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How to Navigate In-Person Networking as an Introvert

Hosted by Ivana Wang and Ryan McNeely

Tue, Jul 21, 2026

4:00 PM UTC (1 hour)

Virtual (Zoom)

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Career Unlocked: Networking, Mindset, and Quantum Science
Ivana Wang, Ryan McNeely, and Kevin Jaimes
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What you'll learn

Choose the right events for your goals

Learn where to find relevant events, how to evaluate them, and which ones are most worth your time and energy.

Start and navigate conversations naturally

Use natural openers, thoughtful questions, and active listening to build genuine connections.

Network without draining your energy

Learn how to join conversations, manage your social energy, exit gracefully, and follow up without feeling pushy.

Why this topic matters

In-person networking can feel intimidating, especially for introverts who may find events, small talk, and approaching strangers draining. But networking does not require being the loudest person in the room. This session offers strategies to choose the right events, start conversations naturally, use introvert strengths, manage your energy, and turn interactions into meaningful relationships.

You'll learn from

Ivana Wang

Career strategist, 4 pivots across 4 industries, tripled salary landing in AI

Ivana Wang is the founder of Career Frontline and an AI GTM Engineer who made 4 career pivots, using the exact methodology she teaches here.

She built her network from scratch multiple times across North America with no warm introductions. Her clients consistently land interviews through warm outreach, not job boards.

Ryan McNeely

Tech founder, 15+ yrs Silicon Valley, blends ancient wisdom with career strategy

Ryan McNeely spent 15+ years as a tech leader and founder in Silicon Valley, working with large and small companies including Salesforce and Meta. Drawing on decades of study in ancient wisdom traditions, he developed a framework most career coaches never touch: the inner game.

He is the founder of CareerBliss Academy and Heart School Community, and hosts a free weekly Career Empowerment and Meditation Seminar combining practical strategy with ancient wisdom. https://luma.com/mupuuj9z?tk=AYc0b6

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