Welcome to today's episode for a unique conversation. Megan, a borderline Reddit obsessive reads Lakisha, a reddit novice, a collection of tales from one of the most popular subreddits, r/antiwork. After each story we ask ourselves;

• Do we think the story is real?
• What went wrong here?
• What advice would you give the poster?
• What could someone do in a similar circumstance?
• Should they just quit their job?

The antiwork subreddit is an online community on Reddit where users discuss issues related to work, labor, and employment. Topics often include critiques of capitalism, sharing of personal stories related to workplace struggles, advice on quitting jobs and/or finding better work-life balance. The community has gained significant attention, especially during movements like the Great Resignation, where many people started questioning the value and impact of their jobs.

Embrace internet anonymity and ponder the other side of the story in today's lighthearted episode.

On this show, our favorite conversations are the ones that result in a shift in perspective.

The ones that challenge us to put ideas and language around things we either believe strongly about, or never even considered.

So, when our guest Nick Duggan wanted to discuss the concept of Workplace Spirituality, recognizing our host's vastly different outlooks on this topic, we knew we were in for an interesting episode.

Nick has been developing people and organizations for more than 20 years, and is passionate about making work more meaningful for all. As the founder of the coaching and training firm Deeper Work, Nick partners with people-focused leaders to increase their impact through meaningful, identity-conscious leadership development and coaching. He brings to this work a successful track record of leading learning & development; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and employee communications and engagement for companies such as AppFolio, GoTo, DaVita, and the American Heart Association. Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from UC Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from William James College, where he completed a thesis on “Engaging The Soul Within Organizations: Practical Implications of Workplace Spirituality Research.”

In one of our most interesting and honest conversations to date, we discussed the difficulties putting language around concepts like spiritualty, how we can engage with others productively when their beliefs are different or counter to our own, and what it means to find a sense of purpose in our work.

Get a bit uncomfortable, define what spirituality means to you, and decide where it fits into you own work in this introspective discussion.

Connect With Our Guest & Episode Resources

Deeper Work

Going Deeper with Nick Duggan

Check Out Nick's Recommended Reading List

Pew Research "Nones On The Rise"

People don't quit jobs, they quit bosses.

If you spend any time on TikTok, you can get lost in the sea of clever, passionate, or comedic videos of frustrated employees complaining about their bosses. While these videos are certainly entertaining, rarely do we get to hear the other side of the story. This trend grabbed the attention of our guest today, who wanted to answer the question "what is your boss thinking?"

Jane Yan is an award-winning digital innovation and business builder with over half a billion dollars in generated revenue. She has a wealth of experience, from leading small startup teams to managing large divisions in Fortune 1 companies. Her career spans various industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consumer technology, and e-commerce. Currently, she is the COO of Lunajoy Health, transforming women's mental wellness. Recently, she received the Innovation Award for New Era of Leadership, recognized by industry leaders like the ex-CEO of Pepsi. With her dual perspective as both an employee and a "boss lady," Jane shares invaluable insights into what the "boss" is thinking.

We hope employees and managers alike can gain new insights from this thoughtful and honest conversation.

Places to Find and Connect with Our Guest:

Check out Lunajoy: www.hellolunajoy.com

Connect with Jane on LinkedIn

For mentorship, coaching, or advisory inquires, send Jane an email.

Some Words from our Hosts:

We feel so lucky to have made it to episode 10! Thank you to our listeners for your words of encouragement and ongoing support. We look forward to bringing you more insightful conversations on career and culture, we're more appreciative of this experience than we could ever articulate.

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