The Real Reason You’ve Lost Motivation (And How to Get It Back) with Joshua M. Evans

Feeling disconnected from your work? Wondering where your motivation went?

In this episode of The SMARTA Podcast, I sit down with Joshua M. Evans, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and purpose-driven leadership expert, to talk about how to reignite passion even in the most repetitive, exhausting, or corporate of jobs.

You’ll walk away with tools, mindset shifts, and the surprising truth about enthusiasm that can transform how you show up to work… and life.

🎯 In this episode, we explore:

– How to rediscover meaning in your day-to-day work

– What burnout really is (and what it’s not)

– The #1 mindset shift that brings back energy and clarity

– How to lead with enthusiasm without losing yourself

– Why you don’t have to change your job to feel fulfilled

– The secret to sustaining motivation when no one is cheering you on

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✓ How to shift from exhausted to empowered at work

✓ Why purpose doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic

✓ How to gamify your routine to avoid burnout

✓ The real reason you feel “off” and how to reset

✓ Practical tools to find meaning, even in the mundane

🧠 Joshua M. Evans has trained 1,000+ organizations and speaks worldwide about engagement, leadership, and building culture with intention. His mission: help people love what they do and rediscover the human part of their work.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro: Meet Joshua M. Evans

01:45 What Happens When You Feel Disconnected From Your Work

04:12 The Truth About Burnout (It’s Not Always Exhaustion)

07:09 Why Enthusiasm Is a Career Superpower

10:15 Finding Meaning in Repetitive Work

13:40 How to Rediscover Purpose Without Changing Jobs

17:30 Building Daily Momentum Through Micro-Wins

20:00 Protecting Your Energy in a Negative Work Culture

23:14 Gamification: A Surprising Cure for Low Motivation

26:45 The Role of Gratitude in Sustaining Passion

30:10 Leading with Purpose When You’re Not in Charge

34:18 Final Takeaways: How to Love What You Do Again

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