There’s a reason people say they hate networking. It’s not because networking doesn’t work, it’s because they’ve experienced the worst version of it. You know the kind. The glad-handing, forced smiles, thinly veiled pitches, and the ask-without-giving. The follow-up that only happens when someone wants something, and the disappearing act with no thank you, no […]
Networking, Sales
How Networking Can Supercharge Your Business in the Year Ahead (and Exactly How to Get Started)
If you’re looking for a powerful, proven way to grow your business in the year ahead, networking should be at the top of your list. Not the awkward, card-collecting kind of networking, but strategic, relationship-driven networking that builds trust, visibility, and opportunity over time. In an era where algorithms change weekly (that’s you LinkedIn), and […]
Networking, Sales
New Year, New Networking Results: 5 Ways to Finally Get What You Want From Networking
It’s a new year, which means a lot of people are dusting off their calendars, joining new groups, attending more events, and telling themselves this will be the year networking finally pays off. And yet… If you’re doing a lot of networking but not seeing the results you want, like referrals, relationships, opportunities and connections, […]
BY: Fi Jamieson Folland D.O., I.N.H.C. The LifeStyle Aligner Fi@Fijamiesonfolland.com Fi Jamieson-Folland D.O., I.N.H.C., is The LifeStyle Aligner. She’s an experienced practitioner since 1992 in Europe, Asia and New Zealand as a qualified Osteopath, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, speaker, educator, writer, certified raw vegan gluten-free chef, personal trainer, philanthropist and Health Brand Ambassador. She loves to […]
Networking, Sales
How to Approach Networking in the Year Ahead: Just Show Up. And Do It Like a Human.
If there’s one word that gets overcomplicated every year, it’s networking. People turn it into a strategy deck. A KPI dashboard. A funnel. A numbers game. A “how many business cards can I collect before the wine runs out” competition. Let’s simplify it. In the year ahead, the most powerful way to approach networking is […]
Some phrases get tossed around so often they lose their power.“Just show up” shouldn’t be one of them. For business owners, solopreneurs, creators, networkers, and anyone trying to keep momentum in a loud, chaotic, crowded world, showing up isn’t optional. It’s foundational, and no, it’s not just a hashtag or a cute line for your […]
I wrote this post for LinkedIn, and thought it would be appropriate to post it here, as well. With Thanksgiving coming up I’ve been thinking about the difference between gratitude and appreciation. We often use the words interchangeably, but I think there’s a meaningful distinction: Gratitude is the feeling.Appreciation is the action. Gratitude is the […]
Here are 10 reasons why LinkedIn is like a big networking event, minus the shoes and name tags: Everyone’s There to Connect: Just like at a live mixer, people show up on LinkedIn to meet others, build relationships, and explore opportunities. First Impressions Matter: Your profile is your handshake, smile, and introduction rolled into one. […]
Written by: Fi Jamieson Folland D.O., I.N.H.C. , The LifeStyle Aligner Fi@Fijamiesonfolland.com Fi Jamieson-Folland D.O., I.N.H.C., is The LifeStyle Aligner. She’s an experienced practitioner since 1992 in Europe, Asia and New Zealand as a qualified Osteopath, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, speaker, educator, writer, certified raw vegan gluten-free chef, personal trainer, philanthropist and Health Brand Ambassador. Entrepreneurship […]
There’s something incredibly effective about a small, focused group coming together to grow a particular skill, in this case, writing. Last night’s Content Power Hour with members of Adrian’s Network was pure gold. We shared ideas, practiced putting them into words, talked through hesitations (yes, those “what if I’m not a writer?” moments), and offered […]