward small talk, or asking strangers for a job. In this episode, Christina reframes networking as something much simpler: connecting with people.

Through real-life stories from her own life and her clients’ job searches, Christina shares how everyday conversations with neighbors, other parents, yoga classmates, former colleagues, and friends can lead to unexpected introductions and career opportunities. You’ll hear why curiosity is one of the best networking skills you can develop, how to reconnect with people you haven’t talked to in years, and why you need to let people know what you’re looking for before they can help.

You’ll also learn practical networking strategies for introverts, including how volunteering can make professional events easier and why a target employer list can make your networking conversations more productive.

Whether you’re returning to work, making a midlife career change, or actively looking for your next role, this episode will help you approach networking in a way that feels more natural, genuine, and human.

Episode resources:
Target Employer List: Episode 118

For a Networking Guide, email christina@hernextchapters.com

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