Networking Without the ‘Ick’ with Sarah JanTausch
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For sensitive professionals, the word networking can send a shiver down the spine. The small talk, the forced smiles, the feeling that you have to “perform” just to be seen—it’s no wonder so many of us avoid it.
But what if networking didn’t have to feel fake, exhausting, or transactional? What if there was a way to build meaningful relationships without the ick?
That’s exactly what we’re exploring in this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast.
I’m joined by the brilliant Sarah JanTausch, creator of Generosity-Based Networking—an approach designed to help introverted professionals make genuine connections without feeling drained or inauthentic.
Sarah is the founder of SRJ Coaching & Consulting and the Values-Based Career Method, where she helps professionals align their work with their values and uncover new career opportunities through purposeful, human-first networking.
If traditional networking strategies have left you feeling awkward, exhausted, or just plain ugh, Sarah’s insights might just change the game for you.
Here’s what we dive into
Why traditional networking is so exhausting for sensitive types (and what to do instead).
The real reason networking feels inauthentic—and how to reframe it.
Sarah’s Generosity-Based Networking approach (and why it works better for introverts & HSPs).
How to start building meaningful connections without feeling like you’re “using” people.
The power of deep, quality connections over chasing a huge network.
If you’ve ever dreaded networking events, struggled with what to say, or felt like you just don’t fit the traditional mould—this episode is for you.
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About your host
Hi, I’m Teresa—career coach, ex-corporate insider, and proud sensitive professional. After 20+ years in high-pressure roles, I discovered that sensitivity wasn’t a weakness—it was my greatest advantage.
Now through Practical Feeling, I help ambitious, sensitive professionals turn struggles into strengths and build careers that feel as good as they look—without burnout, bravado, or pretending to be someone they’re not.
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