The Better Workday Podcast
Welcome to The Better Workday Podcast with your host, Niamh Moynihan. In each episode Niamh shares new insights and practical ideas to help you create a better workday.
Episodes
With only a few working weeks left in 2025, now is the perfect time to think about your goals for 2026. In this episode, Niamh introduces the Goal Ladder framework— her proven process to help you set better goals and actually achieve them. Rather than rushing into January with vague ideas, learn how to intentionally plan your professional development, create a “won’t do” list, schedule time in advance, and set yourself up for a cal...
Niamh shares her honest struggle with networking and the simple, practical steps she uses to feel more confident at in-person events. Learn how to manage your nerves, spot welcoming groups, and build connections without feeling awkward.
Key Takeaways-
Pause and Take It In: When you arrive, take a moment to look around, get a drink, and observe the room to ease yourself in before you feel pressured to sp...
Is your approach to time management helping or hindering your workday? In this episode, Niamh explains why time management is personal and subjective, exploring how your work type affects your approach.
Learn a variety of techniques, such as using buffer time and a personal mantra, to manage your experience of time during a busy workday and reduce unnecessary stress.
Key Takeaways-
Acknowledge Time is Subjective:...
In this episode, Niamh uncovers the difference between interruptions and self-inflicted distractions, exploring the four main reasons we pull ourselves away from our work.
Learn practical, small tweaks to manage mind wandering, chronic switching, environmental factors, and work-related stress to have a better, more focused workday.
Key Takeaways from the Episode-
Re-Focus After Mind Wandering: If you catch your m...
Tired of communication overload? Niamh presents her Four Cs framework to help you send better, more impactful messages. Learn the practical steps to cut through the noise, avoid costly errors, and ensure your communication is always effective.
Key Takeaways-
Challenge the Urgency Bias: You don’t always need to reply to a message as fast as you received it. Talk to your team to agree on a reasonable resp...
In this episode, Niamh explains why the ability to disagree well is the missing ingredient for effective collaboration. She covers how the fear of speaking up or making a mistake holds teams back and shares practical steps you can take to build a culture of honest conversation.
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work, with too much to do - and not enough time to do it?
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses the cycle of work overwhelm, which she calls ‘productivity paralysis' - moving from a mounting to-do list to stress and a drop in efficiency.
Listen in for practical strategies to regain control, manage your deadlines, and learn why asking for help is crucial to getting back on...
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan discusses the barriers that stop us from delegating and introduces a simple framework that makes it easier to share responsibility with confidence.
From small, everyday tasks to bigger decisions, she explains the six levels of delegation and how to choose the right approach for your team.
Related Resources
Shownotes - https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-63
Get I...In this episode, Niamh introduces us to the concept of 'Stagility,' a term from the 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report. She discusses the tension between an organisation's drive for agility and an employee's need for stability and offers practical advice for finding a balance.
Related ResourcesShownotes - https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-62
2025 Global Human Capital Trends Report - https://www.deloitte.com/nl/en/se...
Why do strong starts sometimes fizzle out? In this episode, Niamh Moynihan shares why teams and individuals can lose momentum and offers simple strategies to help you finish as strong as you start.
Related ResourcesShownotes - https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-61
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In this latest episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses the impact a difficult manager can have on your workday and career. She covers four common 'bad boss' scenarios, providing practical advice on how to handle each one and improve your work life.
Resources and Related EpisodesShownotes - https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-60
Episode 42 - How to Manage Up and Build a Better Relationship with Your Manager
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares a personal story about how she fell into the procrastination trap while working on a new project. She explains the difference between prioritising and procrastinating and gives three key questions to help you determine if you're putting off important tasks.
Resources and Related EpisodesShownotes - https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-59
Episode 17 - Overcome Procra...
As we head into September, Niamh encourages listeners to take a moment to check in on their progress and reset their goals. She provides three key questions to help you assess your projects and make sure you're set up for success in the final months of the year.
Resources and Related EpisodesShownotes - https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-58
Get...In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan discusses some of the common reasons you might feel busy yet unproductive. Niamh explores why we often find ourselves overwhelmed with tasks but still feel like we've accomplished nothing. She discusses the importance of planning, tracking unexpected tasks, and recognising the work we do.
Whether you're grappling with an endless to-do list or juggling multiple projects, ...
Routines are meant to support us, but what happens when they start to restrict us instead?
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan explores how to find the right balance between helpful structure and necessary flexibility. Whether you’re working remotely, hybrid, or back in the office, this episode will help you reassess what’s actually working in your day - and what needs to change.
If this episode resonates ...
What does success mean to you? And has it changed recently? These are the questions I encourage you to ask yourself as you listen to this week's episode of The Better Workday Podcast. I reflect on how my limited definition of success held me back in my early career and share a practical self-reflection exercise to help you redefine your version of success.
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In this episode, I discuss the difference between urgent people and urgent tasks. Learning how to separate the feeling of urgency from real deadlines can reduce unnecessary stress and overwork, and allow you to focus what's important.
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In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh reviews Attention Span by Gloria Mark, a must-read for anyone feeling distracted or overwhelmed at work. She shares her top practical takeaways from the book, explores how you can reclaim control over your attention, and reveals the insightful advice Gloria personally shared about mastering our habits of focus.
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Attention Span by Gloria Mark - https://amzn...
Feeling overwhelmed by your work week? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan shares the 7 key questions to ask yourself to create a plan that reduces work stress and increases productivity, without falling into the trap of overplanning.
Join Niamh and discover how to tailor your approach for solo vs. collaborative tasks and create a 'minimum viable plan' that works for you.
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Do you find your meetings frequently filled with interruptions, or are you the one interrupting others, even if unintentionally?
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, host Niamh Moynihan digs into the common experience of interruptions in the workplace. She examines the various reasons behind these interruptions – from different communication styles (such as internal versus external thinking) and impatience to genuine pass...
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