You Are Not A Frog

Is it Possible to Have Fun at Work?


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When was the last time you had fun at work? 

Dr Kathryn Owler joins us in this episode to discuss the importance of having a fun mindset at work. She shares her fascinating research on the characteristics and traits of people who enjoy their current jobs. We dissect the common themes these people have in finding success in their careers.

If you want to start adopting the mindset people who have fun at work have, stay tuned to this episode.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

  1. Learn what it means to have fun at work.
  2. Discover the mindset and the things people who have fun at work do.
  3. Find out how you can attain a ‘lighthearted sense of enjoyment’ in your work life.

Episode Highlights

  • [05:07] Kathryn’s early work experience
  • [06:55] Feeling Stuck and Unhappy
  • [08:51] On Having Fun at Work
  • [15:14] Taking Fun into Any Workplace
  • [17:27] Secrets to Having Fun at Work
  • [20:00] Taking Action 
  • [22:55] Kathryn’s Definition of Fun
  • [24:52] Being in the Flow
  • [27:28] The Notions of ‘Joy’ and ‘Fun’
  • [29:36] Connection and Fun at Work 
  • [35:31] Being Successful While Enjoying Yourself
  • [38:31] Changing Your Mindset and Taking Action
  • [44:11] Kathryn’s Coaching Experience
  • [46:52] Kathryn’s Top Three Tips

Resources

  • Get in touch and book a slot with us for live programme courses of the Shapes Toolkit. Bookings are open for Summer and Autumn 2022, with only a few slots left for Spring 2022. 
  • Connect with Dr Kathryn Owler: LinkedIn | The Happiness at Work Coach
  • Get a FREE copy of The Happiness at Work Coach’s The Three Simple Steps to Enjoying Any Job here!
  • Get access to the THRIVE Weekly Planner

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