30. Unlocking the Power of Networking with Donna Coppadaqua

About the Guest(s):

Donna Capodacqua Donna Capodacqua is the owner and CEO of Chrysalis Partners, a business coaching firm. Embarking on her entrepreneurial journey after turning 50, Donna has enjoyed a diverse career spanning from inpatient mental health work to HR executive roles. With her extensive background in empowering individuals and organizations, she now leverages her expertise in business coaching, concentrating on goal setting and strategic growth.

Episode Summary:

Welcome to another insightful episode of “Well Connected with Ricky and Fletch.” In today’s episode, Ricky and Fletch are joined by Donna Capodacqua, the dynamic CEO of Chrysalis Partners. Donna shares her inspiring journey, starting her own business after 50 with no prior experience in business development. She emphasizes the significance of networking, having a gratitude mindset, and how Business Network International (BNI) has played a crucial role in her success.

Donna delves into her personal philosophy on networking, highlighting how being genuinely interested in others and setting small, actionable goals can lead to significant professional growth. She explains the transformative power of adopting an abundance mindset and shares practical advice for both new and seasoned networkers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to reignite your passion for networking, Donna’s story and insights offer invaluable lessons for everyone.

Key Takeaways:

• Start with Small Goals: Begin your networking journey by setting simple, achievable goals, such as meeting two new people at each event.
• Genuine Interest Over Being Interesting: Focus on being genuinely interested in others, which builds stronger and more meaningful connections.
• Incremental Growth: Embrace the concept of incremental improvement – small steps can lead to significant progress over time.
• Abundance Mindset: Adopting an abundance mindset can transform your networking efforts, opening up more opportunities and connections.
• Gratitude Practice: Starting your day with gratitude can positively impact your interactions and outlook, making you more approachable and effective in your networking endeavors.

Notable Quotes:

1. “I need to be the most interested person in the room, not necessarily the most interesting person in the room.” - Donna Capodacqua
2. “If I’m not uncomfortable, am I really growing?” - Donna Capodacqua
3. “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” - Donna Capodacqua
4. “There’s strength in vulnerability. People can’t help you if you can’t tell them what it is that you need.” - Ricky
5. “You never know who someone else knows.” - Donna Capodacqua

Resources:

• Chrysalis Partners (URL not explicitly mentioned in the transcript)
• Books Mentioned: The 29% Solution (title mentioned, URL not provided)

Dive into the full episode to hear more about Donna’s inspiring journey and glean valuable networking strategies. Stay tuned for more enriching content from “Well Connected with Ricky and Fletch” that will help you grow both personally and professionally.