CONNECTION STARTER COURSE
You're life works,
but something just feels off
The Connection Starter Course is a practical starting point for people who are functioning well but feel something is missing.
If something feels off, this course helps you understand the quality of your connections and take practical steps to strengthen meaningful connection in your life.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You need a place to begin.
Photo: Michael White Photography
You might recognise this...
You’re used to showing up for others. You take responsibility.
You keep things moving. You support the people around you.
So when something feels off, it’s easy to minimise it. Or push it aside.
Or focus on helping others before you look at what you need.
Over time, this can affect your sense of connection - even when life looks full from the outside.
This course is a place to turn your attention back to your own connection.
This is about understanding how you stay connected, not about fixing yourself.
THIS IS FOR
YOU IF...
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Life looks full, but connection feels thin
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You’re capable, reliable, and tired
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Friendships have drifted or become surface-level
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You feel like you’re doing life well but something is missing
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You’re not sure what to do next socially
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You want meaningful connection, not just more activity
WHAT THIS COURSE HELPS YOU TO DO
The Connection Starter Course helps you:
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understand what meaningful connection actually is for you
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recognise where disconnection is showing up in your life
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understand the quality of your connections
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identify what kind of connection you need
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build your own connection plan
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take practical steps to strengthen connection in a way that fits your life
TESTIMONIALS
HOW IT WORKS
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Self-paced and designed to fit alongside a full life
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Structured into clear, practical modules
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Immediate access once you enrol
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Revisit the material whenever you need it
Designed to fit alongside your life, not disrupt it.
YOUR COURSE
YOUR WAY
Self-directed
Move through the course at your own pace
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Full access to all modules
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Complete in your own time
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Practical and flexible
A practical starting point you can begin immediately.
You can move through this at your own pace.
There's no pressure to get this right.
A$129
Prices are shown in Australian dollars.
You can pay in your local currency at checkout.
1:1 with Phil McAuliffe
Work through the course with guidance and support
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Space to explore your situation
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Support in applying the material
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A more personal and structured experience
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90min call with Phil every two weeks
Best suited for those who want structured support and are ready to engage deeply with the work.
A$3,000
Prices are shown in Australian dollars.
You can pay in your local currency at checkout.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Disconnection doesn’t stay contained.
It shapes how you feel, how you show up, and how you relate to others.
Loneliness is not a flaw. It’s a signal that your connection needs require attention.
Most people recognise something is off but don’t have a practical way to respond.
The Connection Starter Course is a starting point.
BROCHURE
Prefer to explore this in more detail?
You can download the Connection Starter Course brochure for a deeper look at how the course works.
Photo: Michael White Photography
ABOUT
PHIL McAULIFFE
Phil McAuliffe is the founder of HUMANS:CONNECTING and a speaker and writer exploring loneliness, belonging and relational infrastructure.
He spent 23 years in the Australian Public Service working across social, economic and security policy, including diplomatic postings abroad.
After experiencing loneliness in midlife despite a successful career and family life, he shifted his work to understanding the environments that shape human connection.
Start where you are
If something feels off, you don't need to have it all figured out.
You can begin with something simple and practical.
Start the course
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