Mark Fabian on Beyond Happy: Rethinking Work, Purpose and a Life Well Lived
Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick, joins Jason and Joelle to discuss his book Beyond Happy. Together, they explore some of book's key themes including the role of work in meaning and purpose, self actualisation vs self-optimisation, and under appreciated character traits in the workplace.
Psych Health and Safety Podcast · Jason Van Schie, Joelle Mitchell
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Show Notes
What really makes work meaningful? In this episode, Jason and Joelle sit down with Dr Mark Fabian, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick and author of Beyond Happy. Together, they explore how work shapes our sense of purpose, the difference between self‑actualisation and self‑optimisation, and the often overlooked character traits that truly matter in the workplace.
If you’ve ever wondered whether work can (or should) be more than just a way to earn a living, this conversation will challenge your thinking and offer fresh insights into finding fulfilment beyond productivity.
Learn more about Dr Mark Fabian:
Find his book Beyond Happy here: harpercollins.com.au/9781835010501/beyond-happy
Learn more about him via his website: sites.google.com/view/markfabian/home
Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language.