“Work Life Well-Lived” – How to Create Real Wellbeing in Both Life and the Workplace

Kelly Mackin is Co-Founder of Motives Met, the work wellbeing platform empowering people to create their best work life and workplace, and the author of the upcoming book, “Work Life, Well Lived”. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly about the challenges facing workplace leaders as they navigate the tension between meeting the needs of individuals, teams and … Continue reading "“Work Life Well-Lived” – How to Create Real Wellbeing in Both Life and the Workplace"

“Work Life Well-Lived” – How to Create Real Wellbeing in Both Life and the Workplace

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Kelly Mackin is Co-Founder of Motives Met, the work wellbeing platform empowering people to create their best work life and workplace, and the author of the upcoming book, “Work Life, Well Lived”. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly about the challenges facing workplace leaders as they navigate the tension between meeting the needs of individuals, teams and the broader culture in our organizations today. The future workplace will require an emphasis on the wellbeing of the workforce and an understanding of the motives that drive each of us, so Kelly shares research and insights using THE MOTIVES CIRCUMPLEX™, a framework that offers insight into the 28 human needs driving wellbeing at work. Kelly believes that when you put motives at the heart of your team or organization, you create a culture where everyone is empowered, take’s responsibility, and is a change agent for a better collective workplace. Check out this conversation to learn more about how you can be a workplace innovator in your organization!

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110/

Learn more about Motives Met: https://www.motivesmet.com/

Take the Motives Met Assessment: https://www.motivesmet.com/take-the-assessment/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/


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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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