Making the First Step: A Chat with Amale Ghalbouni
In this episode of The Introvert Networker, we’re having a conversation with Amale Ghalbouni. An Ex-executive strategy director turned executive coach.
We’re delving deep into Amale's unique career journey from Lebanon to the UK, the nuances of networking especially for introverts, and the importance of intentionality. Amale sheds light on her experiences as a 'people-person introvert', various transitions she went through, and her learning curve. She expands on the concept of Lego Serious Play and how she uses it in coaching sessions. A significant takeaway from the talk is the value of taking a step back, being intentional about one's choices, but also being prepared to adapt.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
01:07 Amale's Journey: From Lebanon to the UK
02:24 The Power of Networking and Personal Growth
05:26 Overcoming Challenges and Adapting to New Environments
08:54 The Importance of Making the First Step
10:04 The Impact of Perception and Confidence in Networking
10:54 The Power of Personal Connection and Lowering Expectations
15:48 The Value of Personal Outreach and Building Relationships
19:09 Exploring the Concept of Lego Serious Play
24:00 The Power of Structure: Building Your Personal Elevator Pitch
25:10 Transformative Impact of the 'Bricks' Approach
26:07 The Journey to Self-Discovery: Who Are You?
26:41 The Power of Play: Building Relationships through Fun
27:54 Reframing Success: A Case Study
33:00 Cultural Differences: Navigating the UK and Lebanon
36:30 Networking Strategies in Different Cultural Environments
41:02 The Importance of Being Intentional
44:39 Embracing Change and Experimentation
47:08 Connect with Amale: Where to Find More
Making that first step towards people.