Podcast Episode
Career superpower: Networking is easier than you think - with Dr. Kim Dede
About this episode
You can be brilliant at your job and still be overlooked.Because hard work alone doesn’t guarantee career progression. If the right people don’t know what you’re capable of, who is going to mention your name when the next opportunity comes up?In this solo episode, Dr. Kim Dede talks about one of the most underestimated career superpowers: networking.Based on her PhD research with more than 555 professionals in consulting and her experience as a Female Career Coach, she explains why the people who know you, trust you and advocate for you can have a huge impact on your career.“Keeping your head down and doing the work is not going to work out for you.”And no, networking doesn’t mean collecting hundreds of LinkedIn connections or forcing yourself through awkward networking events.It can start much smaller.A conversation in the office kitchen. A virtual coffee. Staying in touch with a former colleague. Asking someone you admire for 20 minutes of their time. Episode 3 of Season 3 of She’s Meant for More is about how to network without feeling fake — and how to make sure your hard work is seen by the people who can open the next door.
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