S2 EPISODE 6: The Power of Trusting Yourself and Tuning In with Mykel Dixon

I may be kicking off 2025 a month late, but it is with a bang! This episode of Workplaces That Work features an incredible chat with Mykel Dixon—award-winning speaker, author of Everyday Creative, master facilitator, pro jazz musician, and expert in creativity and workplace culture.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, unsure how to bring more meaning (and fun) into your work, this one’s for you. We dive into why we get caught up in the shoulds of work and life, how to quiet the noise, and why tuning into yourself is the key to success.

Key Takeaways

• Stop Outsourcing Your Own Life – We’ve somehow started Googling what we want instead of actually listening to ourselves. Mykel breaks down how to start trusting your own instincts again.

• The ‘Not Enough’ Myth – Social media and hustle culture are designed to make us feel like we’re falling behind. Mykel pulls back the curtain on why this happens and how to step off the hamster wheel.

• Simple Shifts, Big Results – The secret to feeling more alive? It’s not a 27-step morning routine. Mykel shares the little things—like cranking your favorite song or stepping outside barefoot—that actually make a difference.

• Why Work Shouldn’t Be So Boring – Whether you’re running a team or sitting in another mind-numbing meeting, there’s always a way to bring more play, curiosity, and connection.

• The Magic of Space – Mykel explains why we’re so afraid of silence and why giving people actual time to reflect is where the real magic happens in teams, workshops, and life in general.

• Let the Universe Do Some of the Heavy Lifting – We’re wired to think we have to force everything. But sometimes, the best thing we can do is take a step back and let things unfold.

  
  

Resources Mentioned

Mykel Dixon’s Website

Everyday Creative by Mykel Dixon

Mykel on LinkedIn | Instagram

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