What truly makes us happier at work, and how can understanding our needs and values help us thrive?In this thought-provoking episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien sits down with Dr. Mark Fabian, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick and well-being researcher, for a deep dive into the science and practice of happiness in the workplace. Together, they unpack powerful theories like self-determination and self-discrepancy, challenge common misconceptions around Maslow’s hierarchy, and explore the real drivers behind our motivation, satisfaction, and sense of purpose at work.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:<ul><li>Three fundamental psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and how essential they are for motivation and wellbeing at work.</li><li>The misrepresentation of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: Needs aren’t strictly hierarchical but intertwined and influenced by context.</li><li>How authentic happiness comes from aligning your actual self with your ideal and ought selves, and recognising emotions as important signals for self-actualisation.</li><li>How to navigate long-term goals to cultivate patience and understand your relationship to delayed gratification and intrinsic enjoyment.</li></ul> Related Topics Covered:Fulfillment at work, workplace communication, Purpose at work&nbsp;Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:<ul><li><a href="https://happieratwork.ie/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube&nbsp;</a></li></ul> Connect with Dr. Mark Fabian | Researcher & &nbsp;Associate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Warwick:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-fabian-a1560754/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/markfabian/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></li></ul> Related Episodes You’ll Love:<a href="https://happieratwork.ie/184-a-framework-for-building-happier-work-cultures-with-aoife-obrien/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 184: A Framework for Building Happier Work Cultures with Aoife O’Brien</a><a href="https://happieratwork.ie/184-a-framework-for-building-happier-work-cultures-with-aoife-obrien/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://happieratwork.ie/184-a-framework-for-building-happier-work-cultures-with-aoife-obrien/</a>About Happier at Work®Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®.Join Aoife O’Brien for weekly insights on leadership, workplace culture, career clarity, imposter syndrome, and creating work that works for you.Website: https://happieratwork.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQ Mentioned in this episode:London Live Recording<a href="https://happier-at-work.captivate.fm/londonlive">London Live</a>

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