Growing your network is the key to finding something meaningful to do in life. This is a piece of advice from today’s guest, Raj Subrameyer who is an international keynote speaker, author, and tech career coach who helps people to land their dream job and become successful leaders. He has helped countless individuals discover their ‘zone of genius’ and leverage it to live a life that they love. Raj is a sought-after speaker at various conferences and has been featured in numerous podcasts and publications, including Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Addicted2Success, and The Good Men Project. He is also the author of the new book – Skyrocket Your Career. Let’s launch ourselves into the episode as Raj talks to us about building the life and career that your dreams. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:24] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Raj Subrameyer keynote speaker, author, and tech career coach Go over to https://guestio.com  Raj shares some background on his early life  Grew up in Canai - India Surrounded by overachievers  Pressure to succeed and fear of rejection Trigger event  Deciding to carve an identity and power over life  Learning strategies to turn into a high-level individual [06:25 - 11:00] In the Face of Adversity  Raj talks about the path to change  You have to face some kind of adversity  Learning from negative experiences  Transformation happens after something drastic  An example of mental and physical health transformation Raj’s story of suffering a physical meltdown Transitioning into helping others  Manufacturing adversity to build strength  Seeking mentors and coaches  Proactive in investing in yourself Avoiding pitfalls  [11:01 - 15:23] Building the Life you Want Through Your Network Raj talks about growing a network  Starting from the basic level  Growing a circle  Attending meetups and conferences  Follow people’s work  The importance of building relationships  The change in the professional world  Raj’s example of an important relationship  Opportunities to do something meaningful [15:24 - 24:32] Closing Segment Who you or What you know?  It’s important to know who can guide and inspire you  You can’t do no work - invest in yourself  Raj talks about his new book Skyrocket Your Career Key takeaways  The fear of job security Actionable strategies to find your dream job  Real-life experiences  Setting yourself apart from the competition  Undersell and overperform  Exercises to find patterns  Links below and in bio  The RaNdoM RoUnd Where to find Raj - links below  Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram! Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “I definitely think that you have to face some adversities to figure out opportunities and have a path to transformation.” - Raj Subrameyer“Personally, professionally, and universally, I would say that growing your network is the key for you to find more opportunities and then do something meaningful in life as well.” - Raj SubrameyerResources Mentioned: Skyrocket Your CareerYou can connect with Raj on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. You can learn more by visiting his website https://www.rajsubra.com/. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices