Are you struggling to find meaning at work in a world of layoffs, AI disruption, and constant change?
In this episode of Talk To Me Petey D (TTMPD), I explore one of the most important drivers of professional fulfillment: meaning.
When work feels connected to purpose, we experience greater satisfaction, resilience, and well-being. The same challenge that feels exhausting when disconnected from purpose can feel energizing when it serves something that matters to us.
Drawing on insights from Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning and my own professional experiences, I discuss practical ways to reconnect with meaning—even when your job, organization, or industry feels uncertain.
In this episode:
✅ Why work feels different for many knowledge workers today
✅ The relationship between meaning, stress, and satisfaction
✅ Lessons from Viktor Frankl on finding purpose in difficult circumstances
✅ Four key sources of meaning at work:
- Connection
- Growth
- Legacy
- Recognition
✅ Practical strategies for creating meaning when it feels absent
✅ Why meaning doesn't have to come exclusively from your day job
✅ How to build resilience during periods of career uncertainty and change
Whether you're navigating AI-driven disruption, organizational change, burnout, or simply questioning what matters most in your career, this episode offers actionable ideas to help you reconnect with purpose.
Meaning isn't something we merely discover. Often, it's something we intentionally create.
