# Frank Martela

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Frank Martela, is a internationally recognized expert of motivation, well-being, and sense of meaningfulness and how leaders, organizations, and nations can support them. He is an Assistant Professor at Aalto University, Finland, and has two Ph.D.’s from organizational research (2012 Aalto Universi…

𝗗𝗿. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗮: Stop Chasing Happiness – The Finnish Approach to Meaning

In this episode, Dr. Frank Martela — philosopher, researcher, and global expert on meaning and well-being — explores the profound difference between chasing happiness and building a meaningful life. Drawing on insights from Viktor Frankl, self-determination theory, and Finnish culture, Martela expl…

Digital Afterlife: Tales from the Machine: Part 4 - The Oracle of the End

Join Dr. JR and Dr. Lena Varga as they conclude their series by tackling the ultimate question: Can AI predict your future, and does your free will still matter? In this finale, we define Predictive AI (not magic, just advanced math!) and explore The Oracle Problem. Hard Facts & High Stakes: We rev…

Ep53: Stop Chasing Happiness - Why Happiness Isn’t the Goal and What to Focus on Instead with Frank Martela

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Mattering: an interview with Jennifer Wallace

 If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—checking boxes, meeting expectations—yet still wondering whether any of it really matters, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author and researcher Jennifer Wallace to explore one of t…

Stop Chasing Happiness: What Finnish Culture Can Teach You About Cultivating a Happy Workplace with Frank Martela

Finnish philosopher and psychologist Frank Martela, author of Stop Chasing Happiness joins hosts Henry and Maureen in today's episode, sharing insights on what makes life meaningful, why chasing happiness can backfire, and how the importance of autonomy, trust, and equality can foster meaning at wo…

What Happens to Your Happiness When You Take Money from a Charity? - with Assistant Professor Frank Martela

In this fun episode, we dig into a slightly uncomfortable question: what happens to our own happiness when we knowingly do something bad to others? We all know giving to charity feels good, but what about the opposite? Tune in to discover why doing good boosts happiness and meaning but doing harm d…

S2E9: Part of a larger mission – guest Frank Martela, Aalto University

In this episode, my guest is Frank Martela, an internationally recognized researcher, philosopher and Assistant Professor at Aalto University. Frank is a leading expert on intrinsic motivation, well-being, and meaningfulness. His research explores what makes life and work meaningful, as well as how…