Description

In a world obsessed with transactions and quick wins, what would happen if we rebuilt our networks around trust, generosity, and imagination? In this episode, discover a radically human approach to connection that turns relationships into lasting community, opportunity, and impact.

In this episode, Kevin and David Homan discuss:

• Superpower of being a “super connector.”
• Curiosity, vulnerability, and diversity as pillars of connection
• From transactional networking to an orchestrated community
• Personal journey, setbacks, and self-work behind the methodology
• Building Soar and scaling trust-driven, privacy-first relationships with tech

Key Takeaways:

• Real connection starts when you are more curious about others than they are about themselves, and are willing to respond with genuine vulnerability.
• Moving from “Can you help me?” to “If I help you, will you help someone next to me?” transforms linear networking into a three-dimensional community.
• Generosity and gratitude are not soft skills; they are the engines of trust, reputation, and long-term relationship value.
• Diversity in a network—across background, culture, geography, and perspective—is not just moral; it’s strategic and exponentially increases opportunity.
• Technology can either extract value from your relationships or protect and amplify them; building systems where your data is yours changes how connection and community scale.

"We don't understand what's missing in connection until the right person at the right moment is there." - David Homan

About David Homan:

David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community of connectors; Orchestrated Opportunities, an impact-focused advisory firm; and SOAR CONNECT, a start-up focused on the strength of authentic relationships. He hosts a podcast called Orchestrated, focused on developing relationship value, is an active classical composer, and is a proud father of two. 

From middle-class beginnings as the son of a college professor father and nonprofit-focused mother, he has built a network reaching into the most private and incredible circles globally while maintaining a code of purposeful community building called Orchestrated Connecting.

Connect with David Homan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_connection_orchestrator/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrhoman/ 

Connect with Kevin Neal:

Website: https://drkdneal.com 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS 

https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

Email: coachkd63@gmail.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63