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The Home of Wellbeing and Joy 

Welcome to Episode 48 of The Mood Booster Podcast. In this episode, we slow things down and reflect openly on our lived experiences of networking, connection, and the relationships that have shaped our personal and professional lives. 

We talk honestly about our own networks, times when they felt strong, times when they felt thin or transactional, and how our relationship with networking has changed over time. We reflect on whether networking is something you consciously build or something that grows naturally through curiosity, listening, and shared values. 

Charlie reflects on moments where networking felt uncomfortable or performative, and how shifting towards genuine interest and long-term connection changed the way he approached people. Dr Marcus reflects on how many of his most meaningful opportunities did not come from strategic networking, but from listening well, showing up consistently, and allowing relationships to develop without pressure. 

Together, we explore what makes networking feel authentic. We talk about the difference between transactional and relational approaches, why listening often matters more than speaking, and how curiosity, presence, and shared humanity tend to build stronger connections than pitching or self-branding. 

This episode is a reflective, grounding conversation for anyone who feels awkward about networking, worries they are doing it wrong, or wants to build relationships that feel meaningful rather than exhausting. 

🎧 In this episode, we reflect on 

• Our own experiences of building and maintaining networks
• When networking feels genuine versus performative
• Listening as a foundation for authentic connection
• Why curiosity matters more than usefulness
• Transactional networking versus relational networking
• How shared values strengthen long term connections
• Letting go of pressure and trusting relationships to unfold 

This episode is about reframing networking as connection, not performance. About people, not outcomes. And about recognising that the most powerful networks are often built quietly, over time, through being human first. 

📍 Pillars Explored 
Community and Connection, Introspection and Reflection, Wellbeing and Joy, Presence and Gratitude 

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