networking without pants

Networking withoutPants

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Hello!I’m Nicolle.I love to mingle. I’m on a mission to help people have fabulous conversations.

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Dream job!

NetworkingTo interact with other people

to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.

NetworkingTo interact with other people

to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.

To move freely around a place at a social function, associating with others.

MingleTo move freely around a place at a social function, associating with others.

Create conversationsGive freely

Build relationships

Give!

AttentionAdvice Assistan

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“BUT SERIOUSLY WHAT DO I TALK ABOUT?

Make a rough draftWhat do you want to learn?

Who do you want to meet? What can you give?

Create a conversation(or two, or three)

Introduceyour fancy self

Say hello. Say your name. Smile.Make eye contact.Ask a curious question.

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Ask curiousquestions

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“Where is your next vacation?”“What projects are you excited about working on?”“What’s your dream job?” “Have you been to (dream country)? I want to go there so bad.”“I’d love to know more about (subject here). Do you have any experience in this area?”“I’m new to blogging. Any advice?”“Who are you excited to see speak this weekend?”

Share your fab ideas stories, opinions

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Share what you’re working on.Share what you’re excited about.Share your biggest challenge and ask for advice. Share stories from your latest adventure.Share your most awkward travel story.Share your thoughts on the travel industry.Share an opportunity you heard about.

Exit like a mingle boss

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“I have to run but I’m so glad we met. Let’s stay in touch.”“So happy we talked. I’d love to help out with your new initiative. Let’s connect on LinkedIn.”“I loved hearing your stories. I have to leave but we should hang out sometime in a foreign country.” “Thanks so much for your advice. I’ll let you know how it goes!”“I have to run but I’m following you on Twitter now, so I’ll find you later!”

Awkward happens.Embrace it!

Connect, share, applaud, ask

#MingleCrush

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What’s your ask this weekend?

I want to learn… I want to meet people who…

I can help…

Thanks!!Stay in touch.

You can find me at @pdxnicolle www.linkedin.com/in/nicollemerrillwww.internationalmingler.com

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