Does Work Need to Be Meaningful? - E1 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 29 MIN

Does Work Need to Be Meaningful? - E1

from Three Takes: 3 Women, 3 Generations, 1 Family Unpacking the Questions We All Ask

Mona, Ishana, and Minali dive into a heartfelt conversation about what makes work meaningful and how that definition shifts across generations. Ishana, on the brink of starting her consulting career, grapples with balancing passion projects and the quest for daily purpose. Minali, a physician nearing the end of her training, reflects on how her sense of meaning in medicine has evolved. Meanwhile, Mona, a seasoned business coach, shares wisdom from her journey, from prioritizing stability in her early career to now valuing legacy and growth. Together, they explore: generational perspectives on work, from financial stability to fulfillment; why balance and purpose might be more intertwined than we think. Whether you’re just starting out, mid-career, or redefining your path, this conversation offers timeless lessons on aligning work with what truly matters to you.  Key Timestamps:(00:00) - Defining meaningful work  (00:10) - Financial security vs. fulfillment across life stages(00:14) - Reframing meaning beyond daily tasks(00:18) - Generational values in the workplace(00:22) - Employer role in work-life balance(00:26) - Eudaimonia and achievement  Key Topics Discussed:Three Takes, Ishana Nigam, Minali Nigam, Mona Nigam, generational advice, meaningful work and purpose, generational differences in careers, work-life balance strategies, career values and fulfillment, finding purpose in jobsMore of Three Takes:Email us at [email protected] a conversation at https://threetakes.com/DM us on Instagram (@three.takes) at https://www.instagram.com/three.takes/ 

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