
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureManagementBusiness | |||

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
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.
Meaningful wo... more
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
In this episode, Andrew is joined by psychology and philosophy researcher Joffrey Fuhrer to explore the critical role of self-transcendence and positive impact in experiencing meaningful work.
Drawing on his empirical research into well-being and mo... more
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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.
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!
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!
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!
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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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. Bill Burnett
2. Joffrey Fuhrer
3. Isaac Prilleltensky
4. Rodney Schmaltz
5. Joel Vos
6. Llewellyn E. van Zyl
7. Kathy Miller
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