What happens when you’re about to release a book on meaningful work and someone creates a barrier to meaning for YOUR work? Join Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson for a 1,000 Cups of Coffee episode with Tamara Myles, bestselling author, speaker, and researcher on what makes work matter. While preparing to launch her book with her writing partner, Tamara found herself in a moment that many women know too well: a moment of being unseen, underestimated, and quietly pushed into a smaller box than the one she’s earned. Instead of staying silent, she chose to speak up. In this conversation, Tamara will share the story behind that moment. It's a story she almost didn't tell and one her marketing team advised her not to share. Together, Jacque and Tamara explore: ☕ The moment that changed everything during her book launch ☕ How to speak up with clarity, even when your voice is shaking ☕ The framework she used to respond with intention not reaction ☕ Why your "why" matters more than your fear This is a behind-the-scenes look at how Tamara Myles made the choice to speak up in a tough moment. Bring your coffee or tea, your curiosity, and your notebook because you're going to want to take notes.
As Tamara Myles prepared to launch her book on meaningful work, she found herself in a moment that many women know too well: She was positioned in way that invalidated her expertise, reduced her contribution, and stripped meaning from her work.
Instead of staying silent, she made a different choice, one that required intention, preparation, and bravery.
Join host Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson and Tamara as they unpack how difficult moments can create positive ripple effects when you get the courage to use your voice.
About Tamara Myles
Tamara Myles helps leaders unlock the transformative power of meaning at work. As a speaker, author, professor, and entrepreneur, she specializes in blending the art and science of human flourishing with practical strategies that drive innovation, resilience, and growth. Her mission is simple: to unlock the power of meaningful work to build cultures where people feel connected, challenged, and fulfilled. Tamara is the co-author of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee, a guide for leaders to harness the power of meaning and create thriving workplaces. This book brings together research and actionable strategies to inspire leaders to cultivate meaningful work in every job, at every level of their organization. At Boston College, she teaches future leaders about the science of flourishing organizations, and as a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, she continues to study how meaningful work drives performance and well-being. Her research—the first rigorous academic study of leadership practices that increase meaning at work—has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and FastCompany.
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