Why We Are Trapped in Work: On Philosophy & Psychology of Career Fulfilment

Malaysian Philosophy Society

Identify the source of career fulfilment through this journey of self-discovery, with insights from philosophy and existential psychology.

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Feeling trapped at work? Unsure whether you are making the right decisions in your career journey? Still feel unsatisfied after years of working? 🤐<h3>ABOUT THIS EVENT: </h3>All of us want a job that is meaningful and fulfilling. But in reality, we often feel trapped at work and remain unsatisfied after years of working. A lot of us struggle to know what we truly want and end up doing things that we may not truly enjoy. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️Drawing insights from Stoicism and Existential psychology, we explore the root causes of our dissatisfaction and discover ways we can better understand ourselves and navigate through career decisions. 👣<h3></h3><h3>TOPICS: </h3>💼 Why are a significant number of people so unhappy with their careers?💼 On anxiety, frustration, burnout and loss of direction 💼 On career quizzes and personality tests — are they helpful? 💼 On seeking fulfilling and meaningful work 💼 On navigating through career-related adversities<h3>EVENT OUTCOMES:</h3>✨ Grasp the root causes of existential crises and career dissatisfaction at work,✨ Discover mindful practices to deal with loss of direction and better understand your true self,✨ Learn to employ the right framework of thinking to discover your unique source of career fulfilment,✨ Master the mindsets and strategies to overcome career obstacles when they arise,✨ Develop your own world view of career fulfilment.Join us to take a deep dive into exploring all about career fulfilment, so that you can find your own unique way to an enjoyable and fulfilling work life! 🔋<h3>PANELISTS: </h3>👤 <a href="https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/massimo-pigliucci" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Massimo Pigliucci</a> is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at City College and Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He is also the co-host of Rationally Speaking Podcast and author of ten books, including How to Be a Stoic and The Stoic Guide to a Happy Life. His TED talk, Stoicism as a Philosophy for an Ordinary Life has gathered over one million views.👤 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/evonephoo?originalSubdomain=my" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Evone Phoo</a> is a clinical psychologist and the Deputy Head of Department at HELP University. She is also the chair of the International Conference for Existential-Humanistic Psychology that features luminaries in the field of existential psychology, international affiliations and partnerships which sought to bridge both Eastern and Western perspectives on what it means to live meaningfully.👤 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bashir-bashardoost-b8495213a/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bashir Bashardoost</a> is a licensed professional counsellor and psychotherapist. He is also a lecturer at the Department of Psychology, HELP University and a member of The Kuala Lumpur Psychoanalytic Group (KLPG), a hub that explores mental well-being through the psychoanalytic lens. He often works with clients using the psychoanalytic and existential framework.✅ E-certificate will be provided.*Note: A PayPal account is NOT required to register for the event.

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