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Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers respond to FOMO by asserting YAAMO: You Are Already Missing Out. In this second part of the series, they look at where people turn for solace or help when faced with a challenge at work. This year’s research revealed a clear pattern: most people don’t utilize spiritual resources when facing a work-related problem. So, if you are like most workers, you are already missing out. Let’s look at the data, why this is less than the ideal, and then explore alternatives so you don’t have to miss out. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. YAAMO: You Are Already Missing OutTheology of Work ProjectBrother Lawrence (1614–1691)Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center

Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard respond to FOMO by asserting YAAMO: You Are Already Missing Out. In this first part in the series, they look at where people find joy at work and what you can do to increase your joy. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Joy to the Work: Our love-hate relationships with our jobsSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center

Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard reflect on the 2024 Life@Work research by faith. They look at what the results tell us about what gives us joy and challenge at work, based on our faith practices, and where we turn for help with our work challenges. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Buy the Life@Work 2024 ReportSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center

Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard reflect on the 2024 Life@Work research by role. They look at what the results tell us about what gives us joy and challenge at work, based on our position in the organization, and where we turn for help with our work challenges. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Buy the Life@Work 2024 ReportThe "Like-Me" FallacySchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center

Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Liz Sastre reflect on the 2024 Life@Work research by race. They look at what the results tell us about what gives us joy and challenge at work, based on our racial background, and where we turn for help with our work challenges. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. The Tricky Thing About EthnicitySchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center

After relaying their solar eclipse stories, Ken Kinard, Sarah Evers and Dr. Chip Roper reflect on the 2024 Life@Work research by industry. They look at what the results tell us about what gives us joy and challenge at work, based on the kind of work we do, and where we turn for help with our work challenges. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Industry: The Ultimate DivideSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center

In this episode, Ken Kinard and Sarah Evers interview Ka (Kay) Cotter, one of the newest coaches on our team. Reflecting on the 2024 Life@Work research by gender provided the opportunity to delve into Ka's career as one of the first women in the commercial real estate industry in Dallas, Texas. She shared what it's like to be the only woman in the room, and how she turned that into a competitive advantage to grow the business. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Not So Different, Gender DifferencesSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA CenterKa Cotter's bio

In this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Shauna Cousino discuss the latest findings from our 2024 Life@Work research. We break down the joys and challenges at work by generation to better understand how similar and different these generations are experiencing work. These findings prompt us to ask, "Are the faithful at work an endangered species?" Need Career Coaching?From time to time, we all reflect on our lives and consider if a change is needed. Maybe it's time for a new job or a big career shift. But changing jobs can be stressful and time consuming. If you are filling out job applications, waiting to hear back from hiring managers, and it’s going nowhere, then maybe it’s time for a different approach. Or maybe you’re not sure if you should make a move and want help exploring the options.  Our Career Navigator program is designed to give you clarity, refined messaging, and a plan to make your next career move. For more information, visit https://www.vocacenter.org/careernavigator. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Are the Faithful at Work an Endangered Species? (blog post)Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA CenterCareer NavigatorBurnout Recovery Program

In this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers discuss the predicted increasing frequency and intensity of employee performance reviews. The discussion journeys from the Wall Street Journal's prediction to the Johari Window to our best practices for dealing with a performance review when you get one. Need Career Coaching?This is the season when many people reflect on their lives and what needs to change in the new year. Maybe it's time for a new job or a big career shift. But changing jobs can be stressful and time consuming. If you are filling out job applications, waiting to hear back from hiring managers, and it’s going nowhere, then maybe it’s time for a different approach. Or maybe you’re not sure if you should make a move and want help exploring the options.  Our Career Navigator program is designed to give you clarity, refined messaging, and a plan to make your next career move. For more information, visit https://www.vocacenter.org/careernavigator. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA CenterCareer NavigatorBurnout Recovery Program

In this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the positive and negative aspects of the current trend of "bringing your whole self to work". Need Career Coaching?This is the season when many people reflect on their lives and what needs to change in the new year. Maybe it's time for a new job or a big career shift. But changing jobs can be stressful and time consuming. If you are filling out job applications, waiting to hear back from hiring managers, and it’s going nowhere, then maybe it’s time for a different approach. Or maybe you’re not sure if you should make a move and want help exploring the options.  Our Career Navigator program is designed to give you clarity, refined messaging, and a plan to make your next career move. For more information, visit https://www.vocacenter.org/careernavigator. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA CenterCareer Navigator

It’s the time of year when our attention naturally turns to gratitude. As the studies on gratitude are becoming more widely circulated in today’s work culture, people are realizing the benefits of this practice. In this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss turning your Thanks-being into Thanks-giving. Need Career Coaching?If your current job is not on your gratitude list, then you might be considering a change. But changing jobs can be stressful and time consuming. If you are filling out job applications, waiting to hear back from hiring managers, and it’s going nowhere, then maybe it’s time for a different approach. Or maybe you’re not sure if you should make a move and want help exploring the options.  Our Career Navigator program is designed to give you clarity, refined messaging, and a plan to make your next career move. For more information, visit https://www.vocacenter.org/careernavigator. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA CenterCareer Navigator

If you have been following our research at VOCA Center, you know that the top two problems workers are facing this year are being overwhelmed and burned out. So, recently we created a new coaching program to help. It’s called the Burnout Recovery Program. This program includes assessments, coaching, and access to our learning management system that guides you through the recovery process. To create content for our programs we often invite experts in the field to offer their insight and wisdom. For the Burnout Recovery Program, we feature an interview with Sharon Kinard, a registered nurse, ministry leader, and family therapist. This episode is a short excerpt from that longer conversation that you get in the program. Sharon covered variety of topics related to burnout and had particular insights into the body, and what it might be telling us about what’s going on in our heads and hearts when we are under stress and approaching the burnout stage. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA CenterBurnout Recovery Program

There’s a well-established myth out there. It’s woven into the American imagination: Underdogs can come out of nowhere and win. This narrative is fed by a story from the Hebrew Scriptures: David and Goliath. It is common to say, “We are David, and they are Goliath.” In this episode, Sarah Evers and Ken Kinard reflect on Chip’s article Being the “Underdog” is Overrated. They discuss where this underdog hero image comes from and how a biblical view of the underdog can inform our approach to work. How about you—are you more like Rocky, or Kung-Fu Panda? Are You Burned Out?The burnout recovery program is a coaching program that helps you discover if you are burned out, uncover the underlying cause, get your fire back, and prevent burnout from coming back. Learn more at https://www.vocacenter.org/burnoutrecovery/ Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Burnout Recovery ProgramSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center

At VOCA Center, every year we do research to find out what challenges people find the most vexing in their work, and in the past few years burnout has been at or near the top of that list.  In this episode Liz Sastre, Chip Roper, and Ken Kinard discussed their own personal experiences with burnout. Maybe you can relate? If you are worn out from work and think you might be burning out, or just want to avoid the problem in the first place, this episode is for you. Are You Burned Out?The burnout recovery program is a coaching program that helps you discover if you are burned out, uncover the underlying cause, get your fire back, and prevent burnout from coming back. Learn more at https://www.vocacenter.org/burnoutrecovery/ Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Burnout Recovery ProgramSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center

This episode is the third of a three-part conversation about Resilient Leadership with David Ridley, the founding CEO of Invesco Real Estate. For several years David has worked with us on the framework we use for helping businesses and organizations thrive in the midst of constant change, competition, and disruption. So, if you lead a team, and you want it to win despite the challenges, this series is for you. Burnout Recovery ProgramWe have a solution for people experiencing burnout. If you are experiencing a lack of motivation, decreased job satisfaction, difficulty concentrating, and/or strained relationships, check out the Burnout Recovery program. Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect. Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center