What does it really mean to be a Conscious Networker? This episode of The Once Timid Networker Radio Show has host Tara Schmakel talking with Beth Anderson whose company, The Conscious Networker, was designed to help business people like you build more awareness around the networking process. Attending a networking event is a great first step. But are… [Read More]
Change- “Give yourself to it”- Tara Schmakel
It is Autumn and I am amazed by the absolute beauty of the changing colors. It seems every time I go around a bend or look out the window, the scenery is changing. Some dislike the change because it signifies winter coming. In Minnesota this means much colder temperatures, boots, coats, snow shovels, ice and… [Read More]
Extreme Weather and Extreme Networking
I believe this spring will be known for it’s strange weather. Hail the size of golf balls. Tornados wiping out whole cities, heat that is debilitating and then even cool weather in contrast. It’s been very strange weather indeed. Does it affect your networking efforts? Obviously when we are in the middle of severe weather,… [Read More]
The Once Timid Networker’s Special Announcement
This Once Timid Networker is about to launch her way into another world of Networking. When I began this blog my soul purpose was to help two types of people, the timid or shy person and the person working with that timid person. I’ve tried to give tips and pointers about things that helped me…. [Read More]
The Networking Mechanic
As any little girl, I would vie for my dads attention. I thought if I knew “stuff” about the “stuff” he was interested in, it would make him take an interest in me and be proud. My mom always taught me to “be interested in others and they will be interested in you”. To show… [Read More]
How’s the Weather?
So many conversations start with the topic of the weather. It doesn’t matter the season, it’s always one of the number 1 topics of discussion. Recently here in Minnesota we have had several different types of weather. We have had warm and cold. We have had snow, rain, ice and mud. All of these are… [Read More]
The “Sparkle Factor”
I was born and raised in Alaska. It’s common knowledge that there is gold in Alaska and you can find it if you know where to look and if you have patience. When I was a little girl, my dad would bring me fishing along the Kenai River and he would often tell me to… [Read More]
Distractions Are GOOD, right?
The other day I was so distracted that I could hardly focus on what I needed to accomplish for the day. I started making a list and found my mind kept wandering. I suddenly realized this was happening and decided to post it on Facebook. I asked my friend-ly community, what distracts them. Almost every… [Read More]
“Tara, why don’t you make a list?”
I am a list maker, through and through. I love short lists, long lists and colorful lists. Just love them! I believe the first list I ever made was when my mom told me I needed to clean my room. I was overwhelmed by how messy it was and didn’t know where to start. I… [Read More]
Go With Your Gut
Have you ever had that feeling in your gut that tells you that you NEED to do something? I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. It’s that unrelenting, urging in your soul to move you forward to do something. It may be something you feel very good about but it could also be something… [Read More]