2018/05/01

I am Miho Kuno, a personal coach based in Hong Kong who supports business people living globally. As an introduction to the HK LEI Cross-Industry Networking Event held on May 5th, I am delivering a 9-part series on the secrets to improving interpersonal skills so that you can be confident in any business networking event, regardless of the gender or nationality of the participants. Today is the second part.

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From Hong Kong LEI
At the cross-industry networking event on May 5th, there will also be a 9-minute lecture by Miho Kuno.
To apply for the cross-industry networking event, https://ws.formzu.net/fgen/S7707139/ Until
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Your communication style based on your talents

Today's topic is: success at business networking events does not equal being sociable.

Now, a question to start with.

You have decided to attend the Hong Kong LEI Cross-Industry Networking Event.

What is your closest motivator for participating?

1. Because it's a social event for "Hong Kong LEI," which is very popular in Hong Kong right now.
2. It's a chance to meet wonderful, successful women.
3. The venue is Michelin recommended 1968, which I've been to before, and it's the perfect time to stop by after work.
4. There will also be time for exchanging business cards and introducing oneself, so it doesn't seem like just a casual chat.
5. I am currently developing new customers and conducting market research, and the participants of the networking event match the target demographic I want to meet.

This is a self-analysis of your talents and communication style.

We all have innate talents and true selves, including our strengths and weaknesses.

Some people are good at boldly stepping into crowded places and starting conversations, while others find this difficult.

However, what I want to say loud and clear is that there is no need to overcome your weaknesses!!

The traits you take for granted are actually strengths that others envy.

Even if you're not so keen on talking to people you meet for the first time, if you know your own communication style, focus on your strengths, and know what you're interested in, you should be able to make the most of the networking event without feeling too nervous.

So, what is your communication style?

Communication styles can be roughly divided into two categories based on talent: extroverts and introverts.

Which type do you self-assess as?

The word "extrovert" here does not mean "sociable" in the common sense.

The object of interest is outside.

On the other hand, introverts see their interests as being internal.

The answer to the previous question has been revealed!

If you answered 1, 2, or 3, you are extroverted.

Those who answered 3, XNUMX, or XNUMX tend to be introverts. (Those who answered XNUMX could be either.)

Extroverts tend to be fast-paced, with loud voices and gestures. They like social gatherings and other places where people gather, and before you know it, they're at the center of a lively conversation.

Introverts are interested in things, objects, knowledge, etc., so they may not be people-friendly. However, they are good at introspecting themselves and analyzing things.

If you are one of these types of people who think, "I'm not a sociable person," why not change your perspective and focus on your own goals for interacting with others and the things and knowledge you can gain from the people you meet there?

<Profile of Miho Kuno>
CEO of Minding Yourself, SPACE certified coach from the University of Hong Kong, corporate training facilitator
She joined Cathay Pacific Airways as a flight attendant in 1996. Using her experience as a flight purser, she was in charge of in-flight service training for new recruits as part of the launch of a new airline company entering the Hong Kong-Europe and North America routes, and has trained over 200 flight attendants.
Since 2013, she has focused on personal coaching for individuals. Her mission is to support the self-actualization of modern women who choose diverse ways of life, and she holds seminars on coaching and interpersonal charm skills. Her corporate training clients include Japanese airlines and luxury apparel companies, and she is in charge of the customer service field. She provides support and brushes up on the essential business skills, such as giving a lecture on improving manners and presence at the Hong Kong Patent Secretaries' Association.

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