Nurture People, Not Just Prospects

Too often in business, relationships are treated as temporary assets. A name enters your system, moves through stages, and then disappears once a deal is done, or not. But behind every opportunity is a person who remembers how you made them feel, not just whether you sent a follow-up email on time. Professionals today are […]

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While Everyone Else Disconnects, Reconnect

Make the most of the summer slow-down Time away offers clarity, restoration, and perspective. When the break ends, that clarity fades into a blur of emails, meetings, and task lists. While projects pile up, relationships quietly demand attention too. Picking up where you left off means catching up on both work and people. Doing so […]

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Shared Goals, Small Risks, Big Moves

Insights and Activities from July’s Joyful Masterclass What happens when you bring together a TEDx speaker, a DEI strategist, and a connection researcher under one (very sparkly) roof? You get a masterclass that lets you feel connection in your body, your breath, and your bones. Hosted by Charley “Sparkle” Lapomardo, July’s Joyful Connection Masterclass invited […]

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Your Team Can’t Afford a Forgotten Follow-Up

Scattered contacts = scattered opportunities At events, your team is busy. They’re meeting people, making connections, collecting cards, scanning QR codes, and adding contact details to their phones. It all feels productive in the moment. But when the event ends and everyone returns to the office, the cracks start to show. Leads are scattered across […]

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What Your Handshake Communicates About Trust, Power, and Connection

Understanding the subtle social signals embedded in one of the oldest forms of human interaction In a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions, the simple act of shaking hands remains one of the most potent forms of nonverbal communication. A handshake conveys trust, establishes rapport, and helps balance the power dynamic between two individuals. Whether […]

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Nudges, Superpowers and Mantras that Shape Connection

Insights & activities from June’s Joyful Masterclass The best conversations don’t always come from the loudest voices or the longest meetings. Sometimes, the smallest moments, when someone pauses to really listen, or when a group leans in to share, are the ones we carry with us the longest. Great habits begin with intentional conversations. In […]

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The Generational Gap No One Talks About – How We Connect Online

It started with a checkmark. Someone finished a report ahead of schedule, posted the update in Slack, and got a response: ✅. No follow-up or words. Just a symbol. For the person who shared the update, it felt dismissive, like the work had gone unnoticed. But for the colleague who sent the emoji, it was […]

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Tired of Losing Touch? The Reason Your Connections Don’t Last

Forgotten fruit in the fridge tells a simple story. Left alone, it rots. Relationships often follow the same path. No one means to neglect the people they know, but it happens quietly. Busy days, shifting priorities, and life’s relentless pace take over. Before long, names fade, conversations stall, and bonds that once felt solid start […]

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A Joyful Masterclass(ish) – Connecting Through the Cookie Jar

Insights and activities from May’s Joyful Masterclass We often hear that connection happens naturally. But how often do we make space for it to unfold without rushing? Covve’s May Joyful Masterclass created that space. Focused on deeper connection, it invited the Connection Crew to slow down and explore one activity in depth, guided by a […]

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Do Senior Professionals Really Network More? Covve Compass Reveals a Pattern

Covve Compass is a psychometric assessment developed to explore how professionals behave in relation to networking, team collaboration, and relationship-building in the workplace. Unlike static personality tests, it captures behavioral tendencies such as how people follow up, adapt to new team dynamics, and engage socially in professional settings. Over the past year, Compass has been […]

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