Building Authentic Relationships through Self-Knowledge

Get Caitlin's Journaling Prompts to help you learn more about yourself: https://www.caitlinhawekotte.com/journalingguide Want to reach out but not sure what to say? 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 In this episode, Caitlin, a learning and development manager in Vegas, shares her journey from university career coaching to leadership coaching and now her current role at a major resort. She emphasizes the importance of networking and how it has shaped her career. The discussion dives deep into the relevance of self-awareness, particularly through assessments like Myers Briggs and CliftonStrengths, for enhancing one's networking capabilities and building meaningful relationships. Caitlin also provides practical exercises and tips for knowing yourself better, which in turn can improve your professional interactions and personal growth. Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, Caitlin and the host offer insightful advice for navigating the networking landscape authentically. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:48 Career Journey and Transition to Vegas 02:41 Networking and Community Integration 05:04 The Power of Assessments in Networking 07:19 Favorite Assessments and Their Impact 10:58 Understanding and Leveraging Strengths 16:12 Practical Tips for Self-Knowledge 21:50 Exercises for Self-Discovery 22:28 Discovering Personal Interests 25:05 The Power of Asking 'Why' 27:02 Understanding Motivations 28:08 Networking and Relationship Building 32:27 Defining Networking 37:39 The Importance of Self-Reflection 43:26 Conclusion and Resources 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!