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Michael F. Steger, Ph.D., Co-founder of VOCÉ Consulting, is a member of the faculty in the Counseling Psychology and Applied Social Psychology programs at Colorado State University. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Macalester College and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and Personality Psychology from the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on the the foundations and benefits of living a meaningful life. He also has published research on factors related to achieving well-being, how people adjust to traumatic life events, and social influences on depression. He is co-editor of the forthcoming book Designing the Future of Positive Psychology from Oxford University Press. His research also investigates what makes work meaningful, and how meaningful work enriches employees and organizations. He currently services on the editorial boards of the Journal of Personality, Journal of Research in Personality, Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Journal of Happiness Studies, Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, and Counseling and Values. He writes a blog for Psychology Today on topics related to meaning in life and happiness: http://blogs/psychologytoday.com/blog/the-meaning-in-life. For information about Dr. Steger’s work as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University, visit http://michaelfsteger.com.

Bryan J. Dik, Ph.D., Co-founder of VOCÉ Consulting, is a vocational psychologist, faculty member, and nationally recognized expert in the area of calling, vocation, and meaningful work. His degrees are from Calvin College (B.A. in Psychology) and the University of Minnesota (Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology). As an active researcher, teacher, and clinician, Dr. Dik specializes in research and practice related to promoting meaningful work that capitalizes on strengths and enhances personal, organizational, and societal good. He also conducts research on the role of interests in work and leisure, person-environment fit theories of career development, and the interface of psychology and faith. His work has appeared in top academic journals such as The Counseling Psychologist, Journal of Counseling Psychology, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Journal of Career Assessment and popular outlets such as The Psychology of Superheroes.  He also is co-editor of the forthcoming book The Psychology of Religion and Workplace Spirituality. For more information about Dr. Dik's work on the faculty at Colorado State University, where he has served since 2005, visit http://bryandik.org.