The Better Workday Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed at work? In Episode 14 of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses balancing work and self-care during busy periods and shares clarifying questions to help you prioritise work effectively and avoid unnecessary stress.
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks

Do you ever feel lonely at work? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses loneliness at work and shares steps you can take to foster a sense of belonging in your team or organisation.
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks

Authentic communication is the foundation for meaningful relationships and productivity in the workplace. In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh explores the topic of being authentic at work. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, Niamh delves into the importance of authenticity in communication, building trust, and fostering relationships in the workplace.
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks

Do you struggle to hit 'delete' on emails just in case you might need them in the future? You're not alone. In Episode 11 of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses why people don't delete their emails, the impact of digital clutter and the steps that can be taken at personal, team and organisational levels.
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks
 

Time to reflect. In episode 10 of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh reflects on the experience of starting a new podcast and shares insights on managing workload, productivity, and well-being. If you have recently taken on new responsibilites at work then this episode is for you. 
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks
 

Feeling stressed about returning to work after a break? In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh discusses tips and strategies for returning to work after a break to make the transition smoother and less stressful. The episode covers the importance of disconnecting from work during time off, setting boundaries, communicating effectively with colleagues, and being intentional about the first day back at work.
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Supporting Blog: Switching off from work with a pre-holiday routine
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks
 

In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh shares her own experiences about giving and receiving feedback at work, along with feedback mistakes to avoid. She also shares the STAR (Specific, Timely, Action-focused, Relevant) Framework for Effective Feedback
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks
 

In this podcast episode, Niamh shares her experiences and insights on how to make one-to-one meetings more effective and valuable, whether you are a manager conducting these meetings or an employee participating in them. Niamh discusses the importance of purpose, people involved, format/structure, and frequency in one-to-one meetings.
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Supporting Blog: Unlock the Full Potential of Your One-on-One Meetings
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks
 

In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh shares practical tips on how to effectively manage and get a handle on your inbox. Niamh emphasises the importance of viewing email tools as allies in the workplace and provides a step-by-step guide to organising and prioritising emails to reduce stress and improve productivity.
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Supporting Blog: Mastering Email Management: A Step-by-Step Approach
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks
 
 

In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, we discuss the Pomodoro technique, a time management tool designed to enhance productivity. Niamh explains how it works and discusses various situations where the technique can be particularly beneficial, including managing emails, tackling 'slow brain' tasks, tidying up loose ends, exploring new tasks, and accomplishing short-time tasks. Niamh also shares an alternative approach for tasks requiring longer, uninterrupted focus, and shows you how to flip the use of this tool for your daily breaks.
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How to get better at taking breaks at work
 
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CreditsHost: Niamh MoynihanCo-Producer: Tricia BradyMusic: The Dagenham Yanks