Julia Palmer

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 people I worked...

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 honoured to be one...

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 that social capital...