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‘Everyone is creative:’ A conversation with MeaningSphere Guide Dale Walker

Before becoming a MeaningSphere Guide, Dale Walker worked in innovation and design thinking. He shares why he believes everyone is creative and offers tips for bringing more creativity to your work. Ali Boston: First things first, do you consider yourself a creative person? And if so, have you always considered yourself a creative person? Dale […]

Embracing neurodiversity: How different brains can thrive at work

Neurodiversity is not merely a buzzword; it is a paradigm shift that holds the potential to reshape the modern workplace for the better. As part of our series on Lifelong Learning, contributor Louise Lilja reflects on the occupational challenges posed by her own ADHD-like symptoms, and shares how individuals and employers can educate themselves to […]

Three lessons I learned from going ‘back to school’ in my thirties

Going back to university after years in the professional world can feel daunting, but it can also help you understand yourself and gain clarity about your goals and needs, writes Ali Boston.

Lifelong learning and the mindsets that will support you on your journey

Can switching up your mindset allow you to enjoy the benefits of lifelong learning? MeaningSphere's Roz Duffy share some insights.

How lifelong learning can empower you in your career – and make it more meaningful

What happens when technology threatens to disrupt the work you find meaningful, and what can you do about it? Future of Work specialist Ali Boston explores how becoming a lifelong learner can help you feel more empowered to take small actions in support of your future career.

‘We’re all late bloomers:’ A conversation with Bill Felty, MeaningSphere Guide

It's September and the kids are going back to school, but even adults can find meaning through learning new things.

Book review: Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

We’ve been thinking about rest all wrong, according to Alex Soojung-Kim Pang’s book Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. Rest, Pang argues, is not the absence of work but work’s ally. In her review, MeaningSphere’s Anna Weltner draws out some insights on the interplay between rest and meaningful work. On its […]

Four things I’ve discovered in pursuit of that elusive thing called ‘rest’

Sometimes it’s the jobs we’re most passionate about that burn us out, as Nyla Khan discovered early in her career. Nyla has worked for over 15 years helping businesses develop more sustainable solutions. Here, she shares four lessons on another, more personal type of sustainability: how to un-learn the “productivity mindset” and re-prioritize rest.

Why rest matters for meaningful work: A conversation with MeaningSphere Guide Lilian Kolker

Summer is a time for vacations, long days and a chance for reflection before the busyness of the fall. As we explore the idea of “rest,” we spoke to MeaningSphere Guide Lilian Kolker about why rest is important for meaningful work. Our conversation spanned the balance between “being” and “doing,” creativity, and questions you can ask yourself to better understand your own relationship with rest.