Kelly Hoey – Connect for Success

11/04/21 • 25 min

Kelly Hoey is a networking expert and author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World

In this episode Lauren and Kelly discuss:

Investing in your own career development as well as building a network in your industry
Differences between men and women’s network structure
Relying on your network during a career change
How to connect with and remind your network about the value that you add to an organization
The best way to stay connected with your network when you are going about your daily life
Networking mistakes
Strategies in utilizing the various social media platforms for networking

Key takeaways:

Taking risks in the form of new opportunities can be a great way to advance your career, especially if you have a strong network to fall back on in case things don’t work out.
Men and women have different network structures, and both are important. Women typically use a narrow but deep network based on communication where they invest a lot of time in getting to know people, while men use a broad shallow network based on activity that doesn’t have same depth in getting to know people.
When creating a pitch, craft a short intro sentence followed by a pause to allow the other person to speak and say, “tell me more”. Focus on breaking up your information during delivery to allow the chance for dialogue/conversation.
Be sure to follow up with people in your network that have offered mentoring/guidance; provide them with updates on your career journey so that they feel appreciated and so you can reach back out to them in the future, if needed.
Continue to connect with your network periodically through posting/sharing information; commenting on other’s posts; remembering birthdays; sending holiday cards; etc.
Think of online networking the same as in-person networking and use each based on context.

“By following up and following through, you are moving a relationship that might have been a one-and-done into a mentor relationship or strong sponsor situation.” – Kelly Hoey

“Realize that your daily life activities are part of your networking toolkit. If we only think of networking as an activity we pick up because we are in a job search, that can be very alienating to people if you only show up when you need something.” – Kelly Hoey

Reach out to Kelly at:

Website: https://jkellyhoey.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhoey/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkhoey

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jkellyhoey/

Get the book, Build Your Dream Network here:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GleaFv

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Kelly Hoey is a networking expert and author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World

In this episode Lauren and Kelly discuss:

Investing in your own career development as well as building a network in your industry
Differences between men and women’s network structure
Relying on your network during a career change
How to connect with and remind your network about the value that you add to an organization
The best way to stay connected with your network when you are going about your daily life
Networking mistakes
Strategies in utilizing the various social media platforms for networking

Key takeaways:

Taking risks in the form of new opportunities can be a great way to advance your career, especially if you have a strong network to fall back on in case things don’t work out.
Men and women have different network structures, and both are important. Women typically use a narrow but deep network based on communication where they invest a lot of time in getting to know people, while men use a broad shallow network based on activity that doesn’t have same depth in getting to know people.
When creating a pitch, craft a short intro sentence followed by a pause to allow the other person to speak and say, “tell me more”. Focus on breaking up your information during delivery to allow the chance for dialogue/conversation.
Be sure to follow up with people in your network that have offered mentoring/guidance; provide them with updates on your career journey so that they feel appreciated and so you can reach back out to them in the future, if needed.
Continue to connect with your network periodically through posting/sharing information; commenting on other’s posts; remembering birthdays; sending holiday cards; etc.
Think of online networking the same as in-person networking and use each based on context.

“By following up and following through, you are moving a relationship that might have been a one-and-done into a mentor relationship or strong sponsor situation.” – Kelly Hoey

Reach out to Kelly at:

Website: https://jkellyhoey.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhoey/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkhoey

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jkellyhoey/

Get the book, Build Your Dream Network here:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GleaFv

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/

Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:

Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz

ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5

Previous Episode

Juanita Ingram – Rewriting Your Story

Juanita Ingram is a corporate attorney turned film producer who has accompanied her husband during multiple relocations around the world.

In this episode Lauren and Juanita discuss:

Transitioning to life as an accompanying spouse

The international family experience, its associated struggles, and suggestions on how to make it a successful experience

and overcoming the grief that comes with a relocation and change of identity

The unique experience of being a black expatriate in a global setting

The challenges and rewards of a dual career relationship

Key takeaways:

Look at international assignments as an opportunity and not a burden; take the time to discover or rediscover new things about yourself.

Before making the transition, leverage relocation companies and support that you can receive. Also, sit down and ask yourself what the move means for you – Where do you see yourself in the country and in the move? What kinds of things have you been wanting to do but haven’t been able to?

Give yourself permission to mourn the trajectory you thought your life was on; get a life coach, counselor, or someone that will help you manage the transition and see new opportunities.

A vision board can help you have a visual manifestation of a goal while offering inspiration and guidance.

International assignments can challenge dual career relationships, but also make them stronger – make sure to discuss what each spouse’s role will be during the assignment.

“Being abroad allowed me to expand the horizon and the scope of what I could do as an attorney. It allowed me to take a moment to discover other talents or really to reinvest in talents that I already had that I was just too busy to invest in because I was too busy adulting.” – Juanita Ingram (3:15)

“As expats or accompanying talent... we have the beautiful opportunity to really thrive and flourish and discover or rediscover new things about ourselves that we may have put a pin in for another time.” – Juanita Ingram (4:11)

“Anytime life gives you the opportunity to pause – whether it’s an international move and a career shift, or a pandemic, whatever the case may be – It gives you the opportunity to really take stock and take inventory.” – Juanita Ingram (7:32)

“Give yourself permission to mourn the trajectory that you thought you were on, and it’s ok. So often, we think we have to smile and act as though we didn’t want what we gave up. It’s ok and it doesn’t mean that you aren’t going to love where you are going, you aren’t going to love the rewrite of your life, you aren’t going to love where you are emerging from... allow yourself to fully close that chapter.” Juanita Ingram (9:11)

“Change your lens to one of seeing opportunity as opposed to seeing what you have so-called given up.” – Juanita Ingram (11:44)

“You never stop being what you are, you just lend your talents to other things.” – Juanita Ingram (12:27)

“Look at it as an opportunity and not as a burden, because it is that, it is a wonderful opportunity for your family, for yourself... remember that it’s an opportunity for everyone.” – Juanita Ingram (27:38)

“There are so many beautiful things to discover, just take the limits off and get the support that you need and not be shy about it.” – Juanita Ingram (31:21)

“Have a conversation about what does a successful international assignment look like. What are your expectations and what are your roles going to be? Not forever in your marriage, but in this assignment – because they may change once you come out of this assignment.” -Juanita Ingram (34:22)

“What does a successful family unit look like for you and your family? Define it for yourself. You do not have to do what everybody else is doing.” – Juanita Ingram (35:20)

Reach out to Juanita at:

Website: https://www.iamjuanitaingram.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamjuanitaingram/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjuanitaingram/?hl=en

Stream The Expats International Ingrams:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/The-Expats-International-Ingrams/dp/B08NPFRKD9

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Next Episode

Karen Tisdell – Optimizing Your LinkedIn Strategy

Karen Tisdell is a LinkedIn profile writer, expert, and trainer.

In this episode Lauren and Karen discuss:

Optimizing your LinkedIn strategy for a job search

How to use LinkedIn while employed for personal brand strategy, networking, etc.

Your digital footprint and why it is important to employers

Best practices for accepting connection requests

Key takeaways:

Having a great LinkedIn profile is foundational for, if and how people think of you.

Be proactive in reaching out to people and connecting with them; personalize your invitations to connect with a short message.

Be selective when accepting connections. Connect with people who are doing what you want to do, who know people that you would want to know, and who are in your community of stakeholders.

Make sure that you have a great profile by including a headshot as profile photo, background banner, and keywords throughout based on job advertisements.

Provide a synopsis of your current and past professional experience, be sure to explain what you enjoy about your position.

Scroll through your newsfeed every day; like and comment on as many posts as you can.

“If we think of ourselves in our job search as a product, people are doing their research, and LinkedIn ranks really highly. It is that important.” – Karen Tisdell

“Nobody wants to be the person or the friend that only calls when they need something or want something from you. It’s so important to ensure that you are constantly looking at how you show up on platform and how you develop those relationships ... the better the friendships and relationships that I have around me, the luckier I am in my career and my success.” – Karen Tisdell

Reach out to Karen at:

Website: https://karentisdell.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karentisdell/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/karen_tisdell

Reach out to Lauren at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert

Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring

IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com

Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com

IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/

Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/