Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
Episodes
Christmas Episode 2025: Help Annette Ban the Word 'Problematic' | Better at Work 2025 Wrap-Up
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our final episode of 2025! Cathal and Annette wrap up the year with takeaways from last week's Smart Conflict episode - plus Annette has a hilario...
Smart Conflict: How to Have Hard Conversations at Work | Louise van Haast & Alice Driscoll
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louise van Haast and Alice Driscoll, co-authors of Smart Conflict: How to Have Hard Conversations at Work, join Cathal in-studio for a masterclass in ...
Stuck in a Grad Program That Feels Too Narrow? Here's What to Do | Listener's Questions
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A listener on a graduate program asks: "I'm not learning what I expected. The role feels narrow. I want to be an entrepreneur. What should I ...
How to Build Your Personal Brand (Even If You're Terrified) | Carlii Lyon
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carlii Lyon helped me start this podcast 5 years ago. Today, she's sharing her journey from terrified first-timer to leading personal branding exp...
Why I Started Better at Work (And Where We're Going Next) | Listener Q&A with Cathal Quinlan
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, we answered. In this special listener Q&A episode, co-host Annette turns the tables and asks Cathal the questions we usually ask our gu...
How to Return to Work After a Career Break (Even If You Feel Stuck) | Julianne Miles
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a career break doesn't mean your career is over. In this episode, Julianne Miles—chartered psychologist, MBE recipient, and author of Ret...
Listener Questions: How to Start a Career Change (When You Don’t Know Where to Begin) S4 E6
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wrote in with a big question: “Where do I even begin with a career change?”In this episode, Cathal and Annette share practical advice o...
The One Thing Every Employee Needs (But Never Gets) | Zach Mercurio | S4 E5
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only 30% of people feel like someone at work cares for them as a person. The lowest it's ever been.Zach Mercurio refers to this as a mattering deficit...
Listener Questions: Our Biggest Takeaways From the Tasha Eurich Episode (+ Your Questions) | Better@Work S4 E4
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annette and Cathal sit down to debrief last week's episode with Tasha Eurich—and it got real.Her research on why resilience is a limited resourc...
"What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger" Is Backwards | Resilience Expert Tasha Eurich | S4 E3
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tasha Eurich spent 5 years studying resilience - interviewing hundreds of people, reviewing 1,300+ scientific articles, and analysing the 52 most cite...
Listener Questions: Quick Fire Q&A + Helen Tupper Takeaways | Better@Work S4
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first-ever Listener Questions episode on Better@Work!Hosts Cathal Quinlan and Annette Sloan are back for Season 4 with your new favou...
Why careers aren't ladders anymore (and what to do instead) | Helen Tupper
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Helen Tupper, CEO of Amazing If and co-author of the No.1 Sunday Times Business Bestseller The Squiggly Career: Ditch the Ladder, Dis...
Overcoming Burnout with Daisy Auger-Domínguez
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 45, we welcome Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a trailblazing executive dedicated to building vibrant and supportive cultures. Her new b...
How To Fix Toxic Work Culture with Colin D. Ellis
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 44, we welcome workplace culture expert Colin D. Ellis, an award-winning keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Culture Fix: H...
Bridging the Gap between Employers & Gen Z Employees with Sinead D’Arcy
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 43, we welcome Sinead D’Arcy, an early talent & employer brand marketer who partners with organisations on their early talent str...
Using Behavioural Science to Influence Behaviour Change with Mike Daniels
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 42, we welcome behavioral scientist Mike Daniels, co-founder of the Behavioural Architects - a global insight, research and strategic consu...
Building Human-Centered Organisations with Aaron McEwan
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 41, we welcome behavioral scientist, psychologist, and futurist Aaron McEwan. Aaron discusses how the pandemic has fundamentally reshaped o...
Navigating Conflict and Building Psychological Safety at Work with Amy Gallo
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 40, we welcome back Amy Gallo, co-host of HBR’s Women at Work podcast and the brilliant author of ‘Getting Along: How to Work w...
How to Change Your Career (& Life) with Joanne Lipman
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 39, we welcome Joanne Lipman, author of “Next: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work”. Joanne shares valuable insight...
How to increase your productivity with Dermot Crowley
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 38, we welcome Dermot Crowley, one of Australia's leading productivity thought leaders. With over 25 years of experience, Dermot shares ins...
The Importance and Impact of Questions with Pia Lauritzen
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 37, we welcome Pia Lauritzen, philosopher, tech entrepreneur and writer on the power of questions and why it’s key to embracing curio...
Say It Skillfully with Molly Tschang
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 36, we welcome Molly Tschang, Founder of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully Inc. Molly teaches people at all levels to communicate ski...
The Benefits of Kindness at Work with Graham Allcott
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 35, we welcome Graham Allcott, an entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcaster whose latest book KIND: The quiet power of kindness at work ...
How To Create A Great Place To Work
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 34, we have something a little bit different for you. We speak to Rebecca Moulynox, the General Manager of Great Place To Work Australia an...
The Psychology of Identity with Jay Van Bavel
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 33, we welcome Jay Van Bavel, a professor of psychology and neural science at New York University and author of the acclaimed book, "The Po...
Design and Implement Winning Strategy with Marc Sniukas
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 32, we chat with Dr. Marc Sniukas about making better strategies for all levels - from leadership to management, to challenges in our every...
How to Make Hybrid Working Work with Nick Bloom
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 31, we chat with Nick Bloom, a renowned Stanford economist and leading expert on remote work. Nick’s research has delved into the trends ...
How To Be A Better Leader with Carol Kauffman
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 30, we chat with Carol Kauffman about being the best version of yourself in the toughest moments at work and in life. Whether you’re maki...
Finding Work That Works For You with Tessa West
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 29, we chat with Tessa West about finding work that works for you, and applying relationship therapy tools to our careers. Dr. Tessa West...
How to be Better at Work - Better We
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to ‘part-two’ of our mini-series ‘How to be Better at Work’ where we delve into the essentials of improving ourselves and our rel...
How to be Better at Work - Better Ways
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our mini-series, we're wrapping up with key takeaways and actionable strategies for better workplace practices. ‘Better Ways...
How to be Better at Work - Better Me
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 26, we go deep on what makes a better day at work based on what we have learnt so far across two seasons of inspiring interviews with incr...
The Science Behind Truly Engaged Teams with Jim Harter
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 25, we chat with Dr. Jim Harter about how developing the right habits in organisations can lead to increased productivity and better work...
Getting Hired and Better Hiring with Jonathan Black
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 24, we chat with Jonathan Black about soft skills being the employability skills, how the hiring process is not all about qualifications...
The Human Skills We Need in an Unpredictable World with Margaret Heffernan
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 23, we chat with Margaret Heffernan about the critical human skills that we need to confront the unexpected in today’s world. Margaret ...
How to Have Better Meetings with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 22, we chat with Mamie Kanfer Stewart about creating effective and engaging meetings. Have you felt that you were wasting your time in ...
How to Be Confident with Ian Robertson
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 21, we chat with Professor Ian Robertson about the science and neuroscience behind confidence. If you have confidence, it can empower y...
Unlocking Your Best Performance with Kate Goodger
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 20, we chat with Kate Goodger about the approaches to unlock our best performance ever. Formerly a PE teacher, Kate is one of the most ...
The Power of Feedback with Joe Hirsch
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 19, we chat with Joe Hirsch about feedback. Most of us dread giving feedback and we're not that effective when we do. International lect...
Design The Long Life You Love with Ayse Birsel
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 18, we chat with Ayse Birsel about designing a life you love. Ayse (pronounced Eye-Shay) Birsel is one of the world’s leading industria...
Becoming A Better Communicator with Maryanne O’Brien
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 17, we chat with Maryanne O’Brien about the importance of conscious communication in the workplace. Our work lives revolve around effe...
How to be an Extraordinary Leader Using The Science of Trust with Joe Folkman
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 16, we speak with Joe Folkman about leadership and trust. We discuss: - Joe’s background as a psychometrician (psychologist who uses...
How to Work with Anyone (even Difficult People) with Amy Gallo
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 15, we speak with Amy Gallo about the most effective methods to deal with conflict and difficult people at work. Amy Gallo is a cont...
Get Ready for the Future of Work with Lawrence Goldstone & Caitlin Guilfoyle
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14 of Better@Work, we chat with two leading experts on the future of work, Lawrence Goldstone and Caitlin Guilfoyle. Many of the solutions...
How Being More Self-Aware Brings Success in Work and Life with Tasha Eurich
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 of Better@Work, we chat with one of the world’s leading thinkers and researcher on self-awareness, Dr. Tasha Eurich. Tasha shares he...
How to Handle Anxiety & Find Mental Wellness at Work with Chester Elton
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12 of Better@Work, we chat with Chester Elton, Leadership Expert and Author. Chester shares his perspective on the #1 issue in workplaces ...
How to Build a Successful Career with William Cowan
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode of Better@Work, we chat with William Cowan, author, and career strategist. We discuss the mistakes people make when attempting ...
Better@Work Trailer & Season 2 Preview
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the trailer to learn more about Better@Work, including a preview of the world-leading behavioural psychologists, neuroscientists and per...
Creating Workplace Rituals to Drive New Levels of Performance with Erica Keswin
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode ten of this Better@Work episode, we chat with Erica Keswin about the power workplace rituals have to connect us to purpose and take teams t...
Unlocking the Art of Coaching Through Science with Margaret Moore
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode nine of this Better@Work episode, we chat with the amazing Margaret Moore aka “Coach Meg,” who is the founder and CEO of Wellcoaches, a...
How Sensitivity at Work Can Be a Superpower Not a Burden with Melody Wilding
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode eight of this Better@Work episode we explore with Melody Wilding how some of us sense and feel more than our colleagues at work and this ca...
The Five Principles of Better Leadership with Amy Jen Su
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7 of this Better@Work episode, we have an engaging chat on better leadership with the super smart and warm Amy Jen Su. We work through the ...
Strategies to Prevent Burnout at Work with Jennifer Moss
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode six of this Better@Work episode, we have an informative chat on burnout with our first Canadian guest, Jennifer Moss. Since early 2020, man...
How to Harness Your Emotions at Work for the Better with Mollie West Duffy
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode five of this Better@Work episode, we have a fun and super insightful chat about emotions at work with Mollie West Duffy. Molly and her co-c...
Having a Super North Star Can Transform your Work and Life with Floyd Woodrow
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode four of this Better@Work episode, we welcome the inspiring Floyd Woodrow. I love Floyd’s story and his amazing Compass for Life framework...
How to Handle Difficult Bosses and Toxic Co-workers with Tessa West
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three of this Better@Work episode, we’re excited to welcome the amazing Tessa West for a high energy, fun and insightful chat. I came acr...
The Secrets of Better Workplace Cultures with Bruce Daisley
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2 of Better at Work, the secrets of better workplace cultures - simple everyday practices to improve how we all work together, which will l...
How to Have a Better Day at Work with Caroline Webb
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode one of this Better@Work series opener, we’re excited to welcome the amazing Caroline Webb as our first guest for a fun and insightful cha...
Better At Work - Who, What & Why
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Better@Work introduction episode, learn about the show, the host Cathal Quinlan and what inspired Cathal to create a podcast to help people be...