Choosing Your Network Wisely With Nancy Fox
Own The Room: How to Control Perception, Read the Room, and ... by Jake Stahl | Executive Presence & High-Stakes Communication
Aug 20, 2025
34:22
Episode notes
In this episode, Jake chats with Nancy Fox, a seasoned fractional executive coach and author who specializes in helping professionals make smooth entrepreneurial transitions.
Nancy shares her insights on the myths fractional executives face and the reality of building a quality network focused on decision makers.
You’ll learn:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestahl/
TikTok: @JakeTheMindMechanic
Podcast: https://thejakestahl.com/podcast/
Book: Own the Room: https://thejakestahl.com/books/
This episode is brought to you by Orchestraight. You can get a free trial of Orchestraight, an NLP based Lead Gen tool, for 7 days, up at orchestraight.com.
Orchestraight. The straightest path to success.
Nancy shares her insights on the myths fractional executives face and the reality of building a quality network focused on decision makers.
You’ll learn:
- Why your network is your net worth and that a smaller, high-quality inner circle trumps a large unfiltered network.
- The importance of targeting decision makers who are ready and willing to work with you.
- Common myths fractional executives believe about instant credibility and easy access to opportunities.
- How to strategically build and nurture a perpetual pipeline of recurring prospects and clients.
- The transformational impact of consistent networking, marketing, and nurturing even as you juggle projects.
- The value of recognizing early warning signals from clients before relationships falter.
- Why emotional intelligence and empathy are key in managing client expectations and stress today.
- Nancy’s upcoming masterclass on getting more meetings with ideal decision makers using authentic connection and AI tools.
- How to implement smart, intentional marketing and sales strategies to scale without adding headcount.
This episode is brought to you by Orchestraight, You can get a free trial of Orchestraight, an NLP based Lead Gen tool, for 7 days, up at orchestraight.com. Orchestraight, The straightest path to success.
Follow Jake:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestahl/
TikTok: @JakeTheMindMechanic
Podcast: https://thejakestahl.com/podcast/
Book: Own the Room: https://thejakestahl.com/books/
This episode is brought to you by Orchestraight. You can get a free trial of Orchestraight, an NLP based Lead Gen tool, for 7 days, up at orchestraight.com.
Orchestraight. The straightest path to success.