Welcome. I’m Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World along with the forthcoming book, The Social Billionaire: A Networking Roadmap for Women Seeking to Flourish and Achieve More, and I’m out to change how you think, approach and feel about networking.
ABOUT J. KELLY HOEY
Author, Speaker & Networking Strategist
Building strong, diverse networks is essential for career growth and professional success.
Building networks is a critical career and life skill – it’s how we reach professional milestones and accomplish big tasks (so yeah, time to stop drinking the solo hero’s journey Kool-Aid). Networks are also critical for health. longevity and overall wellbeing. But networking is hard. Why? Because networking is an activity that involves other people (and let’s face it, we’re weird).
As with clothing, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to networking. However, there are three networking truths which I stand by, and believe will make you a more confident (and considerate) networker:
- Figure out what you are passionate about, as that passion fuels your networking stamina.
- Build diverse networks to create a bigger picture of who you are and what your opportunities could be.
- The best networking hack is to be a good listener.
My Career Story Is One Of Transformation – Through Networking.
No, I did not imagine I’d become a networking strategist, author and speaker.
I pursued a predictable “safe” corporate career path until a unique opportunity in 2009 infused my career with confidence and encouraged me to stop playing it safe. Working alongside the visionary leader of a global business network for women, co-founding a startup accelerator, angel investing, an interim CMO position – these roles are all part of my evolving and networked career journey.
Some of my other career highlights (all of which have resulted from building a diverse network): appearing on CNBC’s Power Pitch, moderating the Meet The Innovators speaker series at the Apple Store, meeting Malala, interviewing the PM of Aruba for The New York Times and sharing my strategic networking know-how with publications ranging from AARP to Vogue.com, Good Morning America, U.S. News & World Report, Fast Company, Real Simple, Bustle, The Muse, SHRM, CBC Radio, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Quartz, Monster.com, The Ladders, Thrive Global, Refinery 29, and more.
Transform Your Networking
My core mission is to help you succeed – by transforming how you approach the essential skill of networking.
IRL + virtual events, dynamic fireside chats and interactive, coaching-based workshops, contact PRH Speakers Bureau speakers@penguinrandomhouse.com to explore my speaking topics.
Minimize reactionary networking decisions + FOMO by instead, confidently embracing a sustainable network-building strategy. Email me to discuss 1:1 strategy sessions: admin@jkellyhoey.co