How to Build Authentic Relationships | The 4 Pillars of Human Connection

As human beings, our brains are wired for connection, making human connection one of our most essential needs. But how do we build authentic and meaningful connections with those around us in an increasingly polarised and self-driven world? Human connection specialist Simone Heng shares the 4 fundamental pillars of Human Connection — accompanied with actionable tips and powerful storytelling — to help us forge the genuine connection we all crave.

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Simone Heng is a human connection specialist and former international broadcaster for Virgin Radio Dubai, HBO Asia, and CNBC, among others. She is one of the youngest accredited certified speaking professionals in the world. With over 20 years of experience around the globe as a communicator on-air, on stage, and one-on-one, connection has always been her life’s work.

As a speaker, Simone inspires people to connect in a world thirsty for connection. She has spoken to audiences of thousands and for clients that include Facebook/Meta, Google, Lucasfilm, Adobe, UBS, Salesforce, SAP, TEDx, SXSW and The United Nations. Simone and her work have been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Elle, South China Morning Post, CNN, and many more.

Simone’s debut book on human connection, “Secret Pandemic: The Search for Connection in a Lonely World” is a Singaporean bestseller as well as an Amazon US Number 1 best-seller in the Social Science Reference category.

Let's Connect:

[lunademay]

She is very articulated and to the point❤

[PinkYellowGreen]

Authentic, naturally developed connections with people are under rated. You would be surprised to discover how acceptable it is to create and force connections with others.

[xinweiwu]

I love this video. I always hear people say, "Building rapport, building rapport, " but I never understood how. I've seen people not really building connections when they thought they were. Humans are hard-wired to connect. I really hope someday I can master this skill.

[murthigowda]

Great talk, it made me to remember all the 4 steps and I will implement it in my conversation..
Thank you ma'am for giving soo much knowledge for free

[kgogoartsandgallery]

Masterful! Your parents succeeded! Congratulations on a life evident of True Love, and thank you for sharing. Gratitude from Zimbabwe, Africa!

[SpreadtheLightArchives]

Very insightful! Thanks for this wonderful talk!

[tnrgxbw]

Beautiful and very articulate! It was everything and anything that sums up human connection. What you have presented should be known by all. I am very grateful for you appreciation of this world and others. Thank you!

[silfiat]

" human connection is a lagacy " ❤

[jdudefun]

Thank you! I’m on a new journey of building genuine relationships.

[ThabangMadisha-gdtf]

this is eye opener as id didn't recognize the difficult to connect with others outside my family, the task given ill use.

[rvgracer]

Beautifully said, thank you for making humanity better!

[hannahstella]

Amazing talk Simone! Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

[Divinetrophy]

This was beautiful and so insightful. Thank you for this.

[stargazeronesixseven]

This is impactful speech indeed! Thank You So Much Simone for the inspiration! Stay Safe & Healthy >>> You're always be Protected & Loved by Enlightened Beings Up There, so you'll never feel unloved again! 🙏 ÖM Å MÏ DÈ WÅ HŘÏH 🕯🌷🌿🌍💖🕊🇸🇬🇦🇺

[jiaogulan]

Wow! How inspiring! Thank you for sharing your gifts. I will try this out. 🙏🌞

[lisaloreign]

I honesty, absolutely hate this. I hate the idea of being less you to build a relationship. Its so weird and manipulative and invalidating to self. I guess if its temporary but this is precisely what I hate about human beeeeings. I want to believe you can have power and connections without the bs. Gonna try to manifest it. Fingers crossed 🤞

[mtlicq]

why are there subtitles? She speaks English very fluently, and articulates her words perfectly clearly.

[ribbonh.]

Thank u so much for this, Simone! I watched through the entire thing, and not many videos are able to hold my interest for this long! Thank you for all the value you have added :) To the world and through your work :)

[kaym.]

I feel for Monica somewhat but maybe next time get yourselves involved with married men - let alone high profile? What else would you expect?

[chaidaro]

She does not look like Singaporean descent