How can you get the most from one-to-one meetings at work?
In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien, career and culture strategist for busy global leaders, dives deep into the secret to running effective, meaningful one-to-one meetings. Drawing on her own experiences, both positive and negative, Aoife explores why so many one-to-ones fall flat and how this underutilised tool can drive productivity, engagement, retention, and trust within your team. Aoife offers actionable advice and frameworks you can use whether you’re a manager, leader, or individual contributor looking to get the most out of every conversation.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- How to leverage the "Four P’s" framework: Progress, Priorities, Problems, and Personal.
- How to tailor the structure and frequency of one-to-one meetings to suit individual needs.
- Tips for structuring the conversations.
- How to avoid using one-to-ones as simple status updates.
Related Topics Covered:
Communications, Meeting Employee Needs, Connection at Work
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About Happier at Work®
Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.
If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®.
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