Connectedness & Belonging

Fostering Wellbeing in Personal and Professional Lives

The aftermath of the pandemic has accentuated the significance of connectedness; it's a driver for human flourishing, stress reduction, and improved business outcomes. But how do we rebuild meaningful connections and foster a lasting sense of belonging? In this immersive session, we'll delve into types of connections, why we form them, and what obstacles stand in our way. You'll be introduced to the micro-connection challenge and learn a tool to build psychological safety, the cornerstone of genuine connections.

The session emphasizes authenticity, courage, and overcoming survival bias to enable thriving. You'll walk away with actionable commitments to enhance human flourishing within your lives and organizations.

Session Highlights:

  • Understanding the role of connectedness in holistic well-being at work

  • Learning about the scientific benefits of connection, and the impact of its opposite, loneliness

  • Experiencing the impact of connectedness on our well-being, energy, and resilience

  • Discussing two primary reasons we connect, and the different impacts of those

  • Learning a tool to foster depth of connection

  • Identifying the key elements that create depth of connection

  • Exploring human hesitations to connecting authentically, and the role of courage

  • Taking the micro-connection challenge to learn how to connect with anyone, anywhere

  • Identifying action items to foster a culture of connectedness at work

Outcomes:

  • Grasp the role of connectedness in workplace well-being and how it builds belonging.

  • Comprehend the difference between depth and breadth of connection.

  • Understand the impact of low connectedness on mental health and well-being.

  • Recognize how connectedness influences energy and resilience.

  • Acquire a repeatable tool to foster meaningful connections and quick micro-connections.

  • Identify barriers to building a culture of connection.