Here’s the final post on networking . . . for now. Unless you send me more questions! You know I love answering questions, especially about that scary thing called NETWORKING.
Q: I get so energized from speaking with others at a networking event that sometimes I find the rest of my day is shot because I can’t focus on work. What can I do to get my mind back on track?
A: After a big event when I have lots of thoughts swimming in my head, I have to find a way to get it all out of my brain. Whether you prefer unwinding solo or with a buddy, here are several tips to help you harness and process all of that great energy.
- Write down all of your thoughts in bullet points. Don’t worry about order of importance or writing in complete sentences. Just unload.
- Upload new contacts to your e-mail or connect with them on LinkedIn.
- Write thank-you e-mail messages and schedule them to go out the next morning.
- Make notes in your calendar about the day’s activities and events.
- Write a blog! Put all that energy to good use and capture the excitement and ideas swirling around in your mind. Save it as a draft and make a note to revisit it the next day for proofreading and revisions.
- Switch gears and calm your mind by reading something you enjoy that’s not business-related, such as the latest novel you downloaded on your Kindle.
- Record your thoughts. Personal journals are a great way for you to preserve your thoughts and reactions so you can look back and reflect on them later.
- Use Periscope or a similar online service to record a video to showcase your excitement about the event. Talk about something you learned or a great new connection you made and share it with the world.
- Grab someone else at the event who is just as invigorated by the proceedings to swap thoughts and ideas.
How NOT to network…30 seconds enjoy
Stay tuned to the blog for more answers to all of your questions! E-mail your questions to shelley@premierrapport.com and I will be sure to answer them on the blog.
As a business consultant and executive coach I get asked a lot of questions, so I am introducing a brand-new blog segment called “Ask a Business Coach” where I will answer your questions. Whether it’s a hiring dilemma, a training issue, or a question about your career, I can help! E-mail your questions to shelley@premierrapport.com and I will answer them on the blog.
