In 2011, I embarked on a 4X4 networking challenge where every month I would meet with four people I already knew but would like to get to know even better. I also made a point of meeting with four new people.  My goal was to learn from each person I talked to and ask questions about how to get to the next step in my career.  At the end of 2011, I added 48 new people to my network and strengthened relationships with 48 friends, co-workers and family members.  If you want to read about what I learned during the challenge, make sure you read 29 lessons I learned after a year of networking.

2012 Networking Challenge Announcement!

2011 was fun but since the new year hit, I am not as motivated to network and learn new things from other people.  It might be the weather (it is dark by 5pm) and I need another challenge to take it to the next level!  I need something else to get my butt in gear to network like crazy!  You may be feeling like this. It is easy to do a lot of networking for a little while but then it just gets draining and you just want to go home and relax.

My 2012 Challenge

It’s almost exactly the same as 2011, except there is a twist.  I will be recording all of my interviews, so that you can watch them!  My goal is to interview and post at least 4 videos/month and complete 50 interviews for you to see by the end of this year.  And it’s already February so that means I am already behind!  I have completed only one already and you will have an opportunity to watch it here tomorrow!

So why am I doing this?  My 2011 challenge rocked.  But, I regret one thing.  I took notes when I talked to people but I was terrible about documenting everything I learned and sharing it with you.  By recording the conversations this year, I can share with you what I am learning and you can learn with me!  Not only that, but I can ALWAYS go back and watch something that I want to hear again.

So how exciting is this! Wish me luck!

Note: If you have lots of great advice to share with young professional women, I want to interview you!  You can head on over to my contact section and fill it out a contact form!  Can’t wait to meet you!

“It’s not what you know but who you know that makes the difference.” ~ Anonymous