This week, two small moments reminded me of the power of connection.

1 — “Are you ok?”

I was tired.

A colleague noticed during a call.

Later, they reached out.

We talked—10 minutes, maybe 15. About work. About life.

And just like that, the weight lifted.

2 — “Shall we catch up?”

In a meeting, I spotted a familiar face presenting.

A colleague from Europe I once met in Tokyo while he traveled with his family.

I sent a quick chat: “Nice to see you here.”

He replied: “Shall we catch up?”

A few days later, we did.

Neither conversation was long.

But both left me feeling lighter, brighter, more energized.

The return is always disproportionate to the time spent.

🌍 Working across the globe is easier when colleagues notice, care, and connect.

And here’s the reminder I’m keeping for myself:

Don’t just enjoy being reached out to.

Be the one who reaches out.

“It turns out the fabric of work isn’t made of tasks—it’s made of moments of connection.”