Friday was one of those. You're at the end of the week and there are still two more events to get to. And you just are about ready to hang it up and be absent.
Well, suck it up and go. Really.
Once you are there, things will be fine. You'll slip into it and it will happen.
How? Put on your game face.
Like athletes and public speakers, networkers have to prep themselves. Think about the arena, who your "opponent" will be, what your game plan is, how you will "score", and imagining yourself in the "win column."
Now, these are great words but they do translate well. Let's try this list if you have a bit of trepidation before heading out to an event:
- Prep yourself by dressing for the occasion. Fresh shirt or blouse, favorite tie, sharp jacket.
- Pack your business cards.
- Think about who will be at the event.
- Once at the event, slip into conversation with something simple like the weather or the menu.
- Take a deep breath and sigh or laugh before you go into the room.
- If the event has a meal, remember this ins't about eating, it's about engaging. Not that you shouldn't enjoy the meal, it's just not a priority.
- Afterward, collect cards and notes and acknowledge who you met. Bot to them and yourself.
- Good job, you did it.
Like the athlete, picture yourself in "victory."
Relentless
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