The Science of Meaningful Work and the 3 C’s of Flourishing with Dr. Tamara Myles

What if you could make every job deeply meaningful — no matter the industry, title, or task?

In this episode of The Flourishing Edge Podcast, host Ashish Kothari sits down with Tamara Myles, author, researcher, and founder of Keynote Speaker, to explore the science of meaningful work. Together, they reveal how leaders can turn workplaces into thriving communities where employees feel valued, challenged, and connected.

From her groundbreaking research, Tamara shares the Three C’s of Meaning — Community, Contribution, and Challenge — and how these elements can unlock performance, loyalty, and fulfillment across organizations.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• 🌱 What makes work meaningful: Why it’s not what you do but how you experience what you do.
• 🧩 The 3 C’s Framework:
• Community — Creating belonging through care and authentic connection.
• Contribution — Recognizing impact and helping people see how their work matters.
• Challenge — Stretching potential with support to inspire growth and pride.
• 💬 Leadership’s impact on meaning: Research shows leaders shape 48% of how meaningful work feels.
• 🪞 The power of positive feedback: How one simple “thank you” per week can halve burnout and disengagement.
• 🔁 Gratitude as culture: A story of how one leader’s “five Friday thank-you emails” transformed an entire team.
• 🧠 The ROI of meaning: How fostering meaningful work drives productivity, retention, engagement — and even financial performance.
• 🤖 Meaning in the age of AI: Why human connection, purpose, and mattering are more vital than ever in a technology-driven world.

🧘 Guest Spotlight: Tamara Myles

Founder, Keynote Speaker & Researcher on Meaningful Work

🔗 Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn

Tamara Myles is a leading expert in organizational psychology and meaningful work. Her research, consulting, and talks help companies cultivate workplaces where people don’t just perform — they flourish.

🪞 Key Insight: “Meaningful work isn’t about what you do — it’s about how you experience what you do.”

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