PODCAST: The quest for happiness

In May, the University of Waterloo launched a new alumni chapter in Ottawa. As part of the event, alumni from the Ottawa region joined an expert panel to explore happiness.

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Voices

Moderator:

• Salman Jivani (MA ’17, BA’11), associate vice-president, engagement, office of advancement, University of Waterloo

Panelists:

• Dr. Linda Duxbury (PhD ’83, MASc ’77, BSc ’75), professor, management, Carleton University
• Niraj Bhargava (BASc ’86), founder and CEO, NuEnergy.ai and The New Energy Group
• Robert Beamish (BA ’15), senior officer, transformation team, Global Affairs Canada

Show notes

(2:45) Niraj, Linda and Rob explain how they find purpose and happiness in their work

(8:27) How AI could shape future communities (Niraj answers)

(11:49) The impact of the pandemic on well-being (Linda answers)

(14:49) Prioritizing passions through professional development (Rob answers)

(17:56) Achieving balance in work and life (Linda answers)

(20:47) The important role of cultural community (Rob answers)

(24:36) Niraj, Linda and Rob share final thoughts for strengthening communities and well-being

(29:50) Niraj, Linda and Rob answer an audience question about coping with change

(37:15) Niraj answers an audience question about AI, is it making life better or worse?