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Expert Sessions: Simone Heng on How to Build Authentic Relationships in Networking

Human connections expert, global keynote speaker and author Simone Heng discusses the five pillars of human connection.

By SGN and Harvard Business Review | 10 Jul 2024

Expert Sessions Summary

We’re living in a global loneliness epidemic, according to Simone Heng, Singapore-based author of Let’s Talk About Loneliness. But there’s good news: This epidemic is treatable. Here, Heng discusses the five pillars of human connection.

Meet the Expert

Simone Heng is a human connection specialist, global keynote speaker and author. As a speaker, Simone inspires people to connect in a world thirsty for connection. She has spoken to thousands across continents, and often for Fortune 500 organizations. Simone is based and was born in Singapore but has also studied in Switzerland, was raised in Australia, and worked in the United Arab Emirates.

Her latest book “Let’s Talk About Loneliness” is the silver winner of the 2024 Nautilus Book Award in the Social Change and Social Justice category. It is also the recipient of 5 finalist accolades at the 2024 International Book Awards.

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