Relational Capacity
The Next Five Conversations
A one-page worksheet for putting Relational Capacity into practice. Print it, or save it as a PDF. Give yourself about 20 minutes.
The Next Five Conversations
A Relational Capacity worksheet · rjcaswell.com/relational-capacity
1. Name your season
This season is actually:
What it requires of me:
Right now I most need: ☐ Insight ☐ Affirmation ☐ Opportunity
2. Take inventory
Active
People you speak with regularly
Dormant
People you trust but haven't connected with recently
Formative
People who shaped you or know your story well
This isn't about obligation. It's about awareness.
3. Name your anchors
Who would advocate for me without being asked?
Who sees both my strengths and my blind spots?
Who do I trust with unfinished ideas?
4. Clarify your story
Here's where I've been:
Here's what I'm learning right now:
Here's what I'm exploring next:
Keep it simple. Honesty builds trust faster than polish.
5. Choose your next five conversations
| Name | Why them | What I'll ask |
|---|---|---|
Ask: Who could help me think, not just hire me?