The Better Workday Podcast

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]

EP 86 | Time Management vs. Productivity (What's the Difference?)

You've organised your to-do list, blocked your calendar and turned off notifications. So why do you still end the day feeling behind? In this episode, Niamh Moynihan goes back to basics and explains what time management actually is. She explains why your experience of time differs based on demands and resources, how to build realistic containers around your workday, and why even perfect time management won't make you productive without clarity on priorities, energy management, and how you work with others. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ [https://abetterworkday.com/] Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com [podcast@abetterworkday.com]

EP 85 | The Smarter Way to Build Presentations

If you want to create better presentations, start by doing one simple thing differently. In this episode, Niamh Moynihan is joined by Fiona Walsh, a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and the founder of Empower Presentations, to learn a smarter way to build presentations. And the first lesson is that it doesn't start in PowerPoint. They discuss: * Why opening slides first can slow you down * How to use a hook in workplace presentations * The importance of a clear call to action * Why most decks are structured backwards * Built-in PowerPoint tools that improve delivery * How to rehearse effectively and stay within time Whether presenting to clients, leadership teams, or colleagues, this episode offers practical, immediately applicable advice to improve clarity, confidence, and impact. Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionawalsh1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionawalsh1/]  Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ [https://abetterworkday.com/] Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com [podcast@abetterworkday.com]