DT #681 How Introverts Can Master Networking and Public Speaking
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DT #681 How Introverts Can Master Networking and Public Speaking

B1IntermediateSeptember 9, 202632 min

Do you have to be an extrovert to be a great networker or public speaker? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark Perna to explore how introverts—and anyone who feels uncomfortable in networking situations—can build authentic connections, gain confidence, and thrive in professional settings. Mark explains why successful networking isn't about collecting business cards or dominating conversations. Instead, it's about showing genuine curiosity, asking thoughtful questions, and focusing on the other person. He shares practical strategies for "working the room," creating meaningful conversations, and using simple conversational off-ramps to m...

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Welcome to Develop This, the number one podcast for economic and community development professionals with your host, Dennis Bracey. Today's Develop This episode is in partnership with Mark C. Perna. Welcome back to another edition of the Develop This podcast. Always a great day to develop

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this when friend of the show, Mark Perna, shows up. So Mark, welcome back to Develop Dennis, always great to be here. Thank you so much. Yeah.

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Good to see you again, my friend. And so, Hey, Mark, you know, you are a generational expert and you talk to lots and lots of young people. So today has kind of been on my mind, you know, for a variety of reasons

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