This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this episode, I discuss why networking remains critical to building your career and that it needn't be something you fear.Chapter Summary:Communities have never been more important.Finding your tribe creates tremendous collaboration and learning opportunities.It’s essential to maintain relationships with your ‘weak ties’ to develop a broader range of opportunities.Aspiring for reciprocity helps you identify your value and create inspiring possibilities with others.Formal communities provide support and guidance when changing careers or entering new industries.Preparing a financial runway gives you options when pivoting your career – many people aim for 6-months of flexibility.Technology facilitates new ways of nurturing relationships and enabling your network to become a committed community of supporters.LINKS:Book Ollie to speak with your teamOllie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).Here’s what Andy Ayim MBE, founder of Angel Investing School, has said about it:“Life is a continuous learning journey with feedback loops along the way to help us reflect and adapt where appropriate. The Work/Life Flywheel is a much-needed read after the world has experienced a pandemic that puts the harmony of our work and personal lives in question.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.