It's Here: SPARKED Podcast + Newsletter!

I am so excited to share the launch of the SPARKED podcast, a part of the newly-launched LinkedIn Podcast Network. And, along with it, this new Sparked newsletter. Both will publish weekly on Tuesdays.?

So, what’s it all about?

We’re all in a moment. Asking big questions. Especially about work:?

• Should I stick it out, or join the Great Resignation?
• What actually matters, beyond money, benefits, and time?
• If I stay, how can I infuse more meaning, excitement, purpose, and joy into what I do, even if it seems impossible at the moment??
• If I leave, how do I know what to say yes or no to, so that I don’t end up in a new job, but similarly disengaged, disconnected, devoid of purpose?
• How do I create sustainable boundaries in this new work-life “bleed” paradigm??
• What about starting my own thing? What should I build? Should I go all-in, or build on the side?? And, how do I know when it’s time to leap??
• Is it right to expect my job to give me more than a paycheck and benefits?
• What kind of work makes me come alive, and what empties me out?
• What kind of work or job is best for my Sparketype?

On the SPARKED podcast and in this newsletter and community, we dive into the big career and work-life questions, with a heavy emphasis on finding, doing, and creating work that doesn’t just cover you financially, but that also awakens something deeper in you - that Sparks you!

How does this SPARKED Podcast and newsletter work?

Every week, we invite a member of our community to share what’s going on in their work & life, then pose a specific question to me and the SPARKED Braintrust, a rotating lineup of wise and kind mentors, featuring Karen Wright, Charlie Gilkey, Deborah Owens, Cynthia Morris, Jenny Blake, Jadah Sellner, and more.?

We then dive into the situation and question, sharing often surprising insights, ideas, strategies, invitations, resources and tips to help navigate the moment in a way that helps not only the awesome human who posed the question, but all of us embrace more of the work that makes us come alive, and less of what empties us out.

Wait, who are you again, and why would I listen?

I’m Jonathan Fields, a dad, husband, four-time founder, strategist, and author of a bunch of books, including my newest bestselling book, SPARKED: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive. I’m also the founder and CEO of Spark Endeavors, and the lead architect behind a groundbreaking tool - the Sparketype? Assessment - that’s helped more than 660,000 individuals and organizations center work that fuels meaning, energy, flow, full-expression, purpose, and performance. And, you might also know me from my 10-year run as the founder, Executive Producer, and host of the Good Life Project? podcast, which has grown into one of the most-popular podcasts in the world.

I’ve been exploring, researching, and developing solutions at the crossroads of work and life for more than 20 years, and, through my work at Spark Endeavors, amassed over 32-million datapoints from more than 660,000 people about work, meaning, purpose, flow, and joy. I am incredibly excited to share what I’ve discovered, and introduce you to the deep wisdom of the SPARKED Braintrust.

Where can I find & follow the SPARKED Podcast & newsletter??

• SPARKED Newsletter - hit the SUBSCRIBE button at the bottom of this article, so you'll never miss an issue.
• SPARKED Podcast - The current episode will be embedded in the weekly newsletter (like below). BUT, EVEN BETTER - find, listen and follow in your favorite podcast app!

And, once you're in your preferred podcast app - I'd so appreciate if you would take an extra few seconds to rate and review the show. It's so helpful in priming the pump that spreads the show far and wide, and bringing more people into this listening and sharing community.

And, now to get you started…

Here’s the short and sweet and fun trailer for SPARKED -

And remember to subscribe to this newsletter below and click on this link to find, listen, follow and rate SPARKED in your favorite podcast app now.

So excited to share this new adventure with you! Spark your work, spark the world!

With a whole lotta love & gratitude,

Jonathan