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Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance

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 blends expert insight, psychological research, practical strategies, and honest conversations to help

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261: What’s Your Leadership Type?

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/06/20

Are you unintentionally holding your team back?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien dives deep into her newly developed framework for understanding leadership blind spots through eight distinctive Leadership Archetypes. Drawing from years of leadership research and firsthand experience, Aoife explores how values alignment, needs satisfaction, and individual strengths impact team performance and engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to managing teams,

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260: How to make work meaningful with Zach Mercurio

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2025/06/13

Are your workplace connections making your team thrive, or driving disengagement?In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O’Brien welcomes Dr. Zach Mercurio back for a powerful conversation on the workplace “mattering deficit” and how creating a true sense of significance can transform teams. Drawing on the latest research, including worrying trends of record-low employee engagement and the global loneliness epidemic, Zach reveals why transactional digital interactions and a lack of

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259: How to make one-to-one meetings count at work

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/06/06

How can you get the most from one-to-one meetings at work?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien, career and culture strategist for busy global leaders, dives deep into the secret to running effective, meaningful one-to-one meetings. Drawing on her own experiences, both positive and negative, Aoife explores why so many one-to-ones fall flat and how this underutilised tool can drive productivity, engagement, retention, and trust within your team. Aoife offers

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258: How to be more resilient with MH Pelletier

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2025/05/30

How can you discover resilience at work, and improve how your organisation can build it effectively?In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien sits down with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, psychologist, executive coach, and author, to explore the concept of resilience in the workplace. Marie-Helene shares her unique journey, blending psychology and business, and reveals why resilience, not just mental health, resonates so powerfully with high-performing leaders and teams.In This

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257: How To Think Strategically About Your Career

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/05/23

How can you manage your career strategically?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien introduces the “Know, Show, Grow” framework, an actionable approach to managing your career strategically. Drawing on her wealth of experience as a career and culture strategist, Aoife breaks down the essential steps to understanding your values, strengths, needs, and how to showcase your achievements with confidence. She also shares an exciting update on her new AI Career Companion

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256: Improve Workplace Relationships and Team...

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2025/05/16

Do you want to understand how drivers and personal differences can help resolve conflict at work?In this engaging episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I sat down with Jason P Carroll to explore how understanding psychometrics can revolutionise team dynamics and enhance leadership effectiveness. Jason, a tech entrepreneur and founder of ActiveIndex, delves into his own personal journey from the tech industry to psychometrics and the profound impact of self-awareness on leadership and team

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255: How to Give Effective and Impactful Feedback at...

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/05/09

Do you struggle to give feedback without feeling uncomfortable or worrying you'll offend someone?In this solo episode, Aoife O'Brien delves into the all-too-common challenges around giving effective feedback in the workplace. Drawing from personal experience, audience insights, and research, she looks at why feedback can feel daunting, why it's crucial for growth, and, most importantly, how to deliver feedback that actually drives positive change.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:Why so many people

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254: How to Progress Your Career with Purpose with...

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/05/02

Do you want to se ek out purpose at work so you can find true happiness?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I sat down with Rumana Shaikh, a senior customer success manager at HubSpot. With a rich background spanning statistical analysis, entrepreneurial ventures, and tech-driven roles, Rumana shared her fascinating career journey and delved into how intuition and a quest for learning have guided her professional path. She discussed the significance of challenging yourself, the art

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253: The Limits of Workplace Wellbeing Programs with...

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/04/25

Are there limitations to the wellbeing at work ideology?In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I take a deep dive into the concept of wellbeing in the workplace, challenging the idea that it’s merely a box-ticking exercise. I discuss the Happier at Work framework, which forms the foundation of my upcoming book, and explore how this comprehensive approach can be applied to truly enhance workplace wellbeing.I explore the common misconceptions surrounding wellbeing initiatives, emphasising the

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Wondering Where the Bonus Episodes Have Gone?

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2025/04/23

Are you missing those behind-the-scenes insights that used to drop each week? Wondering where theHappier at Work®bonus episodes have disappeared to?In this short solo episode, Aoife shares an exciting update about how to access theexclusive bonus episodesgoing forward—and why they’ve moved to aprivate podcast feed. You’ll learn what to expect when you sign up, how the bonus content deepens your experience of the main episodes, and exactly how to access it in less than 30 seconds.Whether you’re a

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252: Transforming Old Leadership Styles for Modern...

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2025/04/18

Do you want to transform your workplace for greater productivity and wellbeing?In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I sat down with Brandon Laws, Vice President of Marketing and Product at Xenium HR. We delve into the changing landscape of the HR profession and how businesses can adapt to the evolving needs of their employees. Brandon shares his journey from operations to leadership at Xenium, highlighting the importance of transforming workplaces to support both business goals and

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251: How I use AI in my business and personal life...

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2025/04/11

How can you leverage AI use to enhance personal and professional life?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I delve into the transformative impact of AI in my own business and personal life. Drawing on a year's experience with AI, particularly the paid version of ChatGPT, I share practical insights and tips on how AI can streamline content creation, adjust tone in professional communication, and provide technical solutions. By exploring real-life examples, I illustrate how AI can

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250: Leveraging workplace trends with Bhushan Sethi

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2025/04/04

How can you foster a more inclusive and innovative workplace in a polarised world?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Bhushan Sethi, a partner at PwC and an adjunct professor at NYU Stern, returns to the podcast. He shares his expert insights on the evolution of workplace trends and challenges, particularly focusing on navigating polarisation, DEI rollbacks, and the impact of AI in the workplace.Bhushan discusses the persistent uncertainties in today's work environment,

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Bonus Episode: Embracing Failure and a Growth Mindset

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/03/31

This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Kelly McDonald.The main points include:The advantages of marketing and selling to people "not like you."How an inclusive workplace culture can lead to greater business success.The relationship between employee happiness and organisational culture.Exploring how diverse thinking drives innovation and business growth.Strategies for cultivating a culture where failure is embraced as a learning opportunity.This episode will help you discover

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249: Embracing Failure and a Growth Mindset with...

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/03/28

Do you want to embrace a growth mindset and curate more diverse perspectives at work?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I spoke to Kelly McDonald, a seasoned speaker, author, and consultant. With over two decades of experience, Kelly dives deep into the importance of diverse thinking and a growth mindset in fostering a thriving workplace culture. She shares her journey from a corporate professional favour to becoming a recognised authority on leadership, marketing, and culture,

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Bonus Episode: Behaviour Science in the Workplace

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/03/24

This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Matt Shenker, all about managing expectations versus reality when it comes to workplace behaviour and wellbeing.The main points include:The importance of restructuring workplaces to meet the human needs of connection and purpose.Understanding the six intrinsic human drives and how they relate to workplace wellbeing.The concept of an implementation gap in workplaces, not a knowledge gap.The role of leaders in connecting company missions

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248: Behaviour Science in the Workplace with Matt...

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2025/03/21

How can you identify and meet your employees’ needs and improve wellbeing?In this enlightening episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I engage in a deep conversation with Matt Shenker, a therapist, behaviour scientist, and innovative leader in workplace transformation. Matt shares his personal journey from struggling with addiction to using behaviour science to revolutionise workplace systems. He delves into how modern workplaces are out of sync with human needs and discusses practical strategies

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247: Navigating the Drama Triangle at Work with Aoife...

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/03/14

What is the drama triangle and how can you get out of it at work?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I dive deep into the psychological concept of the drama triangle, developed in the 1960s. Often unrecognisable at first glance, these unconscious patterns involve the roles of the victim, the persecutor, and the rescuer. I discuss how these dynamics can impact workplace culture, relationships, and overall career progression, and provide insights into recognising these roles and

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Bonus Episode: Navigating Leadership and Inclusivity

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/03/10

This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Alida Miranda-Wolf.The main points include:The significance of gradual and systemic DEIB change to prevent organisational pushback.Alida's journey from isolation in venture capital to founding a DEIB transformation firm.The cultural conflict aversion in the U.S. and its impact on professional development.The need for effective communication and hard conversations to support employee growth.Strategies to rebrand and reframe DEIB to

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246: Navigating Leadership and Inclusivity with Alida...

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance ·

2025/03/07

How can you balance leadership and having difficult conversations about inclusivity?In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alida Miranda-Wolff, a trailblazing figure in venture capital and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Alida shared her unique journey—from feeling isolated as one of the few women and Latino leaders in Chicago's venture capital scene to founding Ethos, a firm dedicated to transforming

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