People Don’t Leave Companies.

They Leave Disconnected Leaders.

Sydnee Bagovich

Connector for Good – The Heart of Connection™

HR leaders feel this every day.

You can invest in benefits, roll out new initiatives, and keep layering on solutions — and still watch people disengage, burn out, or walk away.

Because people don’t leave when work gets hard.

They leave when they feel unseen, unheard, and disconnected from the people around them.

I work with organizations that are ready to stop managing symptoms and start strengthening the quality of human connection at work — the part that quietly drives engagement, trust, retention, and how people actually show up for one another.

No scripts.

No forced vulnerability.

No awkward icebreakers or check-the-box programs.

Just real human connection — delivered in a way that feels natural, meaningful, and safe… and changes how people lead, work, and stay.

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“Sydnee is the rare person who makes you feel seen, heard, and supported from the moment you meet her.”

-Sandy Horner, Real Estate

Because a name tag doesn’t make a connection.

Real connection happens when people feel safe enough to show up as themselves — even briefly.

That moment of being seen is what changes how people engage, stay, and lead.

What I Do

Whether it’s a conference, corporate event, team retreat, or community gathering, I create experiences that invite real conversation and meaningful human connection.

I bring just enough research to help people understand why connection matters, real-world stories that make it relatable, and simple practices that allow people to actually experience connection — not just talk about it.

The result isn’t forced interaction or surface-level networking.

It’s genuine moments that shift how people see one another — and stay with them long after the event ends.

“She creates spaces that feel welcoming, genuine, and full of positive energy.”

-Stephanie Ciranni, Non-Profit

Why Connection Matters

You already see it every day.

When people feel connected, they engage.

When they engage, they commit.

And that changes everything.

Engagement rises: organizations with engaged employees see higher profitability, lower absenteeism, and significantly lower turnover
Disconnection impacts health: social isolation increases premature mortality by 26–29%
Workplace relationships matter: employees with close workplace friendships are more engaged — and more likely to stay

Connection isn’t soft. It’s foundational to wellbeing, retention, and the way people work together.

Sources include Gallup, Harvard Business Review, and the U.S. Surgeon General.

Connection is Always Possible

Whether you’re at a national conference, a corporate event, a volunteer gathering, or even an exercise class, opportunities for meaningful connection are always present.

I work in real spaces, with real people — creating moments of curiosity, conversation, and shared humanity that feel natural, not forced.

Backed by Research. Proven in Real Life.

Human connection isn’t a “nice-to-have.” It’s foundational to how people engage, stay, and lead.

I’m not alone in this work. Decades of research affirm what HR leaders see every day — when people feel connected, everything works better.

Dr. Laurie Santos, professor of psychology at Yale, emphasizes how social connection is one of the biggest predictors of well-being.

Dr. Jim Doty, neurosurgeon and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research, underscores how connection influences everything from emotional resilience to brain health.

Dr. Sarah McKay, a neuroscientist specializing in women’s brain health, shares that the quality of our relationships may be even more important than diet or exercise when it comes to longevity.