Hey all, I hear some of you have been reading my blog.. Well that is good. I am glad even though you are not sharing your accomplishments...I know that I am not just writing into cyberspace!!
I went to the networking events last week. I have to tell you , I just LOVED the speed networking! It was like I could only imagine speed dating would be. You got together for 4 minutes. 2 minutes I talked and 2 minutes they talked.. then we had to switch.. what a great experience.Plus, the glass of wine helped shake the nerves. I was a big girl and went alone and met a woman who's mother I knew. Small world.... so I would recommend that if you ever have a chance to speed network.. Go For It!!
Then the next day, I went to a chamber of commerce meeting. It was a celebration day for their volunteers. I felt really intimated. Alot of big businesses or at least it seemed that way. I felt like a duck out of water. Luckily, as I walked in and was going to get a cup of coffee for security, my husband called. I said... help.. I don't know a sole and don't know what to say to anybody... He suggested I walk up to someone and introduce myself and ask them what they get out of this networking group. How uncomfortable that seemed... But I did it.. just one person... and they were very nice.. I talked to only one person because the breakfast meeting started...
Even thought this meeting was a celebration day for all their committee chairs, I did learn alot about the Chamber. I know right now a big networking group is not for me and I will stick to the small networking groups.
So I have come to the conclusion that networking is a second job. I find it to be an adventure and sometimes overwhelming,,,but I am doing it.. My next big venture is a presentation to 20 to 30 people...for a breast cancer support group out of Bensalem, Pa. I will keep you posted...
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