How to Re-Ignite and Reconnect with Your Network After a Professional Setback

Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connection Get Baily’s Connection Checklist HERE: https://bailyhancock.com/checklist Connect with Baily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bailyhancock/ In this engaging podcast episode, Cass warmly welcomes Bailyy, her very first guest, marking a full-circle moment since Baily was also a guest on her first podcast many years ago. They discuss the significance of genuine connections, sharing their own stories of career transitions and the lessons learned along the way. Baily recounts her experience of being laid off, how it led her to re-ignite her network, and the steps she took to build a successful freelance career focused on community strategy and connection building. Cass and Baily also touch upon the importance of mutual support, the value of simple reconnections, and practical tips for initiating meaningful conversations without clear objectives. A must-listen for anyone navigating career changes or looking to strengthen their professional relationships. Baily Hancock is a Connection Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the “Seeking the Overlap” Podcast. A self-described “Professional Friend-Maker,” Baily teaches people how to build, nurture, and leverage relationships to navigate challenges, thrive during transitions, and achieve greater success with the support of their community. In this insightful podcast episode, Bailey Hancock, a seasoned community builder and collaboration consultant, shares her personal journey of career transition and the power of networking. She recounts her experience of being laid off and how it led her to reconnect with her network through over 150 conversations, yielding valuable insights, inspiration, and introductions. Bailey emphasizes the importance of genuine relationship building, both personally and professionally. She also offers practical advice on how to re-engage with your network, create meaningful connections, and strategically invest in your career or business growth. The episode is rich with actionable tips for anyone looking to navigate career transitions and foster strong professional relationships. Start posting on LinkedIn with our FREE list of 20 Things to Post on LinkedIn: https://www.cassthompson.com/linkedin20 00:00 Introduction and Full Circle Moment 00:45 Career Transitions and Networking 01:27 Laid Off and New Beginnings 02:29 Reconnecting and Freelancing 03:27 Entrepreneurship Challenges and Lessons 08:01 Investing in Support and Growth 10:33 The Importance of Genuine Connections 20:32 Balancing Efficiency and Rapport in Networking 21:20 Starting Conversations with a Personal Touch 22:15 The Power of Organic Connections 23:00 Zoom Backgrounds and Personal Touchpoints 25:33 Reconnecting with Old Contacts 33:18 Making the Perfect Ask 35:35 Tips for Re-engaging Your Network 37:07 Resources for Building Connections 38:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts SHOP AMAZON to See our Favorite Things! It's no extra cost to you but it does give us a small percentage for giving you the recommendation SHOP → → → https://amzn.to/2QfWCV8 If you want to see EXACTLY what I buy, check out all my Favorites, in my store HERE: www.amazon.com/shop/cassthompsoncareeradvice SPEAKING INQUIRIES 🙋🏼‍♀️ Contact: [email protected] www.cassthompson.com/speaker INFO 🌟 Check out our Founder's other channel for job search advice: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassthompsonconsulting ABOUT This isn’t your grandpa’s networking. What if you stopped networking and instead started building intentional, authentic relationships? What if you made building authentic relationships a part of your weekly and monthly goals? What if you met cool people just for the sake of meeting cool people, and you allowed yourself to see where it takes you? At One Hello, we discourage “networking” for the sake of leverage and, instead, help you focus on building real relationships. When networking feels less transactional and more like it should (like it’s enriching our lives), that’s the sweet spot!