“You know who really needs to talk to you?” my colleague said, leaning forward like they were about to tell me a juicy secret.
Ooh, this wasn’t just a coffee chat anymore—it had turned into the kind of conversation that snowballs into something bigger.
We’d spent 15 minutes walking through how I create content—breaking down the process step-by-step, sharing what works, and showing how clarity makes everything easier.
By the end, they weren’t just nodding politely; they had that unmistakable look in their eye: “This could solve a problem for someone I know.”
That conversation reminded me of two things:
When I’m clear about my value, people see opportunities for me—even if I don’t. I had no thought that this was going to lead to anything other than helping out a fellow marketer with their content strategy. But I left with a referral.
Generosity opens doors. Sharing my process, perspective, or even just my attention plants seeds I might not even realize are growing.And hey, it feels good too.
And for someone like me, who’s all about connection, this felt like a lightbulb moment: it can all start with one coffee.
Today’s Step Forward.
Who in your world loves connecting, sharing ideas, or just having a good conversation? Or maybe that’s you. Let’s have virtual coffee.
Onward and upward.
