

Podcast 214: Success starts small - Building sustainable workplace habits
24 snips Jan 7, 2025
Obehi Alofoje, a psychologist and behavioral change expert, and Kerri O’Neill, Chief People Officer at Ipsos UK, share insights on sustainable workplace habits. They discuss why traditional New Year's resolutions often fail and stress creating actionable, specific goals instead. The conversation highlights the importance of focusing on three key priorities for effectiveness, the role of community in enhancing workplace culture, and the need for measurable success indicators. Discover how small, consistent steps can lead to substantial long-term achievements.
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Failed Fitness Resolutions
- Kerry O'Neill shared her recurring New Year's resolution failure.
- She sets ambitious daily exercise goals like running or spinning, but never achieves them.
Tennis Resolution Failure
- Obehi Alofoje discusses her failed resolution to play tennis regularly after moving.
- She attributes the failure to decreased motivation, a disrupted habit, and anxiety about making new friends at a new club.
Motivation and Goal Clarity
- New Year's resolutions often fail due to overly ambitious goals and unclear motivations.
- Understanding the "why" behind a goal is crucial for success, as exemplified by differing motivations for weight loss.