<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crina Diculescu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crina Diculescu]]></description><link>https://www.crinadiculescu.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:18:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.crinadiculescu.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Networking vs. Business Networking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, I've noticed more and more people talking about networking and business networking as if they were two completely different concepts. Personally, I don't think they are. I believe networking is where the relationship begins. Business networking is what you choose to do after that first connection. To me, networking is simply about meeting people. Without pressure. Without the expectation of making a sale. Without constantly asking yourself, "What can I get from this person?"...]]></description><link>https://www.crinadiculescu.com/post/networking-vs-business-networking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4cfeb6e1bf8909345ab1ed</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:30:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e920d_4fd8b54e6c404b3abb74ccc8817f2b28~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_887,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Crina Diculescu</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socializing is the beginning. Networking is what comes next.]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the things I hear most often is: "I'm not good at networking." Or even: "I hate networking events." And honestly, I understand why. For many people, networking has become associated with awkward conversations, forced introductions, and the feeling that everyone is trying to sell something. You arrive at an event and within the first few minutes, someone asks: What do you do? How many employees do you have? How can i help you? How can we collaborate? The conversation feels transactional...]]></description><link>https://www.crinadiculescu.com/post/socializing-is-the-beginning-networking-is-what-comes-next</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32249f7ce5e1319350a655</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:40:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e920d_679137b01348405ba3ed4f77c6dfffa8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Crina Diculescu</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Actually Makes a Speaker Effective at Business Events?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed how some speakers walk on stage and capture the room within the first 30 seconds—while others lose the audience before they even get to the point? After more than 15 years of attending business events, conferences, and networking formats, I’ve seen hundreds of speakers. Some truly impactful. Others well-intentioned, but disconnected from the audience. The difference rarely lies in how much they know—it lies in how they deliver their message. Why do many speakers fail to...]]></description><link>https://www.crinadiculescu.com/post/what-actually-makes-a-speaker-effective-at-business-events</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2796e6750b8b39abbf68c7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:30:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e920d_d29dba62c1a142bd9cf480e38b8a9059~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_719,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Crina Diculescu</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose Events That Truly Matter – and Not Just “Sound Good”]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, something interesting has happened: we’ve seen an explosion of business events – networking evenings, conferences, workshops, roundtables, retreats, and themed cocktail gatherings. It almost feels like everyone is hosting events – and in some ways, that’s true. But that doesn’t mean every event deserves your time, energy, or budget. ➡️ Up until now, the challenge was choosing between too many. Starting in 2026, there’s a new twist: costs. With Romania’s recent fiscal changes,...]]></description><link>https://www.crinadiculescu.com/post/how-to-choose-events-that-truly-matter-and-not-just-sound-good</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a27965d579005354a9d7eaf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e920d_ef4106cce84e4c1081c7005f2f7da5fb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Crina Diculescu</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Do We Freeze When It Comes to Networking?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever been at a networking event, saw someone you wanted to talk to… and suddenly felt a knot in your throat? You told yourself: “Maybe I shouldn’t interrupt.” Or you found yourself standing in a corner, pretending to check your phone, even though you actually wanted to start a conversation. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And no — there’s nothing wrong with you. In most cases, this block has very little to do with confidence or communication skills. It has a lot to do with...]]></description><link>https://www.crinadiculescu.com/post/why-do-we-freeze-when-it-comes-to-networking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a279562750b8b39abbf65c4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:25:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e920d_3733cdc6320946488526a7150e8c3c60~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Crina Diculescu</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>