{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"288: Why You Need a BFF at Work and Other Relationship Advice with Shasta Nelson","description":"What if the key to better work wasn\u2019t more hustle\u2014but deeper connection? In this episode, Shasta Nelson dives into the surprising science of friendship, why belonging matters more than ever, and how your relationships at work could be the hidden driver behind your success (and sanity). <p> Shasta Nelson is a former pastor turned pioneer on the topics of loneliness and friendships, She's an in-demand keynote speaker, popular media resource, and author of three books in which she teaches how to build healthy relationships, including The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time.  <p> Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll hear: <p> 1.) How being a pastor helped her see things others might not regarding loneliness and belonging <p> 2.) The three things all friendships must have <p> 3.)  How setting a routine and capsule for your friendships is key to maintaining them <p> 4.) The business case for having a best friend at work <p> 5.)  How she pushed back several times in her career against advice that would have derailed her work <p> <a href="https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shastanelson"> LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shastanelson <\/a> <p> <p> <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shastamnelson\/ ">Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shastamnelson\/ <\/a> <p> <p>If you\u2019d like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple \u201cplays\u201d to stop selling out and start standing out at <a href="https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie">https:\/\/bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com\/freebie <\/a> <p> <p>To connect with Erin and\/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com <p> <br> <p><b>If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!<\/b><br><\/p> <br> <ul> <li><p> <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com\/bcausepodcast">Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) <\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/erin-hatzikostas\/">Follow Erin on LinkedIn <\/a>or <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erinhatzikostas\/" >Instagram<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p> <a href="http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bCAUSEPodcast">Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p>  <a href="https:\/\/quiz.tryinteract.com\/#\/600ec8544ddf900016d517d1"> Take our simple, fun and insightful"What\u2019s your workplace superhero name?\u201dquiz<\/a><p><\/li><li>  <a href="https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Do-ish-Authentic-Superpowers\/dp\/1736376535\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=you+do+youish&qid=1634564333&sr=8-1">Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin\u2019s book,"You Do You (ish)" <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/our-2-cents">Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice<\/a> <p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/authentic-programs">Work with Us <\/a><p><\/li><li><p><a href="https:\/\/www.bauthenticinc.com\/b-you-shop">Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here <\/a><p><\/li> <br> <p><em>DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.<p><\/em> <br> <p><b>Tweetable Comments<\/b><br><\/p> <li><p> \u201cSome of the research shows that we are replacing half our close friends every seven years. And that's not because we don't like those friends\u2014 it's because life changed.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u200a\u201cMost of us aren't lonely for more interaction. We're lonely for more intimacy.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u201cWe don\u2019t have to have matching lives. I think we so often go through the world thinking we need to have the exact same kids at the same ages, similar jobs, or make the same amount of money\u2014we just crave all these similarities. But really, commonalities don\u2019t matter.\u201d <p><\/li> <li><p> \u201cHow seen do you feel? How supported do you feel? How truly held do you feel? \u201c <p><\/li> ","author_name":"b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck","author_url":"http:\/\/bauthenticinc.libsyn.com\/website","html":"