Episode 171: Joy As A Radical Practice with guest, Terrie Lupberger

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What if joy isn’t a mood you wait for but a stance you cultivate—especially when the world feels chaotic? Executive and team coach Terrie Lupberger joins us to unpack why joy can be a radical act that disrupts scarcity, separation, and fear in the coaching room and the boardroom. We explore a clear distinction between joy and happiness, how to avoid toxic positivity, and why holding paradox—grief alongside gratitude, urgency with steadiness—makes leaders more effective and coaches more trustworthy.

We go deep on the hidden narratives that shape work: the myth that there’s never enough, that we’re alone, and that worth depends on outcomes. Terrie offers accessible practices to reset your inner operating system, including micro moments of appreciation you can do in 15 seconds and “radical receiving” so praise and connection actually land in your body. We talk about curating inputs—news, feeds, and relationships—to protect attention, reduce reactivity, and widen choice. The result is a coaching presence that doesn’t collude with fear and a leadership style that strengthens trust, creativity, and meaningful action.

You’ll leave with practical ways to cultivate joy daily, support clients without bypassing pain, and anchor your heart while you move into the “din of battle.” If you’ve been chasing happiness or feeling drained by constant crisis, this conversation offers language, tools, and a path back to what matters. Listen, try a micro practice today, and tell us where joy is most accessible in your life. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

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Terrie's offer to our listeners: The first 10 people who email me with the subject line ‘Joy at Work’ at [e-mail] will receive a free copy of my new book Uncommon Wisdom at Work — I’ll pop it in the mail to you.

And for everyone who emails, I’ll also send my Joy Check-In Practice, a short guided reflection you can use daily to reconnect with your own steady flame of joy or offer it to your clients. Your email is safe with me. I don't share or spam you.

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