As I edge closer to the big 5-0, I'm starting to wonder whether nostalgia is simply part of the package. Or perhaps it's something else. Perhaps it's recognising that after decades of investing in people, I've reached a stage of life where I don't just value relationships... I rely on them. Only last month I found myself writing about my university friends and the importance of those lifelong connections. This month, I've been organising another reunion, this time with the pe

Reflecting on Relationships 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 felt incredibly hon

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.