Strong relationships don’t just happen—they’re built. The Relationship Building Academy™ combines mindset, skillset, and daily practice to provide clear and practical ways to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and cultivate the relationships that drive professional success and personal fulfillment. In the video below, co-founder Patrick Galvin discusses the Academy and why—in the age of artificial intelligence (AI)—its principles are more relevant to everyone than ever before.
Three Pillars, One Purpose
Whether you start with an interactive online learning course, join a company-sponsored cohort, or work through a daily relationship-building book or journal, every one of our offerings is rooted in the philosophy that relationship building is a skillset that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened.
Cohort Coaching: Connection in Action
Our cohort coaching program helps participants become stronger connectors through guided, real-time sessions with a small group of peers. Cohort participants follow a proven curriculum to explore core relationship-building principles, share feedback, and support each other in applying new strategies to everyday challenges and opportunities.
Suited for:
- Leaders building a strong, trust-based team culture
- Organizations looking to scale relationship-building skill and momentum
- High-performing professionals seeking a structured, supportive learning environment
Cohort coaching participants have access to all online courses, audiobooks, and downloadable resources.
Online Learning: On-Demand Skill Building
Our growing library of interactive online courses makes relationship building accessible, actionable, and relevant. Built on proven principles and practical exercises, each course helps reshape how people build trust, communicate, and connect—in business and beyond
Suited for:
- Busy professionals who prefer learning at their own pace, on their own time
- Teams seeking flexible, repeatable training that fits diverse work styles
- Individuals who learn best through reflection, application, and bite-sized content
Cohort coaching program participants have access to all online learning courses for one year.
Books & Resources: Practical Guidance
Used on their own or alongside coaching and online learning, our books, audiobooks and downloadable resources reinforce key relationship-building concepts and offer simple, actionable ways to turn small daily actions into long-term results.
Suited for:
- Individuals looking for clear, practical guidance they can reference anytime
- Teams wanting to reinforce training with ongoing tools and exercises
- Organizations seeking proven resources to support a culture of connection
Cohort coaching program participants can access audiobooks and associated materials at no extra cost.
The best investment you can make is in the quality of your relationships. An organization’s smartest move is to support the people who build them.
Participant Experience & Feedback
“The program gave me confidence. I could walk into a room and meet people, but this showed me that I could build meaningful relationships by going beyond the surface—not just acquaintances. Relationships now mean more to me, and I’m comfortable asking for what I need, giving referrals, and really getting to know people on a deeper level.”
“Our coaching sessions became a steady source of inspiration. In fact, they’ve been such a source of positive influence on our group that we’ve continued to meet twice a month in order keep building upon what we’ve learned.”
“The materials in The Relationship Building Academy are spot-on—things are never boring, and I use the provided resources all the time, even after the program has ended.”
“I appreciated the practical, actionable tips and reminders the program provided. The weekly sessions broke down relationship-building into approachable habits—like building trust, remembering names, and identifying opportunities—which made the concepts easy to apply right away in both professional and personal settings. I also enjoyed the variety of content, from live discussions to the weekly reading & online video library, which reinforced the lessons and allowed me to revisit topics on my own time.”
“The Relationship Building Academy outlines a clear path for connecting with others. An important take-away for me is to be comfortable being uncomfortable, to step out of my comfort zone, and to utilize the tools and resources provided to me.”
“With decades of outside sales experience, I can say that this was the first program to offer a clear strategy around managing my contacts to achieve my goals. By applying the techniques learned, I achieved my stated business goals within 60 days.”