Happier At Work®

Oct 31 2024 263 ep. 38 mins 27
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Happier at Work® is a weekly business podcast for HR and business leaders who know that their people are their best asset, and who want to retain their top talent. Happier employees are more productive, more engaged, and stay in an organisation for longer. Through interesting guest interviews and solo episodes, host Aoife O’Brien covers four main themes: 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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230: Know Your Worth with Erica Anderson Rooney

Oct 31 2024 43 mins  
Do you want to break free from professional limitations and discover your true worth?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, we dive into an empowering conversation with Erica Anderson Rooney, an inspiring speaker and author. Erica opens up about the challenges faced by women in toxic work environments, while sharing personal stories of breaking free from people-pleas

Bonus Episode: Workplace Culture Alignment (from the LIVE recording)

Oct 27 2024 10 mins  
This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Aaron Doyle during our live recording of the podcast.The main points:The impact of cultural misalignment and the disruption caused by toxic individuals in the workplace.The pivotal role of managers in understanding and addressing employee concerns through one-on-one conversations.The significance of flexible working arr

229: (Recorded LIVE) Workplace Culture Alignment with Aaron Doyle

Oct 24 2024 44 mins  
How can you navigate the complexities of workplace culture and find true job satisfaction?In this special episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I sat down with Director of People Operations at Johnson Hana Aaron Doyle, in front of our first live studio audience! We explored the intricacies of cultural alignment within the workplace. We delved into the essence of a positive compan

Bonus Episode: Fostering Genuine Curiosity and Building Trust at Work

Oct 20 2024 7 mins  
This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Julie Pham.The main points:The importance of authentic curiosity in conversations.The role of psychological safety at work.The need for vulnerability in sharing personal experiences to foster deeper understanding.Think not just about "what success looks like" but "what success feels like". Embracing curiosity is a

228: Fostering Genuine Curiosity and Building Trust at Work with Julie Pham

Oct 17 2024 42 mins  
Do you want to enhance curiosity and communication at work?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast I had such an insightful conversation with Julie Pham, founder and head of CuriosityBased. Dive into the world of curiosity with us and discover how it can transform your work environment into a happier, more fulfilling space.Julie delves into the importance of authentic

Bonus Episode: Building Confidence and Courage at Work

Oct 13 2024 10 mins  
This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Ellen Taaffe.The main points:How perfectionism and people pleasing can lead to being viewed merely as a "worker bee" and holding back from leadership opportunities.It's essential to balance preparation with timely action.While building strong relationships is vital, it should not come at the expense of your personal nee

227: Building Confidence and Courage at Work with Ellen Taaffe

Oct 10 2024 39 mins  
How can you overcome perfectionism and people pleasing at work?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I sat down with the extraordinary Ellen Taaffe to delve deep into the intricacies of women's leadership and personal growth. Ellen, with her vast experience spanning a 25-year corporate career, board memberships, and her current teaching role at Kellogg School of Man

226: The 3 C’s of Thriving Talent at Work with Aoife O’Brien

Oct 03 2024 10 mins  
In the latest solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I talk about the 3 C’s, a highly requested topic by you for a long time. In this episode, I introduce my 3 C's of Thriving Talent framework, designed to foster more engagement, higher retention, greater happiness, and overall success within organisations. I discuss each of the 3 C’s in turn, focusing on the ve

Bonus Episode: Enneagram Integration for Business Success

Sep 29 2024 9 mins  
This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Ali Dunne.The main points:The balance between striving for excellence and embracing imperfections.Understand how knowing your own and others' Enneagram types can foster better collaboration and conflict resolution.Continuous learning and self-awareness are vital in achieving both personal and professional growth.The imp

225: Enneagram Integration for Business Success with Ali Dunn

Sep 26 2024 40 mins  
Do you want to gain more insight into the enneagram and how it impacts your happiness at work? In this week's episode, I sat down with leadership and Enneagram coach, Ali Dunn, for a deep dive into self-awareness, team dynamics, and the quest for workplace happiness.Ali shares the importance of stepping outside our comfort zones for self-expression and growth.For Ali, true hap