As a sought-after LinkedIn Coach & ghostwriter, podcast host, and Founder of Composure Digital, Ashley Laabs helps founders and executives show up with clarity and confidence. In this deeply personal and insightful conversation, she talks about courage and why it’s essential to stop performing and start showing up as your full self.

She talks about what it means to build meaningful relationships, especially in professional spaces that often prioritize polish over realness. Ashley shares a beautifully human story about how one small act at the dinner table reframed her entire understanding of connection, and how you can apply that same insight in your work, networking, and everyday conversations.

We discuss:

• How to make networking real and human
• The surprising act of kindness that shifted how Ashley connects with others
• Why giving without an agenda is the most generous and effective way to network
• How to build a community on LinkedIn without losing yourself in the scroll
• Her simple go-to question that sparks more honest conversations
  

Whether you're building a brand, growing a business, or just trying to find your people, this Joy of Connecting episode is your permission slip to do it differently. It’s a warm reminder to always lead with humanity. And ask yourself, what are you holding back that might actually help you find your people?

Tune in and enjoy!

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