A Guide to Mastering Networking, Small Talk and LinkedIn – for Beginners and Avoiders

A Guide to Mastering Networking, Small Talk and LinkedIn – for Beginners and Avoiders

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Why I Created This Course

Do you realize that you need to use LinkedIn, but every time you try, imposter syndrome strikes?  Do you cringe at even the mention of having to network because it feels awkward and uncomfortable?

The good news is that you’re not alone! Many people dislike networking and have trouble getting started on LinkedIn. But the better news is that there are now solutions! I have developed this course to help you master both of these challenging professional tasks.

Truth be told, for me as well, both LinkedIn and networking have been necessary evils. I have struggled with them, and so have many of my students and clients.

The fact is, you don’t need to feel inauthentic or like you’re losing yourself in the process of networking or putting yourself out there on LinkedIn.

I went from fear and avoidance on LinkedIn to having 80K followers and being awarded with a Top Voice Recognition on LinkedIn for my writing and posting on education! There is a way to feel authentic and comfortable and at the same time self-promotional. And that’s why I created this course – to help you learn to do just that.

What Does the Course Cover?

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In this course, you’ll learn how to handle networking and small talk conversations in a way that is impactful, while at the same time remaining true to yourself. You’ll also learn how to optimize your profile on LinkedIn, how to engage effectively with others’ content, and then how to create your own content.

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In This Course, You’ll
Learn How to:

Identify and master the four critical phases of a networking conversation

Identify the psychological challenges people typically face in networking conversations

Master the three phases that occur in most small talk conversations

Create and optimize your profile on LinkedIn so it’s effective and fits your style

Successfully engage with other people’s content in a way that feels natural

Post original content of your own that feels right and fits your professional goals

Bonus

Exclusive bonus content on networking for foreign professionals in the US

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Who Is This Course For?

This course is for anyone who wants to increase their skills and results with LinkedIn and who wants to feel more capable and comfortable handling networking conversations.

However, the course is especially focused on helping beginners and avoiders – people who experience the imposter syndrome and feel uncomfortable pitching and promoting themselves. The course helps by providing simple, proven strategies for improving your ability to network and using LinkedIn more effectively – and to do so in a way that feels comfortable for you, so that you don’t feel like you’re compromising who you are in the process.

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Testimonials

  • Prior to Andy Molinsky’s course on LinkedIn I was overwhelmed by the thought of posting on the platform and simply avoided using LinkedIn all together. The modules in the course are packed with crucial information and took about an hour to complete. The module on LinkedIn content was particularly influential as it segments ways to engage on the platform. 

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    Hannah Davis

    Master’s student in International Economics and Finance 

    Prior to Andy Molinsky’s course on LinkedIn I was overwhelmed by the thought of posting on the platform and simply avoided using LinkedIn all together. The modules in the course are packed with crucial information and took about an hour to complete. The module on LinkedIn content was particularly influential as it segments ways to engage on the platform. The course provided manageable and powerful techniques for creating more effective personalized content interacting with others. Unlike most other courses which simply show users how to set up a complete profile, this course goes above and beyond providing key insights on the dynamics of LinkedIn, which aren’t discussed on any other LinkedIn course I have taken.

    Hannah Davis

    Master’s student in International Economics and Finance 

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  • The module “Networking in an Authentic Manner” has many tips for helping overcome the anxiety of this type of situation.   Specifically, learning how to network without losing yourself in the process was a helpful structure.  Key in this was the conversation portion and the reminder to have a purpose and to balance “telling” (about yourself) with “asking questions” (of the other person).  Sometimes we get too focused on ourselves 

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    Diane Liewehr

    Leadership Coach and Consultant 

    The module “Networking in an Authentic Manner” has many tips for helping overcome the anxiety of this type of situation.   Specifically, learning how to network without losing yourself in the process was a helpful structure.  Key in this was the conversation portion and the reminder to have a purpose and to balance “telling” (about yourself) with “asking questions” (of the other person).  Sometimes we get too focused on ourselves that we forget the two-way element of networking which is the core for real authenticity.  This module also provides some tips such as bring a friend or colleague with you to the networking event or don’t set an unrealistic goal of meeting everyone at the event, rather meet with a few folks and have a meaningful conversation.  The information in this module is practical and easily applicable – helping step outside your comfort zone with greater confidence and ease.

    Diane Liewehr

    Leadership Coach and Consultant 

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  • Many people – including me – tend to avoid networking and putting yourself out there.  And that’s true even of very experienced professionals.  So, I was so pleased to learn about Andy Molinsky’s course and found the content on networking and LinkedIn really helpful for demystifying the process and providing me the insights I needed to get started and have productive and successful conversations in my own way and with my own style.  I’d highly recommend this content for anyone who struggles with networking but knows it’s essential for their job.

    Patty Francisco

    PhD, HR Director

  • LinkedIn Like a Pro really transformed my thinking. The instructor makes a strong case for the indispensability of LinkedIn as a networking tool, while never forgetting the psychological hurdles — like avoidance and procrastination — that keep people from getting the results they want. By the end of the course, I had a much deeper understanding of the power of LinkedIn. Even better, I had a new set of easy, practical steps to grow and use my network. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to joyfully reboot their LinkedIn experience!

    Lucy Sutherland

    University lecturer 

  • As a young professional who is just starting his career, I found the networking module to be extremely helpful, especially for building career confidence and overcoming impostor syndrome. The module allowed me to clearly identify my mental blockers and think of strategies to address them in a workplace setting. I’d recommend this module to anyone who wants to level up their career confidence and shape their professional identity.

    Matthew Egan

     Stewardship Specialist 

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How is the Course Structured?

The course is video-based and includes high-quality narrated lectures and tip sheets to provide you with all the information you need to master LinkedIn and networking and small talk conversations. You also will have access to some key Harvard Business Review articles that I’ve written on these topics in addition to bonus content about networking for foreign-born professionals in the US. You’ll have immediate access to all course materials and can review them at your convenience. There is no expiration date for your access to the content.

How Can You Sign Up?

If you think this sounds like a fit for you, click the “enroll now” button below. Once you sign up, you’ll have immediate access to all course materials. See you inside!

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Andy Molinsky

Marshall Goldsmith Top 50 Global Coach

ANDY MOLINSKY

Andy Molinsky is a Professor at Brandeis University’s International Business School. Andy received his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and M.A. in Psychology from Harvard University. He also holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and a B.A. in International Affairs from Brown University. Andy’s work helps people develop the insights and courage necessary to act outside their personal and cultural comfort zones when doing important, but challenging, tasks in work and life. His research and writing has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, Psychology Today, the Financial Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, NPR and Voice of America. Andy was awarded as a Top Voice for LinkedIn for his work in education. His first book, Global Dexterity (Harvard Business Review Press, 2013), received the Axiom Award (Silver Medal) for Best Business Book in International Business & Globalization and has been used widely in organizations around the world, including Boeing, AIG, the US Air Force Academy, and the Clinton Foundation, among others. His book Reach was published with Penguin Random House in January 2017. He teaches, consults, and lectures widely to university and corporate audiences.

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