How Mid Career Women Grow Their Networks and Inner Circles

In this episode of the Winning Season podcast, Jacqueline discusses the importance of building a strategic inner circle, particularly for women in male-dominated industries. She emphasizes that networking is not just about social connections but is crucial for career advancement.

Jacqueline shares insights from a Harvard Business Review article that highlights how women with strong female networks are more likely to achieve executive positions. She provides actionable steps for listeners to expand their networks intentionally and foster mutual growth among peers.

A Few Takeaways:

-Women with strong female peers are more likely to land executive positions.
-Networking is about mutual growth, not just clout.
-Confidence grows in spaces with supportive women.
-Small consistent actions in networking matter more than grand gestures.
-The best networks are built on sharing resources and knowledge.
-You don't need money to network; presence matters more.
-Networking can happen outside of professional settings.
-Jobs often come through networking and personal connections.
-When we lift each other up, we thrive together.
-Expanding your circle requires intentionality and action.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Power of Networking
03:00 The Importance of Female Circles
05:35 Building Your Strategic Network
08:41 Actionable Steps for Networking Success

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