Make Networking More Prosperous (and FUN!) with Prosper Network Co-Founder, Melissa Camilleri EP: 192

Networking brings different feelings for many people, ranging from very important to quite intimidating. It's a key for growing one’s career and business, but the thought of making connections in formal settings can be stressful. For some, networking is a tiresome task filled with self-promotion, but others see it as a chance to find common interests and make helpful connections. The main challenge is managing these interactions well to form true and beneficial relationships.

Melissa Camilleri is the co-founder of The Prosper Network. Here, she helps create a supportive community where women in business can build meaningful connections and grow together. Melissa's work focuses on fostering real relationships and mutual benefits, ensuring that every interaction within the network is purposeful and impactful.

Join me and Melissa today as she and I talk about:

• My own networking journey, including periods of intense networking and times when I avoided it
• The mixed feelings people have about networking
• How the Prosper Network aims to make networking less intimidating and more meaningful by focusing on core values like generosity, reciprocity, and expansion
• Networking as a skill that can be developed, and how The Prosper Network provides tools and strategies to help members build these skills
• The importance of genuine interactions
• Some practical advice for successful networking

Networking can be a powerful tool for personal and professional growth when approached with the right mindset and strategies. By focusing on how you can be of service to others and showing genuine interest in their stories, networking can become a fulfilling and mutually beneficial experience. Ultimately, effective networking is about building a community where everyone can prosper, turning what often feels like a daunting task into a rewarding journey of shared growth and opportunity.

Interview links:
The Prosper Network

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