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Can We Have a Word?

Kara Connect
Workplace Wellbeing
Well-Being
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Kara Connect
Workplace Well-Being
Psychological Safety
Ultimate Resilience
Bus Éireann
Culture
HR Confidence Playbook
Employment Law
Male Suicide
Trauma In the Workplace
Vodafone Ireland
Leadership
Leadership Buy-In
Employee Wellbeing
NHS National Health Service
CIPD

’Can We Have a Word?’ is the Kara Connect podcast hosted by CEO Tobba Vigfusdottir – because better conversations create better workplaces. In each episode, we sit down with HR leaders and other people managers to explore how open dialogue, smarter support, and fresh ideas can improve workplace wellbeing and bring out the best in people. For show notes and free bonus resources, visit www.KaraConne... more

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Welcome to another episode of Can We Have a Word?, where we explore how open dialogue, smarter support and fresh ideas can shape healthier, more resilient workplaces.

Our guest today is Martin Power, Employee Health and Wellbeing Manager at KP Snack... more

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how open dialogue and smarter support can create healthier workplaces.

Our guest today is Kate Fitzmaurice, Head of Internal Communication and Employee Engagement at Vodafone Ireland. With... more

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how better conversations create better workplaces.

Our guest today is Francine Watson, executive coach, researcher, and expert in leadership and workplace wellbeing.

With a decade of expe... more

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how better conversations create better workplaces.

Our guest today is Angela Steel, organisational psychologist and founder of SuperWellness, a workplace wellbeing consultancy. Angela brin... more

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how better conversations create better workplaces.

Our guest today is Dr. Susie Bennett, research fellow at the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, University of Glasgow. Susie’s work ... more

Welcome to another episode of Can We Have A Word?

Our guest today is Mary Finn, founder and managing director of Connect4Work. Mary brings nearly three decades of experience supporting tech leaders, HR professionals, and teams to build more inclusiv... more

In this compilation episode of Can We Have a Word? from Kara Connect, we bring together short guest clips that discuss the practical steps needed to secure leadership backing for wellbeing programs, the importance of data-backed business cases, and t... more

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how better conversations create better workplaces.

Our guest today is Tom Curran, Senior Vice President of International Benefits and Wellbeing at Lockton, the world’s largest independent ... more

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Martin Power
Employee health and well-being manager at KP Snacks
KP Snacks
Episode: Episode 27 - How KP Snacks Fosters Inclusive Wellbeing for a Diverse Workforce - with Martin Power
Kate Fitzmaurice
Head of Internal Communication and Employee Engagement, Vodafone Ireland
Vodafone Ireland
Episode: Episode 26 - From EAP to Engagement: How Vodafone Transformed Employee Wellbeing - with Kate Fitzmaurice
Francine Watson
Executive coach and researcher focusing on leadership, wellbeing and how organizations support people through difficult experiences at work
Confidential (formerly Barclays, KPMG, Mercer, Bach)
Episode: Episode 25 - Rethinking Workplace Trauma and Wellbeing - with Francine Watson
Angela Steel
Founder and CEO at Super Wellness
Super Wellness
Episode: Episode 24 - Building Better Workplaces Through Leadership and Wellbeing - with Angela Steel
Dr. Susie Bennett
Research Fellow at the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory, University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: Episode 23 - Reducing Suicide Risk for Men Through Workplace Support - with Susie Bennett
Mary Finn
Founder and Managing Director of Connect4Work
Connect4Work
Episode: Episode 22 - Building Better Workplaces with Early Intervention and Inclusive Support Strategies - with Mary Finn
Vivienne Horkan
HR leader discussed in episode
Episode: Episode 21 - How To Get Leadership Buy-In For Workplace Wellbeing
Tom Curran
Senior Vice President, International Benefits and Well-being at Lockton
Lockton
Episode: Episode 20 - Navigating Wellbeing Fatigue and Building Sustainable Workplace Support - with Tom Curran
Brian Crooke
Episode: Episode 19 - Listening Might Be The Most Overlooked Wellbeing Strategy

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Tobba Vigfusdottir
Host of Can We Have a Word?, Host of the show introducing and guiding conversations with HR leaders

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Episode 9 - Why HR Needs Support Too: Dr. Jo Burrell on Burnout and Organizational Change
Q: Jo, can you tell the listeners a little bit about the results?
The broad strokes are that the data from the large UK survey shows high levels of depression, anxiety, and burnout among HR professionals, with significant portions at risk and low perceived support at work, highlighting a crisis in wellbeing within the HR community.
Episode 11 – Designing Effective Wellbeing Strategies in Complex Organisations, with Vivienne Horkan, Programme Manager at An Garda Síochána
Q: What would you recommend as a practical first step for an HR manager starting a wellbeing program?
Secure senior leadership buy-in, establish visible, lasting programs, leverage internal champions, and begin with a clear, data-driven plan that asks staff what they need through surveys and feedback channels.
Episode 11 – Designing Effective Wellbeing Strategies in Complex Organisations, with Vivienne Horkan, Programme Manager at An Garda Síochána
Q: Can you start by telling our listeners about your role and your team?
I lead the Garda National Wellbeing Office, responsible for implementing the Health and Wellbeing Strategy and designing initiatives that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of all personnel, while embedding wellbeing into every aspect of operations.
Episode 24 - Building Better Workplaces Through Leadership and Wellbeing - with Angela Steel
Q: How do you think leadership contributes to building a well-being culture, and what is the best way to approach it?
Leadership behaviors and decisions are central, with leaders needing to see well-being as a strategic priority and to model supportive practices. The discussion emphasizes strategic alignment, upskilling managers, and embedding practices across all levels to create lasting impact.
Episode 24 - Building Better Workplaces Through Leadership and Wellbeing - with Angela Steel
Q: When you started Super Wellness, what were you thinking and how did you see yourself helping institutions or companies?
Angela describes starting from a nutrition and health angle and gradually expanding to organizational well-being, recognizing the need to address systemic workplace issues, especially after the COVID period, to help organizations move beyond one-off programs and create sustainable support structures.

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This show centers on workplace wellbeing, culture, and leadership, with a focus on practical strategies for HR leaders and people managers. Episodes frequently explore how internal communications, leadership buy-in, data storytelling, and inclusive practices can reduce burnout, improve psychological safety, and sustain positive change in organizations. Guests are typically HR leaders, wellbeing researchers, coaches, and organizational culture experts who share actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and considerations for scaling programs across diverse teams. A notable strength is the mix of practitioner experience and research-informed guidance, often anchored by concrete tactics like return-to-work pathways, early intervention, a... more

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Recent guests on Can We Have a Word? include:

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2. Kate Fitzmaurice
3. Francine Watson
4. Angela Steel
5. Dr. Susie Bennett
6. Mary Finn
7. Vivienne Horkan
8. Tom Curran

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