Sounds dramatic, right? But that’s exactly what happened to my mentee.
Meet Sarah, one of my amazing mentees. A few months ago, she decided to attend a major industry conference. She was a mix of excited and nervous, eager to make valuable connections but unsure how to “survive and thrive” in a room full of professionals.
Hereโs what happened:
During a breakout session, Sarah struck up a conversation with a seasoned industry leader. Instead of just focusing on what she was saying, she paid close attention to her body language:
๐น ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ: She kept her arms uncrossed and leaned in slightly, showing she was approachable and interested.
๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ๐: Every time she greeted someone, her smile was warm and authentic, making others feel welcomed.
๐น ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด: Sarah nodded and maintained eye contact (when appropriate), showing she was fully engaged in the conversation.
๐น ๐ ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐: She was able to build a rapport by subtly mimicking the other person’s gestures.
๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ท๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐!
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐?
That initial conversation led to a mentorship opportunity and opened doors to several collaborations for Sarah. ๐
โจJust like Sarah, you can elevate your networking game by being mindful of your body language. It can make a big difference in how you connect with others!
๐ก ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ:ย While mastering body language can significantly enhance your networking skills, having the right words is just as crucial.
That’s where Startrs steps in, providing you with personalized conversation starters to complement your non-verbal cues. Think of it as your personal networking coach! ๐
How has body language impacted your networking experiences? Do you have any memorable stories where non-verbal cues made all the difference?
