
Don't "work" the room, play it!
Fear of Networking, or “mingle-phobia”, is a common concern I hear when coaching executives in transition. It seems their networking muscles have atrophied while they were myopically submerged with their former employer. For many, networking seems artificial and painful. Personally, finding myself in the position of meeting new people makes my heart race with gleeful anticipation, so I have great compassion for those who break into a clammy sweat. Here are some tips for co