Ep 84. 🤝 Rethink Networking: From Awkward to Authentic with Rachel Rozen

Networking doesn’t have to feel forced, transactional, or overwhelming. Done right, it can unlock career-defining opportunities, business growth, and even personal fulfillment.

In the next episode of Freelancer Training: How to Find More Direct Clients, I sit down with the brilliant Rachel Rozen, founder of Connection Catalyst, to explore the power of building real, meaningful professional relationships.

Rachel’s journey—from connecting with 300 people in one year to founding a facilitation-based learning company—proves that authentic networking is a learnable skill. And yes, even introverts can master it.

Whether you dread small talk or want to help your team strengthen relationship-building skills, this episode is packed with practical, mindset-shifting strategies to help you connect with confidence.

📌 Tune in to discover:

✅ How to reframe networking from “ick” to impactful
✅ The secret to forming connections that actually last
✅ Simple ways to build trust, grow your network, and create real opportunities

If you’ve ever struggled with networking—or want to help your team connect more genuinely—this conversation is for you.

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