The Better Workday Podcast
Episodes
EP 87 | The Illusion of Perfection in Hybrid Work
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 86 | Time Management vs. Productivity (What's the Difference?)
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
EP 85 | The Smarter Way to Build Presentations
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
EP 84 | Should You Track Your Time? What 2 Weeks of Tracking Taught Us
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should you track your time — or is it just another productivity habit that adds pressure? In this episode, Niamh and Tricia share what happened when...
EP 83 | The Goldilocks Approach to Planning Your Week
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever spend more time planning than actually working? Niamh walks you through the sneaky ways planning can turn into procrastination, from colour-coded...
EP 82 | How to Stay Grounded When Your Workday Keeps Changing
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you've twisted and turned a hundred times before lunch? In this episode, Niamh discusses how small everyday changes, like meeting chang...
EP 81 | How to Beat the Sunday Scaries Before Monday Arrives
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever lie in bed Sunday night feeling anxious about Monday? Niamh and Tricia sit down to discuss the Sunday Scaries - that feeling of dread before the ...
EP 80 | The Mindset Shift That Makes Every Workday Better
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can one word really make a tangible difference in how you work and live? In this episode, Niamh discusses why setting a word of the year has become on...
EP 79 | Stop Underestimating: How to Improve Your Time Estimates
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would it mean if you fully understood the size of that new task you just said yes to? Even if you are good at estimating how long it will take to...
EP 78 | Make Better Decisions Without The Mental Drain
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if all those small decisions in your workday flowed more easily instead of piling up? In this episode, Niamh Moynihan discusses the challenges of...
EP 77 | Why Your Brain Feels Full (Choosing Better Digital Habits)
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like your brain is constantly full and you can't focus? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh looks at why our devices over...
EP 76 | Year End Reflections: Space, Grace, and Coming Home
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Niamh and Tricia for a candid year-end conversation about the themes that resonated most in 2025, the productivity myths that still persist, and ...
EP 75 | Trust and Potential: The Simple Formula for a Strong Personal Brand
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you developing your personal brand by default or design? Niamh goes beyond the buzzword of "personal branding" and discusses the crucial role repu...
EP 74 | Stop Waiting! How To Prioritise Rest And Wellbeing Now
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever said something like “I'll rest when…” only to find that “when” never arrives? In this episode, Niamh discusses the common tend...
EP 73 | How to take the stress out of time off work
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning time off work? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you. Join Niamh and guest co-host Tricia Brady as they discuss the step...
EP 72 | Inbox Zero vs. Inbox 10,000: Why Your Email Count Doesn't Matter
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're an inbox-zero person or more of an inbox-10,000 person, Niamh argues that the size of your inbox doesn't really matter. What matters is...
EP 71 | Saying No (When Your Manager or Another Leader Is Asking)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saying no at work is easier said than done, especially when the person asking is more senior than you. In this episode, Niamh shares practical strateg...
EP 70 | Plan Your 2026 Goals Before the New Year Rush
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With only a few working weeks left in 2025, now is the perfect time to think about your goals for 2026. In this episode, Niamh introduces the Goal Lad...
EP 69 | Feel the Fear and Network Anyway
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh shares her honest struggle with networking and the simple, practical steps she uses to feel more confident at in-person events. Learn how to man...
EP 68 | Successful Time Management is Personal
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your approach to time management helping or hindering your workday? In this episode, Niamh explains why time management is personal and subjective,...
EP 67 | How to Manage Distractions at Work
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Niamh uncovers the difference between interruptions and self-inflicted distractions, exploring the four main reasons we pull ourselve...
EP 66 | The Four Cs of Better Communication
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of communication overload? Niamh presents her Four Cs framework to help you send better, more impactful messages. Learn the practical steps to c...
EP 65 | The Secret to Better Collaboration is Learning to Disagree
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Niamh explains why the ability to disagree well is the missing ingredient for effective collaboration. She covers how the fear of spe...
EP 64 | Breaking the Cycle of Productivity Paralysis
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work, with too much to do - and not enough time to do it? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh disc...
EP 63 | Why Delegation Is Hard (and How to Make It Easier)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan discusses the barriers that stop us from delegating and introduces a simple framework th...
EP 62 | Finding Stability in an Agile Workplace
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Niamh introduces us to the concept of 'Stagility,' a term from the 2025 Global Human Capital Trends report. She discusses the tensi...
EP 61 | From Strong Start to Finish: Keeping Momentum at Work
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do strong starts sometimes fizzle out? In this episode, Niamh Moynihan shares why teams and individuals can lose momentum and offers simple strate...
EP 60 | Dealing with Four Types of Difficult Managers
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses the impact a difficult manager can have on your workday and career. She covers f...
EP 59 | Priority Management and Procrastination
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares a personal story about how she fell into the procrastination trap while working on a new p...
EP 58 | September Reset for a Successful End of Year
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into September, Niamh encourages listeners to take a moment to check in on their progress and reset their goals. She provides three key que...
EP 57 | Why you are busy but don't feel productive
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan discusses some of the common reasons you might feel busy yet unproductive. Niamh explore...
EP 56 | Is Your Routine Helping You or Holding You Back?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Routines are meant to support us, but what happens when they start to restrict us instead? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynih...
EP 55 | Defining Success at Work
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does success mean to you? And has it changed recently? These are the questions I encourage you to ask yourself as you listen to this week's episo...
EP 54 | Urgent People vs. Urgent Tasks
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the difference between urgent people and urgent tasks. Learning how to separate the feeling of urgency from real deadlines ...
EP 53 | Lessons from "Attention Span" by Gloria Mark
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh reviews Attention Span by Gloria Mark, a must-read for anyone feeling distracted or overwhelmed a...
EP 52 | Finding the Balance in Weekly Planning
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by your work week? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan shares the 7 key questions to ask yourself to cre...
EP 51 | Understanding and Managing Interruptions in Meetings
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find your meetings frequently filled with interruptions, or are you the one interrupting others, even if unintentionally? In this episode of Th...
EP 50 | What gets in the way of thinking?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses the barriers that prevent people from taking the time to think at work. She speaks abou...
EP 49 | Making Time to Think at Work
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Niamh Moynihan discusses the significance of thinking in both work and life, emphasising the need to create space for effective think...
EP 48 | Special Guest - Sinead D'Arcy
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh Moynihan speaks with Sinéad D'Arcy, an early talent strategist and founder of FUTURE-ROOTS. They...
EP 47 | The 5-Star To-Do List
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares the 5-Star To-Do List—a simple yet powerful way ...
EP 46 | Meaningful Meetings
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings are a staple of the modern workplace - but are they always meaningful? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan explores...
EP 45 | Managing Expectations at Work
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday podcast, Niamh Moynihan discusses the importance of managing expectations in the workplace. She highlights how u...
EP 44 | Special Guest Episode: David Burke of Workhuman
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan welcomes David Burke. They discuss the importance of creating a human-centric workplace,...
EP 43 | Work-Life SOS: Finding Work-Life Balance That Works for You
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you’re constantly juggling too much? You’re not alone. On this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan breaks down why ...
EP 42 | How to manage up and work better with your manager
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt stuck trying to figure out how to work better with your manager? This episode of The Better Workday Podcast breaks it all down. Niamh Moynih...
EP 41 | How to Say No at Work
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Niamh discusses the importance of resetting your workday or workweek when motivation wanes or productivity stalls. Whether due to the...
EP 40 | Resetting Your Workday
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Niamh discusses the importance of resetting your workday or workweek when motivation wanes or productivity stalls. Whether due to the...
EP 39 | Special Guest Episode: Criona Turley of Capella
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special guest episode, host Niamh Moynihan welcomes Criona Turley, co-founder and CEO of Capella, to discuss how technology is reshaping how w...
EP 38 | Creating Space in Your Workday
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Niamh Moynihan explores practical ways to create more space in your workday and achieve your goals. Instead of focusing on things out...
EP 37 | Goal Setting for 2025
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan shares her tried-and-tested strategies for goal setting in 2025. Drawing insights from t...
EP 36 | Managing Change at Work
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Change happens constantly in the workplace. In this episode, Niamh Moynihan offers a simple method to help you understand and respond to change. Inste...
EP 35 | Reframing Unfinished Goals
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the end of the year approaches, it’s easy to feel disappointed by goals not being met or projects not being started. In this episode, Niamh intro...
EP 34 | Managing Your Calendar Effectively
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Niamh discusses using your work calendar as a powerful tool to reclaim your time, manage expectations, and reduce stress. Whether you're sc...
EP 33 | Top Tips for a Better Workday
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As winter settles in, Niamh shares three top strategies to support yourself during the darker, busier months. From embracing meaningful breaks to focu...
EP 32 | Consistency at Work
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Better Workday Podcast! In this episode, Niamh discusses a challenge many of us face—maintaining consistency at work. Consistenc...
EP 31 | Managing Interruptions
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Niamh addresses a common challenge for many professionals: managing interruptions. Based on insights from the recent Better Work...
EP 30 | Improving the hybrid workday
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 30 of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares a simple framework for reflecting on the hybrid work model. She encourages listeners to cons...
EP 29 | My Favourite Things (Birthday Special)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh takes her birthday week to reflect on what makes a better workday for her. She shares he...
EP 28 | Time Tracking 101
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses the benefits and drawbacks of time tracking, offering practical tips and insights on ho...
EP 27 | Q4 Goal Strategies
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares effective strategies for setting and achieving your Q4 goals. She discusses balancing prio...
EP 26 | 2024 Better Workday Survey Results
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Niamh Moynihan shares the results of the 2024 Better Workday survey. Tune in to hear key insights on workplace productivity, ...
EP 25 | The Power of Micro Breaks
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares the powerful benefits of micro-breaks and how they can transform your workday. Join her as...
EP 24 | Declutter Your Digital Workspace
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh covers five key strategies to reduce digital distraction and improve concentration at work. These...
EP 23 | Creating Flow in Your Workday
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Better Workday Podcast. This episode builds on last week's discussion about improving your morning routine by exploring how to mai...
EP 22 | Improve Your Morning Routine
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh shares simple ways to improve your morning routine. She discusses the impact your morning routine...
EP 21 | Adding AI to Your Workday
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares practical steps to seamlessly integrate AI into your daily routine. We've all heard the hy...
EP 20 | Improve your focus at work
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh explores the challenges of staying focused amid everyday distractions at work. She shares five pr...
EP 19 | Essential Skills for New Employees
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh discusses three essential skills for new employees, whether you are fresh out of college or start...
EP 18 | Managing Understaffed Teams
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Better Workday Podcast with Niamh Moynihan. In today's episode, Niamh discusses practical strategies for managing workloads when y...
EP 17 | Overcome Procrastination
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic procrastination is on the rise. While we may blame busy schedules or inadequate time management skills, the real root cause often lies deeper....
EP 16 | The communication dilemma
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Niamh discusses the challenges of effective communication in the modern workplace, particularly in hybrid and remote work. She discus...
EP 15 | Embracing Imperfection
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh reflects on how our fear of making mistakes and the pressure to be perfect can lead to procrastin...
EP 14 | How do I manage busy periods at work?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed at work? In Episode 14 of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses balancing work and self-care during busy periods and shares ...
EP 13 | Loneliness at work
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel lonely at work? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh discusses loneliness at work and shares steps you can take to fo...
EP 12 | Embracing authenticity at work
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Authentic communication is the foundation for meaningful relationships and productivity in the workplace. In this episode of the Better Workday podcas...
EP 11 | Why do I struggle to hit "delete" on my emails?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to hit 'delete' on emails just in case you might need them in the future? You're not alone. In Episode 11 of The Better Workday Podcas...
EP 10 | Lessons from the first ten episodes of The Better Workday Podcast
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time to reflect. In episode 10 of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh reflects on the experience of starting a new podcast and shares insights on managi...
EP 9 | Back to Work: Stress-Busting Tips for Your First Day Back
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stressed about returning to work after a break? In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh discusses tips and strategies for returni...
EP 8 | What is effective feedback?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh shares her own experiences about giving and receiving feedback at work, along with feedback mista...
EP 7 | How can I improve my one-to-one meetings?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Niamh shares her experiences and insights on how to make one-to-one meetings more effective and valuable, whether you are a m...
EP 6 | How can I get a handle on my inbox?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh shares practical tips on how to effectively manage and get a handle on your inbox. Niamh emphasi...
EP 5 | What is the pomodoro technique?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, we discuss the Pomodoro technique, a time management tool designed to enhance productivity. Niamh expla...
EP 4 | How can I tell if I am at risk of burn out?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's fast-paced world, where the lines between work and life blur, burnout has become a silent epidemic that threatens our well-being and produc...
EP3 | Why is goal-setting important?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is goal-setting important, and how can it help you be more productive? In this episode, Niamh shares how good goals can help you make more progre...
EP2 | What is work/life balance and how do I know if I am doing it right?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is work-life balance, and is it achievable in today's hyper-connected world of work? In this week's episode, Niamh talks about what work-life b...
EP1 | What is productivity?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description Everyone always talks about wanting to "be more productive" or "increase their productivity" but what does that actually mean? In...
Welcome to The Better Workday Podcast
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Better Workday Podcast, where each week Niamh Moynihan provides the answers you need to have a better workday. Get In Touch Connect wit...