Power Networking For Shy People

Over 40% of North Americans describe themselves as being shy.

Would you?

Do your hands start sweating and your legs shake with the thought of having to not only attend a business networking session but actually talk to people?

Do you feel paralyzed by the fear of rejection when you are at a business networking event?

Would you rather have a root canal than attend a business networking event?

Would you rather send an e-mail to a business lead than meet them in person?

Well if any of these apply... you may be shy!

"Get over it!" That's what our extroverted friends would say. "Just do what we do!"

Life isn't that simple. We aren't all extroverts and it would probably be a noisy world if we were. Being shy isn't a personal defect.

You aren't the only one out there, even if it feels like it sometimes. The world is full of shy people and that doesn't prevent you from being an effective networker and reaping the benefits that networking can bring to your business.

In Power Networking for Shy People: How to Network Like a Pro you will:

- discover proven strategies to reduce your fear [that's what shyness really is] that will help you become an effective, power networker.

- learn practical tips to strengthen the networking skills that you already have.

- discover easy to use techniques that will take you from shy to sly.

- discover the three phases of networking and how you can use each of them to your advantage.

- learn about common fears or barriers that shy networkers often experience and how to overcome them.

- The author knows what it is like to be shy. He knows how avoidance & denial can be a good friend. He knows how uncomfortable it can be to attend a networking event and not know a single person.

He also got sick and tired of his inhibitions getting in the way of opportunities and decided to do something about it. The result… Power Networking for Shy People: How to Network Like a Pro.

This is a must have book for those who want practical, proven tips & techniques on how to network effectively, especially if you are shy.

I'm not really shy. Will this book be of any use to me?

This program manual explores the fundamentals of relationship networking. If you don't have the added challenge of being shy, you will likely find it easier to use the tips & techniques to strengthen the networking and relationship building skills that you already have.

Over 40% of North Americans describe themselves as being shy.

Would you?

Do your hands start sweating and your legs shake with the thought of having to not only attend a business networking session but actually talk to people?

Do you feel paralyzed by the fear of rejection when you are at a business networking event?

Would you rather have a root canal than attend a business networking event?

Would you rather send an e-mail to a business lead than meet them in person?

Well if any of these apply... you may be shy!

"Get over it!" That's what our extroverted friends would say. "Just do what we do!"

Life isn't that simple. We aren't all extroverts and it would probably be a noisy world if we were. Being shy isn't a personal defect.

You aren't the only one out there, even if it feels like it sometimes. The world is full of shy people and that doesn't prevent you from being an effective networker and reaping the benefits that networking can bring to your business.

In Power Networking for Shy People: How to Network Like a Pro you will:

- discover proven strategies to reduce your fear [that's what shyness really is] that will help you become an effective, power networker.

- learn practical tips to strengthen the networking skills that you already have.

- discover easy to use techniques that will take you from shy to sly.

- discover the three phases of networking and how you can use each of them to your advantage.

- learn about common fears or barriers that shy networkers often experience and how to overcome them.

- The author knows what it is like to be shy. He knows how avoidance & denial can be a good friend. He knows how uncomfortable it can be to attend a networking event and not know a single person.

He also got sick and tired of his inhibitions getting in the way of opportunities and decided to do something about it. The result… Power Networking for Shy People: How to Network Like a Pro.

This is a must have book for those who want practical, proven tips & techniques on how to network effectively, especially if you are shy.

I'm not really shy. Will this book be of any use to me?

This program manual explores the fundamentals of relationship networking. If you don't have the added challenge of being shy, you will likely find it easier to use the tips & techniques to strengthen the networking and relationship building skills that you already have.

Shyness & Introversion

Shyness Overview

What About Introversion?

Exploring Shyness & Introversion:

Power Networking Overview

II. The Three Phases of Networking

Networking Is…

Networking Isn’t…

Pre Networking Phase

Personal Branding

What Do You Stand For?

Your USP

Introduction to Your Network Web

Leveraging Your Connections

Tips for Strengthening Your Job Search Network

How High Does Your Elevator Go?

Developing Your Elevator Pitch

Elevator Pitch Template

 It’s All About You!

Technology Revisited

Live Face-to-Face Networking Phase

Your Elevator Has Arrived: What Do You Talk About?

Coffee Anyone?

Who’s Next?

Dress For Success:

Business Card Presentation & Etiquette

Wear a Name Tag

Whole Lotta Shaking Going On

Maintaining Eye Contact

Obstacles to Communicating/Networking: Close Encounters of the Shy Kind

Networking Skills Self-Assessment

Post Networking Phase

Coffee’s Ready!

How Can You Help The Other Person?

Follow-up is Everything!

An Alternative to Large Networking Meetings - A Planned Approach

Top Characteristics of Successful Networkers derived from BNI

Types of Networkers (derived from BNI)

Common Fears or Barriers Experienced by Shy Networkers

III. On-line Networking

Social Media Overview:

Are You Linkedin?

Reach Out And Link Somebody

 Send Messages Out:

Create A Database Of Contacts And Contact Info

Systematize Responding To New Connections

Participate in Groups

Blow Your Own Horn!

Cyber Bullying Prevention Strategies

Top 15 Networking No-No’s

The Secret to Being a Power Networker Revealed!

Why People Resist Networking

Consider Joining a Business Networking/Referral Group

Strategies to Get the Most out of your Business Networking/Referral Group

Find a Networking Mentor

 Part IV Additional Resources

Even More Tips & Techniques to Network Like a Pro

Too Shy To Network?

So What’s Your Story?

Close Encounters of the Networking Kind

Name Dropping for Fun & Profit

Finding Common Interests

Serendipity Isn’t a Plan!

I Would Like To Introduce …

Be the Red Car

Become a Thought Leader

For a Good Time Call

“I propose …” Making a Proposal to a Board of Directors

Johnny Appleseed Knew What He Was Doing

You Get Back What You Give

Part IV Additional Resources

Now what?