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Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance

Aoife O'Brien
Leadership
Workplace Culture
Psychological Safety
Employee Engagement
Imposter Syndrome
Feedback
Career Development
Self-Awareness
Mental Health
Enneagram
Emotional Intelligence
Team Dynamics
Innovation
Burnout
Personal Development
Communication Skills
Artificial Intelligence
Work-Life Balance
Women In Leadership
Happiness Index

Happier at Work is a workplace psychology podcast for commercial leaders who want to drive performance, engagement, and retention through better leadership and culture. Hosted by workplace culture strategist Aoife O’Brien, the podcast explores what really shapes the modern work experience, from leadership and career growth to confidence, workplace culture, and employee engagement. Each episode ble... more

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Latest Episodes

Are some people at work simply lazy, or is disengagement an organisational issue?

In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife dives deep into the controversial topic of "quiet quitting" and whether workplace disengagement is a result ... more

In this bonus episode of the The Happier at Work Podcast, host Aoife O’Brien reflects on her recent conversation with Leanne Elliott, unravelling the growing sense of overwhelm affecting both individuals and organisations.

Together, Aoife and Leann... more

Are you struggling with overwhelm at work and wondering how to create a thriving, positive environment?

In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife sits down with Leanne Elliott, occupational psychologist and host of Truth, Lies and Work, ... more

Are you struggling to balance resilience with realistic workplace expectations?

In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien takes a deep dive into the concept of resilience at work. Challenging the traditional view that resili... more

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Recent Guests

Leanne Elliott
Occupational psychologist, host of Truth, Lies and Work, founder of oblong
Truth, Lies and Work; oblong
Episode: 302: How to Reduce Overwhelm and Build Thriving Teams with Leanne Elliott
Dr. Mary Collins
Chartered Psychologist focusing on leadership, talent development, and workplace well-being
Center for Positive Health Sciences / Royal College of Surgeons Institute of Leadership
Episode: 298: Navigating Today’s Multigenerational Workforce with Mary Collins
Damon Lembi
Founder of Learn It, a live learning company
Learn It
Episode: 296: Learning in the Age of AI with Damon Lembi
Amy Edmondson
A leadership expert known for her work on psychological safety
Harvard Business School
Episode: Bonus Episode: Why Psychological Safety Matters
Catherine Stothart
Leadership coach and author
Self-employed
Episode: 288: Navigating Conflict & Communication with Catherine Stothart
Dart Lindsley
CEO and co-founder of a work experience design firm called 11fold.
11fold
Episode: 286: Reimagining Work as a Product with Dart Lindsley
Klaudia Mitura
Learning and Development Manager at the Science Museum Group and Certified Chief Happiness Officer
Science Museum Group
Episode: 284: The Science of Happiness with Klaudia Mitura
Sergey Gorbatov
Teacher, professor, and consultant specializing in helping people and organizations improve performance.
IE Business School
Episode: 282: How to Achieve Career Success on Your Terms with Sergey Gorbatov
Robert Glazer
Founder of Acceleration Partners and author of several books
Acceleration Partners
Episode: 278: Changing the Way we Leave Jobs with Robert Glazer

Host

Aoife O'Brien
Host of Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 173 ratings
  • A must!

    Always such an informative listen on topics across the HR spectrum. Particularly loved the Isabel Berwick episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listener_222
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Practical Insights from Aoife

    I have been a listener for many years and Aoife just keeps bringing amazing guests and insights for anyone in work. I just listened to her great chat with Amy Edmondson on psychological safety!! The chat gives such great insights into why psychological safety is so important in organisations - for learning, for innovation, and effective teamwork, and how leaders can build it within their teams. Excellent stuff!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cathal Better@Work
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Practical and needed at just this moment

    Such a helpful listen. The conversation felt realistic about the challenges at work right now and still offered ideas that feel doable. Left me with a helpful reset in how I’m thinking about my team and wellbeing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PattyF831
    United States5 months ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Honest, helpful and interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahAitch
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent podcast with wonderful range of leadership and work topics

    I’ve been listening to Happier At Work for a while and love the range of guest speakers, topics and Aoife’s own inputs. The leadership and work focus helps me reframe some of my own work challenges, and especially loved recent talks on neurodiversity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SusECol
    Ireland10 months ago

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Listeners describe thoughtful, practical insights that translate complex topics into doable actions.
The host brings warmth and clarity, making leadership and HR topics accessible and actionable.
The conversations are engaging, with high-quality guests and a strong emphasis on psychological safety and culture.
Content is consistently relevant for leaders seeking healthier workplaces and better team dynamics.

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296: Learning in the Age of AI with Damon Lembi
Q: How can individuals and organizations make time for learning without it being a checkbox?
Investing in learning should be seen as a strategic priority and cultural norm; leaders must model and enable learning time, provide budget and opportunities for growth, and embed learning into daily work through coaching and practical applications.
296: Learning in the Age of AI with Damon Lembi
Q: What are the big challenges leaders face with AI and learning today?
Middle managers are pulled in many directions, AI adoption often fails due to lack of governance and support, and there's a need for a learning culture that balances performance pressures with development.
296: Learning in the Age of AI with Damon Lembi
Q: In a world of AI, how important is it to learn?
Learning remains crucial to adapt, grow, and lead effectively; AI should augment human work, and continuous learning helps people stay relevant and capable of guiding teams.
LQ: How to Turn Individual Strengths Into Team Performance
Q: If everyone in a team has different strengths, how do you turn that into better performance?
The host explains that performance improves when strengths are deliberately deployed to create disproportionate value and when those strengths are connected through a clear capability framework, rather than simply managing people by roles. She recommends identifying who is best placed to lead key conversations, structure complex problems, and build momentum, then redesigning workflows so the team operates as a cohesive capability system.
Bonus Episode: The Realities of Leadership Mental Health
Q: Where are you not able to be vulnerable at work?
Consider what your performance act trains your team to do regarding their own vulnerability.

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A workplace psychology show focused on leadership, culture, and performance in modern organizations. Episodes frequently explore psychological safety, employee well-being, learning cultures, and practical strategies for building high-performing teams. Guests tend to be researchers, practitioners, and authors who share actionable ideas for real-world workplaces, with a recurring emphasis on humane leadership, inclusion, and sustainable performance. The show is likely attractive to senior managers, HR, and L&D professionals seeking evidence-based insights and tangible tips to improve engagement and retention, while staying practical and relatable for daily leadership challenges.

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1. Leanne Elliott
2. Dr. Mary Collins
3. Damon Lembi
4. Amy Edmondson
5. Catherine Stothart
6. Dart Lindsley
7. Klaudia Mitura
8. Sergey Gorbatov

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