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Awkward Networker
Aug 10, 20194 min read
Hally Bayer is Helping Kids Namaste in School
SMP’s mission is to bring yoga and mindfulness to students and teachers in Philadelphia’s underserved schools, paving the way for...
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Awkward Networker
Aug 10, 20194 min read
Ain’t no Year Like a City Year for Jordan Feld
“At City Year, we know that every child can succeed, and that when students thrive, we all benefit.” Meet our Awkward Networker...
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Awkward Networker
Oct 28, 20184 min read
Wave at the Awkward Surprise Networker
Surprise! You’re networking! Sure, you thought you’d simply ride the morning train on a Tuesday, periodically double-clicking on...
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Awkward Networker
Jun 26, 20185 min read
5 Soothing Tips for That Burning Rejection
Awkward Networker Guest Post with Dennis Sheahan Have you heard any variation of the word “no” recently? Possibly a euphemistic...
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Awkward Networker
Jun 13, 20183 min read
10 Social Skills We Learned From Our Fathers
Our fathers have significant influence on our social skills. Every time my spoken vocabulary gets trite and lazy, I hear my dad’s voice...
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Awkward Networker
May 1, 20184 min read
Practicing the Lost Art of Eye Contact
Let’s face it, engaging in prolonged eye contact is awkward. It’s especially awkward while focused on introducing yourself properly,...
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Awkward Networker
Apr 11, 20184 min read
3 New Habits for Success I Learned from Daymond John
Thanks to my friends at the Arts & Business Council of Philadelphia, I had the incredible opportunity to meet Daymond John, founder of...
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Awkward Networker
Apr 4, 20184 min read
3 Proven Ways to Convert Strangers into Friends – Matt Blank
Awkward Networker Guest Blog “Congratulations, we’ve decided to award you our business. The team and I look forward to working with you...
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Awkward Networker
Mar 14, 20183 min read
Why You Should Never Irish Exit
St. Patty’s Day Weekend! Time to dig-out those “Take me Drunk I’m Home” t-shirts, Amazon Prime a few reserve packs of shamrock face...
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Awkward Networker
Jan 29, 20182 min read
Turn Networking Liabilities into Assets
At a recent presentation, an audience member asked me the following question: I was sitting at a table with people who were all major...
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Awkward Networker
Nov 16, 20173 min read
What’s Your Q?
Earlier this week I attended a National Association of Corporate Directors breakfast. I arrived just before the program started, missing...
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Awkward Networker
Oct 12, 20176 min read
Nail the Follow-up
It’s almost 2018, which means there are a dozen different channels to initiate a follow-up meeting after a networking event. For...
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Awkward Networker
Apr 25, 20176 min read
10 Commandments of Networking with Your Boo
You got the call. “Hey, babe. We got invited to a big work function tomorrow night. Everyone’s bringing a guest. Are you free? I...
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Awkward Networker
Apr 14, 20174 min read
Confidence: Fuel it and Burn it
Last week someone asked me how I build enough confidence to be active in the networking environment. I honestly had no idea how to...
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Awkward Networker
Apr 5, 20173 min read
Be a +1 Hero
Which is worse? A.) Being dragged to an event against your will by your significant other and told to “have fun”? B.) Dragging your...
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Awkward Networker
Mar 26, 20173 min read
Bring the Fireworks
“How do I make a lasting impression with someone I just met?” I received this question from an audience member last week. My good...
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Awkward Networker
Mar 14, 20175 min read
Can I Sneak In Here?
Last week I described my favorite mechanisms for exiting a conversation, and several readers replied with the same question. How can I...
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Awkward Networker
Mar 8, 20173 min read
Be an Escape Artist
Anyone who has been in a networking setting has experienced the pain of being held hostage by someone in a conversation you desperately...
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Awkward Networker
Feb 28, 20174 min read
5 Ways to Keep Happy Hour From Becoming Awkward Hour
The bar is open! For this week’s post, I am going to release a new tip each day related to drinking in networking settings. There are...
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Awkward Networker
Feb 19, 20175 min read
Preparation: The Cure for the Common Awkwardness
Ugh, I get it… preparation is not exactly the sexiest topic, but it is one of the most important practices for any networker. Too many...
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