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Here’s where you find the complete archive of articles from the MeaningSphere Blog, all in one place. Read, share, and enjoy.

Developed by Dr. Marjolein Lips-Wiersma, the Map of Meaning is the foundational framework of MeaningSphere’s flagship offering. Comprising four pathways and three tensions, the Map is a research-backed tool for understanding how we experience meaning—and therefore, what makes work meaningful rather than meaningless. Here, you’ll find articles that will empower you to understand and apply this powerful framework in your own worklife. 

This is where we share the heart behind what we do. Here you’ll find the ideas, insights, and stories that shape our offerings—and why we believe meaning at work matters. Think of it as a starting point for understanding who we are, what drives us, and how we can make a difference in your worklife. 

Your worklife is the ongoing conversation between your work and your sense of self. Here you’ll find fresh perspectives, practical tips, and gentle questions to help you explore what matters most to you, so you can build the worklife that fits you best. From shifting workplace trends to new data on wellbeing, we’ll connect the bigger picture to your everyday experience. 

Unpacking vulnerability at work: A conversation with MeaningSphere Guide Mita Broca

At work, there’s often so much pressure to be good at what you’re doing. Being vulnerable means being okay with not knowing the answers all the time. It means asking questions and seeking out help if you need it.

Book Review: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

Rubin, a legendary music producer, asserts that we are all inherently creative beings. His book, The Creative Act, serves as a guide to unlocking that creativity and seeing the world through a more expansive and creative lens.

Stuck on a problem at work? Try the Four Stages of Creativity

Graham Wallas, social psychologist and co-founder of the London School of Economics, shared his theory of the four stages of creativity in The Art of Thought, published in 1926. The theory will help you think about how to create the right conditions to spark your own creativity – whether at the office or pursuing other […]

‘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 […]

Book review: Beginners by Tom Vanderbilt

Too often we feel it's "too late" to change careers. But Vanderbilt shows the rich life that awaits on the other side of these self-imposed barriers.

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.