Welcome to the Happier at Work Podcast
The Happier at Work Podcast is a weekly business podcast for HR and business leaders who put their people first, who know that their people are their best asset, and who want to retain their top talent. Happier workers are more productive, more engaged, and stay in an organisation for longer. Through interesting guest interviews and solo episodes, the Happier at Work podcast episodes largely fall into one of four categories: leadership equity; engagement and belonging; productivity and performance; and the future of work.
What does being happier at work mean for you and your organisation?
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106: The time to scale and shine is now with Katrin Sturm
‘I always say if you don’t have a plan yourself, …
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105: Maintaining employee satisfaction during the great reshuffle with Aoife O’Brien
Welcome back to Happier at Work! To celebrate the…
104: The Manager’s Dilemma with Irial O’Farrell
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103: Why it’s time to prioritise well-being at work with Aoife O’Brien.
“Corporate culture matters. How management choose…
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102: Re-entering the working world with Sarah Courtney
‘’You can never please everybody, but you can lis…
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101: The squiggly road to Happier at Work with Aoife O’Brien & Cathal Quinlan
This week’s episode comes with a twist as the pod…
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100: What Makes You Happier at Work with Aoife O’Brien
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99: The journey to establishing happiness at work with Aoife O’Brien
“We spend so much of our time at work, when we’re…
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98: People are the heart of the business with Niamh O’Brien
“It’s very easy to say we’re offering flexible wo…
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97: Finding your purpose at work with Aoife O’Brien
“Employees are looking to work in organisations t…
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96: People – the most important business asset with Gillian French
“I think energy is such an important thing. When …
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95: Fair pay – addressing pay scales and fairness at work with Aoife O’Brien
“I’m not driven by money, but I’m driven by fairn…
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94: Selfless leadership: unlocking your true self with Katrijn van Oudheusden
Welcome back to Happier at Work! Buckle yourself …
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93: Travelling and working remotely with Aoife O’Brien
Bienvenido de nuevo a Happier at Work – Welcome b…
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92: Unlocking fulfilment at work with Bev Attfield
“As an organisation, you’ve got to make a decisio…
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91: The secret to creating routines to reach your goals with Aoife O’Brien [Part Two]
‘’You’ll never change your life until you change …
90: Our right to unplug and disconnect with Chris Flack
Aoife’s Master acquaintance Chris Flack joins us …
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89: The secret to creating routines to reach your goals with Aoife O’Brien [Part One]
‘’What you do every day matters more than what yo…
88: Why disability inclusion in the workplace is important with Seònaid Ó Murchadha
“People say their ideal leader wouldn’t have any …
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87: Prioritising health and well-being in 2022 with Aoife O’Brien
extended break, this week’s episode is a short so…
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86: The benefits of embracing change in the workplace with Bonnie Hagemann
“I’ve coached over 200 CEOs and C-suite leaders, …
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84: Creating a happier working environment with Stefan Tonnon
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83: The Future of remote and hybrid work with Aoife O’Brien
‘’If you’re asking employees, what it is that the…
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82: Creating a better workday with Niamh Brady
‘’We are not machines; we actually need to re-ene…
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81: Setting boundaries at work with Aoife O’Brien
‘’The only people who get upset when you start se…
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80: Why Your Wellbeing and Mental Health Matter with Nicole Mixdorf
‘’Your work is important, it is, but you are more…
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79: Unlocking True Happiness at work with Aoife O’Brien
Welcome back! Did you know that the Happier at Wo…
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78: Maintaining physical wellness while working from home with Annette Cashell
We are switching things up a little in this lates…
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77: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and igniting empowerment With Aoife O’Brien
Welcome back to Happier at Work! Long-time listen…
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76: Bringing Authenticity to work with Simon Stapleton
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75: Let go of fear & craft your career with Tiana Madera
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74: The Values of Business with Irial O’Farrell
‘’The first time I came across the concept of val…
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73: Building workplace trust with Brenda Neckvatal
“If you haven’t started focusing in as a leader o…
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72: Dealing with work burnout with Lindsay Recknell
Ever wondered what the difference is between stre…
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71: Why Igniting Employee Experience Matters with Karen Weeks
‘’As long as you’re still producing the work and …
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70: The Future of Hybrid-Remote Working with Jennifer Dowling
Jennifer Dowling is a Chartered Work and Organisa…
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69: Psychological Safety and Effective Team Dynamics with Duena Blomstrom
Duena is the author of “Emotional Banking” and “P…
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68: Embracing the gentle art of Humble Inquiry with Edgar and Peter Schein
Listeners interested in psychology, sociology and…
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Happier at Work 67: Overcoming trauma at work with Katharine Manning
‘’In times of trauma, we look to our leaders to s…
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Happier at Work 66: Workplace Psychological Safety with Susan Ní Chríodáin
Susan Ní Chríodáin founded Beyond the Numbers to …
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65: Embracing Flexibility to enhance Work + Life Fit with Cali Yost
For more than two decades, Cali Williams Yost has…
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64: Business community & return on relationships with Ted Rubin
‘’A network gives you reach but a community gives…
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63: Building Highly Effective Leadership Teams with Dan Norenberg
Dan Norenberg is a thought leader, advisor and co…
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62: Finding strength in vulnerability with Paul Walker
Paul Walker is currently the Chief Commercial Off…
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61: Leading effectively through change with Lucinda Carney.
Lucinda Carney is a Chartered Psychologist with 2…
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60: Powering health & life harmony with Seamus Power
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59: Mental Wellbeing & Lifestyle Awareness with Peter Connolly
Peter Connolly is a Workplace & Lifestyle Occupat…
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58: DISC Behavioural Assessment and Life Harmony with Nausheen Saumtally
In this fascinating episode Aoife is joined by El…
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57. Company culture and joy in the workplace with Aaron Burnett
Aaron Burnett is the CEO and founder of Wheelhous…
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Happier at Work 56: Leang Chung on empowering women to pursue professional growth
Leang Chung is the Founder & CEO of Pelora Stack,…
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55: Aden Nepom on effective communication within the workplace
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54: Sarah Restall on the Importance of mental health & wellbeing in the workplace
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53: Clare Kennelly on Workplace Disability Inclusion
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52: Kelly Hartman on Being Yourself at Work
Kelly Hartman and Aoife O’Brien speak about what …
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51: Lasse Rheingans on the 5 Hour Work Day
Lasse Rheingans and Aoife O’Brien speak about the…
50: Bhushan Sethi on the Future of Work
Bhushan Sethi and Aoife O’Brien speak about the f…
49: Aoife Mollin on Fitting in at Work
Aoife Mollin and Aoife O’Brien speak about fittin…
48: Zoe Routh on Leadership & Self-Awareness
Zoe Routh and Aoife O’Brien speak about leadershi…
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47: Shane Twomey on the Hybrid Workforce
Shane Twomey and Aoife O’Brien speak about the di…
46: Karin Tischler on Flexible Working for Gender Equality
Karin Tischler and Aoife O’Brien speak about flex…
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45: Helen Joy on First Time Managers
Helen Joy and Aoife O’Brien speak about first time managers, and answer the question: what makes a great manager? In this current Covid world, we cover the non-verbal cues and how to check in with people to make sure they’re doing ok. Traditionally the role of the manager has been to make sure that stuff gets done, now it is more focused on getting the best out of people. We talk about the key skills required to be an effective manager, such as communication, including setting clear expectations for the role of the manager, emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-management in particular),…
44: Katharine Slattery on Effective Mentoring
Katharine Slattery and Aoife O’Brien speak about mentoring: the difference between mentoring and coaching; the benefits of mentoring specifically; what makes an effective mentoring programme. We also talk about the preparation needed for both the mentor and the mentee when it comes to designing and delivering an effective mentoring programme. Katharine Slattery established Mentoring Resources in 2012, to design and deliver in-person and eLearning training programmes for mentors and mentees participating in mentoring programmes in professional, educational and community settings in Ireland. Katharine believes in the power of mentoring in providing an additional level of support for those going through…
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43: Garima Gupta on Self Care for HR
Garima Gupta and Aoife O’Brien speak about how HR can implement better self-care practices. HR tend to be the ones looking after everyone else, which can lead to increased levels of burnout within the team. We discuss how HR should be the ones to put on their own oxygen mask first and Garima shares some very practical tips on how to make that happen. The advice she shares is applicable not only to HR, but to anyone working in an organisation and who could do with learning ways to deal with burnout and overwhelm. Garima Gupta- People Geek & Continuous…
42: Casey Ryals on Leading Yourself First
Casey Ryals and Aoife O’Brien speak about his new book Last to Least. Casey shares some wonderful insights about how we can lead ourselves better. Leadership books often cite the importance of leading ourselves before we can lead others, however they don’t address the way to do this. Casey wants to share with the world this new way of thinking and being. He encourages us to make decisions based on our character, or who we are (want to be!) rather than rash decisions and instant gratification. His framework starts by looking at the purpose (why), then the ‘who’ (identitity), before…
41: Pattie Grimm on Empowering Women Leaders
Pattie Grimm and Aoife O’Brien speak about empowering women at work. Recent studies from McKinsey & Lean In and IBM show that one in four women is considering leaving or stepping back from work duties due to Covid-19. This particularly impacts on women in leadership positions. In this podcast, we discuss ways for women to empower themselves as well as others. Pattie Grimm shares her 5 step approach: 1 Be Strong; 2 Stand Up; 3 Stand Out; 4 Put Yourself First on your List; 5 Rise Up. We speak about supporting not sabotaging other women, business strategy, and returnship programs.…
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40: Chris Pinner on Wellbeing at Work
Chris Pinner and Aoife O’Brien speak about all things wellbeing at work. We speak about getting leadership buy-in to the wellness programmes in organisations, the basics of wellbeing at work and what that means, the importance of investing in addition to role modelling in an organisation, using statistics versus stories to share about wellbeing at work, e.g 90% of CEOs are investing in wellbeing initiatives, mental wellbeing declined during lockdown, how can senior leaders in your organisation share stories from their own wellbeing journey? How can you tailor your wellbeing approach? Focus on movement, nutrition and mental wellbeing. Set clear…
39: Nate Regier on Seeing People Through
Nate Regier and Aoife O’Brien speak about his latest book, Seeing People Through. This is a fable-based book which focuses on the types in people (rather than types of people). We speak about compassion, the importance of diversity of personality, PCM – observable communication behaviours – hypocrisy; honesty; influence; self-deception; trust, the importance of leveraging diversity towards a shared goal, the importance of personality diversity in D&I, how ‘like attracts like’ creates an echo chamber, values vs belief systems, vs needs satisfaction – ‘so what, now what?’ leads to taking action. The 6 types are – thinker, harmoniser, promoter, persister,…
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The podcast returns after an extended break, with lots of juicy content lined up for you well into the new year! You’ll find the survey at: https://www.happieratwork.ie/survey and connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien
38: Elysia Hegarty on the future of Wellness
Elysia Hegarty from CPL’s Future of Work institute and I speak about the future of wellness. We speak about work-related stress and burnout, the causes (time pressure, work overload, job insecurity, poor leadership, long hours, lack of progression, not feeling valued). The eight dimensions of wellness are: spiritual, environmental, physical, mental, intellectual, occupational, social, financial. How can our approach to wellness change for the better? With over 15 years’ experience in Human Resource Management and the Wellness Industry Elysia has combined her expertise to partner with businesses to help develop strategies to attract, engage and retain employees. Working within multiple…
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37: Enrique Rubio from Hacking HR
Enrique Rubio from Hacking HR and I speak about the future of work and the opportunity presented to us during this difficult time. We cover topics such as creativity at work, how there is an opportunity to allow people to be more curious and innovative. Trust featured highly in the podcast – could it be that you are not hiring the right people (because you don’t trust them to do their job) or you don’t have the right people in the right roles? Companies are not taking advantage of their talent. Your job as a leader is to not unmotivate…
36: Henry Stewart from Happy
Henry Stewart (from Happy) and I talk about the future of work. We talk about the three fundamentals of what makes a happier workplace, as outlined by Daniel Pink’s book Drive: Mastery; Autonomy; Purpose. Mastery is about playing to your strengths – imagine spending most of your time doing something you love, and not having to do the things you really hate?! Managers should act as coaches, and be good as spotting talent and getting the most from employees. What if you could choose your own manager? Or do we really need managers at all? Autonomy is about providing clear…
35: Mike Vacanti from Humans First
Mike Vacanti (from Humans First) and I talk about the future of work. Let’s start with what’s wrong: we don’t treat people very well at work! Most organisations are set up for competition rather than collaboration, and most of what we see and read is about “getting ahead” – but what if we took a different approach? Giving employees a choice in what they do and how they do it will really drive their motivation. Regarding management: allowing the best people to rise based on their ability to help others around them rise. When it comes to change, start with…
34: Andrew Barnes & Charlotte Lockhart from 4 Day Week
This is an exciting episode on the Future of Work series, I speak with Andrew Barnes (for the second time) and Charlotte Lockhart – first time with two guests! Andrew and Charlotte are from 4 Day Week Global. We talk about the impact of COVID-19 on how we currently work, what this means for the future of work – remote working, flexible working and the positive impacts of this global pandemic. We also cover productivity, and the time versus outcomes trap. We speak about the challenges of flexible working – no water cooler chat, inequality when it comes to access,…
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33: Kelly Monahan Future of Work series
In this 3rd episode of the Future of Work series, I speak with Dr Kelly Monahan. We talk about the impact of COVID-19 on how we work; how the impact of accelerating technology, and the shift away from maximising shareholder wealth towards purpose-driven business will separate the great companies from the rest. Leaders who show compassion and confidence during this crisis will thrive. Ask yourself, how is my business adding value? with a focus on the improvements you make for customers. If you don’t know what the purpose is, just ask! Ask yourself: “how do I make others around me…
32: Future Of Work Special – COVID-19
This is a special episode featuring 5 guests, plus my own perspective on the future of work, given the current global pandemic we find ourselves in with COVID-19, the coronavirus. Fiona English shares in sights on the impact of this trauma which leads to a shift in perspective and a desire for change “how things are versus how we think they should be”. Acceptance and choice is key here. Bernard Jackman talks about virtual meetings, how we have adapted quickly, and will continue to use these forms of communication. However, the importance of human interaction cannot be understate Louise Goss…
31: Stephen Dargan on the Future of Work
This is the first episode in the “Future of Work” series. I speak with Stephen Dargan from Wake Up. Stephen and I talk about how work is going to change in the immediate future as well as further down the line. It’s time to question the way we worked – where we work from, and the time spent at work. We talk about the importance of autonomy at work, as well as meaning and purpose. Stephen Dargan wants your organisation to feel happier. Stephen has worked with managing teams for 10 years to now enabling leaders of organisations in Ireland…
30: Special Episode! Leadership Series Roundup
This is a roundup of all of the conversations from the past 9 episodes. Use it as a reminder if you have already listened, or a taster if you have yet to listen! Bernard Jackman – the essence of true leadership is having a clear purpose, setting clear expectations around that purpose in terms of the “what” (strategy and goals) and the “how” (culture and behaviours). This is underpinned by a strong feedback culture – being open to giving and receiving feedback in a timely and constructive fashion. Fiona English – meaning and purpose – how we make sense of…
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29: Aoife Lenox on Introverts
Aoife Lenox, found of Inside Strategies provides coaching and training services centred on introverts in business. She also consults with organisations to promote quiet leadership and communication strategies in preparation for the future of work. Aoife and I talk about introvert leaders. Aoife shares insights on what makes introverts and extraverts different, the importance of self-awareness, different types of introverts, quiet leadership, the introvert entrepreneur, the strengths and pitfalls of being an introvert and how to manage them. https://www.insidestrategies.ie The Introvert Entrepreneur Bookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Introvert-Entrepreneur-Beth-Buelow-ebook/dp/B011H1J7OK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The Introvert Entrepeneur Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-introvert-entrepreneur/id387593948?mt=2 Aoife’s links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifelenox/https://twitter.com/AoifeLenoxhttps://www.instagram.com/insidestrategies/ My links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://twitter.com/Empowerment_IEhttps://www.instagram.com/empowermentcoaching.ie
28: Jonny Cooper on Teams
Jonny Cooper can be described as an elite performer with a strong desire to lead, influence and inspire people and teams with his actions. Jonny has a strong desire to continuously learn and develop. Currently he is completing his MSc in Organisational Behaviour and Psychology and previously completing an executive coaching diploma in the Irish Management Institute, a leadership programme from Maynooth University, and holding an undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Health from Dublin City University. Along with his academic and professional background, his practical elite sport experiences to date makes him authentic with his presence, natural in his…
27: Saskia Kremer on Personal Leadership
This 7th episode in the Leadership Series features Saskia Kremer. We speak personal leadership and what you need to do in order to manage yourself. We cover things like being proactive rather than reactive, reflecting on your day “if you don’t run the day, the day runs you” but in a non-judgemental way, chunking your vision down to smaller pieces, and celebrating the wins. Saskia helps successful, time challenged high level management, directors and business owners, who can’t find the bandwidth to pursue more profitable projects and increase their performance, without the overwhelm. Saskia, once a Missionary, worked alongside Mother…
26: Timen Baart on Trust
This 6th episode in the Leadership Series features Timen Baart from TrustXP. We speak about all things trust in the workplace, with a specific focus on employee trust and what as leaders we can do to drive trust. We answer questions like: What is trust? Why is it important? What drives trust? Timen shares his insights on this elusive topic, and delves into the key drivers: fairness; competence; identification; reciprocity; transparency. It all starts with leadership! Timen Baart is the author of Win With Trust. Timen presents why an empathetic approach to trust is the key to success in business.…
25: Asumpta Gallagher on Leadership
This episode features Asumpta Gallagher, the owner and founder of Best Practice. She launched her business in early 2018 to provide supports to GP’s, their Practices and their Staff. The services that Best Practice provide, enables GPs to spend more time being the Doctors they want to be. Best Practice helps to standardise processes, implement systems as well as providing tailored training to staff inhouse, remotely and through external workshops. A well managed Practice empowers and motivates the entire Practice Team, and results in a better work life balance for everyone as well as improved Patient Care. A full list…
24: Tim Kidd on Putting People First
This episode features Tim Kidd, the Europanel Managing Director for Kantar’s Worldpanel division, with responsibility for the UK, France, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Greece plus the US. Kantar Worldpanel is centred on the creation of data and insight to help clients understand people better (specifically what they buy and consume) and to inspire growth. Tim has been in the business for 27 years and is retiring at the end of March, which will be a sad and happy day in equal measure. He believes strongly that if we get the people part of business “right”, then clients will get more value…
23: Stephen Naughton on What makes a Good Leader
This episode features Stephen Naughton, an experienced leadership coach and consultant with unique skills in operational leadership and team coaching. He has over 16 years’ experience in leading teams in financial services and developing the Operations Performance Centres of Excellence. Stephen covering a wide variety of topics such as leadership, emotional intelligence, diversity awareness, virtual communications and resilience. He continues to coach executives and also coaches college students on a pro bono basis. He’s also the host of the Good Boss Bad Boss Podcast and has a passionate belief in the potential of every human being! Stephen and I discuss…
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21: Leadership Series Bernard Jackman – lessons from sport
This episode features Bernard Jackman, former Irish international and Leinster rugby player whose story of success and failure – of bouncing back – makes him an engaging and entertaining speaker who can talk with authority, ease and humour about what success looks like and how to take responsibility for, and create, your own success. Bernard and I discuss what leadership means, what makes a good leader, and recipes for success. Leadership starts with purpose, clear communication of that purpose, a strategy and plan in place to achieve that, and a clear culture of behaviours to enable the strategy. This is…
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20: Special Episode on Imposter Syndrome
In this special episode of the podcast, I speak with a range of people about their experience of imposter syndrome. Louise Goss is founder of Homeworker magazine, Adrian Whelan is a Senior Vice President and Head of Regulatory Intelligence for Investor Services at Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), Andrea Mara is a crime fiction author, Peter Hill works in analytics in the fast moving consumer goods industry in Sydney, Korina Duffy has her own business Korina Duffy Fitness. All of them share their own experience of imposter syndrome: how it shows up and what we can do about it. Imposter syndrome…
19: Sara Lasker on Hygge
This episode features Sara Lasker of Healthy & Hygge. We talk all things Hygge, considered a defining characteristic of Danish culture. Hygge is associated with cosiness and an overall sense of harmony with your environment leading to greater wellbeing. We discuss how it’s not just a winter phenomenon, how to be more Hygge, and what that looks like specifically in work. Health is more than just the number on a glucose meter. As one of the first people in the world dually certified as a Master Certified Health Education Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator, Sara works to help people find…
18: Kate Maree O’Brien on Boundaries
This episode features Kate Maree O’Brien, leadership expert. We talk all things boundaries – how to recognise when your boundaries are unclear or non-existent, what lies beneath that behaviour, and how to untangle yourself from that web. People pleasing leads to over-functioning, which in turn leads to under-functioning of those around you. Are you taking things on for other people that they really should be doing for themselves? Turn unspoken agreements into spoken boundaries. We train people how to treat us. Don’t be afraid to say “no” when you mean it, it won’t damage the relationship. Take some time to…
16: Jason Cooper on Improving Your Performance
This episode features Jason Cooper an Advanced Mind, Business & Sales Coach/trainer. We discuss how to improve your performance, especially at work. We speak about authenticity; being true to yourself. Showing vulnerability to build a rapport with others. This builds trust, shows the true side of you, and makes you less superhero and more human! Being ok with not “knowing it all” and seeking help from others. Having a growth mindset, using feedforward instead of feedback. Visualisation as a great tool for achieving what you want. How to move away from multi-tasking so you can be more productive and get…
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15: Pauline Rohdich on Mastering Your Thoughts
This episode features Pauline Rohdich from Just Pause, a rapid transformation therapist. She speaks about how changing our thoughts can have a dramatic impact on our life; mastering your mind can allow you to take your power back. Often we are living inside repeated patterns of behaviour, and holding ourselves back from reaching our true potential; living a “diluted” version of ourselves. 50% of our happiness is from genetics, 40% from our habits and beliefs, and only 10% is due to circumstances (although this is what most people try to change). If you have a belief that is holding you…
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14: Emiliana Simon-Thomas on Happiness at Work
Emiliana and I discuss all things happiness at work! The PERK framework – purpose, engagement, resilience, kindness. The importance of kindness in the workplace for business outcomes, especially when it comes to teamwork. How to communicate effectively and deal with conflict at work. The importance of mindfulness and gratitude at work. How there needs to be a culture and mindset shift away from the idea that work is bad and you can’t be happy at work. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, PhD, is the Science Director at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Trained in neuroscience and social psychology, she runs the student…
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13: Adrian Whelan on Inclusion
Adrian Whelan from Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) and I speak about inclusion in the workplace, among lots of others things. Being your authentic self at work, how to speak up, getting a mentor, the idea of “normal” (what is normal?), the key to fitting in at work, “giving it a go”, self-awareness, reflection, creating a feedback culture, high performers, the “getting out of bed” test and how a diversity and inclusion policy results in better business outcomes. Adrian Whelan is a Senior Vice President and Head of Regulatory Intelligence for Investor Services at Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), based in Dublin.…
12: Treasa Spragg on the importance of Sleep
In this episode, I speak with Treasa Spragg from Revolution Project Ltd all about the importance of sleep for our overall health and happiness in work. We talk about moving away from the “sleep when I’m dead” mentality, the importance of sleep cycles, prepping for social occasions/ late nights, being kind to your body, practical tips anyone can use to improve the quality of their sleep. Decide for yourself how you want to feel, make the necessary changes, and don’t forget to catalogue the changes (including how you feel). 2 key takeaways: no blue light (TV, phone, tablet etc) for…
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11: Louise Goss on Working from Home
In this episode, I speak with Louise Goss from The Homeworker magazine about Working from Home. This episode is for remote workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, flexible workers. Whether you love it or hate it, we discuss some very practical tips that you can implements to make working from home much better, productive, and happier. Things like: leave the house, schedule your day, don’t forget to schedule breaks too, listen to your body, acknowledge your achievements, don’t compare yourself to others. Stay motivated by remembering your why – who are you serving and how are they benefitting? Collate feedback and testimonials. Remember…
10: Bettina Arnafjall from Women’s Career Lift
In this episode, I speak with Bettina Arnafjall from Women’s Career Lift. We discuss how, as women, we tend to get in our own way when it comes to managing our careers. It’s important to take stock of our achievements and communicate them effectively. Collect positive feedback and bring good news to your manager; be in the driving seat of your own career. If you’re not happy at work, stop complaining and take action. We also chat about raising your visibility, how to deal with mistakes, and the gender pay gap. Bettina has 8 years of experience as a hiring…
Continue Reading 10: Bettina Arnafjall from Women’s Career Lift
9: Bill Phillips on Timeshifting
In this episode, I speak with Bill Phillips about Timeshifting. We discuss how our happiness depends on how we construct our own realities. Time is an illusion, how to take a deep breath to get into the present moment and temporarily out of the “rat race”. We often find ourselves limited or controlled by time, and get stressed when we try to resist what’s happening to us. Be present in the moment, savour the moment, choose how you want to feel by identifying the thoughts that are driving your feelings. Having thoughts vs thinking – we can deliberately let thoughts…