63: The Lunch That Launched a Career: Shocking Networking Secrets from a Global Tech Leader

Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

Dorothee Ritz, Senior Vice President and Global Leader at Kyndryl, discusses networking mastery with Sharon Ehrlich, host of the Living While Leading podcast.
With more than 30 years of digital transformation experience, Dorothee explores networks' crucial role in shaping her career path. She provides practical advice on building and maintaining professional relationships, highlighting the significance of authenticity and generosity.
Dorothee challenges common misconceptions about networking, particularly for women, and presents strategies to overcome discomfort with self-promotion. The discussion examines how networking has evolved in the digital age, balancing traditional methods and modern platforms like LinkedIn. Dorothee's experiences, from navigating new markets to receiving career-changing advice, offer valuable lessons for ambitious professionals aiming to advance their careers through strategic networking.
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Sharon Ehrlich‘s mission is to support successful women leaders gain more control over their careers while carving out precious time for themselves and loved ones.
She‘s developed an exclusive 4-Step System which empowers women to dedicate the time needed to reassess their priorities. Through one-on-one sessions, women design a life which allows them to continue thrive professionally while giving themselves permission to reclaim their freedom to pursue things which are important to them. This is a transformative, high-touch program designed exclusively for women in executive and leadership positions.
Sharon also provides a dynamic empowerment session called Own the Room which supports women in unleashing their authentic self and confidently showcase their talents and expertise. This intense 90-minute session supports women in putting self-doubt to rest and recognizing and owning their power.
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Розділи

1. Introduction and guest welcome (00:00:00)

2. Dorothee Ritz's background (00:01:50)

3. Networking's role in career advancement (00:03:52)

4. Building a network in a new location (00:05:27)

5. Traditional vs. digital networking (00:06:53)

6. Overcoming self-promotion hesitancy (00:09:31)

7. Trusting career advice (00:11:16)

8. Intentional network building (00:13:41)

9. Understanding personal branding (00:16:29)

10. Starting a network in a new sector (00:17:35)

11. Digital networking opportunities (00:19:35)

12. Giving back to your network (00:20:41)

13. Networking event strategies (00:22:37)

14. Common networking mistakes (00:23:28)

15. Closing thoughts (00:25:25)