February 27, 2025

The Power of "Ta-Da!": Taking Control Of Happiness At Work

48 minutes

Happiness at work isn’t just about perks and lucky circumstances—it’s about mindset, choice, and taking control. In this lively and insightful episode, Joel Zeff, a high-energy speaker, improv expert, and author of Make The Right Choice, shares how we can actively create more joy in the workplace.

We explore:

How improv teaches us to embrace change and seize opportunities.

The power of “Ta-Da!” moments—small celebrations that fuel happiness and success.

Why fun at work is a performance booster, not a distraction.

The crucial role of positive support in building confidence and resilience.

Joel’s contagious energy and practical insights will leave you rethinking how you approach happiness at work. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a workplace rut, this episode is for you!

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Key Takeaways

Happiness at work is a choice. It’s not something that happens to us—we can create it through celebration, mindset, and the way we engage with our work.

“Ta-Da!” moments fuel energy and confidence. Celebrating small wins builds momentum, motivation, and creates a positive work culture.

Embrace change, don’t fear it. Improv teaches us that we don’t control change, but we do control how we react to it—and that can be empowering.

Support fuels success. People thrive when they receive positive reinforcement and opportunities. Leaders should actively provide both.

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Key Moments

The key moments in this episode are:

0:00:10 – Why happiness at work is an active choice

0:03:12 – Joel Zeff’s journey from journalism to improv and workplace happiness

0:08:04 – The role of play in unlocking confidence and creativity

0:12:14 – The power of small celebrations: Why “Ta-Da!” moments matter

0:21:41 – How improv teaches us to embrace change and react with confidence

0:26:48 – The myth that fun at work means less productivity

0:33:44 – Redefining fun: Why it looks different for everyone

0:39:38 – Finding meaning in work and connecting with purpose

0:44:15 – Sticky Notes – Three takeaways for taking control of happiness at work

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By Andy Goram

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February 27, 2025

The Power of "Ta-Da!": Taking Control Of Happiness At Work

48 minutes

We explore:

How improv teaches us to embrace change and seize opportunities.

The power of “Ta-Da!” moments—small celebrations that fuel happiness and success.

Why fun at work is a performance booster, not a distraction.

The crucial role of positive support in building confidence and resilience.

Joel’s contagious energy and practical insights will leave you rethinking how you approach happiness at work. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a workplace rut, this episode is for you!

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Key Takeaways

Happiness at work is a choice. It’s not something that happens to us—we can create it through celebration, mindset, and the way we engage with our work.

“Ta-Da!” moments fuel energy and confidence. Celebrating small wins builds momentum, motivation, and creates a positive work culture.

Embrace change, don’t fear it. Improv teaches us that we don’t control change, but we do control how we react to it—and that can be empowering.

Support fuels success. People thrive when they receive positive reinforcement and opportunities. Leaders should actively provide both.

----more----

Key Moments

The key moments in this episode are:

0:00:10 – Why happiness at work is an active choice

0:03:12 – Joel Zeff’s journey from journalism to improv and workplace happiness

0:08:04 – The role of play in unlocking confidence and creativity

0:12:14 – The power of small celebrations: Why “Ta-Da!” moments matter

0:21:41 – How improv teaches us to embrace change and react with confidence

0:26:48 – The myth that fun at work means less productivity