The Magic in Connection
TL;DR: Feeling stuck? Don't go it alone. Whether you're reaching out to old colleagues or making new connections, there are simple ways to ask for help that build lasting relationships and get you the insights you need.
What's in it for you (WIIFY):
You want to build authentic professional relationships that go beyond networking
You're looking for practical ways to reach out that feel natural, not forced
You want to learn how to make it easy for others to help you
You're ready to create meaningful connections that benefit everyone involved
Continue reading for the full perspective HERE…
Want to try this?
Here are some resources to help:
We include a formula for reaching out in Making the Ask: Real Email Examples & Templates.
The Ask Approach by Jeff Wetzler is a beautiful way to stay curious and expand who and how we’re learning from (TedX talk for a quick overview!)
It seems a bit wild to say - and AI tools like Claude/ChatGPT can seriously help get these going - highly recommend inputting your situation and the help you’re looking for with th and these tools can help you get your ideas out and organized on paper to edit and share away!
As always, these are just starting points - take what works for you and make it your own.