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288: You Spend 90,000 Hours of Your Life at Work - Here's How to Create Real Connection with Adam Dorsay

Apr 30, 2025 · 54 min · Episode 320 · 53.3 MB
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Dr. Adam Dorsay (Super Psyched: The Power of the 4 Types of Connection) is an author, psychologist, TEDx speaker, and podcast host. Dr. Adam Dorsay joins Workday Playdate to talk about the four kinds of connection that can radically transform your life, why enthusiasm is a secret superpower, and how adult friendships are often more vital—and more fragile—than we realize. Adam and Erin discuss the emotional lift of reviving past passions, the surprising benefits of JOMO (joy of missing out), and what improv can teach us about personal growth and taking creative risks. Inside This Episode:

  • The difference between connection and proximity
  • How we somaticize emotional struggles
  • Why feeling awe might be the key to breaking through loneliness
Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for anyone feeling a bit disconnected—from others, from themselves, or from the creative spark they used to have. Take a break from your emails, slam your laptop shut for 30ish minutes, and come have a Workday Playdate with us. If you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Leaders here. Use this plug-and-play guide to building an environment where your team feels safe to share bold ideas, take creative risks, and fully engage in the work that matters most. No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting)
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Connect with Dr. Adam Dorsay Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it!

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Connect with Erin Diehl

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📚 Workshops & Team Experiences: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/experiential-training
💌 Learn more about Erin: https://www.itserindiehl.com/meet-erin
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