The Better Workday Podcast

Hosted by Niamh Moynihan

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Sep 2026

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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.

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September 29, 2026Episode 10212 min

EP 99 | Set Yourself Up for Daily Success

Do you log in to work in the evenings and weekends just to get one more thing done? In this episode, Niamh highlights the challenges of desk-based roles and explains why it's important to define what "enough" looks like for a productive workday. She shows the difference between metric-driven roles and project-based work, highlighting how the lack of clear success indicators can lead to overworking. This episode includes practical ideas to help you recognise your daily achievements and clock off guilt-free. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

September 22, 2026Episode 10114 min

EP 98 | How to Avoid VOMIT Goals Derailing Your Workday

You may have heard about SMART goals, but have you ever found yourself working on a VOMIT goal? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh explains exactly what a VOMIT goal is and why this is the acronym you should be using to evaluate any goals you are currently working on. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

September 15, 2026Episode 10014 min

EP 97 | What's the Real Weight of Your Workload?

Workload management is not a one-size-fits-all formula, yet people often try to copy strategies from teams with completely different demands. A massive to-do list doesn't automatically mean you are over capacity, just as a short list doesn't guarantee an easy day. True management begins with understanding the specific weight of what you are lifting and how it aligns with your actual capacity. In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh introduces a practical analogy to help you measure the real cognitive and emotional load on your desk so you can approach your workday with clarity. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

September 8, 2026Episode 9910 min

EP 96 | How to Actually Improve Your Meetings at Work

Have meetings overtaken your workday? In this episode, Niamh shares practical, proven ways to improve your meeting experience. Whether the problem is poor organisation, the sheer number of meetings, or the drain of being on camera for so much of the workday, Niamh has ideas you can try in your very next meeting. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

September 1, 2026Episode 9816 min

EP 95 | The Fresh Start Effect: How to Reset Without Burning Out

There's something about September that makes you want a blank notebook and a fresh start. But before you try to squeeze everything your summer left undone into the next few weeks, Niamh has a better way to approach it. In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, she shares how to review your workload with grace instead of guilt, rebuild your routine without overplanning, and protect your energy and attention as you get back on track. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

June 23, 2026Episode 9711 min

EP 94 | Five Questions to Improve Any Work Relationship

You can be the most organised, productive person on your team, but if you can't work well with others, everything gets harder. In this episode, Niamh shares five simple questions to map and improve your key working relationships, plus a mindset shift that makes collaboration easier for everyone. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

June 16, 2026Episode 9612 min

EP 93 | Why You Can't Focus (and How to Fix It)

Do you end your workday with more on your list than when you started? In this episode, Niamh explores two of the most overlooked drivers of focus at work: attention management and energy management. She introduces the DIPS framework — distractions, interruptions, and procrastination — and shares simple, practical ways to tackle each. You'll also hear why taking breaks isn't optional, how the start of your day sets the tone for your focus, and how all the elements of the Better Workday framework fit together to help you do your best work. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

June 9, 2026Episode 9513 min

EP 92 | Stop Managing Time. Start Managing Yourself

Everyone wants to manage their time better. But what if the problem isn't time; it's how aware you are of what you're doing with it? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan reframes time management as self-management. Instead of adding a new system or app, she explains that becoming more aware of how you move through your day is the most effective change most people can make. She covers why time management looks different depending on your role, what capacity planning means at an individual level, and shares a simple in-the-moment habit that helps you stay on track without a complicated system. This episode is part of the Better Workday framework series, covering time management as one of five pillars alongside role clarity, attention management, energy management, and relationships at work. 00:00 Let's Talk About Time Management 00:23 The Better Workday Framework 02:14 Is Time Management Worth Focusing On? 03:05 What Time Management Actually Means 04:02 Time Management in Responsive vs Autonomous Roles 06:12 Is Time Management Really The Problem? 09:19 Capacity Planning for Effective Time Management 12:00 The Awareness Habit That Makes a Difference Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

June 2, 2026Episode 9418 min

EP 91 | Why Role Clarity Changes Everything at Work

You have 20 things on your to-do list. How confident are you that you're choosing the right three to do today? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh explains the importance of role clarity in managing workload, prioritising tasks, and reducing stress at work. She shares practical exercises to help individuals and teams define their roles and prioritise work with confidence during busy periods. 00:00 Understanding Role Clarity 01:36 What is your job? 02:59 Identifying the Gap in Your Role 07:57 The Order of Importance 12:51 Managing Expectations with Others 13:30 Different Types of Work 15:47 Reframing Interruptions 17:01 Be More Confident in Your Decisions Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

May 26, 2026Episode 9310 min

EP 90 | How to Build a Better Workday

What does a better workday mean to you, and how do you achieve it? In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh Moynihan breaks down what actually creates a better workday and why small improvements matter more than chasing perfection. Drawing on conversations with over 3,000 professionals, this episode explores the three core elements of a better workday: looking forward to work, making meaningful progress, and being able to properly switch off at the end of the day. You'll also learn why continuous improvement, experimentation, and team collaboration are essential for creating healthier, more productive workplaces. If you're a leader, manager, or professional trying to improve workplace culture, reduce friction, and help teams work better, this episode gives you practical ideas to start making changes immediately. 00:00 What is a Better Workday? 04:05 The Importance of Continuous Improvement 07:50 The Role of The Team and Organisation Niamh Moynihan helps organisations improve productivity, collaboration and sustainable performance. She works with organisations and teams across Ireland and the UK. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com