Episode 59 - Eloise Skinner - How to find meaning and purpose at work

We chat with Eloise Skinner, author of ‘But Are You Alive?’, founder and psychotherapist.

It’s almost become a cliche to talk about finding meaning and purpose at work, especially with regard to the expectations of millennials and Generation Z, and what they want from employers. So what do leaders need to know about this? What does purpose and meaning really mean to young employees? And how should leaders facilitate this quest for meaning?

Eloise Skinner is well placed to answer these questions, through her work as an author and psychotherapist. Having started her career in corporate law, Eloise’s work now focuses on existential topics like meaning, purpose and identity. Eloise’s newest book, ‘But Are You Alive?’, focuses on finding meaning and purpose in everyday life. We discuss the difference between meaning and purpose, practical tips to help people find their purpose, whether they are established or aspiring leaders, and what young people really want from the world of work.

Zoe and Paul also discuss recent news stories about Nihal Arthanayake and inclusion at the BBC, as well as the government’s new AI skills framework for organisations.

 

Notes

Eloise’s website: www.eloiseskinner.com

Book link: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/eloise-skinner/but-are-you-alive/9781529398885/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/eloiseallexia

News stories:

Nihal Arthanayake and inclusion at the BBC

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/bbc-presenter-says-overwhelmingly-white-workplace-affects-his-mental-health/ar-AA1kJ00y

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/nihal-arthanayake-bbc-white-journalism-b2455646.html

UK government guidance on upskilling employees

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-business-guidance-to-boost-skills-and-unlock-benefits-of-ai

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Editing and production - Syren Studios with Paul Thomas

Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music

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