How to Network at Work: Internal Networking Strategies for Career Growth
With Rachel Simon | Female Fridays

Want to know how to network at work — without feeling fake, pushy, or transactional?

In this episode of Female Fridays, I break down practical strategies for internal networking, career visibility, and relationship building at work with Rachel Simon, former AT&T executive and author of Relationships at Work.

A few years ago, I challenged myself to have 50 networking conversations in one year. That decision increased my sales, expanded my influence, and opened doors I didn’t even know existed.

But here’s the twist: the most powerful networking strategy isn’t outside your company. It’s inside it.

If you’ve ever asked:

How do I network within my company?
How do I ask a coworker for coffee?
How do introverts network at conferences?
Do I really need networking for career growth?
How do women get more visibility at work?

This episode answers those questions.

We cover:

Internal networking strategies that actually work
What to say when requesting a networking coffee
Who should pay for networking lunches
Conversation tips for introverts and extroverts
How to follow up after conferences or happy hours
Why women need advocates and sponsors — not just hard work

Your career isn’t just about the what and the how.

It’s about the who.

Who knows your work?
Who talks about you when you’re not in the room?
Who advocates for your promotion?

If you’ve been relying on doing great work alone, this episode is your reminder: visibility and relationships drive career advancement.

Reframe networking as authentic relationship building — and watch what it unlocks.

Grab Rachel Simon’s book, Relationships at Work:
https://www.amazon.com/Relationships-Work-Authentically-Network-Company/dp/1637555377

Connect with Rachel Simon on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-b-simon-ab306a18b/

Connect with me (Rachel Keller):
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelschisler/