Do you struggle to make connections on LinkedIn? Does it ever feel awkward to reach out to people to introduce yourself or to invite them to a virtual coffee conversation? If that's you, this episode will change that for you. My guest on the show today is Andrew Stoute. Andrew is a leadership and career development consultant and the host of Let’s Be Diverse, an HR podcast covering many topics to help inspire your leadership journey. Andrew  has also been a huge supporter of The HR Mentor podcast for the last couple of years. Andrew connected with me through LinkedIn and  invited me on his show as a guest to talk about organizational development. And since we first connected, I have watched him increase his number of connections exponentially. He has now produced 100 episodes of Let's Be Diverse, each featuring a unique guest. During our conversation, I ask Andrew to share how he approaches making connections online and he shares his advice for new graduates who might be a little shier when it comes to networking. Helpful Links for this Episode: Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-stoute-20940960/ Listen to the Let's Be Diverse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-be-diverse-solutions-for-hr-leaders-managers-and/id1675411051 Join the HR Career Cafe on LinkedIn Join the HR Career Accelerator and remember your discount code HRMENTORPOD Sign up for the Newsletter If you are feeling generous and want to send some love my way, I would be so very grateful for a review and a rating on Apple Podcasts or a recommendation on LinkedIn. And if you haven't yet, don't forget to subscribe to The HR Mentor so you never miss an episode on the following platforms: Apple Podcast Spotify Podbean