Communicate to Lead
Ready to step into your full potential as a leader? Join communication expert and leadership coach Kele Belton for conversations that go beyond traditional leadership advice. Each week on Communicate to Lead, discover practical strategies to strengthen both your leadership presence and communication impact. Through solo episodes and inspiring guest interviews, Kele tackles the real challenges women face in management - from mastering high-stakes conversations and building executive presence to overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Whether you're an experienced manager or an aspiring leader, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you navigate workplace dynamics, amplify your voice, and lead with authentic confidence. Tune in to transform challenges into opportunities and build the leadership career you envision.
Communicate to Lead
115. How to Network This Summer Without Being Pushy or Opportunistic (3 Scripts That Work)
Ever frozen up when you spotted your CEO at the company summer picnic? You know it could be THE moment to make a meaningful connection, but your brain goes blank. Should you talk about work? Keep it casual? Pretend you don't see them? If you've struggled with that awkward tension between wanting to network and not wanting to be "that person" who turns every summer gathering into a LinkedIn opportunity, this episode will change everything.
What This Episode Is About
This episode reveals why summer is actually one of the best seasons for building meaningful professional relationships—and exactly how to do it authentically. Host Kele Belton breaks down her proven 3 R's Framework for Summer Networking, which helps ambitious women advance their careers without the hustle, sleaze, or awkwardness that typically come with traditional networking approaches.
What You'll Learn
In this 20-minute episode, you'll discover:
- The 3 R's Framework: A simple system for building relationships without feeling pushy or opportunistic
- Exact scripts and templates for reaching out naturally on LinkedIn and via text/email
- The strategic article share method that keeps you top-of-mind while providing genuine value
- The 2-text rule that prevents you from seeming desperate or overwhelming contacts
- September follow-up strategies that turn summer connections into career opportunities
- How to make valuable introductions that benefit everyone involved
- A simple tracking system that prevents summer networking efforts from falling through the cracks
Perfect for women in leadership roles, aspiring leaders, and anyone who wants to build authentic professional relationships that actually advance their career, especially if you're tired of networking that feels transactional or inauthentic.
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