Shayda Torabi's presentation at WordCamp Toronto 2015 emphasizes the importance of networking and actively participating in the community. She provides seven networking secrets, including giving before receiving and seeking common ground, while also sharing three life rules related to pursuing one's desires. The overall message encourages individuals to maximize their opportunities and engage meaningfully with others.

1. YOU HAVE 2 HANDS
PRESENTED BY: SHAYDA TORABI
PRESENTED at WordCamp Toronto 2015
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2. Hi, I’m Shayda Torabi
● Twitter as @Shaptora
● WordPress 9+ years
● Over 30+ WordCamps
● Product Marketing @
WP Engine
● Dot Connector
● Food Blogger
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8. WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
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9. WHAT IF YOU SAID HI TO A
STRANGER TODAY?
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10. YOU’RE HERE, YOU
SHOWED UP, MAXIMIZE
THE DAY!
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11. THE DUNBAR NUMBER
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12. ONLINE VS OFFLINE
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13. CHALLENGE YOURSELF
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15. ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE
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16. 7 NETWORKING SECRETS
1. GIVE BEFORE YOU RECEIVE
2. ASK FOR AN INTRODUCTION
3. GO FOR QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
4. FOLLOW UP
5. FIGURE OUT WHAT THEIR PASSION IS
6. DEEPEN YOUR NETWORK POOL: DIVERSITY
7. SEEK COMMON GROUND
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17. GIVE BACK
MORE THAN YOU TAKE
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18. https://make.wordpress.org/ http://www.meetup.com/WPToronto/
● CORE
● DESIGN
● MOBILE
● ACCESSIBILITY
● POLYGLOTS
● SUPPORT
● DOCUMENTATION
● THEMES
● PLUGINS
● COMMUNITY
● TRAINING
● META
● FLOW
● TV
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19. Three simple rules in life
1. If you do not go after what you want, you will neve have it
2. If you don't ask, the answer will always be no
3. If you do not step forward, you'll always be in the same place.
Three simple rules in life
1. If you do not go after what you want, you will never have it
2. If you don't ask, the answer will always be no
3. If you do not step forward, you'll always be in the same place.
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20. THANK YOU + QUESTIONS?
I’M SHAYDA TORABI @SHAPTORA
THANK YOU + QUESTIONS?
I’M SHAYDA TORABI @SHAPTORA
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