Episode 3: When did you stop loving the work?

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Have you ever wished you could love your job like you used to? That you could find the motivation, the energy, the passion that brought you into this sector in the first place? And, have you found yourself wondering how to motivate your team when you’re struggling to motivate yourself? If any of that resonates, this episode is for you. Today we explore what going through the motions actually looks like, why it happens, and how to fall back in love with your work. Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction 0:30 — What going through the motions looks and feels like 3:00 — Why this happens 5:30 — What to do about it 9:30 — Key takeaway and close Key takeaway Going through the motions isn’t a character flaw — and it isn’t permanent. It’s a signal. Something has shifted in the balance between what the work demands and what it gives back. And that balance can change — but only if you create the space to notice what’s happening and make some deliberate choices about what comes next. The five-point motivation scale A tool referenced in this episode that you can use as a self-diagnostic: 1 — Won’t do: pure disengagement 2 — Have to: compliance, fear, survival mode 3 — Should do: self-regulated but driven by guilt and anxiety 4 — Want to: intrinsic motivation, feels personal and connected 5 — Love to: flow, full absorption, you’d almost do it for nothing  Resources and links Book a free discovery call: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk/lets-talk  Join the weekly newsletter ‘Live well, lead well’: www.clearseacoaching.co.uk Connect on LinkedIn & Instagram  About Alex Nunn Alex is a coaching psychologist specialising in helping senior charity leaders create sustainable, fulfilling careers. With 20 years of experience in the charity sector, Alex offers executive coaching, team coaching, and organisational consultancy.

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