Remote work was supposed to be the dream - sweatpants, no commute, freedom. Yet one in five employees now report workplace loneliness, costing businesses a staggering $1 trillion annually in lost productivity.

 

In our latest Serenity Now episode, leadership coach and connection catalyst Andrea Welling reveals how isolation silently erodes team performance and shares her game-changing "Connection First" methodology. Andrea explains why social connection isn't just a nice-to-have but essential for business results, especially in hybrid environments. She offers practical strategies leaders can implement immediately, including creating "agenda-free" team gatherings that transform workplace culture.

 

For entrepreneurs navigating today's complex work landscape, this conversation delivers actionable tools to boost engagement, strengthen mental health, and drive productivity through meaningful connection.

 

Resources shared by Andrea Welling in this episode:

World Health organization