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Building Relationships In The Age of Remote Work

The Glass Sessions··12 October 2026·44 min

About this episode

How do you actually connect with people when your “office” is a Slack thread and your meetings are a sea of floating heads? In this episode, Lauren and Courtney get real about the ups and downs of building meaningful relationships in remote-first workplaces. From awkward Zoom intros to making the most of in-person events, they share hard-earned lessons, personal stories, and tangible strategies that actually work. You’ll hear:Why your video presence matters more than you thinkHow to show up (without oversharing) to build real trustTips for using employee resource groups and company culture to your advantageWhat to do if you’re remote and can’t travel for team events Whether you’re fully remote, hybrid, or managing a distributed team, this episode is packed with insights that will help you build stronger, more human connections no matter where you work. Timestamps 00:00 Side Chat and what w'eve learned recently 09:50 Building remote relationships discussion 14:13 Make the most of your in-person time 29:45 How to take advantage of company resources to build community 38:30 Is This Okay? Not traveling for team onsites Links & Resources:Detailed Show Notes: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcastThe Glass Advisory: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/Have a workplace situation you'd like us to talk about? Submit it here: https://www.theglassadvisory.com/contact If you’re interested in one-on-one career advising or want to partner with The Glass Advisory to support your growing business, visit us at ⁠theglassadvisory.com⁠.