Happier At Work®

Welcome back to Happier at Work! Buckle yourself in for a mind-blowing listen as joining Aoife this week for a very unique discussion is special guest Katrijn van Oudheusden. Katrijn is a consultant and selfless leadership coach with over twenty years of experience in organisational development. Katrijn is passionate about creating a better workplace for all through authentic and non-dual practices. In this episode, Katrijn explains the meaning of selfless leadership and highlights the transformative effects of tackling the roots of our self-beliefs to shrink our ego and unlock our true selves. Key points covered throughout include: - An introduction to Katrijn van Oudheusden. - An insight into organisational pitfalls – ego, posturing and power. - The impact of leadership ego on employees. - Culture fit and belonging in the workplace. - What is servant leadership?- An exploration of identity formation and self-beliefs.- The key to unlearning. - The four insights of selfless leadership.- The human being connection. - Unlocking your true self. - The positive outcomes of selfless service. - The concept of doing by not doing. - What makes Katrijn Happier at Work. Connect with Katrijn van Oudheusden:https://katrijnvanoudheusden.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrijnvo/ 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/happieratworkpodcastResources: Book: Selfless Leadership by Katrijn van Oudheusden https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09MV4789C/

Bienvenido de nuevo a Happier at Work - Welcome back to Happier at Work! Aoife dedicates this week’s solo episode to her experience of kickstarting 2022 with a sense of adventure by working remotely in Spain’s largest Canary Island, Tenerife. When posting online about working from abroad, Aoife was flooded with questions from fascinated followers, and with that has decided to share her travelling tale. In this episode, Aoife unpacks her experience of travelling and working remotely, shares insights on the importance of discipline and routine, and reveals what she would do differently next time around. Main points throughout include: - Finding suitable accommodation for your needs. - What is remote working and is it for everyone? - Discipline and commitment: The keys to working remotely. - The importance of creating an effective work routine. - Remote and flexible working guidelines. - Work time management: setting goals and prioritising tasks. - The pitfalls of remote working. - Managing work productivity and achieving work objectives. - The importance of leadership communication in a remote world. - Adjusting back home after working abroad. THE LISTENER’S SAY: Have a topic in mind that you would love for Aoife to explore on future podcasts? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast Resources: Aoife’s interview on LMFM Radio’s Late Lunch with Gerry Kelly - 28 January 2022: https://play.acast.com/s/lmfm-late-lunch/latelunchfridayjanuary28th2022 Aoife’s feature in The Sunday Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/covid-in-ireland-remote-workers-swap-desk-chairs-for-deck-chairs Airbnb Vacation rental company: https://www.airbnb.ie/ Duolingo - language learning website and app: https://www.duolingo.com/

"As an organisation, you've got to make a decision, that your tone, your character, your commitment, comes out in all sorts of different ways, not just in the behaviours of leaders." – Bev Attfield. Joining Aoife this week is special guest Bev Attfield. Bev had the wonderful title of 'Principle of Workplace Science' at Jostle and hosted the People at Work podcast. Since the time of recording, Bev has become a Partner at Within People. Specialising in the human experience at work, Bev is a wealth of knowledge and shares many valuable tips and insights on how organisations can maintain employee satisfaction by creating an environment of psychological safety and a thriving workplace culture. Throughout the discussion, Bev reflects on how businesses have had to adapt to a startling new reality due to the Covid-19 pandemic and delves into the new realm of communicating and working remotely. Bev highlights the importance of keeping in line with organisational values and reveals the key to unlocking fulfilment at work. Key points covered throughout include: - An introduction to Bev Attfield. - What are the emotional drivers of an employee? - The great re-prioritisation. - Adapting to change and finding happiness at work. - The impact of Covid-19 on businesses. - Workplace active listening: the time for understanding and change is now. - Women in the workplace. - How to support workplace equality. - Creating and maintaining a living workplace culture. - An insight into Jostle. - Maintaining human connection in a remote world. - The importance of psychological safety at work. - Why employee communication is vital. - What is the difference between asynchronous and synchronous communication? - The concept of working out loud. - Managing flexibility at work. - What makes Bev Happier at Work. LISTEN BACK: You can listen back to Bev and Aoife's "Changing perspective to be happier at work" discussion from the People at Work podcast here: https://blog.jostle.me/blog/people-at-work/aoifeobrien Connect with Bev Attfield: I believe people are happiest at work when they’re supported in their life and work. When they’re surrounded by kindness and feel encouraged to explore, create, and belong at work. That’s why my mission is to evolve leader thinking and organizational structures to produce incredible experiences and supportive environments for humans in the workplace. A once-in-century opportunity to reimagine work is here, now. I’m privileged to have a hand in shaping what this looks and feels like, for the good of all at work. My effort at Within helps me achieve my own ideal state of work-life, while discovering new people-centric ways forward with each of my clients. Within People is a global partnership of business strategists and coaches who are building a new model for growth in the 21st century. We believe it’s one where people are the most important asset, so unleashing their full potential is what unlocks growth. The Within Way® is how we help our clients grow - and how we grow our own partnership. We are what we do, and our structure and business model is a reflection of the vision we have for 21st century business. That's why I'm so excited to apply my knowledge and passion to this collective of strategic thinkers and doers. I'm a regular writer on workplace matters and have hosted over 100 leader conversations as host of the People at Work podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevattfield/ Jostle's Blog: https://blog.jostle.me/blog People at Work Podcast: https://intranet.jostle.me/people-at-work Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

‘’You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.’’ – John C. Maxwell. Welcome back to Happier at Work! This week’s solo episode continues as we dive into part two of ‘’The secret to creating routines to reach your goals’’ with your host Aoife O’Brien. If you missed part one of this session, fear not, as you can catch up on playback HERE. This week, Aoife discusses goal setting and habit formation and explores what are limiting beliefs and how we can overcome them. Aoife also weighs up the importance of focusing on commitment rather than waiting for moments of motivation to arrive. Essential points covered throughout this episode include: - Acknowledging and overcoming disruptive goal blockers. - How to stay in your own lane. - Why it is important to listen to your body. - Making time for self-reflection. - Overcoming imposter syndrome and tackling limiting beliefs. - How commitment is vital for goal achievement. - The difference between growth and fixed mindsets. - Striking the balance between self-compassion and self-discipline. - The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. - The importance of delegation and embracing support. - The return on investment with your time and money. Resources: Year Compass – Free booklet to help you reflect on the past year and prepare for a new year ahead. https://yearcompass.com/ Book: Wink and Grow Rich by Roger Hamilton. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wink-Grow-Rich-Guide Book: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/intro/ Quiz: The Four Tendencies quiz by Gretchen Rubin. https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/ THE LISTENER’S SAY: Have a topic in mind that you would love for me to explore on future podcasts? If so, please connect with me via the links below and let me know. I would love to hear from you! Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

Aoife's Master acquaintance Chris Flack joins us on the podcast. Born in the UK and currently based in Dublin, Chris carries over fifteen years of experience specialising in tech and organisational behaviour consulting and is the proud co-founder of UnPlug. The mission of UnPlug is for people to take control of their technology instead of their technology usage controlling them. "If we make some small changes in how we use technology, we can have some really positive impacts on our behaviour, our well being and our productivity." – Chris Flack. Have you ever felt strained and overwhelmed with work or feel like you have developed the bad habit of always being available 24/7!? This week's episode will resonate with so many as we explore excessive technology usage and our right to unplug and disconnect from the culture of always being on. After all, our bodies cannot fully recharge if we don't allow for vital downtime. This episode is jam-packed with fascinating statistics, insights, and practical tips that will help you disconnect and gain control of your time, which will boost not only your productivity levels but, ultimately, your well-being. Key points covered throughout include: - An introduction to Chris Flack. - The relationship between loneliness and technology. - Overwhelm at work and the always-on culture. - The promise of technology. - Understanding our internal technology triggers. - The key to managing time and task prioritising. - Working from home productivity statistics. - Setting boundaries and switching off when working remotely. - Flexible work VS work design. - Assumptions linked to the hybrid working model. - The struggle of career development for remote workers. - The importance of human connection in a remote world. - Building a culture of support. - How to create behavioural change. - Chris' tips on disconnection and digital mindfulness. - What makes Chris Happier at Work. Chris is an instructor at the Digital Wellness Institute and is a highly sought-after award-winning speaker who has led discussions throughout some of the largest companies across Europe. THE LISTENER'S SAY: Have a topic in mind that you would love for Aoife to explore on future podcasts? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Connect with Chris Flack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-flack/ https://unplughq.com/team/ https://right2disconnect.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast Resources: Book recommendation: Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg. PhD https://tinyhabits.com/book/ Playback recommendation: Previous Happier at Work episode – The Future of Remote and Hybrid work with Aoife O'Brien https://happieratwork.ie/83-the-future-of-remote-and-hybrid-work-with-aoife-obrien/

‘’What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while.’’ – Gretchen Rubin. Have you ever set goals that quickly went out the window or became unreachable? If so, this episode on effective goal setting will be of interest to you. We are delighted to reveal this week’s solo episode with your host Aoife O’Brien is a two-part special focusing on the secret to creating routines to reach your goals. Throughout this discussion, Aoife shares her approach and valuable tips on setting goals and explores the power behind building productive daily habits to help make your goals more achievable. Let’s not forget small steps can lead to significant changes! There is no doubt about it that 2021 was a rollercoaster year for all, so if you have eased yourself gently into 2022 so far without setting any year-end development goals, fear not as you can set goals at any given time that works best for you. This short episode is full of actionable tips and tools to help you plan, adapt, and smash your yearly targets. Essential points covered throughout this episode include: - The pressure from social media. - Why is self-reflection important? - The benefits of meditation. - Aoife’s intentional theme for 2022. - Commitment acknowledgement and celebrating wins. - Understanding and embracing the habit loop. - Reward methods for boosting motivation. - Assessing your Wheel of Life. - The impact of small changes. - Goals VS Systems. - Unlocking happiness and making time for self-evaluation. Be sure to come back and join us on Friday 4 February 2022 for part two of this session. THE LISTENER’S SAY: Have a topic in mind that you would love for me to explore on future podcasts? If so, please connect with me via the links below and let me know. I would love to hear from you! Resources: Happier at Work replay episode - Gerry Duffy on Goal Setting: https://happieratwork.ie/8-gerry-duffy-on-goal-setting/ Best-selling author, podcast host and in-demand speaker Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/ Goodreads, the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations: https://www.goodreads.com/ Book recommendations: Charles Duhigg – The Power of Habit https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/ James Clear – Atomic Habits https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Aoife O’Brien’s recommended reading list: https://happieratwork.ie/category/aoifes-reading-list/ DuoLingo, language learning website: https://www.duolingo.com/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

"People say their ideal leader wouldn't have any vulnerabilities, but actually in reality, and the research shows that when a leader is vulnerable, everybody else feels more comfortable with being vulnerable themselves, and therefore being more authentic, and essentially happier at work." - Seònaid Ó Murchadha. Welcome back to Happier at Work. Joining Aoife this week on the podcast is the inspirational Seònaid Ó Murchadha. Seònaid's passion lies within helping organisations embrace disability by advising businesses on the journey of diversity. Over the last two decades, Seònaid has worked endlessly advocating and highlighting employment rights for disabled people and can often be seen doing so through various media outlets nationwide. Today's show focuses on why disability inclusion in the workplace is important. Throughout the episode, Seònaid shares her personal story, discusses the reality of disability disclosures and non-disclosures, and reveals vital steps for creating open and inclusive environments. Essential points covered throughout include: - Introduction to Seònaid Ó Murchadha. - How can organisations be inclusive? - Creating and activating workplace policies. - Embracing diversity at work. - Requesting disability accommodation and assistance. - Seònaid's personal experience of interviewing for employment. - The power of open and honest conversations in an organisation. - Coming to terms with invisible skills. - Welcoming disability into the workplace culture. - Recommended steps and tools for workplaces to become more inclusive. - The Human Rights approach to disability. - Barriers and challenges facing people with disability. - The benefits of open workplace culture. - What makes Seònaid Happier at work. Seònaid, also widely known as the Bionic Businesswoman since receiving her new bionic arm in 2017, co-founded the Amputee Disability Federation in Ireland. Seònaid currently lectures at Maynooth University on disability studies and provides support for members of the Irish Small and Medium Business Enterprise Association. THE LISTENER'S SAY: Have a topic in mind that you would love for Aoife to explore on future podcasts? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Connect with Seònaid Ó Murchadha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bionicwoman/ https://twitter.com/bionicwoman_ie Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast Resources: The Reasonable Accommodation Passport scheme: https://www.ibec.ie/-/media/documents/influencing-for-business/labour-market-and-skills/reasonable-accommodation-passport-2019.pdf Irish organisation dedicated to ending mental health stigma: https://seechange.ie/ https://www.isme.ie/ AHEAD: Association for Higher Education Access & Disability: https://www.ahead.ie/wam TED TALK: The Myth of Average by Todd Rose: https://ed.ted.com/on/4s8O5loM

extended break, this week’s episode is a short solo session where Aoife looks back and reflects on 2021. Aoife shares her personal experience managing COVID-19 throughout a busy December and highlights why our health should always be a top priority. During the session, Aoife gives an insight into the importance of time-off and reveals what lessons she will be carrying forward into this new year ahead. Main points covered throughout include: - Why we should prioritise our health and well-being. - The importance of allowing your body to rest. - Embracing holidays and time off from work. - How to analyse and manage your task list. - Becoming comfortable with accepting help and delegating. - Setting goals for 2022. THE LISTENER’S SAY: Have a topic in mind that you would love for Aoife to explore on future podcasts? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast

"I've coached over 200 CEOs and C-suite leaders, and one of the first things I would always say is don't ever give yourself the luxury of a bad day like that's a luxury. You have to show up every day. Everyone's looking." – Bonnie Hagemann. We are delighted to welcome leadership expert and CEO of EDA, Bonnie Hagemann, onto the podcast this week to discuss the benefits of embracing change in the workplace and why it is vital to show up as your best self at work. Bonnie is a wealth of knowledge regarding leadership, strategy, and workplace culture development. Throughout the conversation, Bonnie kindly shares valuable books and tools specialising in people development and the art of tackling crucial discussions. Bonnie also reveals fascinating insights from her 2021 Executive Development trend report. Essential points covered throughout the session include: - An introduction to Bonnie Hagemann. - Fast-paced business operations. - What is Visionary leadership? - Preparing for tough business challenges. - The key to success: entrepreneurial mindset and discipline. - Showing up and bringing your A-Game to work. - Developing an influential organisational culture. - The power of workplace commitment. - A reminder to vote with your wallet! - The importance of self-care. - Leading through change and a crisis. - Becoming comfortable with embracing change in the workplace. - What makes Bonnie Happier at Work. Having created lasting and compelling business cultures and coaching over 200 CEOs and senior leaders, it is no surprise that Bonnie is often sought after for expert advice from giant media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, CNN and US News and more. THE LISTENER'S SAY: Have a topic in mind that you would love for Aoife to explore on future podcasts? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Connect with Bonnie Hagemann: https://www.bonniehagemann-coach.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast Resources: Book: Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Al Switzler and Ron McMillan. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/ Book: Leading with Vision by Bonnie Hagemann, John Maketa & Simon Vetter. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leading-Vision-Blueprint-Compelling-Workforce/ 2021 Report: Trends in Executive Development by Bonnie Hagemann https://www.amazon.in/Trends-2021-Benchmark-Report-Development-ebook/

Have you ever delivered or received feedback in the workplace? For many of us, the thought of having these difficult conversations can instantly fill us with feelings of awkwardness, worry, and fear. In this week’s episode, host Aoife O’Brien breaks down feedback barriers, exploring why delivering effective and constructive feedback at work is so vital and why we should view feedback as a gift and an opportunity for growth. “The intention of the person delivering the feedback is to actually help you, and so you should treat feedback as a gift that someone is giving you this feedback in order to help you develop in your career, in order to develop in the role that you’re in, in order to help you to work more effectively’’. – Aoife O’Brien. Throughout the session, Aoife will share the importance of declaring the intention of feedback and will conclude the show with her top do’s and don’ts of providing effective feedback. Key points during the show include: - The importance of feedback. - How feedback welcomes growth. - Addressing difficult workplace conversations. - Creating psychological safety at work. - Identifying feedback intentions. - Setting clear expectations at work. - Preparation is key: plan your feedback process. - Focus on behaviour, not the individual. - Why clarity and feedback examples on performance are essential. - Finding the right balance of workplace autonomy. - Allowing time for feedback to be digested and understood. - Taking responsibility for behaviour. - Aoife’s final round-up – the do’s and don’ts of giving and receiving feedback. DID YOU KNOW? Today’s topic on delivering effective feedback is one of the keynotes that Aoife provides in organisations. If you would like Aoife to deliver this to your team or the wider organisation, please feel free to enquire directly TODAY. THE LISTENER’S SAY: Have a topic in mind that you would love for Aoife to explore on future podcasts? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you! Resources: Brene Brown on Feedback: https://brenebrown.com/collections/a-courageous-approach-to-feedback/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://www.happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast