Intentional Connections: Strategies for Building Strong Communities

Guest:Diane KenyonIT Leader | Community Builder | Career Coach | Advocate for Tech InclusionHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect | WebsiteYouTube: @ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:In this episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Diane Kenyon to explore the art (and impact) of intentional connection. With decades of experience navigating both tech and community spaces in Austin, Diane shares why community-building is more than just showing up — it’s about being thoughtful, proactive, and consistent. They dig into strategies for engaging both in-person and virtually, how to maintain strong professional relationships over time, and why meaningful connection is essential in today’s hybrid work world.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction03:27 – Being Intentional in Community Engagement06:40 – Community's Impact on Professional Growth12:37 – Effective Connection Management19:19 – Navigating Community in Hybrid Work Environments22:29 – Actionable Steps for Community BuildingConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug

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This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.