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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 15 MIN

Is My Career Killing My Relationship? Disconnected at Home? Here's Why Your Career Is To Blame

from The Successfully In Love Podcast

You’re a COO in California.On paper, everything is working. The company is growing, the team respects you, and the results speak for themselves.But it’s 11:30 p.m.You’re scrolling on your phone in the dark.Your partner is already asleep.And you can’t remember the last real conversation you had that wasn’t about logistics, work, or the kids.In this episode of Successfully in Love, high-performance relationship strategist Katarina Polonska speaks directly to COOs and senior operational leaders who are exceptional at running companies but feel increasingly disconnected, tense, or lonely at home.You’ll learn:Why COOs are uniquely at risk for relationship breakdownThe three most common relationship patterns high-achieving men fall into and how each one quietly sabotages leadership, focus, and decision-makingHow emotional disconnection at home shows up as fatigue, reactivity, risk aversion, and burnout at workWhy you can’t “optimize” your way out of relationship problems the way you do business problemsKatarina introduces The RESET Framework: Reveal, Engage, Set new rules which is a practical, no-nonsense approach designed for logical, driven leaders who want real change without blowing up their life or career.This isn’t about work-life balance.It’s about protecting your nervous system, your clarity, and your long-term legacy.If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll deal with this at home after the next quarter,” this episode may be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.You don’t have to choose between being a powerful COO and a man who’s actually connected and fulfilled at home.You can be both.🎯 Watch this free video to learn more: https://www.successfullyinlove.com/💬 Apply for a strategy call with Katarina: https://calendly.com/katarinapolonskaAbout the Host Katarina Polonska is an Executive Relationship Strategist and a Gender Dynamic Social Scientist from the University of Oxford. She has 15 years of experience studying love, gender, and relationships.Follow Katarina on Instagram: @katarinapolonskaConnect with Katarina on LinkedInWant deeper support? Apply for a free Consultation Call with Katarina today: Click here to book your callEnjoyed this deep dive into love and leadership? Please take a moment to subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and download a few more episodes.As a gift of gratitude, I will send you my program, the Over-Givers Reset if you leave a 5-star review and share what you love about the show. 🎁 To claim your gift, submit your review screenshot to this email: [email protected] content is educational and reflects general relationship  coaching concepts. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy. Please consult a licensed professional  regarding mental health, trauma, crisis, abuse, or medical concerns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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