Welcome to the Career Speakeasy, a casual, fun, and irreverent place to share ideas about career development, the world of work, and life in general. Hosted by Kelli Nottingham, a talent management & training consultant and public speaker, with (many!) years of experience in corporate learning & development. We'll chat about ways to make your career more enjoyable, meaningful, and impactful. So come on in and pick your poison!
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Welcome to Belly Dance Alchemy - a captivating blend of the best elements of career & professional development and the magic of belly dance. Life is too short for a day job that doesn't make us feel motivated or fulfilled, or a dance life that doesn't make us feel empowered! I'm Kelli Nottingham, and this podcast brings together the learnings from my professional training & development career, and melds them with important life lessons gleaned from belly dance. We'll cover tons of topics lik ...
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Join Mikey Burrows and Chris Iwelumo every week as they induct famous faces (or voices) to the Old Gold Club on Wolves' official podcast.
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S4 Ep 4 - Managing the Emotional Side of Layoffs + Job Instability
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28:17Companies laying off employees is anything but rare nowadays. But that doesn't make it any easier to deal with if you're at risk of losing your job or just found out you're now unemployed. In our last episode we discussed practical steps you can take to manage the logistics of getting laid off. In this episode, we're discussing the wide variety of …
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S4 Ep 4 - Managing the Emotional Side of Layoffs + Job Instability
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28:26Companies laying off employees is anything but rare nowadays. But that doesn't make it any easier to deal with if you're at risk of losing your job or just found out you're now unemployed. In our last episode we discussed practical steps you can take to manage the logistics of getting laid off. In this episode, we're discussing the wide variety of …
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S4 Ep3: Managing Job Loss + Instability Successfully
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42:59The news today says that yet another company has announced layoffs. Layoffs have become such a standard operating practice for companies nowadays that there's corporate-speak to talk about them: RIFs (Reductions In Force), Rightsizing (yeesh), Corporate Outplacing (wow). But calling it something different doesn't make it any easier to deal with if …
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S4 Ep3: Managing Job Loss + Instability Successfully
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43:53The news today says that yet another company has announced layoffs. Layoffs have become such a standard operating practice for companies nowadays that there's corporate-speak to talk about them: RIFs (Reductions In Force), Rightsizing (yeesh), Corporate Outplacing (wow). But calling it something different doesn't make it any easier to deal with if …
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No, that's not hyperbole. Stress really is trying to murder you. This episode is all about stress: what it is, how it affects our brains and bodies. But it's not all doom and gloom, because yes, beloved listeners, we also brainstorm some ways to reduce your stress. Show that murdering jerk who's boss! By relaxing. And other stuff. Want to share som…
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No, that's not hyperbole. Stress really is trying to murder you. This episode is all about stress: what it is, how it affects our brains and bodies. But it's not all doom and gloom, because yes, beloved listeners, we also brainstorm some ways to reduce your stress. Show that murdering jerk who's boss! By relaxing. And other stuff. Want to share som…
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If you're anything like me, by mid-February you've already fallen off the wagon with some (or all!) of your new goals or New Year's Resolutions. It happens. But instead of beating ourselves up for not being as disciplined as we should, let's consider a new way of looking at goal achievement - Goal Subtraction. What's that? Giving up on my goals? Bu…
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If you're anything like me, by mid-February you've already fallen off the wagon with some (or all!) of your new goals or New Year's Resolutions. It happens. But instead of beating ourselves up for not being as disciplined as we should, let's consider a new way of looking at goal achievement - Goal Subtraction. What's that? Giving up on my goals? Bu…
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I'm so grateful for you! And to say thanks for listening, here's a quick episode sharing some inspiring quotes about gratitude. Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.org Follow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcast We also have a Youtube channel with more content! Belly Dance Alchemy Videos If you want to grow your profess…
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I'm so grateful for you! And to say thanks for listening, here's a quick episode sharing some inspiring quotes about gratitude. Subscribe to our mailing list at kellinottingham.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @careerspeakeasy We also have a Youtube channel with more content! If you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through wo…
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S3 Ep 5: Finding Our Value Outside of Work Pt 2 with Kristin Chesnutt
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22:07In Part 2 of our first Belly Dance Alchemy Duet, I talk with Kristin Chesnutt, a friend, former colleague, instructional designer, and book lover about the challenges of finding our value outside of our work/title, the importance of appreciating work no matter the "corporate ladder" level, and some books she recommends (along with a lot of other gr…
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S3 Ep 4: Finding Our Value Outside of Work Pt 2 with Kristin Chesnutt
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21:57In Part 2 of our first Career Speakeasy Chat, I talk with Kristin Chesnutt, a friend, former colleague, instructional designer, and book lover about the challenges of finding our value outside of our work/title, the importance of appreciating work no matter the "corporate ladder" level, and some books she recommends (along with a lot of other great…
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S3 Ep 4 - Finding Our Value Outside of Work with Kristin Chesnutt - Part 1
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34:42In Part 1 of our first Belly Dance Alchemy Duet, I talk with Kristin Chesnutt, a friend, former colleague, instructional designer, and book lover about the challenges of finding our value outside of our work/title, the importance of appreciating work no matter the "corporate ladder" level, and some books she recommends (along with a lot of other gr…
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S3 Ep 3 - Finding Our Value Outside of Work with Kristin Chesnutt - Part 1
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32:15In Part 1 of our first Career Speakeasy Chat, I talk with Kristin Chesnutt, a friend, former colleague, instructional designer, and book lover about the challenges of finding our value outside of our work/title, the importance of appreciating work no matter the "corporate ladder" level, and some books she recommends (along with a lot of other great…
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The audio programme, focused around Daniel Podence, as Nottingham Forest visit Molineux.By Wolves
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If you haven't heard the term "quiet quitting" yet, it's all over social media recently. What does it look like? Well, it doesn't mean quitting your job - it means doing only what's required for your job, or setting boundaries that say "I'm not going to do more than I’m being paid to do." But is quiet quitting actually a solution to the problems th…
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If you haven't heard the term "quiet quitting" yet, it's all over social media recently. What does it look like? Well, it doesn't mean quitting your job - it means doing only what's required for your job, or setting boundaries that say "I'm not going to do more than I’m being paid to do." But is quiet quitting actually a solution to the problems th…
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S3 Ep 2: Belly Dance Conventions! Let's go!
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32:41If you've never been to a belly dance convention, you're missing out! In this episode, I share some lessons learned about the 4 P's of belly dance conventions: Planning Packing (or overpacking...) Participating Performing Listen now and get excited about attending one of these fantastic events! Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.org…
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S3 Ep 1: The Power of Self-Awareness + Self-Management
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27:38The Career Speakeasy podcast is back for its 3rd season! We're kicking off our new competency-based format with a long look in the mirror. Yes, this episode is all about self-awareness and self-management. These two skill areas are critical for any other professional or personal growth you may attempt. Without them, we're all just oblivious wreckin…
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S3 Ep 1: The Power of Self-Awareness + Self-Management
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29:14The Belly Dance Alchemy Podcast is back for its 3rd season! We're kicking off our new competency-based format with a long look in the mirror. Yes, this episode is all about self-awareness and self-management. These two skill areas are critical for any other professional or personal growth you may attempt. Without them, we're all just oblivious wrec…
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Light out of darkness: the theme of so many holidays at this time of year. Know what else is all about light out of darkness? Resilience Resilience isn't being impervious to setbacks - it's the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Which is good, because we all deal with disappointments! Think you're born with a set level of resilience? Nonsense. W…
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Light out of darkness: the theme of so many holidays at this time of year. Know what else is all about light out of darkness? Resilience Resilience isn't being impervious to setbacks - it's the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Which is good, because we all deal with disappointments! Think you're born with a set level of resilience? Nonsense. W…
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S2 Ep 20: Exploring Self-Gratitude (+ group hug!)
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15:26It's Gratitude Time! Gratitude gives us a different (bigger) perspective on our lives. It can make us feel humble, small, receptive. That's awesome. Except when it goes too far. Then it's not great. When we have too much humility, we may not advocate for ourselves like we should, whether at work, in dance, at home, or with any opportunity. In this …
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S2 Ep 20: Exploring Self-Gratitude (+ group hug!)
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15:16It's Gratitude Time! Gratitude gives us a different (bigger) perspective on our lives. It can make us feel humble, small, receptive. That's awesome. Except when it goes too far. Then it's not great. When we have too much humility, we may not advocate for ourselves like we should, whether at work, at home, or with any opportunity. In this episode, w…
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S2 Ep 19: Prioritizing - First Thing First
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24:20I’m going to go on record here saying that the word "priorities" plural is just messed up. The word priority (singular) means the thing that goes first. As in, the singular first position. Saying that we can have more than one thing in the first position is a recipe for stress and overwhelm and divided attention. And here's a Big Truth: Our priorit…
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S2 Ep 19: Prioritizing - First Thing First
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24:30I’m going to go on record here saying that the word "priorities" plural is just messed up. The word priority (singular) means the thing that goes first. As in, the singular first position. Saying that we can have more than one thing in the first position is a recipe for stress and overwhelm and divided attention. And here's a Big Truth: Our priorit…
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(Flashback Episode!) Making Friends with Fear
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28:39It's the spooky season and this is a rerelease of a great episode all about Fear! No, it's not scary (I promise!), but we are going to chat about how we can use our fears productively. Fear is there to help us - it keeps us safe and makes us alert to possible dangers, but sometimes gets so big and so all-encompassing that it holds us back in our li…
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(Flashback Episode!) Making Friends with Fear
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29:27It's the spooky season and this is a rerelease of a great episode all about Fear! No, it's not scary (I promise!), but we are going to chat about how we can use our fears productively. Fear is there to help us - it keeps us safe and makes us alert to possible dangers, but sometimes gets so big and so all-encompassing that it holds us back in our li…
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S2 Ep 18 (Mini): The Harvest of Your Choices
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5:37Hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, and those puffy vests that people dig out of the back of their closet as soon as the weather gets a slight chill. Ah yes autumn! My favorite season. Whenever autumn comes around, it sends me into self-reflection mode. Something about the world shedding its summer glory to rest into winter's chill inspires me to slow down…
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S2 Ep 18 (Mini): The Harvest of Your Choices
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5:46Hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, and those puffy vests that people dig out of the back of their closet as soon as the weather gets a slight chill. Ah yes autumn! My favorite season. Whenever autumn comes around, it sends me into self-reflection mode. Something about the world shedding its summer glory to rest into winter's chill inspires me to slow down…
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What if we discovered a switch in our psyches that would turn our fears into courage? What risks would you take if your courage were doubled? What if I told you that courage is not a prerequisite for taking risks, but a RESULT of taking risks? Interested in learning more? In today's episode, we explore a new way to think about courage: instead of a…
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What if we discovered a switch in our psyches that would turn our fears into courage? What risks would you take if your courage were doubled? What if I told you that courage is not a prerequisite for taking risks, but a RESULT of taking risks? Interested in learning more? In today's episode, we explore a new way to think about courage: instead of a…
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S2 Ep 16: Dealing With Toxic People - Narcissists
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28:52Ever had a narcissist play you like an old ukulele? Not fun. They can show up anywhere - home, work, social settings, and they're hard to resist (at first, anyway). We're diving into the manipulative, self-centered world of narcissists today, to learn what they're thinking, how they interact with others, and most importantly, how we can protect our…
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S2 Ep 16: Dealing With Toxic People - Narcissists
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29:02Ever had a narcissist play you like an old ukulele? Not fun. They can show up anywhere - home, work, dance, social settings, and they're hard to resist (at first, anyway). We're diving into the manipulative, self-centered world of narcissists today, to learn what they're thinking, how they interact with others, and most importantly, how we can prot…
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S2 Ep 15: Doing + Being - A New Approach to Work/Life Balance
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22:44Are you trying to find more balance between your work and the rest of your life? And does the whole "finding balance" thing just feel like part of your To Do list? Well in today's episode, we're going to explore a new way of thinking about work/life balance, one that will lift off the ACTUAL cause of work/life imbalance. Most of the advice out ther…
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S2 Ep 15: Doing + Being - A New Approach to Work/Life Balance
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22:55Are you trying to find more balance between your work and the rest of your life? And does the whole "finding balance" thing just feel like part of your To Do list? Well in today's episode, we're going to explore a new way of thinking about work/life balance, one that will lift off the ACTUAL cause of work/life imbalance. Most of the advice out ther…
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S2 Ep 14: Building Your Personal and Professional Brand
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23:02Ah, personal and professional branding. There's a slew of information out there on creating your brand through your online profiles, your personal elevator speech, etc. The problem? You already HAVE a brand, whether you have a LinkedIn profile or not. And if everyone thinks you're a pain in the butt, the fanciest elevator speech in the world won't …
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S2 Ep 14: Building Your Personal and Professional Brand
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22:50Ah, personal and professional branding. There's a slew of information out there on creating your brand through your online profiles, your personal elevator speech, etc. The problem? You already HAVE a brand, whether you have a LinkedIn profile or not. And if everyone thinks you're a pain in the butt, the fanciest elevator speech in the world won't …
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S2 Ep 13: Influencing Others - a 3-Step Plan For Changing People's Minds
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23:44REMASTERED! When you want someone to share your opinion, but you know you can't force them to agree with you, what's left? Influencing them, of course! And despite what social media influencers would have you think, influencing is not the same as just directly selling someone on an idea. It takes some deep thinking, some reflection, and of course, …
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S2 Ep 13: Influencing Others - a 3-Step Plan For Changing People's Minds
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24:00When you want someone to share your opinion, but you know you can't force them to agree with you, what's left? Influencing them, of course! And despite what social media influencers would have you think, influencing is not the same as just directly selling someone on an idea. It takes some deep thinking, some reflection, and of course, a plan! In t…
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S2 Ep 12: Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking
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31:56Whether it's knee-knocking terror or just butterflies in your stomach, fear of public speaking holds so many people back in their careers, their dance adventures, and life in general. In this episode, I share 4 practical approaches you can take to manage (and even conquer!) your fear of public speaking. Don't hide your voice and ideas - the world n…
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S2 Ep 12: Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking
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31:46Whether it's knee-knocking terror or just butterflies in your stomach, fear of public speaking holds so many people back in their careers and life in general. In this episode, I share 4 practical approaches you can take to manage (and even conquer!) your fear of public speaking. Don't hide your voice and ideas - the world needs them now more than e…
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S2 Ep 11: Managing Conflict (Without Becoming A Jerk)
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24:20Conflict is NOT a 4-letter word! If your reaction to conflict is either: Slip on the ol' boxing gloves or Run away as fast as possible then today's episode is going to change your perspective (with no anger or yelling at all!) The truth is, most of us don't like the idea of conflict - we think it'll feel messy, personal, and damaging. But it doesn'…
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S2 Ep 11: Managing Conflict (Without Becoming A Jerk)
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24:30Conflict is NOT a 4-letter word! If your reaction to conflict is either: Slip on the ol' boxing gloves or Run away as fast as possible then today's episode is going to change your perspective (with no anger or yelling at all!) The truth is, most of us don't like the idea of conflict - we think it'll feel messy, personal, and damaging. But it doesn'…
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S2 Ep 10: Emotional Intelligence 101: What's Love + Hate + Fear Got To Do With It?
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38:06Humans are emotion-driven creatures, whether we want to admit it or not. And many of the most challenging situations that come up for us aren't based strictly on fact - they're based on feeling: managing conflicts, change, influencing others, sales, delegating. Trying to fix a feeling-based problem with a fact-based solution, ain't gonna help. In t…
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S2 Ep 10: Emotional Intelligence 101: What's Love + Hate + Fear Got To Do With It?
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38:10Humans are emotion-driven creatures, whether we want to admit it or not. And many of the most challenging situations that come up for us aren't based strictly on fact - they're based on feeling: managing conflicts, change, influencing others, sales, delegating. Trying to fix a feeling-based problem with a fact-based solution, ain't gonna help. In t…
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Geoff Thomas | Sunderland 0-2 Wolves | 18th September 1993
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21:32Former Wolves midfielder reminisces of his time trying to get promotion in the 90s at Wolves and relives a big away win at Roker Park, where he got on the scoresheet, as his Golden Game.By Wolves
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Hi dancers! Does the thought of networking (for day job or dance life) make you feel: Icky Grumpy Queasy Terrified All of the Above Well fear not, listener! In this episode we're going to bust four common myths about networking that keep many people from building the strong, mutually beneficial relationships that great networks provide. No pushy or…
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Does the thought of networking make you feel: Icky Grumpy Queasy Terrified All of the Above Well fear not, listener! In this episode we're going to bust four common myths about networking that keep many people from building the strong, mutually beneficial relationships that great networks provide. No pushy or smarmy behaviors needed. Who knows? You…
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S2 Ep 9A (Mini-sode): Four Networking Questions to Ponder
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3:44Let's start digging into building our professional and personal networks. Here's a mini episode to prepare you for next week's full episode on Networking The Non-Icky Way. I'm on vacation this week, visiting with family I haven't been able to see in 1 1/2 years (yay for vaccines!), but I didn't want to leave you hanging. Next week we'll have a full…
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