Today’s guest believes everyone has the seeds of a great network within reach and that to establish genuine relationships we must proactively meet people in person.

She is an investor, advisor, speaker, author, and the founder of an advisory firm working with growth companies. She has invested in several innovative private companies which solve old problems in new ways.

Inspired by the experiences of thousands of people she has interacted with over her thirty-year career, she wrote “Meet 100 People: A How-to Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone's Missing.” I know you’re going to appreciate how she reframes networking to make it accessible, joyful, and life-affirming. Her work is especially relevant for young professionals looking to build valuable life-long relationships.

Please join me in welcoming Pat Hedley.

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In this episode we discuss:

her thoughts on leadership: “Leadership means inspiring others to pursue a common and worthy objective.”how she was shy growing up but learned to push herself through helping her entrepreneur mom.how she joined speech club in high school and how it was her first glimpse of her leadership potential.her “meet 100 people” campaign, the impact it has had, and the opportunities it has presented.the professor analogy.how she networks by sending information to people when it reminds her of them, and by scheduling get-togethers with people.

Links

Pat Hedley on LinkedIn and Twitter.www.meet100people.comPat’s TEDx Talk “Meet 100 People.”

Books mentioned in this episode:

“Meet 100 People: A How-to Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone’s Missing” by Pat Hedley“Friend of a Friend…:Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career” by David Burkus

Other resources:

Learn more about Elon Musk.Listen to my interview with Dorie Clark.Listen to my interview with David Burkus.Learn more about Jayson Gaignard.

About Robbie:Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by both Inc. and Lifehacker. He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. His clients include associations and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly.

He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and Northeastern University. Robbie is the host of On the Schmooze podcast which features his networking strategies and talented professionals sharing untold stories of leadership and networking.Keynote SpeakerInterested in booking Robbie to speak? At www.robbiesamuels.com/speaking you'll find video clips and a description of his signature session, Art of the Schmooze.Relationship-Based Business StrategistAre you ready to create a Relationship-Based Business Plan that will help you achieve greater impact (and income)? The next cohort for The M.O.R.E. Program for Entrepreneurial Women begins in Spring 2019.

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