Talent Acquisition is changing, work is changing, and careers are changing. It has perhaps never been more critical to build and cultivate a professional network. As an industry that spends most of its collective working day on LinkedIn, we like to think that we do this well. But do we really understand how to build, maintain and leverage our networks in these disruptive times?

My guest this week is Michael Melcher, an executive coach, leadership expert, and author of a new book called "Your Invisible Network". In our conversation, we discuss how networks are changing and the networking skills needed to transform careers.

In the interview, we discuss:

Being more aware of the network around you

Building deeper, more powerful relationships

How a whole generation has had no meaningful face-to-face connections at work

The power of small, consistent action

Seven types of relationships

Minute 32 and the unpredictable nature of conversations

Being more human

The difference between a specific and a general ask

How will networking develop in the future, and what skills will we need to learn


Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.