Episode 038: Finding Joy in the Workplace with Kathryn Owler

<p align="justify">Welcome to another episode of <em>The Authentic Change Podcast</em>, I am Mike Horne, your host and I am joined today by <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kathryn-owler-1a521610/?originalSubdomain=nz"> Kathryn</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kathryn-owler-1a521610/?originalSubdomain=nz"> Owler</a></u></span> an expert on happiness, fun, and joy work. Her mission is to provide people who are unhappy at work with easy-to-follow (empirically proven) steps that they can take immediately to achieve greater joy and purpose at work. In today’s episode, Kathryn shares practical ways to support and promote a happier and more fulfilling workplace.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong>:</p> <p>[2:24] Kathryn shares a few words about herself.</p> <p>[5:01] Kathryn talks about critical thinking as a very useful tool but emphasizes the significance of joy.</p> <p>[6:03] Kathryn shares her definition of joy and happiness.</p> <p>[10:23] Kathryn speaks about a particular research project she conducted.</p> <p>[12:24] After resigning from her “dream job” Kathryn asked herself: Have I made the right decision?</p> <p>[14:31] What contributed to Kathryn feeling miserable in that job?</p> <p>[17:04] There is no perfect job.</p> <p>[18:15] Mike talks about one of the keys of engagement.</p> <p>[19:16] Kathryn talks about the value of relationships at work.</p> <p>[22:03] How can you support people to take responsibility for their own happiness?</p> <p>[23:30] Kathryn talks about communication.</p> <p>[26:11] How is a team encouraged to have joy and happiness at work?</p> <p>[28:10] How to apply these concepts to jobs that are not necessarily purpose filled jobs?</p> <p>[31:08] Kathryn shares her research on finding purpose at work.</p> <p>[32:25] People tend to criticize rather than seek ways to optimize efficiency.</p> <p>[34:40] How Kathryn’s work was impacted by the global COVID pandemic.</p> <p>[37:45] Kathryn shares practical tips wit