Joy At Work

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it. - At some point in time, I can almost guarantee you that someone will ask you this small talk question - “How’s work?”  This is one of my least favorite small-talk conversation openers. I just don't understand why people ask it.  Maybe it's out of genuine curio...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it. - We are delving into the common mistakes mid-career professionals make on LinkedIn profiles and how you can avoid them.  Jo Watson, a talented copywriter, shares her expertise in crafting authentic, engaging profiles that make great first impressions. We discu...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it. - Sometimes work feels like a never-ending loop of things we just have to do, doesn't it?   Endless meetings, looming deadlines for tasks we've procrastinated on until they become have-tos. Work events that we'd swap in a millisecond for an evening snuggle...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it. - If you think imposter syndrome is only relevant to a very small part of the population, think again.  In our conversation, Clare Josa shares the difference between the very natural self doubt that we feel when we step out of our comfort zone and the debilitat...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it. - Appreciation is one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to improve workplace dynamics, as far as joy is concerned.  When done genuinely and often, It's a win-win investment of a few seconds.  If appreciation is so clearly a win-win, why don't we do...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30mins. Then, decide what you want to do about it. -- We have been fed a lie about boundary setting, which is that there are only two ways to communicate them.  Either being assertive and bolshie and all up in someone's grill and laying down the law and demanding what we need. Or backing down and staying well-liked...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30mins. Then, decide what you want to do about it. -- Let's be honest, most of us, myself included, have no problem telling anyone with a pair of ears just how busy we are, right?   In fact, I've never met a midlife professional who isn't swamped with work. Earlier this year, I conducted a survey on joy at wor...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30mins. Then, decide what you want to do about it. -- When we want to do great work, we have to aim beyond our comfort zones.  That often sadly means knockbacks, negative feedback, or just facing the uncomfortable word. No. How strong your mental fitness is could mean the difference between negative feedback knocki...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30mins. Then, decide what you want to do about it. -- If you're spending valuable hours scrolling job boards or hitting the apply button on cold LinkedIn applications, it's time to rethink your job-seeking approach.  Why?  Because 75% of senior positions are filled through personal connections, not public post...

Assess how feeling career stuck is impacting you across ten areas of life - in 30 minutes. Then, decide what you want to do about it. - If you're someone who wants to be a little bit more engaging on LinkedIn, but can't get beyond shyly liking a colleague's post about their recent promotion or sharing those dull as dishwater company updates. If you can’t figure out what to write, who to write it f...

Did you know that the average toddler, according to some research, hears the word no up to 400 times a day? Yet it's a word that strikes fear in the heart of many a grown-up professional in their 40s, 50s or 60s.   If we treat rejection and the word no as a big, bad, fearful thing, then we're frankly less likely to ask for the things that we would love in order to thrive at work. We're e...

Do you believe that there is a connection between your level of joy and money?  Many people do, which is why it's so important to take a deeper look at the connection between the two. Today I’m talking with Chris Budd, author of 'The Financial Wellbeing Book' and co-host of the Financial Wellbeing Podcast to discover how our financial habits influence long-term happiness, the set point theory...

Here's a Joy At Work experiment. Can you identify the people, the processes, the situations, and the environments that sap your energy, block your creativity, and make you wonder, Is this it?  I call these mood vampires your kryptonite.  By getting clear on your personal kryptonite, you get clear on what needs to change, so you get closer to operating at your best more often, which is a...

Are you constantly exhausted, frustrated, or just generally pissed off with people at work? Are you job hopping hoping that each change will give you a better workload or culture? Are you feeling a lot of resentment in your life? Then you might be suffering from a lack of boundaries. Louisa Clarke is a high-stakes communication consultant who talks with us about why it is so hard for us to set bou...

Too busy, bored, stressed, and unfulfilled at work and don't want another decade of the same. You're in the right place. I'm Lucia Knight, and in my daily work, I train professionals in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to design their work to be much more joyful. And as a result, they become not just more fulfilled, but also more energized and wealthier. In this podcast, I'm going to show you high in 10 mi...

We've reached the end of the Joy at Work Summit. Over the course of this event, you've had access to 25 10-minute talks, each crafted to give you an insight, an understanding, an idea, or an action point to boost your joy at work by 10%.  Throughout this summit,  I've held a tiny dream for you that you'd take one idea from one of these sessions and experiment with it to see if it's possi...

In this episode, we explore how COVID-19 has transformed work attire, leading to a more casual approach while emphasizing the importance of great separates. Discover insights into how dressing well impacts confidence and performance at work. Listen as our expert guest shares personal stories of creating bespoke clothing that empowers clients, emphasizing the value of finding the perfect fit over t...

Join Richard Hagen, MD of Mpowr Publishing, as he shares 30 years of wisdom to guide aspiring authors in writing their first book. In this episode, Richard explains the three main types of non-fiction books authors can write: books that tell personal stories, books that make sense of one's knowledge, and books designed to transform readers' lives. Hagen provides practical tips for each type, helpi...

In this episode, I challenge the perception that LinkedIn is just a boring platform for job hunting. Instead, Lousie Brogan reveals how it can be a powerful tool for mid-career professionals to connect with like-minded individuals worldwide, share experiences, and gain valuable insights. Louise explains how to revamp your LinkedIn feed and profile.  [01:30] Do you think LinkedIn is somewhere...

In this episode, we explore how mid-career professionals can inject creativity into their lives by starting a podcast. With insights from Sarah Scott, we discuss the benefits of podcasting, common mistakes to avoid, and practical steps to get started. Sarah shares beginner-friendly resources and tools, emphasizing the ease and adaptability of podcasting as a joyful and creative outlet. [01:10] Wha...

In this episode, I welcome Ges Ray, an inspiring public speaking trainer, who shares a practical technique to improve your work presentations, sales conversations, and pitches—deep breathing. Ges passionately walks us through the importance of breathing in alleviating stress, boosting confidence, and enhancing audience perception. Discover how to transform from chaos to calm with simple breathing...

In this episode, we talk to Dustin, a distinguished wealth manager, about helping successful mid-career professionals move beyond the 'save save' mentality to a more balanced approach to life and financial planning.  Dustin emphasizes the importance of reassessing outdated financial mindsets and adopting a flexible approach to future planning. He discusses practical strategies like the spendi...

In this session, Vicki Knights, an engaging speaker and qualified positive psychology practitioner, discusses the importance of being visible as a mid-career professional. Vicki explains how hiding behind a company mask can limit your joy and potential at work.  She presents four surprising ways that building your personal brand and getting visible can improve your well-being and career prosp...

In this episode, I discuss the often unnoticed progression of burnout, which can creep into your career without warning. Drawing on eight years of experience helping design less stressful, more joyful work environments, I explain how loved ones often spot burnout symptoms before the individual does. I outline the 12 recognized stages of burnout, from the initial drive to prove oneself to the ultim...

In this episode, I speak with Dana Chapman, a nutritional therapist, about practical ways to fuel our bodies and minds for success and joy at work. Dana shares insights on the importance of nutritious food, movement, and sleep, emphasizing the role of protein in maintaining energy and motivation. We discuss the signs of inadequate nutrition and practical steps to start making sustainable changes i...