Spark Motivated Performance | Why Passion Might Be the Missing Ingredient in Your Career

Join host Chris Lissaman in this episode of Sparks, where we delve into the dynamics of performance and motivation with two exceptional guests: Lisandra Radu and Blair Wagner. From exploring Lisandra's career journey as senior L&D coordinator, to discussing what truly gets us out of bed in the morning, this conversation tackles the critical role of passion, purpose, and personal choice in the workplace. Can you really succeed without being passionate about your job? How do we navigate challenges at work and create space for meaningful conversations? Lisandra and Blair share insights on whether people should bring their full selves to work, offer practical tips for infusing more passion into your day, and reveal what it takes for organisations to foster better performance. Whether you’re figuring out how to improve your own motivation or looking for ways to support others, this episode is packed with engaging discussions and actionable advice to inspire change. Stick around for the full conversation and uncover strategies to bring more purpose to your career and workplace! Subscribe for more insights from industry leaders and explore how the approach to learning can be transformed! -- // Brought to you by Interactive Workshops x Cegos https://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/ // See what we do best www.interactiveworkshops.com // Want to spark something with us? [email protected] // Connect with us on LinkedIn Host: Chris Lissaman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/ Guests: Blair Wagner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairrosewagner/ Lisandra Radu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisandraradu/ 00:00 What’s going on? 00:12 Welcome to Sparks 00:37 Lisandra’s career so far 07:40 What gets you out of bed in the morning? 09:30 Do you have to be passionate about your job? 14:12 Do you choose how you show up to work? 19:49 How many bars are you going to in a week? 24:19 How do we help people talk about their challenges? 27:13 Should some people bring less of themselves to work? 34:47 Top tips to put more passion into your job 37:39 How are we helping organisations improve their performance?