The Experience of Meeting You Is Your Brand
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
Stop Collecting Contacts. Start Building Capital.
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
Words Before Fists, Humanity Before Everything
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.
From Silly to Strategic: Turning Social Season into Connection Season
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
From First Hello to Lasting Impact: The Modern Relationship Advantage
Every meaningful professional relationship starts the same way - with a first hello. It might be a quick handshake at a conference, a...