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Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance

Aoife O'Brien
Workplace Culture
Leadership
Psychological Safety
Employee Engagement
Imposter Syndrome
Feedback
Career Development
Self-Awareness
Mental Health
Emotional Intelligence
Enneagram
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 you ready to rethink workplace culture for lasting happiness and performance?

In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O’Brien sits down with Matthew Cook, co-founder of The Shift, for an in-depth discussion on how organisations and... more

Are your people leaders equipped to inspire, engage, and retain your top talent?

In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien delves into the crucial role of people leaders and why so many organisations inadvertently set manage... more

In this week’s bonus episode, Aoife O’Brien reflects on her conversation with Mamie Kanfer Stewart all about meetings: Why so many of them fail, what that says about our leadership and culture, and how to start designing them with intention. If you'v... more

Are endless meetings draining your productivity?

In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien sits down with Mamie Kanfer Stewart, author of the acclaimed book "Momentum," to dive deep into the art and science of running effective m... more

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Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Author of Momentum; expert on running effective meetings
Episode: 304: How to Make Meetings More Effective with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Leanne Elliott
Guest discussing overwhelm and work design
Episode: Bonus Episode: How to Reduce Overwhelm and Build Thriving Teams
Dr. Mary Collins
Guest expert on intergenerational dynamics in the workplace
Episode: Bonus Episode: Navigating Today’s Multigenerational Workforce
Damon Lembi
Guest discussed in the full episode (learning culture expert)
Episode: Bonus Episode: Learning in the Age of AI
Amy Edmondson
Professor at Harvard Business School and expert in organizational learning and psychological safety.
Harvard Business School
Episode: 292: Why Psychological Safety Matters with Amy Edmondson
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

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Aoife O'Brien
Host of Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance; specializes in leadership, culture, and workplace psychology

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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom4 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 Kingdom6 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
    Irelanda year ago

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Listeners describe high-quality, practical leadership and culture insights.
The host creates engaging, genuine conversations that feel doable for teams.
Guests are experts who share actionable takeaways for real workplaces.
Audience notes the show's breadth across HR, leadership, and organizational psychology.
The podcast is praised for thoughtful, evidence-based content and diverse guest lineup.

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304: How to Make Meetings More Effective with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Q: What should a participant do if they're unsure about the meeting's purpose?
Ask the leader what they're hoping to achieve and consider offering input ahead of time or agreeing to a brief follow-up to clarify goals.
304: How to Make Meetings More Effective with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Q: What is the most important outcome to define for a meeting?
The ending should specify a tangible outcome like a decision, a plan, or agreed next steps, not a generic discussion, so attendees know exactly what they are trying to accomplish.
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.

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This show centers on leadership, workplace culture, and performance, blending psychology, research, and practical tactics. Episodes frequently cover topics like psychological safety, thriving talent, meeting design, effective communication, and how to redesign work to reduce overwhelm and burnout. Guests range from researchers to industry practitioners, with a focus on actionable insights leaders can apply to improve engagement, retention, and team performance. A standout trait is the consistently practical, human-centric approach, often linking culture and leadership behaviors to measurable outcomes. Potential listeners will find value if they want evidence-based strategies for building healthier, more productive workplaces and for guests ... more

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1. Mamie Kanfer Stewart
2. Leanne Elliott
3. Dr. Mary Collins
4. Damon Lembi
5. Amy Edmondson
6. Catherine Stothart
7. Dart Lindsley
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