In February, the Doers Summit hosted founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and operators where they gathered to share ideas and form valuable connections. The event provided a space for meaningful conversations, with a focus on collaboration and opportunity. Conversations turned into introductions, and introductions laid the groundwork for future partnerships. At the Doers Summit, exchanging contact details […]

Distance often becomes the convenient reason for relationships losing their spark. We tell ourselves, “I’d call if they lived closer,” or “Time zones make it hard to keep up.” Life moves quickly, and before we realize it, months have passed without a single message to someone who once played an important role in our lives. […]

We often hear that listening is an art. But how often do we truly practice it? Covve’s February Joyful Masterclass for Connection Professionals provided a space where listening to each other was a fundamental part of each activity. It focused on sharpening the tools we already have, refining our connection skills, and transforming the way […]

More young people are starting businesses than ever before. They launch startups while still in school, turn side projects into companies, and rethink industries with fresh ideas. A survey by Junior Achievement and the Brian Hamilton Foundation found that 66% of teens aged 13 to 17 are interested in entrepreneurship. Their ambition is reshaping the […]

Storytelling brings people together. But words alone don’t create connection. Listening does. At December’s “A Joyful Masterclass for Connection Professionals,” hosted by Covve’s Connection Crew, Carrie Klewin Lawrence showed how listening transforms interactions. Carrie Klewin Lawrence (she/her) is a stage director, acting coach, and author of Origin Story. She helps people shape their personal narratives […]

Breaking Bad Habits with the Right Tools Every year begins with good intentions. People promise themselves they’ll stay in touch, follow up more often, and never miss another important date. New Year resolutions extend beyond the initial months of the year, and are definitely not to be dropped by March. You need a plan to […]

You’ve just come back from an event, your pocket stuffed with business cards from brief but promising conversations. You meant to follow up, but life happened. Days later, those cards are scattered across your desk or stowed in a messy drawer, a reminder of connections slowly slipping through the cracks. The clutter piles up, and […]

Starting a conversation can be deceptively difficult. Often, the challenge lies not in speaking but in knowing what to say. It becomes even more daunting when you haven’t spoken to someone in a while or when you’re trying to move past surface-level small talk. Meaningful conversations build relationships, foster trust, and open doors to new […]

In the pursuit of meaningful professional relationships, Rachel Rozen brings a refreshing perspective to networking. As a networking coach and founder of Connection Catalyst, she transforms what many perceive as “icky” networking into “sticky” relationships that last. Drawing from her own journey of connecting with 300 individuals in a year, she empowers individuals and teams […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) foster close-knit teams, so it’s easy to assume that they naturally foster strong interpersonal relationships. Smaller teams often share physical spaces and collaborate daily, but proximity doesn’t always translate to meaningful connection.  Deadlines pile up. Roles overlap. Conversations become transactional. Before long, team members know each other’s work habits but […]