Make Work Meaningful

I help leaders unleash the power of meaningful work to create resilient, innovative cultures that ignite passion, productivity, and lasting success.

Tamara Myles

Meaningful work is the true driver of employee well-being, high performance, and even profit.

I’m Tamara Myles—speaker, author, professor, and entrepreneur, specializing in the art and science of meaning at work.

My mission is simple: to unlock the power of meaningful work to drive peak performance and build cultures of innovation, resilience, and growth.

For over two decades, I’ve helped leaders create cultures where people feel connected, challenged, and fulfilled—because meaningful work isn’t just good for people, it drives innovation, fuels engagement, and delivers measurable business results.

Employees who report high levels of meaning at work are:

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Today, I speak, teach, and consult with organizations like Google, Microsoft, and KPMG, blending science with practical strategies to inspire growth, connection, and well-being.

From my background as a productivity expert to pioneering research in positive psychology, I’ve learned that when work is meaningful, we don’t just perform—we thrive.

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Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee

Meaningful Work

Meaningful Work shows how prioritizing meaning through Community, Contribution, and Challenge drives engagement and success. Backed by research and real-world stories, the book offers a practical guide for leaders to create more fulfilling and high-performing workplaces.

“A timely, clear, and actionable book about the science and practice of making work more worthwhile.”

Adam Grant
#1 New York Times–bestselling author of Think Again

“Happy employees feel needed and have a job that matters. As a leader, you have to make this possible. But how? The answers are in this wonderful new book. Read Meaningful Work today and watch the morale in your company improve.”

Arthur C. Brooks
#1 New York Times–bestselling author of Build the Life You Want

What People Are Saying

Tracey Keele

Advisory Partner & Culture Transformation Leader, KPMG

We brought Tamara in to deliver training to our culture team. Not only was Tamara really engaging and relatable, but we got excellent feedback scores from our participants.

Sarah Alter

CEO NextUp

As the CEO of NextUp I had the pleasure of partnering with Tamara multiple times. She was the keynote speaker at our annual conference. In addition to providing great research… Read More

Adam Reiber

Microsoft Global HR

Tamara’s workshop with our business unit was one of the most engaging we’ve experienced. Making the connection between their daily work and a larger purpose was a… Read More

Henry Donahue

Executive Director, Save the Music Foundation

Tamara was critical in helping us prepare our leaders to effectively grow the team.  The results have been invaluable to our business and the communities we serve.

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