Connection Is The Future of Work | Lauren Gibson

With AI and automation looming behind every corner, human connection is more valuable than ever. Enter Lauren Gibson, Founder of Connections, a newsletter and online event company that aims to inspire the future of work through professional networking, human connection, and community building.

Lauren’s passion is helping professionals forge meaningful, intentional relationships, especially on LinkedIn. She joins us on The Joy of Connecting show to share the lessons she learned from hosting Connection Power Hours, which united hundreds of professionals in different industries and helped them unlock unexpected career opportunities.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How strategic networking can open doors in ways you never imagined
• The two types of connections you need in your network—and how to nurture both
• Why a little vulnerability can help build deeper professional relationships
• A simple yet powerful question that sparks a genuine connection in any conversation

If you’re out there thinking “I don’t have a network” or aren’t sure how to start building one, Lauren’s story and insights will show you exactly where (& how) to begin.

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👉 Find Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laur3n-gibson/overlay/about-this-profile/

👉 Learn more about Connections: https://joinconnections.co/

👉 And get bi-weekly, actionable tips for building your network and connecting with meaning: https://joyofconnecting.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Links from the episode: 

• Joseph Lubin - a leader in the blockchain space: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lubin-48406489/
• Ethereum - The leading platform for innovative apps and blockchain networks: https://ethereum.org/en/
• Selena Coles - an expert in funding and scaling social impact networks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-coles-ab12a5100/overlay/about-this-profile/
• Georgetown University – Lauren’s alma mater, where she first started making key industry connections: https://www.georgetown.edu/