Finding fulfilment in your work with Randi Roberts
Nov 22, 2023
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Randi Roberts, Career-Life Coach, discusses work fulfillment, workplace culture, societal expectations, and expressing gratitude in the workplace. They explore finding fulfillment in work, the impact of workplace culture, social media expectations, and the importance of gratitude. They also touch on procrastination and their own podcast and YouTube channel.
Work fulfillment is essential for personal satisfaction and can significantly impact productivity and success.
Having realistic expectations and being in a supportive workplace culture contribute to work fulfillment and overall productivity.
Deep dives
The Importance of Fulfillment in Work
Fulfillment in work is a key aspect of personal satisfaction. The podcast episode explores what it means to be fulfilled in our jobs and the impact of not feeling fulfilled. The speaker, Randy Roberts, shares his own experience of transitioning from a first career he loved to finding fulfillment in his current work. He emphasizes the importance of doing good while achieving goals and discusses the connection between fulfillment and workplace culture. Roberts suggests that being fulfilled in our work not only benefits us personally but also improves productivity and drives success.
The Impact of Unfulfillment on Productivity
Feeling unfulfilled in a job significantly affects productivity. The podcast highlights how lack of fulfillment can make tasks take longer and drain energy. When individuals are not engaged or excited about their work, they may struggle to complete tasks efficiently and seek innovative solutions. In contrast, being fulfilled brings a sense of flow and focus, resulting in increased productivity and high-quality outcomes. The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment to enhance both personal satisfaction and overall workplace productivity.
Expectations and Workplace Culture
Expectations play a crucial role in fulfillment. The podcast episode discusses how having either excessively low or unrealistically high expectations can impact one's level of fulfillment in a job. It also highlights the influence of workplace culture on fulfillment and productivity. The speaker explains that a supportive and positive workplace culture fosters satisfaction, while a toxic environment can lead to a lack of fulfillment. The importance of understanding individual preferences, learning from experience, and being aware of changing needs throughout one's career journey is emphasized.
In this weeks Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast we take a look at work fulfilment, job satisfaction and everything in between.
This is a great conversation with Randi Roberts a Career-Life Coach and someone who was changed her job after many decades to find more fulfilment.
Randi shares insights into the emotional landscape of work, whether you find fulfilment or navigate the challenges of being unfulfilled. We explore the nuances of workplace culture, unpack societal expectations surrounding work and is it okay not to find complete fulfilment in your job?