Through this video, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance on how to write a clear, persuasive Relationship Building and Influence essay that shows how you have used relationships to achieve real impact. This video walks you through every stage of the process: from breaking down the question and understanding what Chevening is looking out for, to writing a strong introduction, body, and conclusion that ties to your experience to your Chevening goals.
What you’ll get in this Chevening 2026: Relationship Building and Influence Essay video:
A simple, repeatable framework for structuring your whole essay.
How Chevening reads your answer, what selectors really want to see.
Step-by-step guidance on showcasing the best relationship building example example.
Step-by-step guidance on showcasing how you have brought people together to drive change.
A proven method (how to use STAR: Situation → Task → Action → Result, plus reflection) to turn experience into impact.
Sentence-level tips and phrases to improve clarity, confidence and professionalism.
Common traps applicants fall into, and exactly how to avoid them.
Six months of access, so you can revisit the video throughout your application journey.
A complimentary review of your essays, included with your purchase.
Who this is for:
Aspiring Chevening applicants who want to stand out.
Early-career professionals who need to translate experience into leadership evidence.
Anyone who struggles to structure essays or make their impact obvious.
By the end of the video you’ll be able to:
Pick the strongest example of relationship building and influence essay from your experience.
Structure an essay that flows and scores highly on Chevening’s criteria.
Write concise, impact-focused paragraphs that showcase your ability to build, maintain and use your relationships for impact.