Episode 181: Finding Work Joy: How to Create a Happier Work Life with Beth Stallwood
Ready to take charge of your happiness at work? Beth Stallwood shares her proven strategies for finding joy and balance in your career.
In today's episode, the amazing Beth Stallwood and I explore how individuals can bring more joy into their work and debunk the myth that work must be a source of gloom. Beth is a Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Consultant, and Author of Work Joy: A Toolkit for a Better Working Life. She shares her career journey, moving from corporate roles in various sectors to becoming an entrepreneur and helping others find fulfillment in their work.
Throughout this episode, you will learn the concept of Work Joy, which stems from Beth’s belief that individuals have the power to shape their own experiences at work. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one’s work satisfaction rather than blaming external factors like managers or companies. Beth highlights the importance of learning, self-awareness, and maintaining a balance between work and personal life. Her message underscores that joy is a choice, and with intentional reflection and small changes, anyone can create more joy in their working life.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
From a corporate career to Work Joy advocate (1:22)
Disrupting the gloom of the workplace (7:25)
Embracing curiosity and experimentation in your career (14:58)
Look upwards and outwards and not get stuck in a box (19:28)
Taking ownership of your Work Joy: Practical steps to find fulfillment(24:24)
The importance of self-reflection and taking risks (31:49)
Building success: Experimentations and growth (41:16)
Leaping into entrepreneurship (46:06)
What’s next for Beth Stallwood (50:12)