The Better Workday Podcast

Do you ever feel like everyone else finds work easier than you do?
In this episode, Niamh explores how hybrid and remote work can create the illusion that our colleagues have everything figured out. When we only see the final output of someone's work, and not the messy process behind it, it can make us feel like we're the only ones struggling.
She explains why this happens, how it can lead to procrastination and perfectionism, and what individuals, managers, and teams can do to create more openness about the reality of work.
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You've organised your to-do list, blocked your calendar and turned off notifications. So why do you still end the day feeling behind?
In this episode, Niamh Moynihan goes back to basics and explains what time management actually is. She explains why your experience of time differs based on demands and resources, how to build realistic containers around your workday, and why even perfect time management won't make you productive without clarity on priorities, energy management, and how you work with others.
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If you want to create better presentations, start by doing one simple thing differently.
In this episode, Niamh Moynihan is joined by Fiona Walsh, a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and the founder of Empower Presentations, to learn a smarter way to build presentations.
And the first lesson is that it doesn't start in PowerPoint.
They discuss:
Why opening slides first can slow you down
How to use a hook in workplace presentations
The importance of a clear call to action
Why most decks are structured backwards
Built-in PowerPoint tools that improve delivery
How to rehearse effectively and stay within time
Whether presenting to clients, leadership teams, or colleagues, this episode offers practical, immediately applicable advice to improve clarity, confidence, and impact.
Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionawalsh1/ 
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Should you track your time — or is it just another productivity habit that adds pressure?
In this episode, Niamh and Tricia share what happened when they both tracked their time for two full weeks. From minute-by-minute logging to more flexible tracking, they explore what worked, what didn't, and what surprised them.
They discuss:
Time blindness and how it affects perception
Why you might feel busy even when you're not working as much as you think
The difference between task time and real-life time
How built-in buffer time changes everything
And whether time tracking actually improves your workday
If you've ever questioned your productivity, struggled with overwhelm, or wondered where your week went, this conversation will offer a practical, honest perspective.
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Related Resources
Toggl Track - https://toggl.com/ 
The HeadPlan (Niamh's Go-To) - https://amzn.to/4rRLgna 
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Ever spend more time planning than actually working? Niamh walks you through the sneaky ways planning can turn into procrastination, from colour-coded spreadsheets that go nowhere to plans that help us avoid difficult decisions.
She shares her own planning fails and introduces a practical "Goldilocks approach" to help you find the balance between planning too much and not enough.
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Ever feel like you've twisted and turned a hundred times before lunch? In this episode, Niamh discusses how small everyday changes, like meeting changes, new deadlines, and more names on the email thread, can add up to something much bigger.
She shares five grounding questions and reset strategies to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control, even on the most changeable days.
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Ever lie in bed Sunday night feeling anxious about Monday? Niamh and Tricia sit down to discuss the Sunday Scaries - that feeling of dread before the work week starts.
They talk about what causes them after time off versus during regular weeks, how they escalate when left unaddressed, and practical strategies to reclaim your Sunday evenings.
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Can one word really make a tangible difference in how you work and live? In this episode, Niamh discusses why setting a word of the year has become one of her most powerful practices for staying resilient, productive, and positive at work.
She shares why "believe" is her word for 2026, what that means practically for handling rejection and staying motivated, and how you can choose your own word to act as a compass for the months ahead. If you're sceptical about mindset work, this episode shows you exactly how it translates into real results in your work and life.
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What would it mean if you fully understood the size of that new task you just said yes to? Even if you are good at estimating how long it will take to do a piece of work, it’s likely you are forgetting five things that show up time and time again. These factors can derail your plans and squeeze your workday if they are left unmanaged.
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh explains the five things people forget when planning for new work and shares how you can prevent them from derailing your workday.
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What if all those small decisions in your workday flowed more easily instead of piling up?
In this episode, Niamh Moynihan discusses the challenges of procrastination and decision-making in the workplace and walks you through three proven approaches to move decisions forward faster.
Related Resources
Tune In: How to make smarter decisions in a noisy world by Nuala Walsh https://amzn.to/49eBntu
The Better Workday Blueprint https://abetterworkday.thinkific.com/courses/the-better-workday-blueprint
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