Wired for Connection: How to Build Your Circle in a Digital Age

This course is free for NZ citizens and residents.  Please enrol online and bring photo ID when attending the workshop.

If you are not a NZ citizen or resident, a fee of $120 applies and you must phone the office on 04 385 8919 to register.

“Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone.” -Margaret J. Wheatley

You aren't alone. In a world of screens, finding genuine, in-person connection can feel surprisingly tough. But building a supportive network and circles doesn't require a total personality makeover—it starts with who you already are.

This hands-on, high-energy workshop is designed to help you map out your unique strengths, passions, and existing ties to build a community where you truly belong. We skip the generic networking advice and dive straight into practical, real-world tools to help you spark meaningful relationships.

What you’ll walk away with:

• Your Personal Connection Map: A clear overview of your unique interests, strengths, and hidden community links.
• The "Icebreaker" Blueprint: 1–2 simple frameworks to confidently shift casual small talk into deeper, more rewarding conversations.
• The "Reach Out" Breakthrough: Break the ice right then and there by sending two messages or writing a letter during the session—getting the hardest part out of the way!
• A Ready-to-Use Action Plan: A customised roadmap to connect with 1–3 new or existing friends, with your first milestone already crushed before you leave.

"Networking is not about just connecting people. It's about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities." — Michele Jennae

Note:  Courses need a minimum number to go ahead so if we don't have enough enrolments a few days before the start date, we have to cancel. We'll let you know by email so please check yours regularly. If you need to cancel your registration, here are our terms and conditions: "What You Need to Know".