33. Your Network Is Your Net Worth

In this episode of Power Skills with Janna, Janna Jones dives into the game-changing advice: Your Network is Your Net Worth. Forget schmoozing for promotions—networking is about authentic connection, shared ideas, and cross-pollination across teams, organizations, or industries. Janna unpacks the neuroscience behind why connection fuels trust (hello, oxytocin and dopamine!), shares stories like a marketing director’s culture-shifting ideas from diverse connections, and offers practical steps to build a network that sparks growth. From reframing networking as curiosity-driven to celebrating wins together, this episode is your guide to creating an invaluable ecosystem of ideas and inspiration.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to reframe networking as authentic, transformational connection.
• Why diverse networks drive innovation through cross-pollination.
• Practical habits to make connection intentional and sustainable.
• How celebrating others’ contributions amplifies trust and impact.
• A weekly challenge to connect with someone new and ignite possibilities.

🎧 Tune in for reflection prompts, Janna’s personal networking stories, and a challenge to take that rocket-fuel first step to remove the “ick” from networking. Connect on LinkedIn or Instagram @PowerSkillsDevelopment, or visit www.PowerSkillsDevelopment.com. Subscribe to Power Pause for weekly nudges to lead with intention. Build your network wisely, friends!