Episodes
95
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Is AI helping you be more productive - or just busier? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares strategies to work sustainably with AI, so you can unlock its benefits without risking AI fatigue or burnout. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by rising expectations or taking the first steps on the AI learning curve, this episode offers actionable steps to work smarter with AI in your workday. 00:00 Navigating AI in the Workplace 01:44 Understanding Deep and Shallow Work 05:28 Information Overload 07:04 AI as a Team Member 11:03 The Bottomless Pit of Possibility 13:32 Embracing AI at Your Own Pace 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
Have you ever told yourself you'd just do "the important bits" while sick, only to pay for it later? In this episode, Niamh breaks down the real impact of presenteeism at work and why logging on while sick might be doing more harm than good. You'll learn how working while unwell reduces productivity, creates rework, and sets unrealistic expectations within your team. Niamh also explains how remote work has evolved presenteeism, why it hides critical workflow issues, and what leaders can do to build more resilient teams. 00:00 What Presenteeism Looks Like in 2026 02:29 The Impact of Working While Unwell 04:18 Single Points of Failure in Your Workflow 07:07 Semi-presenteeism and The Expectations Problem 09:25 What this means for managers and RTO policies 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
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. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com
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