#61: The 6 People You Need In Your Network To Get Ahead (And How To Find Them)

About this episode

This episode discusses the essential types of people to connect with for professional growth and how to strategically build your network.

Are you working hard -- but waiting to be tapped on the shoulder for your next opportunity? Whether you've been overlooked for promotion, aren't getting the recognition you deserve or know you need to grow your network more strategically, this episode is for you. Today’s podcast was inspired by a question I was asked during a recent panel discussion on building a personal brand. The question was: “What types of people should you be connecting with for your own professional development?” And a...

People in this episode

Host: Stacey Back

Topics covered

• networking
• professional development
• career advancement
• personal branding
• strategic connections

Keywords

• network
• opportunity
• promotion
• recognition
• connections
• personal brand
• development

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