Hard truth: People want to help, but not if you make them guess how.
Vague asks get ignored. Specific asks get traction.

When it comes to networking, most professionals wait too long, send the wrong message, or try to sound overly polished. Here's 4 of my templates to ask for job leads with clarity, confidence, and zero cringe.

1. Former manager or mentor
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​ → “I’m exploring my next move and really value your perspective. I’m focused on [industry/role], ideally with [X qualities]. If you hear of anything that aligns or know someone I should speak to, I’d be grateful for the intro.”

2. Close peer or colleague
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​→ “Hey [Name], I’m in the market for a new role and wanted to see if you’ve heard of anything in [space]. I’m looking for [specific role/type of company], and if anything comes to mind, or if you know someone hiring, I’d love to connect.”

3. Loose ties (distant LinkedIn connection, acquaintance)
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→ “Hi [Name], I’ve been following your work at [Company], looks like a great place. I’m currently exploring my next role and targeting [X type of role]. If your team’s hiring or there’s someone I should reach out to, I’d be grateful for any direction you can share.”
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​4. Former teammate who’s been hired somewhere new
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→ “Congrats on the move to [Company]. Looks like an amazing next step for you! I’m actually exploring new opportunities myself in [type of role] and wondered if your team’s hiring or if you’d be opposed to referring me if a role pops up that fits?”

You’ve got this!

🌟 High-impact highlights

• Why smart women hit growth ceilings. Join my free upcoming masterclass next week.​
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• Words matter. 10 things to never say (interviews, meetings, with your boss & coworkers). ​
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• Last week, I attended my second VAM workshop with the acquisition.com team led by Alex and Leila Hormozi. There were so many amazing takeaways so I wanted to share 5 business scaling lessons and how you can apply them to your own career right now! Check them out here.

🎧 New podcast episode

​EP. 14 - The biggest LinkedIn mistakes that cost you job opportunities | Andrew Seaman (LinkedIn)​
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LinkedIn is a goldmine for new job opportunities…but only if you use it right.

This week’s episode with Andrew Seaman, Editor at Large for Jobs & Career Development at LinkedIn News and host of the Get Hired podcast, is a must-watch!

If you’ve been applying to jobs and getting crickets,
wondering how to make your LinkedIn profile stand out,
or trying to break through to your next big role…
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Andrew shares insider hiring trends, profile strategies, and the most common mistakes job seekers are making today - and how to avoid them!
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​Watch now on YouTube.​

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What you’ll takeaway from my episode with Andrew Seaman:

1. How to optimize your LinkedIn profile.
2. How to activate your network strategically.
3. How to make your LinkedIn presence pop so that recruiters don’t skip over you.
4. How to add value on LinkedIn to get noticed and attract more opportunities.
5. Why you should build a skill-based identity that’s future-proof, not title-dependent.
6. How to overcome productivity guilt in your job search.
7. How to tell your story online vs. at work.

And so much more!

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When you're ready, here's how I can help:

• ​Book a free 1:1 career clarity call. Schedule a call with my team to discuss your career challenges and goals, and let's make this your breakthrough year.
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• ​Career Success Fast Track™. Our most popular career coaching program to land better roles, faster promotions and more growth with confidence. Join over 1,100 professionals.​

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