Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Active
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
57%
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About This Podcast

’Can We Have a Word?’ is the Kara Connect podcast hosted by CEO Tobba Vigfusdottir – because better conversations create better workplaces. In each episode, we sit down with HR leaders and other people managers to explore how open dialogue, smarter support, and fresh ideas can improve workplace wellbeing and bring out the best in people. For show notes and free bonus resources, visit www.KaraConnect.com/podcast. If you want to support your employees’ mental health and wellbeing, get in touch with Tobba and the Kara Connect team. If you’re creating a culture where conversations lead to real change, we’re here to help.

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Recent Episodes

S1E25 Episode 25 - Rethinking Workplace Trauma and Wellbeing - with Francine Watson

Apr 21, 2026 25m

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how better conversations create better workplaces. Our guest today is Francine Watson, executive coach, researcher, and expert in…

S1E24 Episode 24 - Building Better Workplaces Through Leadership and Wellbeing - with Angela Steel

Apr 07, 2026 27m

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how better conversations create better workplaces. Our guest today is Angela Steel, organisational psychologist and founder of…

S1E23 Episode 23 - Reducing Suicide Risk for Men Through Workplace Support - with Susie Bennett

Mar 24, 2026 40m

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how better conversations create better workplaces. Our guest today is Dr. Susie Bennett, research fellow at the Suicidal Behaviour…

S1E22 Episode 22 - Building Better Workplaces with Early Intervention and Inclusive Support Strategies - with Mary Finn

Mar 10, 2026 38m

Welcome to another episode of the People Leader Accelerator Podcast. Our guest today is Mary Finn, founder and managing director of Connect4Work. Mary brings nearly three decades of experience…

S1E21 Episode 21 - How To Get Leadership Buy-In For Workplace Wellbeing

Feb 24, 2026 8m

In this compilation episode of Can We Have a Word? from Kara Connect, we bring together short guest clips that discuss the practical steps needed to secure leadership backing for wellbeing programs,…

S1E20 Episode 20 - Navigating Wellbeing Fatigue and Building Sustainable Workplace Support - with Tom Curran

Feb 17, 2026 27m

Welcome to another episode of Kara Connect, where we explore how better conversations create better workplaces. Our guest today is Tom Curran, Senior Vice President of International Benefits and…

S1E19 Episode 19 - Listening Might Be The Most Overlooked Wellbeing Strategy

Jan 28, 2026 8m

In this compilation episode of Can We Have a Word? from Kara Connect, we bring together short guest clips that all point to the same simple truth: when people feel genuinely listened to, workplace…

S1E18 Episode 18 - Supporting Employee Wellbeing Through Insights From Both Research and Real-World Experience - with Kristina Middleton

Dec 17, 2025 28m

Our guest today is Kristina Middleton, Group Head of Health and Wellbeing at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and an organisational psychology researcher. Kristina joins us for…

S1E17 Episode 17 - Navigating Legal Changes and Workplace Wellbeing - with Nic Elliott

Nov 24, 2025 25m

Welcome back to Can We Have a Word?, the Kara Connect podcast. Our guest today is Nic Elliott, employment lawyer and partner at Actons Solicitors. Nic brings a unique perspective to workplace culture…

S1E16 Episode 16: Tools To Enhance Confidence And Credibility In HR - with Kirsty Baggs-Morgan

Nov 10, 2025 27m

Our guest today is Kirsty Baggs-Morgan, an international HR leader, executive coach, and author of The HR Confidence Playbook. With over 25 years of experience leading HR teams in financial services,…

S1E15 Episode 15: How Tech Empowers Employee Wellbeing and Organizational Change - with Andrew Stephenson

Oct 27, 2025 33m

Our guest today is Andrew Stephenson, Group HR Director at Equiniti and a leader with deep expertise in developing customer-centric, tech-enabled people strategies across multi-sector…

Episode 14: Building Real Organisational Cultures That Support Employee Wellbeing - with Sharon O’Connor

Oct 13, 2025 37m

In this conversation, Sharon O’Connor, management consultant and workplace wellbeing specialist at Warn, joins Tobba Vigfúsdóttir for a nuanced discussion about the evolving nature of organisational…

Episode 13 - How to Overcome Stigma and Boost Mental Health Conversations at Work - with Martin Gillick from Bus Éireann

Sep 29, 2025 28m

In this episode, host Tobba Vigfusdottir is joined by Martin Gillick, Employee Wellbeing Manager at Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company. Martin shares insights from his extensive experience…

S1E12 Episode 12 - Helping HR Professionals Thrive Through Smart Planning, Boundaries, and Beating Burnout - with Fay Wallis

Sep 15, 2025 38m

In this episode, Tobba sits down with Fay Wallis, a career and executive coach with nearly a decade of experience helping HR professionals develop rewarding, sustainable careers. Fay is the founder…

S1E11 Episode 11 – Designing Effective Wellbeing Strategies in Complex Organisations, with Vivienne Horkan, Programme Manager at An Garda Síochána

Sep 01, 2025 29m

In this episode, Tobba sits down with Vivienne Horkan, an award-winning wellbeing leader and experienced HR professional, currently managing the Garda National Wellbeing Office. Vivienne shares…

Episode 10 - How HR Teams Can Use AI To Improve Workplace Wellbeing - with Lorraine Hunt

Aug 25, 2025 37m

In this episode, host Tobba Vigfúsdóttir is joined by Lorraine Hunt, an expert in AI automation for HR and the founder of the AI Automation Department. Lorraine brings over thirty years of hands-on…

Episode 9 - Why HR Needs Support Too: Dr. Jo Burrell on Burnout and Organizational Change

Aug 01, 2025 30m

In this episode of “Can We Have a Word?” podcast, Dr. Jo Burrell joins host Tobba Vigfúsdóttir for a thoughtful exploration of workplace wellbeing, centered on the mental health of HR…

Episode 8 - Why HR Needs A Critical Incident Plan, Today - with Kristín Einarsdóttir Scobie

Jul 02, 2025 20m

In this episode, host Tobba Vigfúsdóttir is joined by Kristín Einarsdóttir Scobie, Chief Clinical Officer at Kara Connect. Together, they explore how individuals can be supported through their most…

S1E7 Episode 7 - The Role of Leadership in Building Supportive, Thriving Work Environments - with Fiona Mullan from Bloom and Wild

Jun 16, 2025 29m

In today’s episode, Tobba Vigfusdottir is joined by Fiona Mullan, Chief People Officer at Bloom and Wild and member of the Kara Connect board. With a career spanning HR leadership roles at Bloom and…

S1E6 Episode 6 - How To Promote Employee Wellbeing and Retain Talent Amid Rapid Change - with Rachel Murray from ORS

Jun 02, 2025 25m

In today's episode, Tobba Vigfusdottir is joined by Rachel Murray, Director of People and Brand at ORS, an Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy recognised for its strong culture and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Can We Have a Word? have?

Can We Have a Word? has published 25 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is Can We Have a Word? still active?

Can We Have a Word? is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.

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