Joy At Work

The One Small Shift That Increases Joy at Work (It’s Not What You Think)

Have you ever had that gut-feeling that something’s off at work? You’re good at your job, but it just doesn’t feel good enough? In this episode, I share the one powerful concept that’s helped hundreds of my clients feel more alive, energised, and fulfilled in their careers—superpowers. Not the comic-book kind, but those unique things you do so effortlessly and joyfully that time disappears. Together, we’ll explore: 1. What superpowers actually are (and how to spot yours) 2. Three ways to uncover your own hidden brilliance 3. Simple, real-life tweaks to build joy into your workday 4. Why using your superpowers more often leads to promotions, pay rises, and feeling less drained at home And yes, there’s a free tool to help you begin. 📥 Download the Superpower Starter Worksheet 👉 https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/17https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/17 [https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/17] Let’s design a workday (and a work life) that actually feels like you.

Ditch Small Talk: Ask This Instead of "How’s Work?"

As we head into the festive season and spend more time with family and friends, there's one question that always seems to show up: "How’s work?" In this short episode, I share why that question is a total conversation killer—and what to ask instead if you want to spark a deeper, more joyful connection. I’ll walk you through a simple but powerful question you can use at your next gathering, whether you're chatting to a burnt-out sibling, a newly retired uncle, or a friend who secretly hates their job. I’ll even show you how to ask it well—and why it can lead to unexpectedly beautiful conversations. This one shift can bring more joy not just to their work, but to yours too. 💬 Take the Life Satisfaction Assessment If you’re ready to reflect on your own work and life, try the Derailed Assessment. It’s a guided 30-minute deep dive into what’s bringing you joy—and what’s not. A brilliant place to begin your joy-at-work redesign. 👉 Take the Life Satisfaction Assessment [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/derailed]

Scott’s 3 Career Design Insights: A Midlife Reinvention Story

Ever wonder what it really takes to shift from quiet burnout to joy at work? In this special episode, I’m joined by one of my former clients who generously shares the three career design insights he never wants to forget. These insights came from our deep work together and his own fierce curiosity about what a joyful working life could actually feel like. We talk about how boredom can spiral into stress and anxiety, how understanding your personal kryptonite can transform how you show up at work, and why leaning into your real self (and your superpowers) is the key to sustainable joy. If you’ve been stuck in autopilot, or you’re craving a new way to make decisions about your next career move—this one’s for you. Ready to design work that matters? 👉 Work with me [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me] Mentioned in this episode: 🔹 Midlife Worklife Satisfaction Report [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/new-blog-1/2025/midlife-worklife-satisfaction]

The 3 Types of Boredom That Quietly Derail Midlife Careers

I want to talk about something I’ve been hearing over and over again from brilliant, experienced professionals: boredom at work. Not the low-level kind we all get from time to time—but chronic, energy-draining, soul-dimming boredom. This episode is grounded in new research from the Midlife Work-Life Satisfaction Report, which drew insights from over 1,000 midlife professionals. And one thing was glaring: 97% said they want to do more meaningful work. That’s not a typo. In this episode, I walk you through: * What chronic boredom really looks like at midlife * The 3 distinct types of boredom I uncovered in my research * How each type chips away at your joy, energy, and engagement * A more nuanced way to reconnect with work that matters more You’ll also hear a bit about my own experience with boredom coma—and how I found my way out. If any of this feels painfully familiar, you’re not broken. But you might be overdue for a redesign. 👉 Ready to do something about it? Work with me [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me] Mentioned in This Episode: * Midlife Work-Life Satisfaction Report [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/new-blog-1/2025/midlife-worklife-satisfaction]

Stress Gets the Spotlight, But Boredom May Be the Real Career Killer

This episode is a little different. I’ve been experimenting again, and this time, I teamed up with my younger brother to bring a long-simmering idea to life — a short film about one of the most overlooked emotions at work: boredom. We talk about how stress gets all the attention in work dissatisfaction stories, but boredom — quiet, creeping, and often ignored — is doing damage in the background. And if we miss its early signals, we often end up with a combo of burnout and boredom that’s hard to escape. I share a personal story, a client vignette, and an invitation to notice boredom earlier — when it can still guide us to something more joyful. 🎬 Want the visual version? Watch the 3-minute video here: The Most Dangerously Overlooked Emotion at Work [https://youtu.be/NDaR65gnqnM?si=ETUBz9R69gYjX7XD] If you’re suffering from chronic boredom and want help to redesign more enJOYment into your work life, go to MidlifeUnstuck.com to learn how. Mentioned in This Episode: * A special thanks to Brendan and Sam at Kaios Media for bringing this to life. * The Derailed Diagnostic: A 30-minute life satisfaction assessment [https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/derailed]