What actually makes networking work and why does it feel so uncomfortable for so many people? In this episode, Sophia breaks down the biggest mistakes people make at networking events and offers a refresh approach to building relationships that actually lead to opportunities (without feeling slimy, salesy, or cringe). You’ll hear why treating networking like a transaction almost always backfires, and how shifting into a mindset of curiosity, generosity, and genuine connection creates fa...
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What actually makes networking work and why does it feel so uncomfortable for so many people? In this episode, Sophia breaks down the biggest mistakes people make at networking events and offers a refresh approach to building relationships that actually lead to opportunities (without feeling slimy, salesy, or cringe). You’ll hear why treating networking like a transaction almost always backfires, and how shifting into a mindset of curiosity, generosity, and genuine connection creates fa...
S3 E20 - How to Own Any Room (Part 2 of Your Favorite Business Series)
Your Favorite Self
25 minutes
1 month ago
S3 E20 - How to Own Any Room (Part 2 of Your Favorite Business Series)
In this episode, Sophia digs into a topic everyone encounters—how to walk into a room with confidence and actually enjoy yourself once you’re there. Whether it’s a Chamber of Commerce event, a work conference, a family gathering, or a kid’s birthday party, we all end up in spaces where we feel unsure, awkward, or out of place. Sophia shares her top five strategies for “owning a room,” drawn from nearly two decades of in-person networking experience, countless trainings, and plenty of trial an...
Your Favorite Self
What actually makes networking work and why does it feel so uncomfortable for so many people? In this episode, Sophia breaks down the biggest mistakes people make at networking events and offers a refresh approach to building relationships that actually lead to opportunities (without feeling slimy, salesy, or cringe). You’ll hear why treating networking like a transaction almost always backfires, and how shifting into a mindset of curiosity, generosity, and genuine connection creates fa...
