Celebrate Happiness Happens Month with science-backed and soul-aligned ways to bring more joy into your work life.

Forget everything you think you know about consultants. Simon Lamb, Founder of business transformation consultancy Purposeful Change, doesn’t fit the mould, and that’s exactly the point. With a career that blends theatre, consulting, and inclusion leadership, Simon brings electric charisma and radical empathy to every room he enters.

Whether he’s coaching one-on-one or energising a crowd of 3,000, Simon has a rare ability to connect on a deeply human level, turning conversations into catalysts for change and organisations into living systems that evolve from the inside out.
Simon doesn’t deliver programmes, he ignites imagination. His interventions are bold, creative, and unforgettable, designed not just to solve problems, but to rewire the thinking that created them. It’s this unconventional edge that led him to co-found Purposeful Change, where his mission is simple but profound: unlock human potential to drive lasting transformation.
Simon’s superpower? Sparking people to use their imagination to solve problems at the root.

Here are Simon's tips for workplace happiness:

1. Start your day by naming one feeling, then listening to it
Instead of jumping into action, pause and ask: What am I really feeling? Naming an emotion gives you clarity, which calms the nervous system and helps you make more aligned choices.

2. Use the “one kind question” rule in meetings
Try opening or closing team meetings with a generative question like: What would make this project feel joyful? or Where do we feel most alive in this work? It unlocks collective optimism.

3. Give someone “permission to be real” once a week
Tell a colleague it’s okay to show up messy or unsure. Normalising vulnerability boosts trust, psychological safety, and—you guessed it—long-term happiness.

4. Reframe feedback as a gift, not a grade
Instead of constructive criticism, call it constructive insight. Create feedback circles that are about growth and learning rather than shame or performance.

5. Design a “micro-retreat” for yourself every Friday
Set aside 20–30 minutes each Friday to reflect: What gave me energy this week? What drained me? Happiness grows when you tune into what truly nourishes you.

6. Keep a ‘joy journal’ with three non-work wins a day
Track small moments that felt joyful or meaningful, like a great coffee or a deep conversation. The brain learns to seek more of what lights us up.

7. Tell a 2-minute story that matters once a week
Stories build connection. Once a week, tell a quick story that reveals something real, such as how you overcame a challenge, learned something unexpected, or felt proud. Stories humanise work.

8. Use the “rehearse success” trick before a difficult task
Visualising a positive outcome before a high-stakes moment like a pitch or presentation boosts confidence and lowers anxiety. Happiness thrives when we're not stuck in fear loops.

9. Take a 'systems break'—step back, see the bigger picture
Sometimes burnout comes from being too zoomed-in. Pause and ask: What am I part of? What’s this work really in service of? Purpose equals perspective, and perspective fuels resilience.

10. Ask yourself once a week: “what would make me proud?”
This question realigns you with meaning, not just metrics. When we anchor work in pride, care, and contribution, we spark deeper satisfaction—happiness from the inside out.

For more tips and insights, go to https://purposefulchange.com