Are you the type of person who shies away from networking? Do you think about networking internally with senior leadership so you can learn what they do and how to get to their level? Or perhaps you’ve thought about networking with someone in the same role at a different organization to share best practices, but you automatically clam up when it comes to making that first connection? If so, tune today's episode is for you. Today we have an amazing guest that will help you improve and grow in the new year. Andy Storch is an author, speaker, consultant, coach, and connector as well as the host of two podcasts including The Talent Development Hot Seat and Own Your Career Own Your Life Show.  Andy is also the founder and host of the Talent Development Think Tank conference and community.  Andy is passionate about helping people fulfill their true potential and his book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, is designed to help people stop drifting and take control of their futures.  Most importantly, Andy is a husband, father and friend who is on a mission to get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.  Grab your notebook, this one has some juicy nuggets! Enjoy.   Show Links: Send us a voice message here! Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review!   Connect with Andy Storch: Website: com Email: andy@andystorch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/ Instagram: @andy_storch Twitter: @andystorch   Connect with Erin Diehl: Instagram LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com   “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Fam :)