{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"304: How to Actually Enjoy Networking (Yes, It\u2019s Possible)","description":" In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin shares her five-step play process that flips networking from \u201cugh\u201d to actually fun. If the thought of walking into a room full of strangers makes you want to hide by the snack table, this is your permission slip to try networking a whole new way. Instead of dreading it, Erin shows you how to treat networking like an improv game: playful, curiosity-driven, and connection-first. With tips that blend practical strategy and improv magic, you\u2019ll learn to leave a lasting impression without feeling salesy, stiff, or stuck in small talk. Inside This Episode: Reframe the Room: Collect stories, not just business cards, by shifting from anxiety to curiosity Play the Yes And Game: Use improv\u2019s golden rule to keep conversations engaging and flowing The Silly Name Game: A memory hack to help you remember names and make people feel seen Become the Compliment Fairy: Spark joy and build trust with genuine compliments Set a Fun Networking Goal: Turn events into a scavenger hunt for laughter, stories, and shared interests Who This Episode Is For: The professional who feels awkward or drained at networking events The leader who wants to connect with authenticity, not pretense The team player who loves building relationships but hates small talk Anyone ready to turn networking into something fun, human, and actually energizing Tune in to learn how to network with curiosity, creativity, and confidence\u2014and if you know someone who dreads networking, send this their way. Let\u2019s make connection playful again. Feeling awkward, overthinking your small talk, or wondering if you should\u2019ve just stayed home? Grab our free Networking Without Feeling Weird toolkit. It\u2019s your two-part confidence boost for before and during the event, packed with simple, human strategies that help you walk in clear, grounded, and ready to connect. Download it now and turn \u201cUgh, networking\u2026\u201d into \u201cThat was actually\u2026 fun?\u201d   No, You Hang Up First (Let\u2019s Keep Connecting) Did today\u2019s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we\u2019ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader\u2019s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we\u2019ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don\u2019t want to miss another episode? If you\u2019re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click \u201cFollow.\u201d If you\u2019re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit \u201c+Follow.\u201d Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you\u2019re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you\u2019ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and\/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin\u2019s website Erin\u2019s Instagram Erin\u2019s TikTok Erin\u2019s LinkedIn improve it!\u2019s website improve it!\u2019s Instagram ","author_name":"Workday Playdate","author_url":"http:\/\/faileditpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"