If you’ve heard networking can help your HR/People career but are nervous about it, or you're not sure how to do it well, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help.Seasoned networker and HR professional Yvonne Walsh shares her personal experiences when it comes to networking. You’ll hear the fantastic impact networking has had on Yvonne’s career, and she shares invaluable tips to build up your confidence and skills when it comes to networking:How to get started with networking if you’re a bit nervous and perhaps not a naturally outgoing personThe benefits of attending eventsOvercoming nerves about networkingThinking rigidly about what networking ‘is’ and what it ‘isn’t’Knowing how to networkNetworking in a remote environmentSimple but effective tips: talk to people, smile, be interested in what they have to say, exchange contact details, and follow up afterwards.Useful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Yvonne on LinkedInYvonne’s Book Recommendation(Disclosure: the book link is an affiliate link which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through it)‘The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times' by Michelle ObamaOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 11: Networking – the three most important networks for your careerEpisode 15: How networking can help your careerEpisode 16: How to become more confident about networkingLooking For the Transcript?You can find transcripts for all episodes from episodes 66 onwards on the HR Coffee Time section of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: fay@brightskycareercoaching.co.uk.Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One! Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.