Share availability for coffee chats and networking
Coffee chats work when they feel mutual. Dropping a booking link into a first message can make a casual ask look like a sales funnel.
A short list of times says you did the calendar work and still left the choice with them — which is usually what you want in networking.
Example message after someone agrees to chat
Example only — sample times, not live calendar data.
Really appreciate you making time. Here's my upcoming availability (CST): Tue (9/30): 12-1pm, 3-5pm Wed (10/1): 9-10am, 4-5pm Thu (10/2): 12-2pm Happy with virtual or a quick walk-and-talk if you are nearby.
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Practical tips
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Protect focus blocks
Generate from the calendars that actually hold your meetings so networking does not land on top of deep work you forgot about.
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Offer lunch-adjacent windows
Midday slots often work better for coffee chats than early mornings — tune working hours before you generate.
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One follow-up is enough
If they do not pick a time, a single gentle bump with the same list is better than regenerating endlessly.
Frequently asked questions
Why not use Calendly for networking?
You can, but a booking link can feel oddly formal for a first coffee. Plain text keeps the tone closer to a human conversation.
How long should the availability list be?
Two to four specific windows across a few days is usually enough. Long lists look automated even when they are not.
Does ShareAvailability work in iMessage or WhatsApp?
Yes. The output is plain text, so it pastes cleanly into any messenger.
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