Episode 06 - Joyful Leadership and Meaningful Work

Work takes up a huge part of our lives, yet so many of us feel stress, pressure, or even dread when it comes to our jobs. In this episode, Sanna and Scott explore how to bring more peace, harmony, and joy into your work life—and how to reconnect with what makes your work meaningful.

Whether you’re an employee feeling overwhelmed by expectations or a leader trying to motivate your team, this episode will help you reframe challenges and take ownership of your experience. Learn how to stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and recognize when it’s time to grow or let go. With practical insights for both sides of the workplace relationship, you’ll walk away feeling empowered to shift your mindset and cultivate more meaningful work in your day-to-day life.

This episode is your reminder that your job does not define your worth—and that you have the power to shape how you experience it.

What you will learn:

• How to shift from stress to calm by owning your mindset at work

• Why unrealistic expectations often arise and how to address them with compassion and clarity

• The importance of autonomy, purpose, and competence in job satisfaction and meaningful work

• What to do if you realize you’re chasing someone else’s dream

• Strategies for respectful communication between employees and supervisors

• Why jobs and relationships have seasons and how to know when it’s time to move on

• How leaders can foster joyful leadership by honoring their team’s humanity

• Ways to create peace, harmony, and meaningful work relationships—even during conflict or transition

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