Episode 001: The Great Detachment

Why capable corporate leaders are staying, but emotionally checking out.

In the inaugural episode of Bet On Yourself With Andy Olen, Andy explores The Great Detachment.

In this workplace trend, talented professionals remain employed but feel disengaged, disconnected, and stripped of purpose. Andy shares a defining moment from his corporate career at Siemens Healthineers that crystallized his own detachment, despite leading a billion-dollar business.

He connects this experience to Gallup research showing historic lows in engagement and satisfaction among employees.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How the Great Detachment differs from burnout or resignation
• Why high performers lose meaning in large organizations What Gallup data reveals about engagement, loyalty, and job searches
• How AI, restructurings, and hybrid work accelerate disengagement
• Why detachment is a signal, not a personal failure
• How solopreneurship and self-wealth can reintroduce purpose and control

Key takeaway: Detachment is information. For many professionals, it’s a call to rethink where they invest their energy, identity, and future.

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