Uni friends gathering - 1997?, and again in 2026. This week, two LinkedIn posts made me stop and reflect. Not because they mentioned me, but because they reminded me why I have dedicated the last twenty years of my career to helping people build better relationships. The first was from Sebreena, who is embarking on an exciting new chapter in her business journey. In her post, she acknowledged some of the people who have supported, encouraged and championed her along the way.

I’ve been to a number of events lately. Conferences, industry evenings and client functions. Different formats, different audiences, yet I walked away with the same underlying feeling each time. It’s not the event. It’s how we show up. Here are a few reminders. It’s not that people don’t value networking. It’s that they’re not focused on how they do it. Most people understand that relationships drive opportunities, collaboration and growth. Research continues to reinforce tha

You have hundreds of names in your contact list. LinkedIn connections in the thousands. Business cards stored in drawers and conference apps still sitting on your phone. So why does it still feel like you are doing it alone? After more than twenty years working in this space, one pattern keeps showing up. Having contacts is not the same as having a network. And even having a network is not the same as building a relationship ecosystem that genuinely supports your goals. Most

As 2025 comes to a close, this year has also marked a personal and professional milestone, 20 years since Relatus began its work in relationship development. Over two decades, we have seen the world change dramatically. Technology has advanced, workplaces have evolved, and the pace of life has accelerated. But one thing has remained constant: humans still need other humans. And relationships, whether at home, at work, or in the wider community, do not take care of themselves.

The silly season officially starts today with Melbourne Cup Day. It’s that time of year when workplaces slow down, social calendars fill up, and opportunities to connect multiply. Now, for the record, I’m not at all interested in horse racing. But I am interested in people and in the rituals that bring us together. Whether it’s a long lunch, a corporate gathering, or an end-of-year celebration, these moments are powerful opportunities to strengthen relationships, reconnect w