Networking Tip of The Week Vol.
Most people quickly feel at ease once a networking conversation has started.
Dialoguing with others is a natural part of our social instincts. A particularly difficult challenge for many people is how to handle those first few moments when arriving at a networking function. Standing there, alone, not knowing what to do or say can seem like an eternity. One strategy I often use is to take one or two steps, then pause and take a deep breath while looking around the entire room. This allows me a couple of precious moments to view the participants and room layout, then decide my best option.