On today’s episode, I’m inviting you into a candid conversation with my friend and fellow coach, Betty Chan, all about what we like to call “anti-cringe networking.” If the word “networking” makes you want to shrink into your blazer or bolt from the room, this episode is for you.

Together, Betty and I unpack why traditional networking feels so icky and transactional, especially for those of us who find ourselves code-switching and navigating multiple identities. We question those outdated business school checklists (you know, the ones about pressed collars and perfect elevator pitches) and talk about what it really looks like to build authentic connections—ones rooted in care, curiosity, and community.

I share how my approach to networking is actually about showing up as I am, embracing all the parts of myself, and focusing on relationships rather than cold transactions. You’ll hear about how our upbringings shape the ways we engage with community, and why letting go of performance can reveal powerful possibilities.

If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about what you need from a connection or the next step on your journey, I hope this conversation gives you permission to be transparent, to lead with intention, and to trust that clarity comes from showing up as yourself.

Listen to this episode before your next networking event, and then let it feel natural, nourishing, and even joyful.

About Betty Chan:
Betty Chan is an Authenticity Life Coach, Speaker, and Facilitator supporting individuals and teams to choose who they are becoming. She’s known for turning gentleness into a strength, helping her clients find relationships and success without shrinking who they are.

Where to find Betty:
Website: https://www.heybettychan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbettychan/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@coachbettychan
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettychan/
Free 1:1 discovery call to learn about Betty’s coaching: heybettychan.com/coaching
Weekly newsletter: https://coachbettychan.kit.com/88e9ff897f

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