Don’t Wait for the Invite—Build the Room | The Power of Connection Currency

We’ve all been told to “network.” To ask for the job. Pitch ourselves. Wait for the invite. But what if the real power lies in flipping that script? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story that completely shifted how I think about building influence, relationships, and opportunity. It starts with one book, a bold email, and ends in an unexpected real-world connection. Let’s talk about creating your own momentum—and why that’s what draws people in. 👇 What’s one connection in your life that started unexpectedly but made a lasting impact? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Create the Job. Create the Moment. 00:22 – A Book That Sparked It All 00:53 – Why Influence Has No Direct ROI 01:21 – The Full-Circle Email That Led to Coffee 01:57 – What I Asked (and What I Learned) 02:38 – How to Leapfrog Into Board Roles 03:18 – My First "Keynote" Was in a Basement 03:52 – The Truth About Energy and Influence 04:30 – Become the Person of Influence #amandasplaybook #ConnectionCurrency #Influence #BuildYourOwnStage #RelationshipCapital #CreateTheRoom

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