TESTIMONALS

“Belongify Connect is the most powerful tool I’ve used to build trust and connection within teams.  It bypasses the usual awkward and surface-level conversations to build real empathy and deep personal bonds.  It accomplished in one session what normally takes months of working together to achieve.  The team still talks about it.” – Craig Hampson, Chief People Officer, BURNCO

“As Chief Learning Officer at Deloitte Canada, I believe that high-performing teams are built on a foundation of trust, psychological safety, and genuine connection. Creating environments where people feel they truly belong isn’t just good for morale, it’s a strategic lever for performance and innovation. We’ve seen it within our firm, and with our clients.

Our team recently experienced the Belongify Connection Circle, and while we’ve worked together for some time, this experience took our connection to a new depth. The conversations sparked unexpected insight, vulnerability, and mutual understanding, the kind that strengthens both collaboration and courage.  If you’re serious about elevating your team culture and unlocking next-level performance, I highly recommend investing in Belongify Connect. ‘Connect before Content’ – it is the foundation of everything else we do together.”– Neil Hunter, Partner | Chief Learning Officer (CLO), Deloitte Canada LLP | Chile

“I have used the Connect Circle and know of no better way to bring a diverse group of people together and build trust quickly.  It is a powerful way to improve the quality of your meetings by building trust among the participants.  This trust is maintained and reinforced through ‘Connecting Before Content’ throughout the life of teams.  I encourage my folks to ‘Connect Before Content’ and use the Connect Circle to maintain that close connection and trust among their teams.  It is an exceptional way to overcome some of the challenges we face today in our remote work environment.” – Steve Donnelly, Chief Service Officer, Amerisure.

“I have experienced the ‘Connect Circle’ as an effective tool, helping everyone to connect in a personalized, intentional manner. The methods used from “Connect Circle” have helped colleagues to build trust, which inevitably has led to better working relationships, and also better business results.” – Alice Stewart, Chief Operating Officer, Octapharma

“True team performance hinges on genuine connection, and Belongify delivers! It’s not about quick fixes, but rather the consistent, deliberate actions that truly forge bonds. This course empowers both leaders and team members to cultivate those essential connections, unlocking their team’s full potential. I wholeheartedly recommend Belongify to anyone aiming for a truly exceptional team.” – Meriya Dyble, Chief Executive Officer, Leadrbuilt

“Experiencing the Connect Circle you facilitated at Harvard was truly a turning point in the program for me. It brought to life the concept of ‘the circle of trust’ you proposed and allowed me to connect with every participant from a deeply human place. Sharing moments of vulnerability and personal challenges broke down barriers between us. It reminded me that beyond our countries, cultures, beliefs, and religions—we are all human. That experience created a sense of openness and trust that profoundly shaped the rest of my journey. Because of that initial connection, I felt much more comfortable engaging with the theoretical content and practical activities that followed. I even found myself eager to raise my hand, ask questions, and contribute to discussions—something I wouldn’t have done as freely before. It’s clear to me now that connecting before content made all the difference. It opened me up to learning, collaboration, and even fun—with both peers and professors.” – Rafaela, Harvard cohort member and Organization Consultant

“I have literally seen hundreds of people – including C level executive leaders – experience a thoughtfully facilitated ‘Connect Before Content’ circle. The consistent outcome?  More meaningful “human” connections, increased trust, and transformed working relationships. The activity is memorable and keenly adopted as a leadership practice by participants. “Connect before Content” is THE needed difference maker in today’s world.” – Debbie Blakeman, Co-Founder at CulturGenix, Mentor, Coach, Leadership Developer

“It was truly one of the most powerful, lasting personal connection tools to quickly build trust that I’ve ever experienced.”  – Landon Smith, Director, Organizational Effectiveness, BURNCO.