Mastering Networking: Communication Strategies for Building Rapport and Confidence

Elena Apalkova and guest Michael Forman delve into networking and communication strategies. They explore effective communication techniques for networking events, emphasizing building rapport with the FORM method. The conversation highlights the importance of follow-up, with a detailed look at post-networking processes. They discuss enhancing business communication confidence, offering strategies tailored for introverts to build trust. The role of storytelling and humor is emphasized for engaging conversations, along with the significance of authenticity and audience engagement. The episode concludes with insights on implementing communication strategies in the post-COVID era, ensuring listeners can adapt to evolving networking landscapes. (0:00) Introduction with Michael Forman on networking and communication (2:46) Strategies for effective communication at networking events (5:33) Building rapport using the FORM technique (9:41) The importance and methods of effective follow-up (18:00) In-depth discussion on the follow-up process post-networking (24:44) Enhancing business communication and networking confidence (29:32) Strategies for introverts and building trust in networking (31:12) Exploring the relationship between confidence and communication (33:10) The role of storytelling and humor in engaging conversations (34:25) Emphasizing authenticity and audience engagement in networking (36:08) Implementing communication strategies in the post-COVID era