An Introvert’s Top Three Tips for Event Networking

By Helen Geib, Hoover Hull Turner LLP

I have the introvert’s natural fear of crowds. Making small talk with strangers at conferences used to fill me with dread. The breakthrough came when I realized that networking is a skill and like other skills, it can be learned.

With practice, I’ve gotten much better at striking up a conversation with people I’ve only met once or twice or (gasp!) am meeting for the first time. And while I’ll always be more comfortable in small group settings, I no longer fear happy hour receptions. Often I even enjoy them! 

I hope these three tips will help you too to not just survive but thrive at professional events. Read more from EDRM here.

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