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July 20, 2022 72 mins

In 2020, many of us suddenly found ourselves working remotely. Free from distractions, we turned inward and wonder what our purpose is. Now that we're returning to work, our workplace has changed. Our connection to work has changed. So now we wonder, how can we align our purpose with our work?

Our guest this episode is Dr. Dana Mitra, a professor of education policy studies at Penn State University and the author of "The Empowered Professor." She is also a leadership coach who helps academics and professionals find their purpose through their work. Dana shares her journey and her insights on how you can find your purpose at work.

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