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Susan RoAne: How to Work a Room\\xa0

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For many of us, the mere thought of a networking event causes sweaty palms and a racing heart. Susan RoAne, author of\\xa0How to Work a Room, joins us on this week\\u2019s episode of\\xa0Women Rocking Wall Street\\xa0to share how we can float gracefully through a room and give a lasting first impression.\\xa0

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On this episode, Susan explains the distinction between networking and working a room\\u2014as you\\u2019ll discover, there are some\\xa0big differences! Working a room involves\\xa0socializing and making people feel welcome, while networking is about the follow-up.\\xa0\\xa0

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So how exactly do you work a room?\\xa0Put yourself in the shoes of the nervous person standing in the corner (because we\\u2019ve all been there, right?) Think about how to make others feel comfortable, whether it\\u2019s striking up a conversation with someone standing alone, or simply taking a step back to let someone into a conversation circle. As Susan says, if we can get past our own nerves and take on the responsibility of helping other people\\xa0relax, it makes\\xa0mingling much easier and more enjoyable.\\xa0\\xa0

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On this episode, Susan also covers other tricky questions such as, \\u201cHow do I join a conversation during an event?\\u201d and \\u201cHow do I politely exit a conversation?\\u201d Hope you enjoy her tips! For more about Susan\\u2019s work, visit her website at\\xa0http://www.susanroane.com/, email her at\\xa0susan@susanroane.com, or give her a call at (415) 461-3915. Also, be sure to check out Susan\\u2019s\\xa0other books\\xa0including\\xa0How to Create Your Own Luck,\\xa0The Secrets of Savvy Networking, and\\xa0Face to Face: How to Reclaim the Personal Touch in a Digital World. And Susan asks that we support independent bookstores when purchasing her books and others (shout-out to\\xa0Powell\\u2019s Books\\xa0in Portland!)