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Are you looking to reduce the amount of time you spend at work while maintaining productivity? In this episode, Aoife discusses work-time reduction strategies that enhance productivity and promote work-life balance with her guest Joe O’Connor, the director and co-founder of the Work Time Reduction, Center of Excellence, in Toronto Canada. They explore the concept of Parkinson's Law and the importance of optimizing time as a limited resource. Discover the significance of building a culture of trust and involving employees in decision-making processes. Learn about job redesign, technology automation, and reevaluating the necessity of meetings. Understand the crucial role of leaders in monitoring progress, setting clear expectations, and managing distractions. Delve into the benefits of AI and alternative billing structures. Discover how work-time reduction fosters sustainability, prevents burnout, and improves overall well-being. Join us for a transformative discussion on optimizing productivity and achieving a healthier work-life balance. Further points throughout include: - Parkinson's Law: Time expands to fill the work allotted. - Success in Less Time: Counterintuitively, successful individuals focus on time as a scarce resource and streamline processes - Positive Tension and Inefficiencies: Implementing a four-day workweek can surface existing organizational inefficiencies. - Cultivating the Right Culture: Leadership buy-in, trust, and employee involvement are crucial for work-time reduction to succeed. - Process Failures vs. Other Factors: Failed work-time reduction initiatives are often due to process and system failures rather than inherent flaws in the concept. - Achieving More with Less: How to achieve the same level of output with reduced inputs, emphasizing the importance of optimizing workflows. - The Pareto Principle: Understanding that 80% of work can be achieved 20% of the time - Automation and Mindful Tech Use: AI and automation can provide significant efficiencies - Agency Work and Alternative Billing: Agency-type work billed by the hour may face challenges in transitioning to project-based or quality-based billing structures. "The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, highlights that 80% of work can be achieved in 20% of the time. Embracing discomfort and setting clear boundaries helps optimize efficiency and expectations." - Joe O’Connor Listen back: https://happieratwork.ie/7-andrew-barnes-from-4-day-week/ https://happieratwork.ie/34-andrew-barnes-charlotte-lockhart-from-4-day-week-5/ https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-51-lasse-rheingans-on-the-5-hour-work-day/ Connect with Joe O’Connor: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeoconnor990/ Website: https://worktimereduction.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happieratwork.ie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0FKS19I5qSlFFmkx1YGqA

Have you ever experienced the mismatch between what senior leaders think about employee well-being and what employees actually feel? On this latest solo episode of Happier at Work, Aoife discusses the importance of well-being at work and how to better influence senior leadership, with data to back it up. Get ready to learn how to create a happier workplace with Aoife's valuable framework and discover what it takes to ensure your team is adequately staffed and set clear boundaries between work and home life. Plus, learn the key to providing regular feedback and recognition within the workplace. Further points throughout include: - Well-being at work: why it matters and the implications of ill-being at work - The role of well-being in talent recruitment and retention - The cost of disengaged and underperforming employees - Addressing wellness obstacles: The C-Suite mismatch of well-being in the workplace - Are you optimising your organisational data? - An insight into the Happier at Work framework - Workplace authenticity: are leaders transparent about their struggles? - How employee recognition can empower your workforce - The importance of communicating and committing to your boundaries "There is a mismatch between what C suite executives think employee well-being is versus how they're supporting it, or what employees are saying when it comes to their well-being. On the one hand, C suite executives think they're doing a great job of employee well-being, but employees are not saying that same thing." – Aoife O'Brien. Resources: Deloitte research findings: Employee Wellness in the Corporate Workplace https://www2.deloitte.com/xe/en/insights/topics/leadership/employee-wellness-in-the-corporate-workplace.html Listen back: From Burnout to Bliss with Lesley Cooper https://happieratwork.ie/147-from-burnout-to-bliss-building-a-culture-of-well-being-with-lesley-cooper/ THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

As managers, it's our job to create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, motivation, and development among our team. But with the ever-changing workplace, how can we ensure we always have productive, meaningful conversations with our employees? Anna Rasmussen, CEO and founder of OpenBlend, shares her expertise in creating a positive work environment by having structured conversations around well-being, motivation, development, feedback, and performance. Anna emphasises the importance of a sense of belonging at work, where employees feel aligned with company culture, part of a team, and valued as individuals. Anna also provides practical advice on how managers can create clarity and transparency for their employees to understand their contribution to the bigger picture, providing feedback on their performance to foster growth and development. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Anna Rasmussen and the OpenBlend framework - The importance of structured performance management conversations and employee-led agendas - Belonging at work and supporting well-being in the workplace - Why creating safe environments for open and honest conversation matters - Workplace clarifications: managing and communicating expectations - What factors can motivate employees in an organisation? - What being Happier at Work means to Anna "69% of managers are uncomfortable communicating with their employees, which is terrifying. And only 14% of employees feel comfortable talking to their manager about stresses that they're feeling. So you can see the problem regarding well-being: managers don't feel comfortable talking, and individuals don't feel comfortable talking to their managers. But yet 85% of managers say that the well-being of their employees is their responsibility." – Anna Rasmussen THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Connect with Anna Rasmussen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasmussenanna/ https://www.openblend.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Are businesses investing enough in their people? Happiness and well-being at work aren't a one-size-fits-all approach. It requires a systemic approach that puts people first and gives them the power to choose! Joining Aoife to explore how companies can create a happier workplace is Ally Fekaiki, the CEO of Juno, a global platform offering a complete well-being solution for employees. Ally delves into the importance of investing in employee well-being as a crucial focus for businesses worldwide. Ally also discusses the future of remote work and the importance of need satisfaction in creating a supportive and empowering work environment. So if you want to foster a positive workplace culture, this episode is a must-listen! Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Ally Fekaiki - The system of well-being - The importance of putting yourself and your needs first - The role of need satisfaction in the workplace - Is delayed gratification impacting your work? - The challenge of becoming comfortable being uncomfortable - How systems and policies can help you strike an idyllic work-life balance - The pursuit of pleasure: find your sparks of joy every day - How to drive support and empowerment in the workplace "People have a very innate need to be autonomous and to feel like they have free will. So, when you have this kind of two squares, no hole whatsoever, this bashing against each other of individuality, you're not really going to get anywhere." – Ally Fekaiki THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: Book: The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/dp/0525428143 Episode playback: Unlocking True Happiness at Work with Aoife O'Brien https://happieratwork.ie/79-unlocking-true-happiness-at-work-with-aoife-obrien/ Connect with Ally Fekaiki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyfekaiki/ https://www.withjuno.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Is workplace toxicity holding you back? If so, prepare to learn how to thrive in the workplace by recognising and avoiding toxic work environments. Joining Aoife this week is special guest Siobhan Kelly, founder of Mosaic Consultancy and host of the Glass House Podcast. Siobhan shares her career journey and offers invaluable insights on navigating toxic work environments, the negative impact of societal busyness, and the crucial importance of taking responsibility for one's own role in shaping workplace culture. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Siobhan Kelly - Blurred lines: Can overworking be a coping mechanism? - Unravelling from a work-based identity and overcoming traumatic experiences in the workplace - The impact of the busyness badge of honour and operating in fear - How the COVID-19 pandemic has redistributed power in the workplace - The importance of switching off from work - Employee development: the importance of career mapping - The warning signs of bad management - What being Happier at Work means to Siobhan THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: The Glass House Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-glasshouse-podcast/id1532756741 Dorie Clark TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/dorie_clark_the_real_reason_you_feel_so_busy_and_what_to_do_about_it?language=en Connect with Siobhan Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhankellyrecruits/ https://www.mosaicconsultancy.ie/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

To mark the approach of National Well-Being Day (April 28), this solo episode dives into the world of workplace well-being. With a focus on collaboration between employees and organisations, Aoife serves up actionable steps and resources for improving overall well-being and delves into the impact of stress, feedback, and challenges on overall well-being. Aoife also highlights the importance of self-awareness and managing emotions. Further key points throughout include: - The Happier at Work framework - What does well-being at work means? - Building self-awareness and emotional maturity at work - How to ensure your needs are being satisfied in the workplace - Striking a balance between good and bad stress - Should companies be responsible for the well-being of employees? THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: Aoife O'Brien's wellbeing at work 2023 survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wellbeingatwork2023 Aoife O'Brien's Well-being at Work Survey Results: https://www.subscribepage.com/wellbeingreport2022 Listen back to previous episodes of Happier at Work: https://happieratwork.ie/103-why-its-time-to-prioritise-well-being-at-work-with-aoife-obrien/ https://happieratwork.ie/134-the-slippery-slope-of-achievement-with-ashlie-collins/ https://happieratwork.ie/147-from-burnout-to-bliss-building-a-culture-of-well-being-with-lesley-cooper/ https://happieratwork.ie/149-discovering-your-motive-mindset-with-kelly-mackin/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Have you ever wondered how leaders clear the path to success? Joining the podcast this week is special guest Aoife Donovan Lee, a leadership and development expert. Aoife shares insights on the importance of transformational leadership in the workplace and explores women's challenges when returning to the workplace. Drawing from her career journey, Aoife emphasises the power of networking and empathy in business and dives into the four pillars of transformational leadership, the Skill/Will Matrix, and prioritising mental health and well-being in the workplace. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Aoife Donovan Lee - Your network is your net worth: networking and building connections - The challenges women face reentering the workforce - The power of cultivating empathy in business - Leadership styles: Why leaders should set expectations from the get-go - The Skill/Will Matrix: How to deal with micromanagement - How to smoothly transition into a management role - The key to achieving through others - How to find the balance between operational and managerial time - What does being happier at work mean to Aoife THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! "When you have a manager who truly believes in your potential more than you believe in yourself, you're unstoppable as an individual contributor or as an employee of that team manager." _ Aoife Donovan Lee. Resources: Book: The Tao of Coaching by Max Landsberg https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tao-Coaching-Effectiveness-Inspiring-Developing/dp/1781253323 Connect with Aoife Donovan Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifedonovanlee https://www.donovanlearning.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

To celebrate episode 150 of Happier at Work, friend and previous podcast guest Bhushan Sethi is here to catch up and share insightful commentary on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses and workers in this post-pandemic economy. From navigating hybrid work arrangements to supporting caregivers, Bhushan emphasises the need for progressive businesses to lead by example and embrace technology to build a more resilient and agile workforce. With a focus on inclusivity and human leadership skills, this podcast offers practical solutions for businesses and workers to thrive in the face of uncertainty. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction and catch-up with Bhushan Sethi - The role of technology during the Covid-19 Pandemic - Is the five-day office working week a thing of the past? - Is hybrid working here to stay? - Navigating through a new era of leadership - The challenge of talent onboarding - The future of work and ESG THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! "Technology has been great, but technology is also a big sense of fear. It's a sense of hype. But I think it's really important for businesses and workers listening in to say, how am I staying relevant around different forms of technology? And how can it not be feared, but how can it actually augment what I do?" – Bhushan Sethi. Connect with Bhushan Sethi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhushansethi/ https://twitter.com/bhushansethi1 Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Are you longing to find satisfaction in your work? Should feeling connected, engaged & fulfilled at work be such a struggle? Joining Aoife this week is special guest Kelly Mackin, a workplace well-being and culture leader and co-founder of Motives Met. Kelly discusses the importance of autonomy, purpose, well-being and connection in job satisfaction and offers a wonderful framework for leaders to have meaningful conversations with their employees. By embracing motive diversity and creating a psychologically safe workplace, listeners will discover how to identify and meet their needs and increase engagement, loyalty and retention within their organisations. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Kelly Mackin - Kelly's journey of ill-being at work - The non-BS approach to workplace well-being - The 28 primary human needs that create well-being at work - How leaders can create a thriving environment - Effective leadership: why tough conversations need to happen - The importance of prioritising well-being - The best way to build psychological safety at work - What being happier at work means to Kelly THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! "It took hitting rock bottom for me to wake up and get clarity. Everybody deserves well-being at work. At the time, I very much had the mindset you have to earn well-being. You have to work your way up and get to that place. And then maybe you can be happy and healthy. Again, this is something that many of us grew up thinking. This is just the way it is, right? Just power through and be tough. You're not supposed to be super happy at work. You're not supposed to get your needs met there. So it was quite a mindset shift." - Kelly Mackin. Connect with Kelly Mackin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110/ https://www.motivesmet.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

In our fast-paced world, success is often defined by external factors such as job titles, salaries, and material possessions. In this week's solo episode, your host Aoife O'Brien challenges this definition and encourages you to redefine success on your own terms. Whilst exploring the concept of success, Aoife questions whether it is a never-ending pursuit and discusses the importance of recognising the hard work that goes into achieving success and not falling into the trap of believing in overnight success. Further key points throughout include: - What does success mean to you? - Is the road to success a never-ending journey? - The importance of living in the present moment - The benefits of working in alignment with your values - The key to redefining success and the power of human connection THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! "If you keep pursuing more and more and more, how do you know when you get there if you keep changing the goalposts for yourself." – Aoife O'Brien. Resources: Book: Enough by John Naish https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enough-Breaking-Free-World-Excess/dp/0340935928 Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out at work? We know how tough that can be, and this week's guest Lesley Cooper is here to help you leap from burnout to bliss. Lesley is the proud owner of WorkingWell Limited, which helps businesses across the globe create engaged and energised cultures whilst supporting sustainable and healthy performance levels. Get ready to discover how employee well-being and performance are increasingly intertwined within the modern workplace. Lesley shares fascinating insights on creating a psychologically safe culture and emphasises the importance of addressing work-related stress, recognising internal narratives, and prioritising physical and emotional well-being. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Lesley Cooper - The red flags of workplace toxicity and creeping irritabilities - Minding your well-being: the pressure of busyness - Psychological safety: are you bringing your authentic self to work? - Stretch to Strain: Pressure VS Stress VS Growth - Why you need to protect your mind, body and energy - The importance of creating an environment of well-being THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! "What happens when you put human beings under consistent pressure to achieve more with less and less is that they eventually check out emotionally. There's a defence mechanism in that because we like to win, we are mission-driven. You need a certain amount of success. You need to feel that you've made a contribution to feel that you've achieved something." – Lesley Cooper. Resources: Listen back to previous Happier at Work episodes related to psychological safety in the workplace: https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-69-psychological-safety-and-effective-team-dynamics-with-duena-blomstrom/ https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-66-workplace-psychological-safety-with-susan-ni-chriodain/ Connect with Lesley Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-cooper-5536302/ https://www.workingwell.co.uk/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Do you ever feel like work is overwhelming, and you're unsure what to do next? Fear not, as Sanja Lacina, Organisational psychologist, and President of QuestionPro Workforce, is here to help! Learn about Sanja's journey from Serbia to success, the importance of identifying the best way to fit work into your life and filling your own cup first. Sanja shares the secret to working smarter, not harder and how to prioritise self-care and relationships and also reveals the magic that can happen when you create a supportive and inclusive environment for employees. So, if you are looking for an extra boost of motivation to help take your career or organisation to the next level, this episode is for you. Further key points include: - An introduction to Sanja Licina - Achieving personal and professional ambitions - Embracing humanity within the workplace - The key to authenticity and emotional support in business - Identifying your needs and speaking up at work - What is your definition of success? - Communication in the workplace: The importance of continuous listening - The attraction of inclusive cultures: Are you masking your true self at work? - The future of work and 'empathy at scale.' - What being happier at work means to Sanja THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! "Part of my mission in life is to make others happy. But how can you help make others happy If you're not? I think it's possible, but it's really, really difficult." – Sanja Licina. Resources: Listen back: Unlocking True Happiness at work with Aoife O'Brien https://happieratwork.ie/79-unlocking-true-happiness-at-work-with-aoife-obrien/ Connect with Sanja Licina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjalicina Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Since the arrival of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, there is no doubt that the way we work is swiftly changing. Is money the key to unlocking happiness? Joining Aoife this week is special guest Marisa Elzundia. Marisa is a people development coach and creator of the Emotional Salary Barometer. Through research-based insights, practical advice, and real-life examples, Marisa discusses taking personal responsibility for your work experience and reveals how you can become more empowered in your career. Get ready to unlock how you can become happier at work by maximising the non-financial benefits of your job. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Marisa Elzundia - Aside from money, why do people work? - An overview of the Emotional Salary Barometer tool - How leaders can impact your emotional salary - The knowing-doing gap: what is holding you back? - How empowered employees are influencing the future of work - Why taking responsibility for your experience at work matters - Are self-limiting beliefs blocking you from opportunities? - What being happier at work means to Marisa THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! " I always say that if you want to increase your emotional salary, start by increasing the emotional salary of others. Because once you do that, you're going to see firsthand the impact it has on others, and also the impact it has on you." – Marisa Elzundia. Resources: Book: The Go Giver by bob Burg and John David Mann https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Expanded-Little-Powerful-Business/dp/1591848288 Book: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/0374159122 Connect with Marisa Elzundia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salarioemocional/ https://emotional-salary.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

With International Women's Day fast approaching, today's episode honours and celebrates women at work and empowering women in the workplace. In this solo special, tune in to hear valuable insights that have been shared from three female experts who are making waves in their industries, Paula Sheridan, Niamh Hannan and Carla Miller. Learn how to stop being overlooked and underappreciated, take radical responsibility for your career, strengthen your influence, and much more! Further key points throughout include: - Are you being underappreciated at work? - The gift of feedback: Why you should seek out feedback in the workplace - Recognising and celebrating your success - Supporting women in work and tackling a broken system in an organisation - Leadership traits and cultivating self-awareness - Choosing collaboration over competition - Get ready to put on your cloak of authority! - Your personal brand: What are people saying about you? THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! "There's a lot of this talk about supporting women to reach more senior positions and supporting women in leadership. But it's not a great idea to support women to leadership positions if they're in a situation where the system is broken, it's very male-dominated, and it's very patriarchal." – Aoife O'Brien. Resources: Episode 138: Stop being overlooked at work with Paula Sheridan https://happieratwork.ie/138-stop-being-overlooked-at-work-with-paula-sheridan/ Episode 139: The broken pieces of the workplace with Niamh Hannan https://happieratwork.ie/139-the-broken-pieces-of-the-workplace-with-niamh-hannan/ Episode 141: Take radical responsibility of your career with Carla Miller https://happieratwork.ie/take-radical-responsibility-of-your-career-with-carla-miller/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Are you feeling uninspired or disconnected in your role? HR leadership coach Andrew Bartlow is here to share his wealth of knowledge gained over the past 25 years to help you maximise your work impact, smash your targets and become a more strategic leader. Not working in HR? Fear not, this episode is packed with nuggets that can be applied to any level of profession. Throughout, Andrew delves into the unique position HR professionals often find themselves in, offers valuable time management hacks, and shares steps you can implement to shift your mindset, make your mark, and create a happier working environment for all. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Andrew Bartlow - How human resources professionals are insider-outsiders - An insight into human resource management challenges - The secret to developing a strategic thinking mindset - Recruitment strategies for hiring the right talent - The impact of disconnected goals in the workplace - Waterfall planning: the importance of recruitment, retention and productivity - The key to becoming a valued team member - What being Happier at Work means to Andrew "You can be as successful as you choose to be if you are willing to allow yourself to adapt and shape over time. Being strategic is a choice." – Andrew Bartlow. THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: Book: Scaling for Success by Andrew Bartlow and T. Brad Harris https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scaling-Success-Priorities-High-Growth-Organizations/dp/0231194447 Access your FREE People Leader Accelerator guides today: https://www.peopleleaderaccelerator.com/guides Use the code Podcast to access one of the guides for FREE Connect with Andrew Bartlow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartlow/ https://www.seriesbconsulting.com https://speakonpodcasts.com/andrew-bartlow/ https://www.peopleleaderaccelerator.com Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Are you confident that your organisation follows a people-centric approach to its culture? If the answer is no, you must stop giving employees what they want and give them what they need. Here to guide you through the people-centric culture shift is speaker, author, founder, and culture consultant Gustavo Razzetti. Gustavo is the originator of Fearless Culture, an organisation that redesigns workplace culture that makes collaboration, agility, and innovation thrive at their peak. Culture is about helping people do their best work. Throughout the discussion, Gustavo defines the root issues associated with poor culture, the approaches required to amend these problems, and the benefits of creating change. Gustavo also explores the gift of feedback, clears the smoke and mirrors of employees' expectations, and offers realistic and actionable advice for optimising organisational performance. Further key points include: - An introduction to Gustavo Razzetti - The Workplace culture conundrum: addressing the leadership gap - Self-Awareness and fearlessness for culture transformation - Embracing feedback as an opportunity for learning and growth - Fixing Mode: How questions are the solution - An insight into the blameless postmortem model and mistake policies - Breaking the culture of fear and redefining the concept of hard work - Working methods: Deep Work vs Shallow Work - Virtual Presenteeism in this new working era - How experimental leaders can influence the organisational culture - What Being Happier at Work Means to Gustavo "Questions are better than solutions, as they help people clarify what they're going through." - Gustavo Razzetti. THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and express your thoughts. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: Insight: Why We're Not as Self-Aware as We Think, and How Seeing Ourselves Clearly Helps Us Succeed at Work and in Life by Dr. Tasha https://www.amazon.com/Insight-Self-Aware-Ourselves-Clearly-Succeed/dp/0451496817 Insight: The Power of Self-Awareness in a Self-Deluded World by Dr. Tasha https://www.amazon.com/Insight-Power-Self-Awareness-Self-Deluded-World/dp/1509839623 Remote Not Distant by Gustavo Razzetti https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Not-Distant-Company-Workplace/dp/0999097393/ Connect with Gustavo Razzetti https://gustavorazzetti.com/ https://twitter.com/GusRazzetti https://www.fearlessculture.design/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavorazzetti/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Are you sick of feeling underestimated at work and struggling to get your voice heard? Well, let that be a bane of the past, as you deserve to be heard and have the power within you to take radical responsibility of your career. Here to help you take authority over your life is a women leadership coach, trainer, keynote speaker, podcast host and Amazon best-selling author, Carla Miller. Carla is a woman on a mission to empower women in their careers, close the rife influence gap in workplaces and make workplaces better environments for women. Throughout the discussion, Carla delves into women in leadership, shutting down the authority gap and the ongoing battle against hepeating and conversational manspreading at work. Carla unpacks how you hold power to change whatever is not working for you and reveals must-know tips on quietening your inner critic and amplifying your influence. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Carla Miller - Women at work: getting your voice heard - The key to strengthening your influence at work - The real and rife issue of gender bias in the workplace - Workplace responsibility and the cloak of authority - Mastering your personal leadership brand - Carla's top tips for building strategic relationships - The power of seeking out a sponsor - The Queen Bee syndrome: Build up your cheerleading squad - Radical responsibility: Moving beyond victimhood - What being happier at work means to Carla? "That is the brilliant thing about leading. We have the power to create change. And it can be really easy sometimes to get stuck in this isn't fair or this isn't right, but actually, we can often change things." – Carla Miller. THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: https://happieratwork.ie/136-excel-in-your-zone-of-genius-with-ian-hatton/ https://happieratwork.ie/138-stop-being-overlooked-at-work-with-paula-sheridan/ Book: The Authority Gap by Mary Ann Sieghart https://www.amazon.com/Authority-Gap-women-still-seriously/dp/0857527568 Book: Why Men Win at Work by Gill Whitty Collins https://gillwhittycollins.com/why-men-win-at-work The Squiggly Careers Podcast https://www.amazingif.com/listen/ https://gretchenrubin.com/ Connect with Carla Miller: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/ https://www.carlamillertraining.com/podcast https://www.carlamillertraining.com/book https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Have you recently checked in on your goals and intentions? Is 2023 the year you make a career move or leap to escape workplace toxicity? If so, this episode is a must-listen for you! This week, Aoife's solo episode is coming to you live from sunny Tenerife, focusing on the issue of toxic workplaces and the practical steps you can take to improve your working situation. Aoife delves into the task of maintaining a happier working environment, shares tips for dealing with frustrations at work, and unpacks the importance of aligning your core values with your chosen workplace. Aoife also reminds us that if you're feeling stuck at work, you have options and that leaving is okay. Further key points throughout include: - How to eliminate toxic work behaviour - What does a toxic work environment look like? - The traits of a toxic boss - How to handle micromanagement and break the expectations of overworking - The impact of toxic colleagues in the workplace - A reminder: It's okay to quit your job! - Take back your power and boost your confidence - Making time to focus on what you want - Aligning your core values with your needs and strengths "People are ten times more likely to resign from an organisation if they find themselves in a toxic environment, compared to their likelihood of resigning due to pay-related matters." – Aoife O'Brien. THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: Listen back to previous Happier at Work episodes: https://happieratwork.ie/101-the-squiggly-road-to-happier-at-work-with-aoife-obrien-cathal-quinlan/ https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-49-aoife-mollin-on-fitting-in-at-work/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

There are many broken pieces within the working world, and this week’s episode delves into tackling systemic bias in the workplace and empowering the feminine. Joining Aoife is special guest, speaker, coach and charted psychologist Niamh Hannan, who helps women in leadership excel by rocketing their growth, well-being and success. So much ground gets covered in this discussion, including how we can bring humanity into the workplace, the tools for self-management and developing self-awareness, and the value of feminine leadership. Niamh also explores the opportunities that can arise from a crisis, touching on the learnings from the Covid 19 pandemic and reminding us that we all have a choice as we navigate this transitionary period into the new working era. Further key points throughout include: - An introduction to Niamh Hannan - The difference between counselling and coaching - How do we help women in leadership - Undervalued qualities women bring to work - Steering clear of a fear-based workplace - Bad news sells: the media hold of fearmongering - Opportunities in crisis and learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic - Handling post-pandemic workplace demands - The need for psychological safety in the workplace - Welcoming consciousness into the workplace - Why you should focus on collaboration over competition - The importance of nurturing the workforce of the future - A reminder that you always have a choice! - What being Happier at Work means to Niamh - Leaving a legacy of positive impact “I’m still not seeing leaders being promoted for their empathy and people skills. And yet, that’s a huge part of building the workforce of the future. So on the one hand, we have the science, but on the other, it’s not being applied.” – Niamh Hannan. THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: Join Niamh Hannan’s Legacy and Core Connection programs: https://niamhhannan.com/programs/ Connect with Niamh Hannan: https://niamhhannan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamhhannan/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Are you fed up with being overlooked at work? Do you feel your work is underappreciated? If so, this episode is a must-listen for you! Joining Aoife this week is business and personal coach Paula Sheridan, who is on a mission to help clients unwrap their potential and exceed their expectations. This episode offers terrific nuggets of wisdom and brilliant tools for managers to help make your workplace fairer. Paula delves into the life skill of visibility and unpacks why you must stop waiting to be noticed. We learn the key to raising your visibility at work and getting your work appreciated, along with the powerful questions to ask when seeking constructive feedback. Paula also shares how we can shut down the gender gap and reminds us of the importance of self-acknowledgement and why we should celebrate our wins and achievements. Further key points throughout include; - An introduction to Paula Sheridan - Women in the workplace: closing the gender gap - Influence and visibility – what are you getting done? - The benefits of getting ahead of workplace issues - Connecting your objectives to business outcomes - Performance management: what practices are effective? - The managers perspective: how to avoid bias in the workplace - The key to bridging a career development gap - The practice of acknowledging achievements and catching the raindrops - How to ask for feedback at work - What being happier at work means to Paula “I’d love a world where people get promoted entirely on merit. And for that to happen, we all need to learn to communicate what it is that we do and the value that we offer.” – Paula Sheridan. THE LISTENERS SAY: Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: https://iamremarkable.withgoogle.com/ Connect with Paula Sheridan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-sheridan/ https://www.unwrappingpotential.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.impostersyndrome.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast