Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionNever Run Out Of Questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP_zq4dHCA0How to Remember People's Names: https://youtu.be/irdsbhg7H5QCass Thompson discusses why great conversations feel rare and shares six expert-backed habits to become a better conversationalist, drawing on Dale Carnegie, Alison Wood Brooks, Vanessa Van Edwards, and Charles Duhigg. She concludes these habits help people feel seen, heard, and valued.00:00 6 Conversation Habits00:59 Habit 104:44 Habit 206:25 Habit 308:33 Habit 411:12 Habit 512:49 Habit 6SHOP AMAZON to See our Favorite Things! It's no extra cost to you but it does give us a small percentage for giving you the recommendationSHOP → → → https://amzn.to/2QfWCV8If you want to see EXACTLY what I buy, check out all my Favorites, in my store HERE: www.amazon.com/shop/cassthompsoncareeradviceSPEAKING INQUIRIES 🙋🏼‍♀️Contact: Cass@cassthompson.comhttps://www.cassthompson.com/speakerINFO 🌟Check out our Founder's other channel for job search advice: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassthompsonconsultingABOUTThis isn’t your grandpa’s networking.What if you stopped networking and instead started building intentional, authentic relationships?What if you made building authentic relationships a part of your weekly and monthly goals? What if you met cool people just for the sake of meeting cool people, and you allowed yourself to see where it takes you?At One Hello, we discourage “networking” for the sake of leverage and, instead, help you focus on building real relationships.When networking feels less transactional and more like it should (like it’s enriching our lives), that’s the sweet spot!DISCLOSURE 🌟Thank you for trusting me with my honest and reliable opinion on any future purchase you may make. I always disclose affiliate or sponsored information when it is the case. As a part of our community, you allow me to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my affiliate/referral links. This doesn't affect you in any way in the checkout process unless I've been able to arrange a discount for you that is special from other customers

Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionEpisode on Standing Lunch Date: https://youtu.be/XyPVJSY9w0kCass Thompson discusses how increasing busyness in adulthood makes it harder to maintain friendships and argues that busyness is the enemy of connection, urging viewers to examine what fills their calendars and to treat friendship as a priority rather than optional. She shares practical strategies instead of a rigid “system.”SHOP AMAZON to See our Favorite Things! It's no extra cost to you but it does give us a small percentage for giving you the recommendationSHOP → → → https://amzn.to/2QfWCV8If you want to see EXACTLY what I buy, check out all my Favorites, in my store HERE: www.amazon.com/shop/cassthompsoncareeradviceSPEAKING INQUIRIES 🙋🏼‍♀️Contact: Cass@cassthompson.comhttps://www.cassthompson.com/speakerINFO 🌟Check out our Founder's other channel for job search advice: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassthompsonconsultingABOUTThis isn’t your grandpa’s networking.What if you stopped networking and instead started building intentional, authentic relationships?What if you made building authentic relationships a part of your weekly and monthly goals? What if you met cool people just for the sake of meeting cool people, and you allowed yourself to see where it takes you?At One Hello, we discourage “networking” for the sake of leverage and, instead, help you focus on building real relationships.When networking feels less transactional and more like it should (like it’s enriching our lives), that’s the sweet spot!DISCLOSURE 🌟Thank you for trusting me with my honest and reliable opinion on any future purchase you may make. I always disclose affiliate or sponsored information when it is the case. As a part of our community, you allow me to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my affiliate/referral links. This doesn't affect you in any way in the checkout process unless I've been able to arrange a discount for you that is special from other customers.

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Cass Thompson reframes networking as building authentic professional relationships that create mutual opportunities, not collecting business cards or forcing transactional conversations at mixers. She argues most networking is follow-up with people you’ve already met, and the awkwardness mainly comes from first interactions, so she recommends embracing that discomfort and even reframing nerves as excitement. For one-on-one coffees or lunches, she suggests preparing a few simple small-talk questions to ease the transitional moments and build trust. For events, she advises remembering others are also new, using a brief burst of bravery to join a group, and entering with a straightforward, slightly vulnerable line asking to join the conversation. She warns against “rushing the ask,” encourages patient follow-up, and highlights “dormant ties” as a powerful networking resource.00:00 Why Networking Feels Awkward00:15 What Networking Really Is02:33 Embrace the Awkward Mindset04:22 One-on-One Small Talk Prep07:46 Mixers and Event Openers10:29 Stop Rushing the Ask12:47 Use Dormant Ties Instead13:49 Recap and Next StepsSHOP AMAZON to See our Favorite Things! It's no extra cost to you but it does give us a small percentage for giving you the recommendationSHOP → → → https://amzn.to/2QfWCV8If you want to see EXACTLY what I buy, check out all my Favorites, in my store HERE: www.amazon.com/shop/cassthompsoncareeradviceSPEAKING INQUIRIES 🙋🏼‍♀️Contact: Cass@cassthompson.comhttps://www.cassthompson.com/speakerINFO 🌟Check out our Founder's other channel for job search advice: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassthompsonconsultingABOUTThis isn’t your grandpa’s networking.What if you stopped networking and instead started building intentional, authentic relationships?What if you made building authentic relationships a part of your weekly and monthly goals? What if you met cool people just for the sake of meeting cool people, and you allowed yourself to see where it takes you?At One Hello, we discourage “networking” for the sake of leverage and, instead, help you focus on building real relationships.When networking feels less transactional and more like it should (like it’s enriching our lives), that’s the sweet spot!DISCLOSURE 🌟Thank you for trusting me with my honest and reliable opinion on any future purchase you may make. I always disclose affiliate or sponsored information when it is the case. As a part of our community, you allow me to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my affiliate/referral links. This doesn't affect you in any way in the checkout process unless I've been able to arrange a discount for you that is special from other customers.