096 The One That Helps Introverts
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096 The One That Helps Introverts
Episode 96: Show Notes
Well, Kermit the Frog said It\\u2019s not easy being green, but it\\u2019s not easy being introverted either.\\xa0 It may be hard for the Scaling UP! Nation! To\\xa0believe, but\\xa0introducing myself in a crowdy room doesn\\u2019t\\xa0come naturally for me.\\xa0 Through the years I have been able to work of a few tricks that I do to help in this situation.\\xa0 I have also found that getting started is the hardest part for me.\\xa0 Once I get started,\\xa0I\'m OK.\\xa0
A family friend of mine, Donna Srader of The Texas Tech University Career Center has written a webinar series on this very issue.\\xa0 As you will find from this interview, there are many different levels of introversion and introversion does not mean shy.\\xa0 Even though many think\\xa0that it does.\\xa0 It is my hope that you can take several items from my interview with Donna that will help you get out there and meet people.\\xa0
More about Donna Srader:\\xa0
As an introvert,\\xa0Donna Srader\\xa0has excelled in a career that has \\u201cclients\\u201d come to her! As\\xa0a lead counselor at the Texas Tech University Career Center,\\xa0Donna has counseled, advised, and coached countless numbers of students\\xa0and some alumni\\xa0through the job search process. In addition, she has advised students\\xa0through her service in the Texas Tech College of Engineering and Honors College as well as at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including SOACE and the National Career Development Association, although she freely admits that she is working to better her networking skills!\\xa0Also, if you have read this far,\\xa0Donna\\xa0would like you to know that she has singlehandedly prevented the zombie apocalypse. How you ask? By planning for it \\u2013 planning avoids many problems and minimizes the problems that cannot be avoided!\\xa0
Key Points From This Episode:
- Learning new things [0:00:37] \\xa0
- Exchange Information [0:01:45]\\xa0\\xa0
- Assessment Test [0:03:35]\\xa0
- Difference between Introverted and being Shy [0:06:07]\\xa0\\xa0
- Networking Confessions of an Introvert [0:07:36]\\xa0
- Tips (on remembering names) [0:10:37]\\xa0
- Don\\u2019t\\xa0let that last person down? [0:15:03]\\xa0
- Tips to Make the Most from Networking Events\\xa0[0:15:46]\\xa0
- Setting\\xa0Goals [0:20:58]\\xa0
- Networking Event Tips for Introverts\\xa0[0:26:36]\\xa0\\xa0
- Walk over yourself [0:31:19]
- And a lot more!
Tweetables:
"Multiply your efforts by working with somebody else" @traceblackmore @donnasrader\\xa0#scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert
"Get over being shy so we can all profit from knowing people through networking" @traceblackmore @donnasrader\\xa0#scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert
Planning avoids many problems and minimizes the problems that cannot be avoided! @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert
"Every conversation starts with small talk" @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert
"Practice how to move beyond of the small talk" @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert \\xa0
"Connection is so much better than getting fifty (50) business cards" @donnasrader @traceblackmore #scalinguph2o #scalingup #scalinguppodcast #scalingupnation #TheOneThatHelpsIntroverts #introverts #ConfessionsofanIntrovert
Links Mentioned on this episode:
Texas Tech University Career Center
Books:
The Secret Lives of Introverts\\xa0by Jenn Granneman \\xa0\\xa0
The Introvert\'s Guide to Professional Success by Joyce\\xa0Shelleman\\xa0
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