In this bonus episode, Aoife shares her key takeaways from her conversation with Jeff Wetzler about genuine curiosity and psychological safety at work. It works as a refresher if you’ve heard the full episode, and as a nudge to put the ideas into practice.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why applying pressure when someone hasn’t done what you expected tends to backfire, and why genuine curiosity works better
- What gets in the way of curiosity: fear of the answer, time pressure, and the threat response triggered in high-stakes moments
- Step 1: Build genuine curiosity.
- Step 2: Create psychological safety.
- Step 3: Ask high-quality questions.
- Step 4: Listen.
- Step 5: Close the loop.
Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:
Connect with Jeff Wetzler | Author and Human Potential & Learning Expert:
Episodes You’ll Love:
Episode 316: Mastering Your Inner Narrative with Owen Fitzpatrick
Episode 228: Fostering Genuine Curiosity and Building Trust at Work with Julie Pham
Episode 296: Learning in The Age of AI with Damon Lembi
About Happier at Work
Happier at Work is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.
If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work.
Join Aoife O’Brien for weekly insights on leadership, workplace culture, career clarity, imposter syndrome, and creating work that works for you.
Editing by Amanda Fitzgerald.
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