Hello...
My manifesto is to give you The Human Advantage
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In a digital world racing toward automation,
Our greatest power remains distinctly human:
The ability to architect meaningful connections.
We collect followers but starve for connection.
We build contact lists but lack meaningful relationships.
We attend networking events but leave feeling empty.
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The truth is simple yet profound:
Success is never achieved in isolation.
One hand always needs the other.
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Real influence comes not from status or title,
But from the depth of your relationships.
Not from who you know,
But who would go out of their way for you.
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When you transform a contact into a connection,
And nurture that connection with authenticity and presence,
You build something more valuable than any currency:
A relationship ecosystem that sustains itself.
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This is the human advantage.
Moving beyond superficial networking
To create environments where everyone thrives.
Where trust matters more than transactions.
​Where being yourself becomes your greatest strength.
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Your relational intelligence
The ability to apply emotional awareness to build connections
Accelerates everything you do.
Makes you faster, stronger, better.
Puts hundreds of advocates on your team.
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I'm here to help you create relationship ecosystems
That aren't built on self-interest,
But on the radical design principle that when you genuinely help others,
Everything you need finds its way back to you.
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This isn't just about business architecture.
It's about creating a deliberately designed, interconnected world
Where authentic relationship ecosystems flourish
And where your success naturally lifts everyone around you.
BIOGRAPHY
Julia Palmer is a pioneering Relational Strategist and the Chief Executive of Relatus, where she leads a global movement to redefine how we build professional relationships in a digitally saturated world. With over 20 years of experience spanning Sydney, London, Singapore, and Stockholm, Julia has worked across industries, hosted hundreds of conferences, and held senior leadership roles in multinational organisations—bringing a rare mix of commercial insight and human-first strategy to her work.
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Her methodology goes far beyond traditional networking. Julia helps leaders and teams design personalised relationship ecosystems rooted in relational intelligence—applying emotional awareness to build deep, meaningful, and strategically valuable connections. Her approach integrates advisory and capability development to turn contacts into active, thriving ecosystems of support and influence.
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Julia is the creator of the C.A.R.E & R.E.A.C.H frameworks and the concept of “Netships” (networking relationships), designed to move individuals from shallow transactions to sustained, high-trust engagement. She has helped clients from Fortune 500 companies to fast-growth start-ups transform how they connect, collaborate, and communicate.
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A qualified expert in Emotional Intelligence (GENOS & MSCEIT), NLP, performance consulting and adult learning, Julia blends academic rigour with practical know-how. She is a three-time author, media contributor, and Channel 7’s Kochie’s Business Builders Networking Expert.
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Above all, Julia believes success is never achieved in isolation—and that when we design relational systems built on trust, authenticity and generosity, we all rise together
Speaking Highlights;
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Julia presented her new keynote ‘Face to Face Revolution’ at TEDx Darling Harbour and was voted ‘best talk of the day’ by the audience.
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Julia is the Kochie’s Business Builder Networking Expert. Julia presented live at the KBB Boot Camp and has appeared in several episodes on the Channel 7 over the years.
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Julia Guest Lectures at Universities such as UTS, UNSW and MGSM
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Julia presented at the International Talent Management Conference in Abu Dhabi. The only Australian speaker on an International Agenda, leading change for the future of talent management
I'm love helping people develop
these critical human (life) skills.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“I was in the first seat in Julia’s presentation today (Kochie’s Business Builders boot camp). Loved her Networking skills and hints/tips. I now know my weaknesses and can improve them after listening to Julia. People often think of networking differently, but I was really amazed to see how Julia completely transformed everyone in the room to explain what networking really is about. I am definitely recommending Julia, see it for yourself and you will be surprised of the amazing ideas she has.”
President, Toastmasters Club
“Franklin Women, a social enterprise to support women working in health and medical research careers, was very grateful to have Julia as the guest speaker at our launch event in Sydney. Shortly after advertised the event sold out which is a testament to Julia’s reputation both as a professional speaker but also expert in her field. She read the room perfectly with respects to pitching the presentation content and also length. The result was a completely engaged room that was literally buzzing during the activity Julia’ facilitated."
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Founder at Franklin Women
On behalf of the society, I am proud to express the positive impact Julia had on all the participants. She focussed on cultivating relationships touching on mannerisms, strategy, social science and its value to the person. In a span of a limited 2-hours, she imparted invaluable knowledge and confidence to everyone that attended. Julia’s presence was very enjoyable and several members even approached me to express their feelings in the session being the best way to close the program. ”
Board Director AASYP UTS
