Feb 2, 2022
Career and business transitions can lead to feelings of loneliness. Changes in your role may mean losing your peer group or colleagues you used to have easy access to check in with, vent to, or share a coffee. Promotions are not the only thing that impacts the way people connect at work. With more people working remotely and the increase of people leaving their jobs to start their businesses, finding ways to connect and network in your industry may be more critical than ever. But not all connections are created equal. Having the right network can improve how people feel about their careers, provide growth opportunities, and provide a space for needed support.
Our guest Lisa Kuzman BA LISW, joins the show to share her experience of becoming an entrepreneur, what’s impacted her network, and how she’s approaching finding connections now. Lisa has a background in Social Work; she is a Leadership Coach, trauma-sensitive educator, peer consultation advocate, and host of her podcast, Serving it HOT. Lisa and Raven explore the complex experience of being social workers who shifted to business owners. They delve into what it’s been like to try and develop meaningful connections as they network and discuss what it’s taught them about how they connect with others.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- how leaders in organizations can navigate relationships with colleagues and peers
- the pros and cons of working in an organization and running a business when it comes to building connections
- tips on how to create more authentic networks and build meaningful working relationships
Resources shared in this episode:
- Take Lisa Kuzman’s leadership quiz and learn more about your leadership style
It may be lonelier at the top whether you are leading an organization or running your own business, but it doesn’t have to be. Learning how to build support networks can be an essential part of professional success. To learn more about how executive leadership coaching can help you approach professional networking, set up a discovery call with Raven.