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Episode Synopsis
Join hosts Chris and Jonna for a special Sparks episode as they explore the intricacies of happiness with the brilliant Alysha Adams from Age UK.
Gain insights into the subtle indicators of happiness and its impact on professional success. Challenge the notion of constant happiness and discover how organisations like Age UK integrate happiness into their culture.
Whether you're seeking personal fulfilment or professional growth, this episode offers value to unlock lasting happiness.
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// Brought to you by Interactive Workshops
https://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/
// See what we do best
www.interactiveworkshops.com
// Want to spark something with [email protected]
// Connect with us on LinkedIn
Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/
Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/
Special guest - Alysha Adams, Head of Organisation, Culture & People Development at Age UK : linkedin.com/in/alyshaadams
00:00 Should we be dissatisfied?
01:02 Welcome to Sparks
01:46 Introduction to Alysha from Age UK
10:11 The ‘tells’ of happiness
14:19 Is celebration essential?
16:30 Strategies and tactics of happiness
18:02 Can happiness help us professionally
25:26 It’s okay to not be happy all of the time
30:42 The correlation between unhappiness and critical thinking
36:46 How does Age UK fit happiness into work?
39:58 How does Interactive Workshops support mental health?
42:39 Tips on cultivating happiness
46:40 How are Interactive Workshops making clients happy?
Gain insights into the subtle indicators of happiness and its impact on professional success. Challenge the notion of constant happiness and discover how organisations like Age UK integrate happiness into their culture.
Whether you're seeking personal fulfilment or professional growth, this episode offers value to unlock lasting happiness.
---
// Brought to you by Interactive Workshops
https://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/
// See what we do best
www.interactiveworkshops.com
// Want to spark something with [email protected]
// Connect with us on LinkedIn
Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/
Jonna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/
Special guest - Alysha Adams, Head of Organisation, Culture & People Development at Age UK : linkedin.com/in/alyshaadams
00:00 Should we be dissatisfied?
01:02 Welcome to Sparks
01:46 Introduction to Alysha from Age UK
10:11 The ‘tells’ of happiness
14:19 Is celebration essential?
16:30 Strategies and tactics of happiness
18:02 Can happiness help us professionally
25:26 It’s okay to not be happy all of the time
30:42 The correlation between unhappiness and critical thinking
36:46 How does Age UK fit happiness into work?
39:58 How does Interactive Workshops support mental health?
42:39 Tips on cultivating happiness
46:40 How are Interactive Workshops making clients happy?
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