002: The Necessity of Networking

If you’re setting out to raise your profile, networking isn’t optional.On this episode of Beyond the Bio, I’m joined by networking expert Jeni Smith to uncover the benefits of networking for raising your profile. With over 16 years’ experience in networking strategy, and currently completing a PhD exploring networking in greater detail, Jeni knows her stuff.Despite hiding in the toilets at the first networking event she went to, Jeni’s now the go-to networking guru! Through her company NetKno, Jeni spends her time advocating for the benefits of networking, teaching networking skills, developing networking strategies, and encouraging others to love networking as much as she does.In this episode, we cover how to find networking events that are right for you, how to prepare for networking, and importantly, how to make the most of the events and maximise the connections you make.You’ll hear tips and tricks to transform your approach to networking and get results.Let’s go Beyond the Bio.…See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/Let's connect:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-millikenInstagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/Twitter: www.twitter.com/Moja_SophieConnect with Jeni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeni-smith/Website: https://www.netkno.co.uk/Podcast, NetKno the Networking Show: https://www.youtube.com/channe....l/UCaETAiMPUK43_G8qD