Liz Career Coaching
Welcome to the Liz Career Coaching podcast, my name is Liz Herrera and I am your host, career coach and job search ally. I have dedicated most of my profession as a career coach and have worked with many clients and students that have found their niche or continue to strive to find career happiness, purpose and satisfaction. For many reasons, some people find themselves in a career path that does not align with their goals and overall purpose. If you are launching your career or ready for your next career move, this podcast will empower you to pave your path and take the action steps to get you where you need to be. Episodes will entail discussion and interviews around values, interests, finding career satisfaction, uncovering and leveraging strengths, and conversations with professionals in diverse industries. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comArtwork: Joseph Valenzuela Design
Liz Career Coaching
Redefining Networking: A Value-Based Approach to Job Searching with Monique Kelley Gigliotti
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In this episode, Liz Herrera sits down with Monique Kelley, professor at Boston University, consultant, and author of Redefining Networking to reframe networking for today’s job search.
You’ll hear about:
- Why being told to “just network” feels frustrating and inauthentic for many job seekers
- How to shift from transactional networking to value-based, relationship-driven connections
- Why introverts may actually have an advantage when it comes to networking
- How clarity, storytelling, and visibility help others recognize the value you bring
- Practical ways to build and maintain connections without burnout or over-networking
- Why meaningful career opportunities often come from peers, former coworkers, and existing relationships
If you’re job searching and looking for a more authentic, human approach to networking, this episode offers mindset shifts and practical insights you can apply right away.
Connect with Monique:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquekelleygigliotti/
- Book: https://www.redefiningnetworkingbook.com/
Connect with me:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcareercoaching/
- Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizcareercoaching/
- Email: lizcareercoaching@gmail.com