This is Part 2 of my series on Relational Capacity. In Part 1, I shared a personal story about how my own disconnection nearly burned me out. If you missed it, you can read it here. Today, we’re digging into what Relational Capacity actually is, why it matters for burnout, and how to start rebuilding it.
Show Notes – Resilience is OUT. Connection is IN.
Burnout isn’t always about doing too much—it’s about feeling like you’re doing it all alone.
In Part 2 of my Relational Capacity series, we dig into why connection at work isn’t a “nice-to-have.” It’s infrastructure. The strength of our relationships—our ability to trust, repair, and be real with one another—is what determines whether we can thrive under pressure or spiral toward burnout.
You’ll learn:✅ What Relational Capacity actually is and why it matters for performance✅ How depleted connection accelerates burnout (even for top performers)✅ Simple, science-backed steps to rebuild trust and belonging in daily life✅ Why micro-moments of presence make or break your capacity
💡 This month, I’m running my proprietary Capacity Assessment for free during Joyful Office Hours. Normally only available in keynotes and corporate trainings, this tool shows you exactly which type of capacity you’re most depleted in—so you can invest where it matters most.
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If you missed Part 1 (my personal story of disconnection and burnout), you can catch up here.
And here are the links to the sources I referenced in the Cost of Disconnection: American Journal of Preventive Medicine and A 50% increase in belonging could reduce exhaustion by 14%. Source
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