Networking When You’re Unclear (And a Little Freaked Out)

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

Feeling awkward about networking? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’ll show you how to reach out with clarity, confidence, and strategy—without feeling like you’re begging for help. In this episode:

• Why networking isn’t about the “perfect ask”—it’s about being a decent human.
• The secret incentive no one tells you about: referral bonuses.
• One ask. One click. One shot (but not in the way you think).

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Jill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities).
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Chapters

1. Overcoming networking anxieties (00:00:00)

2. Creating win-win networking opportunities (00:01:40)

3. Crafting clear value propositions (00:03:50)

4. Tracking your networking metrics (00:06:00)

5. One ask, one outcome approach (00:08:30)

6. Reciprocity in networking relationships (00:10:50)

7. Making it easy for people to help (00:13:10)