re: The Difference Between Happiness and Fulfillment and How to Find It with Richard Clarke

Have you ever felt deeply happy but still unfulfilled? My guest this week, Richard Clarke, can definitely relate. Richard went on an incredible journey of self-discovery that led him from running bars and picking fruit to starting his own company focused entirely on employee happiness and well-being. In this episode, Richard shares how reading just two books — Start With Why by Simon Sinek and Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard — completely shifted his mindset and put him on a path to finding true purpose through making others happy. We discuss the key difference between happiness and fulfillment, and how Google's research on psychological safety provides the essential foundation for workplace well-being. You'll learn practical tips for creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak up, contribute ideas, and be themselves — from simple nudges like providing good coffee, to being intentional about including quieter team members. Whether you're a leader looking to build a happier workforce or just someone craving more satisfaction in your life, this conversation will leave you inspired to search for happiness and fulfillment.   Key Topics: Teaching companies to build happier workplaces Choosing happiness isn't always the easy answer Happiness vs. fulfillment Why purpose is a key ingredient for fulfillment How to change your base level of happiness The 4 books that changed Richard's life Google's Project Aristotle to study workplace happiness How companies can promote psychological safety Knowing when it was time to leave the company he built Prioritizing family time One thing leaders and bosses can do right now to promote more happiness at work Connect with Richard online:  Blog: https://www.richardclarke.eu/blog Website: https://www.richardclarke.eu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmclarke/ Find more from Courtney Page: Instagram: @courtneyaustinpage Website: https://www.glowstatecoach.com/   Interested in 1:1 Coaching or Hiring Courtney for a Speaking Engagement or Workshop? Email her at: [email protected]