Wes Adams and Tamara Myles on How to Create Meaningful Work | EP 589

What if the secret to career fulfillment isn’t a promotion, a new title, or more success — but something much deeper?

In this powerful episode, John R. Miles is joined by Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, co-authors of Meaningful Work, to explore the essential ingredients behind truly engaging and fulfilling work. Drawing from years of research and leadership development, they break down how to cultivate meaning in the workplace through purpose, community, and impact.

This conversation is a must-listen for leaders, entrepreneurs, team builders, and anyone seeking to reignite purpose in their professional and personal life.

Full Shownotes here: https://passionstruck.com/wes-adams-and-tamara-myles-on-meaningful-work/

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to define and create meaningful work beyond traditional markers of success
• The hidden drivers of engagement and why purpose often outweighs pay
• The outsized role leaders play in shaping workplace culture and fulfillment
• Why redefining success to prioritize purpose over productivity leads to deeper impact
• Actionable strategies for transforming your workplace into a source of meaning, connection, and growth
• How to reignite purpose in your personal and professional life

Connect with Wes Adams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesadams1/

Connect with Tamara Myles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaramyles/

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Next on Passion Struck:
In the next episode of Passion Struck, John sits down with Anne Marie Anderson, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, sports journalist, and leadership expert. Anne Marie has spent years breaking barriers in sports media, navigating high-stakes environments, and coaching top athletes and executives on leadership, resilience, and communication. In our conversation, we'll dive into the mental frameworks of high performers, the art of storytelling, and how to build confidence in any field.

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