If the word “networking” makes your skin crawl, you’re not alone. In this episode, KL flips the script on everything you think you know about networking. Forget awkward small talk and business card swaps, this is about building real relationships that feel authentic and energizing.
KL shares her own career lessons from climbing the corporate ladder to realizing too late that her external network was... well, kinda non-existent. But she fixed that, and she's here to help you do the same!
From busting common myths to sharing confidence-boosting strategies, this episode is packed with stories, stats, and next-level tips to help you network like a boss.
Let’s make networking feel less like a chore and more like career insurance with heart.
Tag: networking
Taking the Wheel – How to Start Owning Your Career with KL Shaw
🚀 Your career is YOURS to drive—so why are you still sitting in the passenger seat?
In the very first episode of The Career Bump, KL Shaw—former CHRO turned career coach—spills the truth about salary negotiation, career moves, and why waiting to be noticed is a losing game. She shares her personal journey from selling cars to the C-suite (with some big lessons learned along the way), plus the exact strategies that can help you own your worth, ask for more, and actually get it!
💡 The secret sauce? Negotiation, networking, and ditching self-doubt.
If you’re ready to take the wheel on your career, this episode is your roadmap. 🎧
