How To Love Networking

On a 1-10 scale, how much do you love to network?

A score of 1 means you’d rather volunteer to have a tooth pulled than network. A 10 means you love networking so much, you do it while sitting in your dentist’s chair!  Experience a transformational mindset shift and learn concrete techniques with "How to Love Networking."  Move 3 to 7 points on average up the scale! Network as a natural extension of who you are and what you love to do.

• Conference Planners:  Help your participants get the most out of attending your conference with this pre-conference session.
• Companies, Associations:  Empower your diversity group members, reduce turnover, improve internal networking, boost career management, and really engage your employees with training customized to your organizational needs.
• Networking and Business Groups:  Hire an inspirational, dynamic speaker your members will rave about and tools to get the most out of their membership.
• Individual Entrepreneurs, Job Seekers, Career-builders:  Gain networking confidence, comfort and success to reach your goals using your natural style. 

Get started here!  See results delivered and read articles and hear interviews with Gail on "How to Love Networking."  Get the audio CD. Read participant comments and testimonials.

 

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Media Notice of 6/29 How to Love Networking Event

Event notice: How to Love Networking for Career and Business Builders

[Excerpt from Chicago Networking Examiner post - follow link to read more and get details!] ... With benefits like these, it is hard to imagine that anyone would not want to network, but not everyone shares this enthusiasm.  

One personal objection is hard to overcome; the concern about being shy around others and “not knowing what to do or say” at an event. It takes some confidence building to get out there in front of your industry peers, and a little bit of practice. For this reason, I am excited to announce the upcoming Tektite Group workshop; How to Love Networking. The event is designed for people who typically are not active networkers or who feel nervousness at the thought of going to events. It takes place in a fun and relaxing environment, and features an excellent presenter on this topic. Gail Sussman Miller of Inspired Choice will lead an interactive workshop to help attendees find their inner voice and be more comfortable networking. This workshop has been delivered over 50 times with great results, and is fun way to get the confidence building practice on networking. 

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Gail interviewed as networking expert for Masters Series

I'm honored to have been sought out as an expert on the subject of networking for business success for the Networking Masters Tele-Summit 2009. 

The telesummit was held March 9-13th.  All 23 networking experts, including yours truly, are captured for your learning and improved networking results on MP3 and CD recordings. 

Check out the details and get your recordings here.  You'll have fun seeing my photo... I look like I'm wearing a hair net!

My interview is CD #14 on "10 Princples for Successfully Breaking Through Networking Obstacles," a variation on my "How to Love Networking" workshop  I share 10 obstacle and fear-busting tips and philosophies you can put to immediate use.  It's time, in today's world, to start having more meaningful conversations that lead to more meaningful relationships and results.

What is your biggest obstacle to networking comfort, confidence and success? Let's talk!

Conference Planner's Dream = Grateful Attendees

Imagine the smile on your client's face and the advanced booking they make with you for next year's conference, because you delivered value above and beyond. Why? Because participants are raving about the new twist you offered to help them make more meaningful connections with new contacts that will lead to more business!

You've probably seen attendees who move from breakout session to session with their faces buried in their Blackberrys or hiding behind their cell phones.  Many are avoiding engaging in awkward conversations with strangers.  The sad thing is, they came to this conference not only to learn, but also to get new contacts and find business opportunities!

In as little as 60 minutes, "How to Love Networking" is a great kickoff session that helps participants move up a 10-point scale an average of 3-7 points as they increase their comfort and confidence.  See results. Gail teaches people how to network the way the cook, golf, ski, read, garden and more.  Participants transfer to networking their strengths, knowledge and enthusiasm from something they already know and love to do in this highly-interactive creative program.

Radio Show: Spiritual Approach to Networking

I had a wonderful time talking with Gary Glasscock, host of the "Manifesting Your Life" Radio Show, on October 7th, 2008 about a spiritual approach to networking.  To learn more about Gary's inspiring work, go to www.manifestingyourlife.com.

Follow this link to access the recording

I had a wonderful time talking with Gary Glasscock, host of the "Manifesting Your Life" Radio Show, today about a spiritual approach to networking.  To learn more about Gary's inspiring work, go to www.manifestingyourlife.com.

The truth is, it's the essence of how I always teach networking by being of service, being fully present, having a mindset and intention of helping others, listening without attachment to the outcome and letting go of worrying about what brilliant thing you'll say next.  The fun thing is, Gary invited me to this interview through online networking on the New Coach Connection list serve... see, it really IS all about connecting with others!

Enjoy this recording.  You'll need to turn up your volume to hear me.  Recording time:  1 hour

Gail's Audio Interview with Practice Pay Solutions

June 2008 www.practicepaysolutions.com

This was a fun audio interview that I participated in with Practice Pay Solutions, my shopping cart provider.  In this 16-minute interview, I was asked for not only networking tips, but also the use of technology to create systems and automate my business.  Enjoy! 

In our Client Success Interview, Gail Sussman Miller talks about perception and how we can use the word "connecting" rather than networking in order to help understand how fundamental the practice is.

Do you look at your calendar and cringe when you see a networking event mandatory for the day ahead?  Are you tired of returning to your office with meaningless business cards in your pocket?  Join us as we visit with Gail Sussman Miller of Inspired Choice as she shares, "How to Love Networking".  Be prepared to be inspired!

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Network the Way You Shop!

The January 2008 issue of Today's Chicago Woman (TCW) features an article by Gail called "Network Shopping... Network the Way You Shop for Greater Success".  It describes a way to transfer skills from one thing you know how to do well, like shop for a book, to a new mindset to make networking easier. 

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Are you uncomfortable with networking? Do you avoid going to networking events even though you’ve heard a gazillion times how it is the best way to get a job, promote your business, find new opportunities, make friends, and get help to meet your goals? Well, you're not alone.

In the News; Article on How to Love Networking

This article appeared in the Daily Herald newspaper June 16, 2008.

Mind-set shift helps 'solopreneurs' find success
By Jim Kendall | Columnist

Linette George walks into a room of strangers and sees the people gathered there as different countries. She's at a networking event - and ready to go.

George, "passionate about travel and learning about different cultures," and "not scared about meeting strangers" in a foreign land, has learned to equate a networking event where she initially knows no one to travel where she initially knows no one.

Strange? A little. But the shift in George's approach, a mind-set change, has made meeting new business people easier.

Gail Shares on Business Networking Advice

Connection is a gift that keeps on giving. 

I am so amazed to share the following interview with you because of how easily I was "discovered" by Josh Hinds of Business Networking Advice.  Yep, networking was the impetus!  I ran a Google ad that showed up on someone's site.  He checked me out and introduced me to Josh. 

Josh has a passion for interviewing experts on networking, whether online through social networking or offline, so to speak, the old fashioned face-to-face way.  He asked me to take part in this short interview and Voila!  Check it out.

See how my one recommended practical networking idea and my one networking success story can stimulate a shift in mindset for you about how to love networking.

FREE How to Love Networking Teleclass Offer

Welcome article readers and site visitors! You arrived here either to take advantage of Gail's offer for a free teleclass on "How to Love Networking" offered in the 10 tips for Holiday Networking article or in Gail's article published in the January Today's Chicago Woman. OR you came cruising by and you want to learn how to love networking!

You can learn how to reframe networking and use your shopping skills to find people the way you would find a book by clicking here.

At last, a free VIRTUAL way to learn from the creative and spirited way Gail Sussman Miller teaches her signature "How to Love Networking" workshop. Join other solopreneurs for this no-cost one-hour teleclass and find freedom to enjoy networking more.

LEARN... 10 tips for making networking easier and more natural, to network the way you shop for a book!  And get answers to your individual questions. Click here to send your questions to Gail in advance for inclusion in this call, time permitting.

SPECIAL NOTE: The 2 class dates scheduled have passed. And I want to help you overcome your obstacles to networking just the same! Click my email below to send me an email with a subject line "Help me to love networking!" and we'll talk. gail@inspiredchoice.com

Make more meaningful and natural connections in 2008!

10 Tips for Networking during the Holidays

This is a season that is packed with messages about being jolly, SHOPPING, spending, giving gifts, eat-drink-and-be-merry events, ending with New Year's resolutions and midnight celebrations. One thing that is true for many is that this time of year has more people interaction with company parties, family events, gatherings with friends, and religious observances.

While this season is meant to be joyful, the expectations of others can over stimulate many of us. This time of year can result in feelings of pressure, guilt, overwhelm, stress and obligation. Notice how the messages on the commercials, in the news, and in your social and family circle are external messages.

Here are 10 tips to make networking, or as I like to call it, "connecting," easier, more natural, more joy-filled and less stressful this holiday season.