Michael UngarCEO of the Industry 4.0 Club

Unlock Your Curiosity: Tips for Networking Success

17 Sept 2025 · 1 min

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In this concise talk, the speaker urges listeners to adopt a "curious hat" and actively seek knowledge about their industry by learning from those already in the field. They stress that fear—especially the fear of asking questions—holds many back from attending events and engaging with speakers. By asking any question, a person signals genuine interest, which most people appreciate. The speaker advises listeners to listen for topics that align with their own goals, stay resilient, and proactively reach out to like‑minded individuals. They also recommend joining niche communities, such as women‑in‑skilled‑trades Facebook groups, to quickly gain support and strength through collective networking.

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But I really, really encourage people to be curious, put on their curious hat, work at learning everything they can, learn about the industry, learn from people who are in the job, ask a lot of questions. You do have to get past your fear to take the step out or go somewhere where there are events and activities being held so you can be in the space to hear other people speak. And I think that fear of asking, it holds a lot of people back. Just any kind of question will show the person that you're interested in learning. And people love responding to questions like that. Look for the things that you're passionate about when you hear other people speak. What are the components that sort of speak to your own inner goals? And be resilient, like push forward. Ask people. Find like-minded people, other people who are interested in the same things. I always try to connect people with a group. There are lots of little groups, women in skilled trades Facebook groups and all kinds of things. I'll always help to have someone hook up with others because that will immediately make them stronger.