What if "employee engagement" isn't about perks, promotions, or free yoga — but about building a career that actually fits you? In this episode, Rachel Cooke (founder of Lead Above Noise and host of the Modern Mentor Podcast) joins Scott to share the 4 pillars of employee experience and how you can use them to grow, thrive, and find fulfillment at work — without waiting on your company to change. Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, or just ready for more, this conversation gives you practical steps to create the career you want.

What you'll learn

Why traditional employee engagement strategies often fail — and what actually drives fulfillment at work
The 4 pillars of employee experience (Deliver, Develop, Connect, Thrive) and how to apply them to your career
How to ask for growth opportunities at work — and increase your chances of hearing "yes"
Simple experiments you can run inside your current role to create more meaning and momentum
When to recognize it's not just you — and how to decide if it's time to redesign your job or move on

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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Take Control: How To Thrive In Your Role And Become Your Best Self (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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Episode 2212: The Richie Allen Show Wednesday March 25th 2026