In this episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle and special guest Esther Stanhope, the Impact Guru, embark on an empowering journey of mastering midlife small talk and overcoming social anxieties. Esther shares her transformative journey of overcoming stage fright and building confidence in public speaking, emphasising the importance of authenticity and adding value to the audience.Key Insights:🎙️ Networking Strategies for Success: Esther and Michelle dive into practical networking strategies, highlighting the importance of asking questions, listening actively, and utilising open body language to initiate meaningful conversations. 🎙️ Embracing Imperfection: Esther encourages listeners to embrace imperfection and aim for 80% perfection rather than striving for an unattainable ideal. She shares insights on gracefully exiting conversations and confidently navigating social interactions.🎙️ Building Confidence and Taking Risks: Esther inspires everyone to challenge their comfort zones, reinvent themselves, and take risks in networking and professional settings, emphasising the power of confidence and self-discovery in midlife. "Sharing yourself is not selfish. It's actually very generous."Love these insights? Share your thoughts and stories at twowomenchatting@gmail.com and don't forget to rate and review us on your favourite podcast platform!Episode Resources:About Esther Stanhope: Connect with Esther Stanhope, the Impact Guru, and discover more about her empowering journey.Website: estherstanhope.com | Twitter: @EstherStanhope1 | Instagram: @estherstanhopeofficialConnect with Us:🌟 Website: TwoWomenChatting.com 📸 Instagram: @michelleford_twc 🐦 Twitter/X: @ChattingTwo 📘 Facebook: Two Women Chatting 📺 YouTube: TwoWomenChattingTune in for an empowering episode of 'Mastering Midlife Small Talk' with Esther Stanhope!midlife women - networking - career reinvention - empty nest - women over 40 - women over 50 - podcast - two women chatting👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic.Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.comConnect with Michelle at twowomenchatting@gmail.com for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond...Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michelleford_twc or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.