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Sparking Joy at Work with Ingrid Fetell Lee (S4:E1)

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Ingrid Fetell Lee, author of Joyful, argues it’s possible to find joy in our physical environment even if we’re not feeling happy. She’s the founder of the website The Aesthetics of Joy which empowers people to find more joy in life and work through design. Ingrid helps us understand how even small changes to our workplace can make a significant difference in how we feel. (Read transcript) (Find in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen)

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