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Meaningful Work Matters

Eudaimonic by Design
Meaningful Work
Positive Psychology
Eudaimonia
Well-Being
Purpose
Employee Engagement
Burnout
Leadership
Job Satisfaction
Workplace Culture
Mental Health
Workplace Well-Being
Engagement
Mattering
Personality Psychology
Job Crafting
Healthcare
Work Culture
Organizational Behavior
Spirituality

Welcome to the Meaningful Work Matters podcast from Eudaimonic by Design. On this podcast, our host Andrew Soren dives into the world of meaningful work, exploring its complexities and examining its impact on people and the organizations they’re a part of. Each episode features insightful conversations with cutting edge experts on the latest research and practice around meaningful work. Whether yo... more

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In this episode, Andrew Soren of Eudaimonic by Design sits down with personality psychologist Brian Little for a conversation that moves from a mishelved library book to a hockey metaphor for performance reviews, and lands, more than once, on the dif... more

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In this episode, Andrew Soren is joined by organizational psychologist Ryan Fehr to explore how gratitude and social sustainability shape the quality of our relationships at work, and why those relationships are central to whether work feels meaningf... more

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In this episode, Andrew Soren is joined by executive coach and humour ambassador Bea Bincze for a conversation about why humor, playfulness, and what she calls “fun framing” deserve a bigger place in how we think about meaningful work.

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In this episode of Meaningful Work Matters, host Andrew Soren is joined by Stanford design leader and life design pioneer Bill Burnett for a conversation about what it means to build a meaningful life, and why that question is bigger than work alone.... more

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Brian Little
Personality Psychologist, expert on personal projects, free traits, restorative niches
University/psychology researcher (contextual)
Episode: From Well-Being to Well-Doing: Brian Little on the Personal Projects That Shape Our Lives
Ryan Fehr
Professor at University of Washington, Foster School of Business
University of Washington, Foster School of Business
Episode: How Gratitude Makes Work More Sustainable: Ryan Fehr on Social Burnout and the Relationships That Make Work Meaningful
Bea Bincze
Executive coach and humor ambassador
Humor Ambassadors / ATH Humor Academy
Episode: Why Humor Matters at Work: Bea Bincze on Fun Framing, Perfectionism, and Making Meaningful Work Sustainable
Bill Burnett
Professor at Stanford Life Design Lab
Stanford University
Episode: How to Design a More Meaningful Life and Work: Bill Burnett on Wonder, Community, and the Dark Side of Purpose
Joffrey Fuhrer
Psychology and philosophy researcher
Swiss Center for Affective Sciences / University of Paris (paraphrased in transcript)
Episode: Why Self-Transcendence is the Missing Key to Meaningful Work: Lessons from Joffrey Fuhrer
Isaac Prilleltensky
Professor and thought leader in positive psychology and community psychology
University of Miami (former Dean); Researcher on mattering and wellbeing
Episode: Building a We Culture: In memory of Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky
Rodney Schmaltz
Professor of psychology at MacEwan University
MacEwan University
Episode: Why Purpose Beats Passion at Work: Lessons from Rodney Schmaltz
Joel Vos
Philosopher and researcher discussed in-depth during the episode
Joel Vos (independent researcher)
Episode: When Unfulfilled Meaning Becomes Radicalization: Lessons from Dr. Joel Vos (Part Two)
Llewellyn E. van Zyl
Professor of Organizational Psychology at North-West University; Executive Director, International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)
International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)
Episode: What the Masks Leave Behind: A Conversation with Llewellyn E. van Zyl and Andrew Soren

Host

Andrew Soren
Host of Meaningful Work Matters

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Elevate Your Leadership Impact

    Prepare to be informed, educated, and stimulated! Andrew dazzles with Krista Tippett-like depth, bridging science with practical application through masterfully crafted questions. A must-listen for leaders seeking to elevate meaning, engagement, and retention at work.

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    5
    sfmomlesliesantos
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative must listen for leaders young and mature

    This podcast covers the fundamentals of leadership as it relates to creating cultures of sustainable performance by way of genuine care for people. Andrew Soren is an expert in the field of organizational psychology, a skillful moderator and interviewer. If more people embrace what he brings to the world via this pod, our society will elevate beyond granular individualism and overcome what today gives capitalism its loaded rap sheet. To the enlightened way of thinking!

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    5
    batyrn
    United States3 years ago
  • A must-listen podcast about valuing and being valued at work

    Andrew Soren is a foremost expert on the topics of meaningful life, meaningful work, and organizational well-being. I am so excited for this podcast because his level of expertise in Positive Psychology, paired with all the work he has done at the organizational level to bring new actionable perspective!

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    5
    Sonya Looney
    United States3 years ago
  • episode 1 - an introduction to meaningful work.

    An eloquent introduction to this important podcast series. Andrew Soren captures the theory and research foundational to the essential concept of meaningful work. For those who are struggling with burnout or toxic work cultures, in leadership or staff positions, this is a must listen-to podcast. And be sure to read the paper written by Andrew Soren and Carol Ryff. It’s a game-changer!

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    5
    DonnaAG
    United States3 years ago
  • Meaningful Work Matters

    Congratulations Andrew - what a great launch for this ‘pause-itive’ podcast.

    I look forward to continuing to listen and learn with and from you and the wonderful speakers you interview.

    Mo

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    Mo (Maureen) McKenna
    Canada3 years ago

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Why Humor Matters at Work: Bea Bincze on Fun Framing, Perfectionism, and Making Meaningful Work Sustainable
Q: How can someone start bringing humor into their team?
Start with self, spot three to four funny things daily, establish boundaries for positive humor (laughing with, not at), and gradually curate humor within interactions to support learning and safety.
Why Humor Matters at Work: Bea Bincze on Fun Framing, Perfectionism, and Making Meaningful Work Sustainable
Q: What does a humor ambassador do?
She explains that it's not about telling jokes but about fostering humor as a daily practice—reducing stress, increasing openness, and using “fun-framing” to reframe stressful situations.
Why Humor Matters at Work: Bea Bincze on Fun Framing, Perfectionism, and Making Meaningful Work Sustainable
Q: Tell us a little about who you are and what makes your work meaningful?
Bea describes herself as a former CFO turned executive coach and humor ambassador, driven by helping people find meaningful goals and improving performance through humorous, human-centered approaches.
From Well-Being to Well-Doing: Brian Little on the Personal Projects That Shape Our Lives
Q: Before we get into it, maybe you could just take a moment to introduce yourself. Tell guests that you'd like them to know about you.
Brian Little explains his background, his Canadian roots, and how he shifted into personality psychology, highlighting his lifelong interest in how meaningful work emerges from personal projects and social context.
How Gratitude Makes Work More Sustainable: Ryan Fehr on Social Burnout and the Relationships That Make Work Meaningful
Q: How does social sustainability relate to deeply meaningful work?
Meaningful work requires sustainable relationships; without energy-bearing social connections, purpose cannot be maintained, especially for those with high moral stakes in their roles.

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What is Meaningful Work Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful show focused on meaningful work, workplace well-being, and how leadership and culture shape performance. Across episodes, listeners hear from researchers, practitioners, and executives who share evidence-based frameworks, practical tools, and real-world stories about building purposeful organizations, reducing burnout, and fostering fair, engaging environments. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on eudaimonia, fairness, and design thinking in work—often bridging psychology, philosophy, and management to offer actionable strategies for leaders and teams. The format tends to blend rigorous ideas with relatable case studies, making it useful for managers seeking to improve culture and for researchers wanting applied insig... more

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Recent guests on Meaningful Work Matters include:

1. Brian Little
2. Ryan Fehr
3. Bea Bincze
4. Bill Burnett
5. Joffrey Fuhrer
6. Isaac Prilleltensky
7. Rodney Schmaltz
8. Joel Vos

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