Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance

Aoife O'Brien

English Business Careers Management

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Episodes 375

Avg. Duration 34m

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Apple Rating ★ 4.9 (26)

Since Jul 2019

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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 leaders and professionals create environments where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work. Guests include leading psychologists, bestselling authors, and experienced professionals who are putting these ideas into practice inside real organisations. If you care about building high-performing teams, stronger cultures, and workplaces people want to stay in, this podcast is for you. 🎧 Subscribe and start building a happier way to work.

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Recent Episodes

307: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Unexpected Obstacles

Jun 12, 2026 8m Transcript

Have you ever let nerves or setbacks stop you from reaching your next big goal?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien offers an honest, behind-the-scenes look at her US…

Bonus Episode: Redesigning Workplace Culture Without the Contract

Jun 08, 2026 9m Bonus

In this bonus episode, Aoife shares the key takeaways from her conversation with Matthew Cook, co-founder of The Shift, a learning and culture consultancy dedicated to helping organisations create…

306: Redesigning Workplace Culture Without the Contract with Matthew Cook

Jun 05, 2026 50m Transcript

Are you ready to rethink workplace culture for lasting happiness and performance?In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O’Brien sits down with Matthew Cook, co-founder of The Shift,…

305: Breaking the Cycle of Ineffective Leadership

May 29, 2026 12m Transcript

Are your people leaders equipped to inspire, engage, and retain your top talent?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien delves into the crucial role of people leaders and…

Bonus Episode: How to Make Meetings More Effective

May 25, 2026 10m Bonus

In this week’s bonus episode, Aoife O’Brien reflects on her conversation with Mamie Kanfer Stewart all about meetings: Why so many of them fail, what that says about our leadership and culture, and…

304: How to Make Meetings More Effective with Mamie Kanfer Stewart

May 22, 2026 51m Transcript

Are endless meetings draining your productivity?In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien sits down with Mamie Kanfer Stewart, author of the acclaimed book "Momentum," to dive…

303: Laziness at Work: Is It Leadership, Environment, or Personal Choice?

May 15, 2026 14m Transcript

Are some people at work simply lazy, or is disengagement an organisational issue?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife dives deep into the controversial topic of "quiet quitting"…

Bonus Episode: How to Reduce Overwhelm and Build Thriving Teams

May 11, 2026 10m Bonus

In this bonus episode of the The Happier at Work Podcast, host Aoife O’Brien reflects on her recent conversation with Leanne Elliott, unravelling the growing sense of overwhelm affecting both…

302: How to Reduce Overwhelm and Build Thriving Teams with Leanne Elliott

May 08, 2026 48m Transcript

Are you struggling with overwhelm at work and wondering how to create a thriving, positive environment?In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife sits down with Leanne Elliott,…

301: Rethinking How We Build Resilience at Work

May 01, 2026 15m Transcript

Are you struggling to balance resilience with realistic workplace expectations?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien takes a deep dive into the concept of resilience at…

300: How Great Leaders Build Thriving Teams with Bhushan Sethi, Live from NYC!

Apr 24, 2026 32m Transcript

How can leaders and organisations create truly thriving and happier workplaces in today’s ever-changing world?In this milestone 300th episode of the Happier at Work podcast, recorded live at PwC in…

Marketing & Publicity: How to Get The Word Out

Apr 17, 2026 10m Bonus Transcript

How do you use marketing to achieve success?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien offers an honest and practical deep dive into the realities of publishing, writing,…

What Really Goes into Writing and Editing a Leadership Book

Apr 10, 2026 10m Bonus Transcript

Have you ever wondered what the next steps are after writing a book?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien dives deep into the realities of the book writing and…

Behind the Scenes of Publishing Thriving Talent

Apr 03, 2026 10m Bonus Transcript

Are you curious about what really goes on behind the scenes of publishing a book?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien offers a candid, insightful look into the…

It's Publication Day for Thriving Talent!

Mar 30, 2026 10m Bonus

Today is publication day for my book, Thriving Talent: How Great Leaders Drive Performance, Engagement and Retention.https://www.thrivingtalentbook.comThis isn’t just a milestone moment—it’s a chance…

299: How to Overcome Fear in Leadership

Mar 27, 2026 10m Transcript

Are you ready to become a more effective and conscious leader?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O'Brien wraps up the Thriving Talent series by delving into the realities…

Bonus Episode: Navigating Today’s Multigenerational Workforce

Mar 23, 2026 7m

In this bonus episode of the The Happier at Work Podcast, host Aoife O’Brien reflects on her recent conversation with Dr Mary Collins, exploring the tensions that can arise between generations in the…

298: Navigating Today’s Multigenerational Workforce with Mary Collins

Mar 20, 2026 46m Transcript

Are you navigating the challenges of leading a multi-generational team at work?In this enlightening episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O'Brien welcomes Dr. Mary Collins, a chartered…

LQ: How Do I Prioritise When Everything Feels Urgent at Work?

Mar 16, 2026 5m

In this Listener Question episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife answers a question many professionals struggle with:How do you decide what to focus on when your to-do list never seems to…

297: Creating Space for Talent to Thrive

Mar 13, 2026 16m Transcript

Are meetings, emails, and unclear expectations getting in the way of you or your team doing your best work?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O'Brien delves into one of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance have?

Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance has published 375 episodes since July 2019, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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