Short Workshops
"Business relationships take time to develop. Don't expect relationships to be instantly profitable. Networking is not just the selling and buying process. People discuss ideas, interact and learn" Julia Palmer, AFR BOSS
Book Julia Palmer to Facilitate Your Next Workshop
Relationship Ecosystem Architect
Award-Winning Relational Strategist
CEO of Relatus
Julia Palmer helps organisations move beyond traditional networking to design high-functioning Relationship Ecosystems — intentional, strategic structures that foster human connection, influence and sustainable business growth.
With over two decades of experience, Julia delivers keynote presentations and capability-building programs that teach the relational, emotional and social skills needed to thrive in today’s hybrid, fast-moving workplace.
Her engaging sessions are grounded in research, shaped by real-world practice, and consistently rated highly by audiences across leadership, business development, and technical teams.
Build the human skills that make work work
Practical capability development for how people connect, communicate and work with others.
Technical capability matters, but leadership, communication and relationship skills often determine how effectively people work with others and the impact they are able to create.
Often described as soft skills, social skills or people skills, we call them human skills: the relational, communication and emotional intelligence capabilities that help people build relationships, engage effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, and navigate the everyday interactions that make work work.
Relatus workshops turn these skills into practical frameworks, behaviours and actions people can learn, practise and apply every day.
Workshops can be delivered as focused 2–3 hour sessions. For a more tailored approach, explore our capability development programs, designed around your people, context and organisational outcomes.
1.BEE:
The Human Advantage
How to Build, Engage & Expand Relationships That Matter
In today’s fast-paced and AI-driven world, human connection has never been more important. This keynote challenges outdated notions of networking and introduces the BEE Framework as a modern approach to creating and sustaining meaningful professional relationships.
Through personal presence, relational intelligence, and the lens of the Presence Pyramid, Julia empowers audiences to strengthen their human advantage and turn everyday interactions into opportunities for influence and growth.
Key Takeaways:
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Understand the mindset behind relational intelligence and the Human Advantage
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Learn how to connect meaningfully in modern networking scenarios
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Explore presence as a relational currency using the Presence Pyramid
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Discover how to move from first impressions to long-term relationships
2. REAL: Relational Ecosystem Investment
Why Relationship Systems Outperform Networking
Learn why the traditional model of “networking” is outdated and how to replace it with a strategic, human-centred relationship ecosystem. This advanced session introduces the REAL Framework — a roadmap for designing, mapping, and managing networks that generate long-term value.
Participants will explore how to shift from one-off interactions to intentional, sustainable systems of influence, collaboration, and opportunity. Through practical tools and strategic insight, this session will show how to operationalise relational capability at scale.
Key Takeaways:
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Apply the REAL Framework to strengthen, prioritise, and activate key relationships
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Explore practical mapping and assessment tools to identify gaps and opportunities in your current network
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Understand how to turn dormant contacts into meaningful connections using the Contact to Capital Model
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Establish relational rhythms that build consistency and trust
3. CARE: Elevating the Relationships That Matter
The Human Way to Build Loyalty, Influence and Results
In today’s competitive environment, the strength of your ecosystem is determined by the quality of the relationships within it. CARE is about more than follow-up – it’s a deliberate approach to cultivating trust, relevance and loyalty over time.
Using the CARE Framework, participants will learn how to consistently nurture the connections they’ve built, turning short-term interactions into long-term advocates.
Key Takeaways:
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Use the CARE Framework to embed trust, empathy and personalisation at every touchpoint.
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Ask better questions that uncover what really matters to clients, stakeholders and colleagues.
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Strengthen active listening and emotional responsiveness to build deeper connection.
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Elevate relationships through consistent engagement, turning contacts into advocates.
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Build loyalty and influence by focusing on long-term relational impact, not transactional wins.
Perfect For:
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Leadership & business conferences
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Sales & professional services teams
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Subject matter experts, technical & operational professionals
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Academic, research & innovation communities
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High-potential talent & future leaders programs
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Cross-functional and hybrid teams
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Industry associations & member-based organisations
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Women in leadership & diversity programs
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Entrepreneurship & business growth forums
Let’s create a world where human connection drives business success
For over two decades, Julia is well regarded and she;
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Offers a powerful mindset shift from traditional networking to relationship ecosystems
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Delivers research-backed, real-world tools that improve influence, visibility, and impact
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Speaks with warmth, presence and authority - consistently rated highly by audiences
Get in touch for a full outline / to book Julia Palmer for your upcoming event…
Have an important event coming up?
Make the Room Count | Pre Event Workshop
Conferences, client functions, investor showcases, industry events and end of year celebrations create valuable opportunities to connect, but what people do once they are in the room is often left to chance.
This practical 2 to 3 hour workshop prepares your people to engage with greater confidence and intention, move beyond familiar circles, have more meaningful conversations and make more of the relationships and opportunities around them.
When Booking Julia, Relatus will issue you a Booking Agreement to sign. Prior to this point – get in touch to;
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Discuss availability and best positioning for Julia’s presentation on your agenda
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Talk about your budget and how Julia can help make your event great (she can provide great advice based on her many years working in the events industry)
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Get a proposed outline that suits your event and audience needs
Once confirmed, Julia offers unlimited meetings/phone calls prior to your event to ensure she can tailor the best presentation for the day.
100% Money Back Guarantee: Having given thousands of successful presentations to all types of audiences since 2005, Julia is happy to provide a full, ‘unconditional’ guarantee with all her presentations.
Special Projects Lead, ALS Limited
“Julia Palmer is a fantastic keynote speaker and delivered a successful and engaging virtual event on how to improve networking relationships. The feedback rating received from participants overall reach a record high as they learned actionable information that will help them professionally. Would highly recommend Julia”
ABOUT JULIA
Julia Palmer is an Award-Winning Trainer, Relational Strategist, and CEO of Relatus.
A pioneer of the Relationship Ecosystem methodology, Julia has spent over two decades helping leaders and organisations build strategic, human-led relationship systems that drive performance, visibility, and collective success.
Her work integrates emotional intelligence, relational capability, and practical frameworks that shift behaviours and deliver measurable results.