Nurturing Your Networks with Debra Adey

<p>Are you looking for another job or to make a career shift? Are you reluctant to ask for help because it feels like you’re being a nuisance? Do you undervalue networking?</p> <p><strong>Debra Adey</strong> is a Career Strategist and outspoken advocate for humanizing the workplace. She has spent over 20 years in the talent solutions industry in roles that have combined recruitment, HR consulting, account management, career coaching, learning, and facilitation.</p> <p>Debra has completed a business degree and holds certifications in Human Resources Management and Adult Learning and Development. Throughout her career, Debra has supported hundreds of individuals and many organizations during times of significant change. As Founder of Work Revolution, she is helping job seekers and leaders pivot in the new world of work.</p> <p>While grounded at home during the pandemic, Debra launched the Work Revolution podcast where she explores the dysfunction in today’s workplaces and what needs to change so that individuals can be empowered to do great work.</p> <p>In this episode, Debra talks about the magic nurturing your network makes. Here, she talks about the workplace fact that it isn’t structured for women, and also shares ways on how you can thrive in doing business as you help other people do the same.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you will learn from this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Know how you can be more of a leader in a corporate world that isn’t designed for women;</li> <li>Understand how important it is for you to be more direct in your asks; and</li> <li>Find out how you can successfully nurture your network while also helping other women do and reach their goals.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>“Block time in your calendar for networking. Understand that this is a valuable use of your time that contributes to your professional development and your career advancement.”</p> <p>– Debra Adey</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Valuable Free Resource:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>● How to nurture your network and be an