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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
Emotional Intelligence
Enneagram
Team Dynamics
Innovation
Burnout
Thriving Talent
Meetings
Personal Development
Communication Skills
Artificial Intelligence
Work-Life Balance

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

In this bonus episode, Aoife O'Brien breaks down the key insights from her conversation with Rebecca Hines about AI, productivity, and human judgment at work. If you haven't caught the full interview yet, this is your highlight reel, and a great reas... more

Are you making the most out of AI at work, or is it leaving you overwhelmed?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien sits down with Rebecca Hinds, leader of the Work AI Institute at Glean, to explore the cutti... more

Are you a people-pleasing boss, or working for one?

In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien delves into the challenges and pitfalls of people-pleasing leadership, a topic sparked by her recent trip across the US and conver... more

In this bonus episode, Aoife gives her key takeaways from her conversation with Dr. Shirley Kavanagh, executive coach, team facilitator, and PhD researcher, on how individuals and organisations can create genuine impact and value at work, especially ... more

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Recent Guests

Gráinne Earley
Director of Employee Experience Solutions at Fuel HQ
Fuel HQ
Episode: 308: How to Shape Meaningful Employee Experiences with Gráinne Earley
Matthew Cook
Co-founder at The Shift, a learning and company culture consultancy
The Shift
Episode: 306: Redesigning Workplace Culture Without the Contract with Matthew Cook
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
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
Guest expert on intergenerational dynamics in the workplace
Episode: Bonus Episode: Navigating Today’s Multigenerational Workforce
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
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

Host

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 174 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 Kingdom5 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 Kingdom6 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 States7 months ago
  • Brilliant podcast

    Honest, helpful and interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahAitch
    United Kingdom7 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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308: How to Shape Meaningful Employee Experiences with Gráinne Earley
Q: What are some immediate, actionable steps leaders can take to improve day-to-day connection and engagement?
Prioritize intentional, present 15-minute check-ins, use clear communication about what changes are coming, and lead by example by modeling behaviors that support wellbeing and connection, even in hybrid setups.
308: How to Shape Meaningful Employee Experiences with Gráinne Earley
Q: Have you got any examples or any tips that leaders can just start doing straight away to create a better experience for employees?
Focus on three areas—reputation (EVP/brand), culture (diversity/inclusion and leadership), and creating experiences (the events and moments). Identify two or three quick wins you can fix now and clearly communicate their impact to the team.
306: Redesigning Workplace Culture Without the Contract with Matthew Cook
Q: How should organizations rethink progression and promotions to avoid resentment and ensure fair development?
The discussion suggests moving away from promoting based solely on current performance to a combination of performance and potential, with clear, well-communicated progression paths. It's important to separate managerial responsibility from promotion decisions, design stretch roles that are aligned with development, and ensure that employees feel supported and not left behind as they grow into new responsibilities.
306: Redesigning Workplace Culture Without the Contract with Matthew Cook
Q: As leaders, what should we be prioritizing to shape workplace culture beyond the written contract?
Matthew emphasizes designing the organizational structures, processes, and leadership behaviors that actively shape culture, rather than relying on outdated norms. He highlights the importance of psychological safety, meaningful values, and clear progression pathways that align with the business's purpose. Leaders should focus on creating environments where people can thrive, with time and support for managers to coach, communicate, and manage change effectively.
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.

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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. Gráinne Earley
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3. Mamie Kanfer Stewart
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