The 4 ways to rebuild your "second place" for belonging

Nov 11, 2025
9 mins

Episode Description

872. Work used to be a place where connection happened naturally. Now it's not - and the impacts run deeper than we realize. Rachel explores why we've lost the "Second Place" and offers five practical strategies to rebuild belonging and connection at work.

Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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