EP 85 | The Smarter Way to Build Presentations

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/ [https://abetterworkday.com/] Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com [podcast@abetterworkday.com]

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/ [https://abetterworkday.com/] Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com [podcast@abetterworkday.com]

EP 89 | Working Well with AI

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/ [https://abetterworkday.com/] Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com [podcast@abetterworkday.com]

EP 88 | What Really Happens When You "Quickly Log On" While Sick

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/ [https://abetterworkday.com/] Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com [podcast@abetterworkday.com]

EP 87 | The Illusion of Perfection in Hybrid Work

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/ [https://abetterworkday.com/] Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com [podcast@abetterworkday.com]