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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Sometimes the biggest thing standing between us and our next chapter isn't a lack of qualifications—it's the story we're telling ourselves.

In this episode, I share two pivotal moments that shaped my career and my life: the question that gave me the courage to begin coaching, and the wake-up call that changed the direction of my career.

If you've been putting off something important, questioning whether your experience still matters, or wondering what's next, I hope this conversation gives you the encouragement to take that first step. And if you're feeling like you have to figure it all out on your own, I hope it reminds you that you don't have to.

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Grab the Strengths-First Resume Template - ideal for career transitions, whether you’re returning after a break, navigating a layoff, pivoting roles, or ready for a change.

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Want an HR expert’s eyes on your resume?
Book a 30-minute Resume Review with Christina - live on Zoom, recorded, and focused on one goal: getting you interviews.

Want to talk through your career goals and explore next steps?
Schedule a career consultation to see how I can support you.

Email me directly at christina@hernextchapters.com

Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina

After five consecutive weeks of job search episodes, I'm hitting pause — and I'm making the case that you should too.

In this episode, I share that I'm heading to Italy for a couple of weeks with my husband and two other couples who have been friends since the school pickup line days. All of our kids are now in college or beyond — and this trip is one of the unexpected gifts of the empty nest season. I'm giving myself the rest of June to unplug, recharge, and transition back into real life before returning to the podcast in July.

But before I go, I have something important to say to anyone who's been grinding through a job search without a break: pushing harder is not always the answer. Sometimes the most strategic thing you can do is stop, recalibrate, and come back with fresh eyes.

In this episode I cover:

• Why rest is a legitimate job search strategy — not a sign of giving up
• How strategic volunteering through organizations like Catch a Fire (catchafire.org) can keep your search moving while doing something meaningful
• Why spending time with people this summer is networking — even when it doesn't feel like it
• How paying attention to what lights you up is clarity work in disguise

Her Next Chapters will be back in July with new episodes. Until then — rest, recalibrate, and go be with people you love.

Grazie, friends. See you in July.

Free Resource

Grab the Strengths-First Resume Template - ideal for career transitions, whether you’re returning after a break, navigating a layoff, pivoting roles, or ready for a change.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Work with Me

Want an HR expert’s eyes on your resume?
Book a 30-minute Resume Review with Christina - live on Zoom, recorded, and focused on one goal: getting you interviews.

Want to talk through your career goals and explore next steps?
Schedule a career consultation to see how I can support you.

Email me directly at christina@hernextchapters.com

Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina