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Welcome back to Happier at Work! In this week’s solo episode, Aoife turns her attention to the hot topic and rising business trends of remote and hybrid work, exploring how each working model differs.Throughout the discussion, Aoife unpacks what the future of work might look like and provides tips on maintaining productivity in a non-office environment and avoiding job burnout. Aoife also delves into the great debate of whether remote workers should be paid less. Key points throughout the episode include: - The difference between remote work and hybrid working. - Social interaction and collaboration: striking a balance when working from home. - How to connect, encourage and engage teams remotely. - Tax considerations when working remotely abroad. - Do you work best at home? - Managerial fears and trust issues linked to remote working. - The importance of setting boundaries at work to avoid burnout. - The wages debate: should remote workers be paid less? THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

“To do philosophy is to explore one’s own temperament and yet at the same time to discover the truth.” – Iris Murdoch.Joining Aoife on the podcast this week is Dr Brennan Jacoby. Brennan is a philosopher and founder of Philosophy at Work, a collective of philosophers that ignite individuals, teams and organisations to think and perform their best through the help of their highly sought-after training workshops, thinking labs and keynote speaking sessions. Brennan has worked across multiple global industries, assisting giants including Facebook, Capital One Bank, Sony Music, Nike and Deloitte, to name a few. Get ready for a fascinating and insightful conversation as Aoife and Brennan discuss cultivating a mindset for success, the key to understanding your mindset, and how to overcome the fear of speaking up and asking questions. Brennan also explores the pathway to self-awareness and how our mindset is our worldview. Key points throughout the episode include:- An introduction to Brennan Jacoby.- The great reassessment and post-pandemic mindset shift. - The key to making effective decisions. - Recognising patterns in the process of decision-making.- An introduction to mind-mapping. - Handling what you can control and coping with what you can’t control. - Power dynamics in the workplace and changing organisational behaviour. - Moving away from workplace hierarchy models. - Growth through discomfort: allowing time to sit in the tension. - Removing the fear of asking questions. - The time is now for a self-check-in.- What Happier at Work means to Brennan. THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources:Book: Thinking in Bets by Annie Dukehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Bets-Making-Smarter-Decisions/dp/0735216355 Connect with Brennan Jacoby:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-brennan-jacoby-51807790/ https://twitter.com/brennanjacoby https://philosophyatwork.co.uk/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

‘’In a research study that I conducted recently, 90% of people who took the survey were experiencing impostor syndrome or had experienced it in the past.’’ – Aoife O’Brien.Welcome back to Happier at Work. To continue the exploration of unhappiness at work, this week, Aoife unpacks a popular topic that arose on LinkedIn: getting your voice heard at work. Speaking up at work can be a challenge for many. To help shed some light, Aoife will discuss two contributing pillars to tackling this obstacle: psychological safety and imposter syndrome. Throughout the episode, Aoife discusses the benefits of working in a psychologically safe environment, building trust and overcoming fear at work, and shares valuable tips on overcoming imposter syndrome and self-limiting beliefs. Key points throughout include: - The importance of creating an environment of psychological safety in the workplace. - Managing change in the workplace. - Learning from setbacks: it’s okay to make mistakes at work.- Why leaders should seek and welcome feedback. - How to ensure your employees feel heard. - How leaders can encourage vulnerability in the workplace.- An introduction to the ‘ABC’ method for overcoming imposter syndrome. - Aoife’s guide to speaking up with confidence at work. THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources:Listen back to previous Happier at Work episodes covering the topics of psychological safety and imposter syndrome: https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-66-workplace-psychological-safety-with-susan-ni-chriodain/ https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-69-psychological-safety-and-effective-team-dynamics-with-duena-blomstrom/ https://happieratwork.ie/77-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-and-igniting-empowerment-with-aoife-obrien/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

‘’I think the role of the leader now is to create that environment where everyone can feel deeply connected and motivated, where they feel that they’re able to bring their full talent and potential to work under a clear organisational direction.’’ – Sharath Jeevan. Joining Aoife on the podcast this week is Sharath Jeevan, chairman, author and a world-leading expert on intrinsic motivation, direction and potential. Through his work and writing, Sharath is on a mission to solve motivational challenges, support leaders to build workplace cultures worth bottling up and celebrating, and help leaders navigate direction and unleash people’s fullest potential. In this episode, Sharath explores the journey to self-mastery and success, how the most powerful motivation comes from within and how organisations can stand out and create wonderfully unique cultures. We also learn the importance of creating emotional safety and showering kindness on ourselves and others. Listeners will receive valuable tips on establishing deep customer relationships and client retention along with brilliant advice on how you can become a positive role model not just in business but at home too. Key points throughout the episode include:- An introduction to Sharath Jeevan.- The difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. - Tackling a motivational crisis with three key pillars: purpose, autonomy and mastery.- The power of SME: How smaller businesses can compete with global giants. - The extreme approaches to micromanagement. - A breakdown of purpose: the Big ‘P’ and Little ‘P’.- Translating a business role into a mission statement. - The nurturing approach to leadership and the importance of empathy in the workplace.- The wicked issue of a performance-based workplace culture. - The benefits of continuous learning through reflection.- The art of self-mastery: how to become the master of your life.- The zigzag of life: Redefining failure and growing through setbacks. - The relationship between mastery and feedback. - What Happier at Work means to Sharath.Sharath was awarded an OBE in the 2022 Queen’s New Year’s Honours for founding and leading STiR Education, arguably the world’s largest intrinsic motivation initiative. STIR re-ignited the motivation of 200,000 teachers, 35,000 schools and 7 million children in emerging countries.THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources:Listen back: Why delivering effective and constructive feedback at work is so vital with Aoife O’Brien. https://happieratwork.ie/85-why-delivering-effective-and-constructive-feedback-at-work-is-so-vital-with-aoife-obrien/Book: Intrinsic – A manifesto to reignite our inner drive by Sharath Jeevan.https://www.intrinsic-labs.com/book Book: Drive by Daniel H. Pink https://www.danpink.com/books/drive/ Article: Business Insider on Mark Zuckerberg and Metahttps://www.businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-upping-goals-thin-out-meta-staff-2022-7?amp Connect with Sharath Jeevan:https://www.intrinsic-labs.com/sharathjeevan https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharathjeevan/ https://twitter.com/sharathjeevan_Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

‘’When people are appreciated by the boss, they will appreciate the boss more as well.’’ – Aoife O’Brien. Welcome back to Happier at Work. To continue the unhappiness at work theme, this week’s solo episode focuses on employee recognition: the key to a happy workplace. Recognising your staff comes with many benefits; it drives development, builds trust and boosts employee job satisfaction, to name but a few.As businesses across the globe continue to navigate their way through the great resignation, Aoife discusses how recognising staff and effectively providing employee feedback can help retain talent and build a happy workplace. Aoife also reminds us that people tend to leave bosses more so than organisations, reveals the impact of a lack of recognition at work, and offers effective feedback strategies that you can implement straight away. The main points throughout the episode include:- Communicating effectively with employees. - The impact of lack of recognition at work. - Building trust in the workplace. - Mastering impactful employee recognition.- Aoife’s experience of delivering feedback on performance. - How to demonstrate employee appreciation.- Don’t forget to celebrate the small wins too! - Creating a suitable space for providing constructive feedback. - The importance of understanding your team. - Challenge time: who can you recognise today?THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources:Gallup: Workplace consulting and global research.https://www.gallup.com/home.aspx Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

‘’I no longer care about my own individual success because I’ve realised that the only way I grow and feel satisfaction is if I grow with other people. And it’s super important for me to be part of a group that cares about each other’s growth rather than their own individual success.’’ – Yogesh Soni.Joining Aoife on the podcast this week is Yogesh Soni. Born and raised in India and currently based in Silicon Valley, Yogesh is a tech mastermind who has worked with the world’s top tech companies for two decades and has built products that millions have used globally. After soul-searching and experiencing a lack of fulfilment at work and a sense of living for the weekend, Yogesh turned to writing and released his debut book ‘’Digital Belonging’’. Through his writing, Yogesh is on a mission to bring the human element into the workplace, focusing on employee well-being.In this episode, Yogesh shares his calling to Europe and his love of Switzerland and takes us on the journey of finding the missing piece from his career. Yogesh also explores the implications of job dissatisfaction and workplace toxicity and shares how to create a culture of belonging in the workplace. Key points throughout the discussion include: - An introduction to Yogesh Soni.- The detrimental impact of loneliness and isolation on our health.- An insight into war within teams and individualistic culture.- The Bell Curve tool for performance management. - Team alignment: the key to building high-performing teams. - Building communities in the workplace. - Yogesh’s DIGITAL and TACT framework.- Why autonomy in the workplace matters. - How to create belonging in the workplace. - Workplace misfits: It’s okay to walk away.- What Happier at Work means to Yogesh.THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources:Book: Digital Belonging by Yogesh Soni. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Belonging-Building-Human-Centered-Organizations-ebook/dp/B0B19BD4YX McKinsey report: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-organization-blog/its-not-about-the-office-its-about-belonging Listen back: Ted Rubin on Happier at Work https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-64-business-community-return-on-relationships-with-ted-rubin/ Connect with Yogesh Soni:https://www.yogeshksoni.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogeshksoni/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

This week's solo episode focuses on workload and burnout to continue with Aoife's exploration of the widespread issue of unhappiness at work. Did you know that up to 80% of people are currently tackling burnout!? These statistics are shocking but not surprising. This week, Aoife dives into the toll that stress and heavy workloads have on our bodies and shares valuable tips on how to avoid burnout by working smarter. The main points covered in this episode include:- Listening to your body and being proactive to avoid burnout.- Setting work boundaries remotely.- Workvivo study: HR breakdown.- Ways to master time management at work and avoid unnecessary meetings.- Understanding the RACI model.- How to manage a heavy workload. - Learning when to say no at work.- How to cope with stressful periods and consistent urgency at work.- Taking care of yourself when under stress.- The key to working smarter. THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources:https://www.workvivo.com/hr-breakdown/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

‘’Doing good by people is also good business.’’ – Kevin Campbell.Are you looking to create a positive space for employees but don’t know where to begin? If so, this episode focused on data analytics and people experience is a must-listen! Joining Aoife on the show this week is special guest Kevin Campbell. Kevin is the founder of Lifted Leadership LLC and is an employee experience scientist at Qualtrics, where he helps people fall in love with their work. In this episode, Kevin dives into how you can boost your business with data analytics and enhance employee experiences to create a happier working environment for people to thrive in. Throughout, we learn about the multiplier effect, the outcome of putting people first and how data can help solve business problems and achieve business goals. Kevin also shares his effective ABC 123 approach to cultivating greater employee engagement. Further points discussed include:- An introduction to Kevin Campbell.- Identifying and closing gaps in the employee experience. - The impact of putting people first in business. - The rising issue of talent retention and competition in wages. - Learnings from employee engagement data. - Experience data VS operational data.- The stages of an employee journey.- Why a pulse check is a must for all businesses.- The U-shaped Road to recovery of employee disengagement. - The value of autonomy and belonging at work.- The Pygmalion effect in management. - Acting on employee experience data.- Kevin’s guide to getting started with people analytics. - What Happiness at Work means to Kevin. THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources:Blog: The ABC’s of Employee Experience Action Planning and Six Roadblocks to Avoid:https://www.xminstitute.com/blog/taking-action-ex/ Connect with Kevin Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingeorgecampbell/ https://www.qualtrics.com/ https://www.liftedleadership.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcastproduced in partnership with http://www.podlad.com

Welcome to this week’s solo episode of Happier at Work. This week in the midst of a rare thunderstorm in Dublin, Aoife answers a listener’s burning question regarding leaping into leadership. From having a boss who made decisions and called the shouts to now being in command – Aoife dives into the transition into leadership and offers valuable advice on how to lead effectively and strategically. So if you are making big moves in business, this episode is for you as Aoife discusses the importance of gaining clarity and asking questions in the workplace. We also learn how companies can be enhanced through the power of listening and observing. The main points covered in this episode include:- Preparation is vital: questions to ask as a business leader.- Understanding the business: do your core values and the organisational values align? - Resources for imposter syndrome. - The impact of collecting employee feedback. - Building and maintaining business relationships.- Setting a vision and team development plan. - Thinking out loud and effective decision making in business. THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources:LISTEN BACK: Happier at Work episodesOvercoming imposter syndrome and igniting empowerment with Aoife O’Brien:https://happieratwork.ie/77-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-and-igniting-empowerment-with-aoife-obrien/ The values of business with Irial O’Farrell:https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-74-the-values-of-business-with-irial-ofarrell/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

In this week’s podcast, Aoife focuses on a topic very close to her heart - data and the impact of a data-driven workplace culture. Joining Aoife to explore this topic further is special guest Natalie Cramp. Natalie is the proud CEO of London-based data agency, Profusion, which specialises in helping businesses become more efficient, effective and profitable by embracing data science. In this episode, Natalie discusses the path to transforming organisations with data, how transparency is a confidence builder and how data is a key ingredient to creating happier work environments. Key points throughout the episode include:- An introduction to Natalie Cramp. - Decision-making processes in the workplace.- Employee performance management: Identifying your organisation’s top talent. - The starting point of organisational transformation.- Using data to drive your business strategy. - The power within aligning HR and Marketing teams.- Why it’s time to embrace data-driven decisions.- The importance of asking the right questions.- Employee retention: securing your top talent.- The benefits of checking in with your staff and listening to your employees. - Understanding your company data and business trends.- How data can support employee engagement during a hybrid and remote period.- Using data to track inclusion in the workplace.- Insights and success stories of data implementation.- What Happier at Work means to Natalie.THE LISTENERS SAY:Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Connect with Natalie Cramp:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliescramp https://profusion.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienhttps://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQhttps://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.iehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast