In this episode, Kimberly Brown breaks down coffee chats. We aren’t talking about those cute coffee dates at your local shop though. We are talking career coffee chats - the professional dates you’re having in your network to know a person better, engage them, and get the information you need to move your career forward.   So whether you’re listening or watching, get your coffee ready and lean in for Kimberly’s top 5 coffee chats to get you to the next level in your career!   KEY POINTS: - What is a coffee chat? - 5 coffee chat categories to deepen your network  - Why feedback is so important  - Prepare and move with intention!    QUOTABLES: “One of my pet peeves is when professionals reach out to me and be like, I don't even drink coffee. Y'all, I don't care if you are going to drink tea or get a bottle of water. You can sit there thirsty for all I care. The goal is to get on someone's calendar and get time to meet with them.”    Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at podcast@manifestyourself.com Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com  Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com   Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline  Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline  Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)