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How to Control your Fears, Instead of Letting Them Control You
I used to be absolutely terrified of all bugs. For valid reasons.
🐜 I ended up in the ER at age 6, after being attacked by a colony of red ants.
🕷️ A horrific summer camp spider story worthy of its own movie franchise.
😳 I’m not much bigger than bugs
Despite my fear, I’ve learned to do the thing that scares me most: get rid of indoor bugs. How? Through my own form of exposure therapy. [read more … ]
Warm ice breakers for making meaningful conversation
Many people struggle with ice breakers and so called 'small' talk. Making meaningful conversation and talking about yourself can be painfully stressful and awkward. You know that keeping your head in your phone, trading canned elevator pitches, and talking about the weather will not help you build strategic connections to get ahead. You also know that making the most of your time and energy at conferences is critical, and will help you succeed.
So, instead of suffering, take a deep breath, and use Fireball Network’s favorite conference questions. We call them "Warm Ice Breakers for Big Small Talk." ❤️🔥
Green Eggs and a Networking Ham
"Green Eggs and A Networking Ham": A little humor to help you network better.
🎭 SCENE: FIREBALL approaches a STRANGER.
❤️🔥 FIREBALL: (eager, extroverted, curious)
“Would you like to network now?”
😠 STRANGER: (professional, stressed, direct)
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The Professional and Personal Benefits of Networking
Networking can do more than “just” improve your career. It can also improve your quality of life.
There are the usual reasons and benefits for networking, focused on critical career goals and specific outcomes: [ read more ]
how not to be boring, or bored, while networking
How not to be boring or bored while networking. Three ways to transform your attitude, experiences, relationships, and results. Read more at Fireball Network …
Hamlet Attends a Networking Event
To Network or Not to Network, That is the Question. Hamlet attends a networking event!
How to get in the mood … to network!
We all have those “special days” when we’re just not in the mood to network. Use these simple and sincere strategies to get you in the mood to build beautiful relationships, for work and for life.
How far out of your comfort zone are you willing to go?
how far out of your comfort zone are you willing to travel
your smallest wins matter most.
Your smallest wins matter most. Celebrate every win. My entire day almost got derailed by a smoothie. So I invented a recipe for a smoother (smoothier) day.
Fireball’s Favorite Podcast Interviews
A playlist featuring Fireball Deena’s popular podcast interviews.