Networking Nightmares Personal Use Ebook

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Anthropophobia is the phobia of people. If even the thought of attending a networking event and meeting strangers gives you heart palpitations and leaves you nauseous then don’t worry, it’s unlikely that you have this phobia.

When confronted with their worst fears, a genuine phobic will often have a full-blown anxiety attack. It’s far more likely that your problem is that of shyness or, even more likely, a simple fear of the unknown.

Most people – unless their self-confidence is very strong – will feel, at the very least, uncomfortable when placed in an unfamiliar setting with unfamiliar people. We feel unsure of what to do or say and we compound it by worrying that other people will notice our discomfort.

People often make excuses as to why they can’t attend off-line events such as seminars or workshops. It’s easy to pass off these justifications as evidence that someone is not serious about their business.

But it’s far more likely that the individual is simply nervous about placing themselves in an unfamiliar environment.

The purpose of this chapter is to help you confront and overcome these fears by de-mystifying what you can expect to find when you arrive at an off-line event.

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