“I don’t know what to say!” We hear that all the time. Having that mindset certainly can get in the way of networking success, but how can you get around it. I mean, if you aren’t talking then it isn’t a conversation, right? Join introverts Greg and Debby Peters as they talk about the challenges of being your authentic self and still being successful in a networking venue.

Listener Asandi Connor offered the question that sparked the discussion.

Thank you to ConvoSparker:

  • Asandi Connor, Founder + CEO, Say It Write, https://www.linkedin.com/in/asandiconner/

Resources:

  • Cooks Country, https://www.cookscountry.com/

  • Pendaran, https://www.pendaran.com/

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Listen for:

[1:10] What to do with an excess of eggplant.

[3:15] Stop worrying about how you say things. Just be natural.

[5:00] Focus on other people

[6:50] Be curious. Ask questions

[9:45] Sounding evasive means you sound like you are hiding something

[11:00] Be prepared to share short stories about your life.

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