Connection as Medicine: Breaking the Cycles of Workplace Isolation with Lucy Rose, Founder of The Cost of Loneliness Project

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin: Career Reinvention, Leadership Coaching, and Professional Brand

Loneliness is more than a feeling, it’s a public health crisis. In this episode, Jill talks with Lucy Rose about what leaders need to know, why connection drives performance, and how to spot and solve loneliness in today’s workplace.

• The hidden cost of loneliness
• Leadership’s role in fostering connection
• Small actions that build belonging

Show Guest

Lucy Rose is a foremost regulatory expert and Founder and President of The Cost of Loneliness Project. The Cost of Loneliness Project™ is a mission-driven organization advancing programs designed to increase awareness and understanding of chronic loneliness and create action that improves connection, mitigating this public health issue. Leaders in the workplace are a key component to decreasing chronic loneliness and can foster belonging and connection amongst their teams.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Lucy and The Cost of Loneliness Project (00:00:00)

2. Lucy's Non-Linear Career Journey (00:03:48)

3. Understanding Chronic Loneliness and Its Physical Impact (00:07:32)

4. Loneliness in the Workplace: Leaders' Responsibility (00:12:36)

5. Recognizing Signs of Loneliness in Employees (00:17:15)

6. Men and Loneliness: The Friendship Recession (00:21:29)

7. Social Media, Workplace Culture, and Connection (00:25:01)

8. Building a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging (00:29:45)