Joy At Work

Lucia Knight
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The Joy at Work podcast offers time-poor professionals in their 40s, 50s and 60s ideas on how to increase their joy at work. Lucia Knight dives right to the heart of the value each guest offers so that you can make deliberate change to bring more enjoyment, satisfaction and fulfillment to your work. Beyond expert interviews, you'll get practical reflections following guest interviews, recommends on experiments to try this week and answers to call-in career questions from listeners.

  1. I'm 43 and Still Don't Know What I Want to Be When I Grow Up

    2 HRS AGO

    I'm 43 and Still Don't Know What I Want to Be When I Grow Up

    Ever find yourself thinking, “I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up”? You’re not alone — and more importantly, you’re not behind. In this episode, I respond to a heartfelt question from a 43-year-old marketing director who's feeling stuck and unsure about their future. We unravel the pressure-packed question we've all heard since childhood — “What do you want to be when you grow up?” — and offer two far more useful ones instead. You’ll hear: Why we’re still haunted by career expectations that began at age fiveA mindset shift that turns work from obligation to opportunityTwo powerful questions that can reframe your midlife work lifeHow to connect your superpowers with real-world problems that matterA peek inside how we tackle this inside the Fierce Emporium programme If your brain has been circling the same old questions for years, this is the episode to help you stop the spiral — and start designing something better. 🎥 Watch the video – Do I just need a new job or a new strategy? 👉 Watch now 📥 Free download – Five Questions to Ask When You’re Feeling Career Stuck 👉 Download here 💬 Join the conversation – You’re not too old, and it’s not too late. 👉 Midlife Unstuck Community Invitation If this episode sparks something, please share it with someone who's quietly wondering the same thing.

    8 min
  2. Use Your Superpowers Daily: 20% More Happiness at Work

    MAR 11

    Use Your Superpowers Daily: 20% More Happiness at Work

    Have you ever had that gut-feeling that something’s off at work? You’re good at your job, but it just doesn’t feel good enough? In this episode, I share the one powerful concept that’s helped hundreds of my clients feel more alive, energised, and fulfilled in their careers—superpowers. Not the comic-book kind, but those unique things you do so effortlessly and joyfully that time disappears. Together, we’ll explore: What superpowers actually are (and how to spot yours)Three ways to uncover your own hidden brillianceSimple, real-life tweaks to build joy into your workdayWhy using your superpowers more often leads to promotions, pay rises, and feeling less drained at home And yes, there’s a free tool to help you begin. 📥 Download the Superpower Starter Worksheet 👉 https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/17 Let’s design a workday (and a work life) that actually feels like you.

    13 min
  3. Baby Boss: When Your New Manager Is Young Enough to Be Your Kid

    MAR 4

    Baby Boss: When Your New Manager Is Young Enough to Be Your Kid

    When your new boss is 20 years younger than you (and possibly owns trainers your teenager wants), the emotional whiplash is real. In this episode, I respond to a listener who's just landed under the leadership of someone they could have taught to drive. I share seven very practical, very real strategies for navigating this shift—without bitterness, without sarcasm, and with all the self-possession you've built up over decades. This isn't about sucking up or staying silent. It's about dignity, relevance, and choosing to lead in a new way. Whether you're simmering with frustration or simply unsure how to proceed, this one's for you. You’re not too old, and it’s not too late. Join the Midlife Unstuck Community → https://midlifeunstuck.activehosted.com/f/3 🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE7 Dignified Strategies for Working with a Baby BossCase Study Series on Midlife Career Redesign

    11 min
  4. 3 Lessons on Work-Life Flow: Former Client Chris on Designing Work That Gives You Tingles

    FEB 25

    3 Lessons on Work-Life Flow: Former Client Chris on Designing Work That Gives You Tingles

    What if the goal isn’t balance… but flow? Five years ago, Chris joined the pilot of Lucia Knight’s work-life redesign programme. He wasn’t in crisis. He wasn’t burned out beyond repair. But something felt off. And instead of ignoring that stuckness, he chose to investigate it. Today, he shares the three insights he never wants to forget about his future work life. They’re simple. They’re powerful. And they’re the kind of truths that change how you design everything — from your diary to your relationships to the way you define success. This is a conversation about experimentation, clarity, appreciation, and that unmistakable full-body “tingle” you feel when work finally fits. What You’ll Sit WithThe difference between chasing balance and creating work-life flowWhy “everything is an experiment” removes the fear of getting it wrongThe kind of appreciation that makes work deeply satisfyingWhat it feels like when work aligns with your SuperpowersHow small experiments can quietly dismantle stuckness If this conversation resonates with someone who’s quietly questioning their version of success — someone who’s successful on paper but sensing a deeper misalignment — consider sharing it with them. And if you’re ready to design work that matters, you can explore the ways to work with Lucia here: https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me Learn more about Chris's work here: www.brightrisephotography.co.uk

    9 min
  5. What Work Feels Like After You Redesign It: Gill’s Story

    FEB 18

    What Work Feels Like After You Redesign It: Gill’s Story

    In this episode of the Joy at Work Podcast, I sit down with former client Gill Kirk to capture the three timeless lessons she’s taking into the next chapter of her work life. These aren’t generic career tips—they’re deep truths discovered through months of intentional redesign. Gill shares what it means to lead with deliberate curiosity, how she gently but powerfully challenges outdated work processes, and why carving out quiet space is now non-negotiable in her career. It’s honest, human, and full of insight for anyone considering what really matters in how they work. Whether you're at a crossroads, already in transition, or just craving more joy in your work life, this conversation offers clarity, warmth, and a bit of gentle provocation. Learn how you can work with me: 👉 https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me Catch Other Stories of Midlife Career Redesign: Designing A Work Life That Fits: Silvia's Story - https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/podcast-episodes/career-redesign-midlife-lessons-silvia When You Stop Editing Yourself, Your Work Changes: Deirdre's Story - https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/podcast-episodes/career-redesign-midlife-lessons-deirdre From Stuck to Energised: Lara’s Story - https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/podcast-episodes/career-redesign-midlife-lessons-lara Escaping Boredom and Finding Your Superpowers: Scott’s Story - https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/podcast-episodes/scott-midlife-career-redesign

    10 min
  6. When Work Isn’t Bad Enough to Leave — But Not Good Enough to Care

    FEB 12

    When Work Isn’t Bad Enough to Leave — But Not Good Enough to Care

    I get this question more often than you might expect: My work isn’t awful… but it isn’t great either. I can’t tell if it’s bad enough to leave or good enough to stay. Yes. I’ve seen this a lot. There’s a particular kind of work experience that doesn’t shout, doesn’t sparkle, and doesn’t trigger a crisis — but quietly drains your energy over time. I call it languishing at work. It sits between happy work and unhappy work. It doesn’t ring alarm bells. And that’s exactly why it’s so dangerous. When you’re languishing, you still show up. You still do the work. You might even work hard. But inside, something has gone flat. You tell yourself you’re lucky. You tolerate it. You coast. Weeks turn into months. And slowly, almost invisibly, you lose your spark. In this episode, I talk about: The three “siblings” of work life satisfaction — and why the middle one gets ignoredHow languishing feels different from burnout (and why that matters)Why smart, capable mid-career professionals are especially good at tolerating work that no longer fitsThe difference between a short-term dip and chronic work-life languishingWhat actually helps — from tiny pattern-disrupting experiments to knowing when it’s time for a bigger rethink If your work feels fine, okay, or just about tolerable — and has done for far too long — this is for you. Because the middle child doesn’t stay quiet forever. And designing work that feels energising again starts with noticing what’s really going on. If this idea of languishing at work resonates, you don’t need a dramatic leap — but you do need a more intentional next step. If you’re ready to think more deliberately about the next decade of your work life, you can explore my work redesign programmes here: 👉 https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me And if you’d rather start with something lighter, I’ve shared practical ways to experiment your way out of flatness here: 👉 https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/new-blog-1/2020/11/8/midlife-career-kiss-of-life

    10 min
  7. Choosing Work That Fits — Silvia’s Story

    FEB 4

    Choosing Work That Fits — Silvia’s Story

    I’m joined by Silvia, someone I worked with a few years ago during her work-life redesign — and what I love about this conversation is how grounded it is in real decisions, not big declarations. Silvia didn’t chase a “perfect job.” Instead, she got clear on what actually mattered to her in midlife: time, the people she works with, and the freedom to keep adjusting as life changes. We talk about choosing a three-day workweek, why work environment became a non-negotiable baseline for her, and what happens when you stop expecting work to have a final destination. This isn’t a story about burning everything down or finding your one true calling. It’s about designing work that gives you enough energy, money, and time to support the life you care about — now, and in the decade ahead. What This ExploresWhat being “time-rich” really changes about work decisionsWhy the right work environment isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a baselineHow letting go of a final destination creates more freedomWhat success can look like in midlife — without burning everything down Curious what joy at work could look like for you? Explore all of my programs at 👉 https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me Catch Other Stories of Midlife Career Redesign: What Changes When You Stop Editing Yourself at Work: Deirdre’s Story From Stuck to Energised: Lara’s Story Escaping Boredom and Finding Your Superpowers: Scott’s Story

    8 min
  8. The Network You’re Avoiding Might Be the One You’re Missing

    JAN 28

    The Network You’re Avoiding Might Be the One You’re Missing

    There’s a curious pattern that shows up again and again: people say they want more connection, more belonging, more community — and then quietly avoid the very practices that would help them build it. This reflection explores why deep, human networks feel so confronting in midlife, how shame and fear sneak in disguised as “being busy,” and why meaningful connection isn’t something you wait until you’re ready for. It’s something you practice while you’re still unsure. This isn’t about networking tactics. It’s about remembering who matters, and letting yourself matter back. What This ExploresWhy smaller networks often carry more emotional weight than we expectThe quiet fear that stops us from tending relationships we actually wantHow urgency crowds out what’s meaningful — and why that costs usWhat changes when connection is treated as a living system, not a toolA tiny, human experiment that rebuilds trust in belonging If this stirred something tender or familiar, you’re not alone. Many people quietly carry the same longing — and the same hesitation. You don’t need a bigger network. You just need to start where you are. If you'd like your next year or decade of work to be more enjoyable than your last, check out the three work-life redesign programs I offer at https://www.midlifeunstuck.com/work-with-me. Want more? Check out my resources for Networking like a Midlife Human

    8 min
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The Joy at Work podcast offers time-poor professionals in their 40s, 50s and 60s ideas on how to increase their joy at work. Lucia Knight dives right to the heart of the value each guest offers so that you can make deliberate change to bring more enjoyment, satisfaction and fulfillment to your work. Beyond expert interviews, you'll get practical reflections following guest interviews, recommends on experiments to try this week and answers to call-in career questions from listeners.

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  • Creator
    Lucia Knight
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lucia Knight
  • Show Website
    Joy At Work