Network Without Networking

Recently I taught a networking class. I asked the question “Where can you network that really isn’t a networking group or event”? The class was confused by my question. The answer is anywhere and everywhere!

At networking events, people are sometimes hesitant to talk to others. If you are in a more casual setting, a conversation is easier to start, and you can gather more information. If the person already knows you or sees you frequently, you are half way there to having a great networking connection.

I could tell my class was still skeptical, so I asked them to brainstorm some ideas. The list was so long I was running out of white board space to list all the ideas.

I always suggest joining groups with likeminded people, it’s easier to forge a relationship without the stress of “networking”. Do you like to read? Join a book club and meet people while discussing the book. Enjoy golf? Join a new golf league and just watch all the new people you meet. Do you belong to an organization, play bingo, attend a child’s sporting event? The possibilities are endless!

Try unconventional networking. Chances are there will be people you see on a regular basis that may want to get to know you better as well. 

 
Until the next blog, Keep Speaking!

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Denise

Denise Ann Galloni, Owner & President

DG Training Solutions, Inc.

 
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Thinking Outside the Box

Sitting down reflecting on my goals I had in the beginning of 2017 and how far I have progressed made me take a few moments and wonder what could I have done differently. Some of my goals I have met, some are on pace to be met by the end of the year, and some fell short. Was I too ambitious in setting some of these goals? Did I try hard enough? What could I have done differently?

In keeping some of the goals for 2018 and planning to crush them next year, I knew it was time to think outside the box. I am moving forward but not at the rate I would like to see my business grow. I’m excited to think outside the box and look at things in a new way. Sometimes you just need to step back as an observer and watch what you are doing. Don’t we all have great advice for everyone else? It is time to give yourself that great advice.

One of my goals for 2017 was to blog consistently every month. I have had this blog, Denise Speaks, since 2014 and until this year the blog posts were sporadic. This blog is my eleventh for the year. Goal accomplished! But I must tell you this is the last blog that I am writing. Beginning next month, I will do a video blog or a vlog in its place. My company focuses on communication and speaking, and video taping my vlog is the next logical step.

I am also incorporating some out of the box ideas starting in 2018 for my business. Stay tuned to see what I do!

What part of your business or career do you need to refocus on for 2018 and think outside the box? If you don’t have any idea, step back and observe what you are doing or ask someone who you respect their business expertise to help. 2018 is fast approaching, what a great time to try to be creative and think outside the box to help build your business or get your career moving in the right direction.

Until the next blog or soon to be vlog, Keep Speaking!

Denise

Denise Ann Galloni, Owner & President

DG Training Solutions, Inc.

Website:  https://www.DGTrainingsolutionsinc.com

Email:  dgtrainingsolutionsinc@gmail.com

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