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Engage on social media
Tap into “six degrees
of separation”
a mentor/s
Remember that what comes around, goes around
make a small goal to introduce yourself
to just one other person.
others’ posts; forwarding a relevant
article to a contact who would enjoy it;
attending a networking event [gulp!] or
simply catching up for coffee.
Seek out a mentor/s. Choose and
4 approach someone who has a large,
You never know who you might meet,
because of your network! For example:
fellow dietitian Karen Inge and I
were fortunate to meet Jamie Oliver
recently at a Business Chicks event
where he was speaking. Karen knew
Amanda Coombs, General Manager,
Commonwealth Bank VIC and TAS,
and Amanda had a role in making the
Business Chicks event possible, so was
able to introduce us to Jamie himself.
relevant network that you will then be
able to tap into.
Join a professional or volunteer
5 organisation. This will expand
your network exponentially. Taking
a committee role or being an active
volunteer will allow you to meet lots of
new people.
6 Remember that what comes
around, goes around. Keep the focus
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on how you can help other people in
your network, not how they can help you.
If you expect nothing in return, you’ll
usually be pleasantly surprised by the
good that will come back your way.

Stay in touch. Try to schedule some
time in your calendar to connect with
people in your network. This could mean
hopping online and commenting on
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Read my entire account of this bucket
list event.
So…who would you like to
meet? Where would you like to
go? What action will you take
today to grow and nurture your
network? Time to get started!
Infuse | September 2017