The Better Workday Podcast

Hosted by Niamh Moynihan

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Oct 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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October 27, 2026Episode 10615 min

EP 103 | Hand Over the Task, Not the Panic

When the pressure is on, and everyone is waiting on you, how often do you stop to think about the person reading your message? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh looks at what happens to clear, concise, complete and considerate communication when things get busy. She shares a few small habits that help, along with her three-question check for handing over the task without handing over the panic. This is part of the relationship management pillar of the Better Workday framework, and it's a timely listen for anyone heading into a busy Q4. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

October 20, 2026Episode 10513 min

EP 102 | Stop Chasing Updates: Helping Your Team Manage Up

Do you spend more of your week chasing your team for updates than getting your own work done? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan shares how she went from micromanager to learning how to manage up herself. She looks at why people at every level hesitate to manage up, and what managers can do to help their team build the confidence to try it. Download the My Desk template to help your team manage up with confidence: https://abetterworkday.com/mydesk Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

October 13, 2026Episode 10417 min

EP 101 | Delegation Starts With Choosing the Right Person

If you want it done right, do it yourself" is one of the most common reasons we hold on to work we could hand over. What if delegation is less about the task and more about who you hand it to? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan shares four factors to consider when choosing the right person to delegate to, and the questions you need to ask yourself so you don't end up getting in their way. Download the delegation template here: https://abetterworkday.com/delegation-template-for-managers Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

October 6, 2026Episode 1037 min

EP 100 | The Five-Star To-Do List

Better time management doesn't have to be complicated. In Episode 100 of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares the 5-Star To-Do List. Niamh first shared this approach in 2018, when Better Workday was still a side hustle, and it has proven time and again to be a practical, immediate way to improve how you approach a busy workday. If you are feeling overwhelmed with an endless list of things to do, then this episode is for you. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

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

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