At Ncourage we combine science with practice. Below you’ll find a selection of my peer-reviewed research, whitepapers, and articles designed to make insights accessible to both organizations and individuals
Ravenhorst & Kohlman – A Dutch Podcast on healthcare: organising for sustainable success – episode 18 “het individu centraal”
In this episode of the Ravenhorst & Kohlman podcast, Sue der Kinderen joins the conversation to explore flourishing at work and why it so often feels challenging in practice. The discussion highlights how well-being cannot be separated from the context in which people work and live: roles provide structure, while lives and careers are constantly evolving. Topics such as courage—understood as tolerating tension when not everything is resolved—the importance of genuine human connection, and the tension between short-term urgency and long-term sustainability are explored in depth. From a eudaimonic perspective, Sue shows how flourishing emerges in the space between individual and context, and what this asks of professionals, teams, and organizations.
Meaningful Work Matters, Episode a conversation with Andrew Soren, “From Well-Being to Well-Doing: Lessons from Sue der Kinderen”
In this episode of Meaningful Work Matters, Sue der Kinderen joins host Andrew Soren to explore what meaningful work looks like when we shift the focus from how people feel to what they do. Drawing on her background as a counseling psychologist and her PhD research in organizational psychology, Sue introduces eudaimonia at work as a pattern of everyday behaviours. Together, they discuss how personal growth, purpose, and relationships are enacted in daily work, how social context and psychological safety shape these behaviours, and why reflection is essential for sustaining meaning over time. The conversation also addresses the limits of work as a source of meaning, offering a nuanced and practical perspective for individuals, leaders, and organizations navigating complexity and change.
Positive Psychological Well-Being at Work: The Role of Eudaimonia
“What does flourishing at work really mean?”
This chapter reviews nearly 70 studies on eudaimonia at work and shows that true well-being is more than just feeling good — it’s about purpose, growth, and relationships. It calls for focusing on everyday behaviors that help people thrive and contribute at work.
Facilitating Eudaimonic Well-Being in Mental Health Care Organizations: The Role of Servant Leadership and Workplace Civility Climate
“Leaders and culture shape how people thrive.”
Based on research in a Dutch mental health care institute, this study shows how servant leadership and a respectful workplace climate work together to boost deeper forms of well-being, helping employees grow, connect, and find meaning in their work.
Resilience Among Families Where a Parent Accepted a Voluntary Teacher’s Retrenchment Package.
Teachers who accepted the voluntary severance package from the South African Department of Education between 1996 and 1998 were approached to take part in this study on behalf of their families.
Whitepaper for Zorg van de Zaak Campaign on Wellbeing & Workplace Culture
Series of articles on psychosocial work strain across 4 industries: healthcare, education, professional services, as well as Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering sectors.
Eudaimonia and Eudaimonic Well-Being Behaviors: Well-Doing as a Route to Well-Being at Work
There is increasing recognition for eudaimonic well-being as an important component of our psychological well-being. In contrast to happiness and “feeling good”, eudaimonia, as “doing good”, captures a more functional part of our psychological well-being through personal growth, meaning in life, and positive relationships. Work appears to be a context in which we could pursue eudaimonia—with opportunities for personal development, the pursuit of meaningful goals, and collegial relationships.
Flow Magazine Langdurig ‘Gelukkig’ Zijn (in plaats van steeds kortstondig): hoe moet dat?
“Work happiness is both short-term joy and long-term meaning.”
This piece shows that real work happiness isn’t static: it includes everyday positive moments as well as deeper fulfillment from purpose and growth. By combining both, individuals and organizations can create a culture where well-being and motivation flourish together.
Happiness at work requires a different approach for each generation, Zorg van de Zaak
“People in different phases of their working lives value happiness at work in different ways.”
This article highlights how career stage influences what employees see as meaningful or motivating at work. Recognizing these differences helps organizations shape well-being strategies that resonate across the whole workforce.
Organizations play a crucial role in shaping our happiness at work
“Work happiness is both short-term joy and long-term meaning.”
This piece shows that real work happiness isn’t static: it includes everyday positive moments as well as deeper fulfillment from purpose and growth. By combining both, individuals and organizations can create a culture where well-being and motivation flourish together.
Podcast
This podcast series ‘Stress maakt sterker’ challenges us to stop resisting stress and instead become more agile in riding the waves. In this episode Sue der Kinderen, Psychologist at Shared Ambition & Onno Hamburger, Psychologist, speak with host, Niels Guns about
“Stress and values – a route to happiness at work”.
At Ncourage we combine science with practice. Below you’ll find a selection of my peer-reviewed research, whitepapers, and articles designed to make insights accessible to both organizations and individuals
Ravenhorst & Kohlman – A Dutch Podcast on healthcare: organising for sustainable success – episode 18 “het individu centraal”
In this episode of the Ravenhorst & Kohlman podcast, Sue der Kinderen joins the conversation to explore flourishing at work and why it so often feels challenging in practice. The discussion highlights how well-being cannot be separated from the context in which people work and live: roles provide structure, while lives and careers are constantly evolving. Topics such as courage—understood as tolerating tension when not everything is resolved—the importance of genuine human connection, and the tension between short-term urgency and long-term sustainability are explored in depth. From a eudaimonic perspective, Sue shows how flourishing emerges in the space between individual and context, and what this asks of professionals, teams, and organizations.
Meaningful Work Matters, Episode a conversation with Andrew Soren, “From Well-Being to Well-Doing: Lessons from Sue der Kinderen”
In this episode of Meaningful Work Matters, Sue der Kinderen joins host Andrew Soren to explore what meaningful work looks like when we shift the focus from how people feel to what they do. Drawing on her background as a counseling psychologist and her PhD research in organizational psychology, Sue introduces eudaimonia at work as a pattern of everyday behaviours. Together, they discuss how personal growth, purpose, and relationships are enacted in daily work, how social context and psychological safety shape these behaviours, and why reflection is essential for sustaining meaning over time. The conversation also addresses the limits of work as a source of meaning, offering a nuanced and practical perspective for individuals, leaders, and organizations navigating complexity and change.
Positive Psychological Well-Being at Work: The Role of Eudaimonia
“What does flourishing at work really mean?”
This chapter reviews nearly 70 studies on eudaimonia at work and shows that true well-being is more than just feeling good — it’s about purpose, growth, and relationships. It calls for focusing on everyday behaviors that help people thrive and contribute at work.
Facilitating Eudaimonic Well-Being in Mental Health Care Organizations: The Role of Servant Leadership and Workplace Civility Climate
“Leaders and culture shape how people thrive.”
Based on research in Dutch mental health care institute, this study shows how servant leadership and a respectful workplace climate work together to boost deeper forms of well-being, helping employees grow, connect, and find meaning in their work.
Resilience Among Families Where a Parent Accepted a Voluntary Teacher’s Retrenchment Package.
Teachers who accepted the voluntary severance package from the South African Department of Education between 1996 and 1998 were approached to take part in this study on behalf of their families.
Whitepaper for Zorg van de Zaak Campaign on Wellbeing & Workplace Culture
Series of articles on psychosocial work strain across 4 industries: healthcare, education, professional services, as well as Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering sectors.
Eudaimonia and Eudaimonic Well-Being Behaviors: Well-Doing as a Route to Well-Being at Work
There is increasing recognition for eudaimonic well-being as an important component of our psychological well-being. In contrast to happiness and “feeling good”, eudaimonia, as “doing good”, captures a more functional part of our psychological well-being through personal growth, meaning in life, and positive relationships. Work appears to be a context in which we could pursue eudaimonia—with opportunities for personal development, the pursuit of meaningful goals, and collegial relationships.
Flow Magazine Langdurig ‘gelukkig’ zijn (in plaats van steeds kortstondig): hoe moet dat?
“Work happiness is both short-term joy and long-term meaning.”
This piece shows that real work happiness isn’t static: it includes everyday positive moments as well as deeper fulfillment from purpose and growth. By combining both, individuals and organizations can create a culture where well-being and motivation flourish together.
Happiness at work requires a different approach for each generation, Zorg van de Zaak
“People in different phases of their working lives value happiness at work in different ways.”
This article highlights how career stage influences what employees see as meaningful or motivating at work. Recognizing these differences helps organizations shape well-being strategies that resonate across the whole workforce.
Organizations play a crucial role in shaping our happiness at work
“Work happiness is both short-term joy and long-term meaning.”
This piece shows that real work happiness isn’t static: it includes everyday positive moments as well as deeper fulfillment from purpose and growth. By combining both, individuals and organizations can create a culture where well-being and motivation flourish together.
Podcast
This podcast series ‘Stress maakt sterker’ challenges us to stop resisting stress and instead become more agile in riding the waves. In this episode Sue der Kinderen, Psychologist at Shared Ambition & Onno Hamburger, Psychologist, speak with host, Niels Guns about
“Stress and values – a route to happiness at work”.
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