Welcome to the EngagementFit Podcast, where we help you unlock your true potential and find meaning in every aspect of your life!
Drawing on decades of research in positive psychology, we'll unveil the secrets to understanding your natural drives and drainers in order to navigate diverse environments with intention and purpose.
Whether you're seeking clarity in your career or aiming to make a lasting impact, this podcast is your compass to a more purposeful life, where you will naturally THRIVE!
EP32 Drives in Action: Agency vs Autonomy : Why Freedom isn't Enough
This episode explores why freedom and flexibility at work don’t always lead to fulfilment. It introduces the difference between autonomy, freedom, and agency, showing how people are energized by different drives and needs. Through relatable stories and workplace examples, the episode reveals that true engagement comes from having meaningful opportunities to contribute, make an impact, and feel that what you naturally bring genuinely matters. What Listeners Will Take Away
Freedom doesn't guarantee engagement. Removing constraints doesn't necessarily create meaning.
Agency is personal. What makes one person feel they matter may drain someone else.
Your Drives reveal where your Natural Energy wants to go.
Needs aren't limitations. They're the conditions that allow contribution to flow.
Tension isn't always conflict. Different Drives can pull in different directions and still create better outcomes.
Don't just ask, “What flexibility do you need?” Ask, “What conditions allow you to contribute at your best?”
The Takeaway Question
What naturally gives you energy to contribute — and does your life currently give that energy somewhere meaningful to go?
Don't just look for more freedom. Find your agency.
25 Aug 2026
EP31 DRIVES in Action: The Competitor Drive: Winning Beyond the Scoreboard Part B
This episode explores the Competitor drive and how it shapes relationships, parenting, leadership and personal growth. Competitors are motivated by improvement, achievement and measurable success, but their drive can sometimes feel like criticism or create pressure for themselves and others. The discussion highlights the importance of balancing competition with connection, recognising when people need support rather than coaching, and using contrasting drives such as Includer, Nurturer and Moderator to create balance. Ultimately, a mastered competitor raises standards and helps others grow, while a mismanaged competitor can damage trust, relationships and wellbeing.
"The greatest competitors don't simply leave behind trophies; they leave behind stronger people, stronger teams and higher standards."
27 Jul 2026
EP30 DRIVES in Action: The Competitor Drive: Winning Beyond the Scoreboard Part A
What truly drives competitors? In this episode of The Drive Podcast, we unpack the Competitor Drive—one of the most misunderstood motivations in the Drive Framework. Using the high-stakes world of Formula 1 as our backdrop, we explore how competitors are energized by meaningful benchmarks, worthy rivals, and the pursuit of excellence. Discover how this drive influences decision-making, leadership, teamwork, and relationships, and learn why the best competitors focus not just on winning today, but on continuous growth in the infinite game.
Who has been a guest on EngagementFit
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Dries Lombaard
Claire
Cherise Far
Anne
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YouTube views
398
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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ANDREW and TRACY host the show. Published by EngagementFit.
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