The Better Workday Podcast

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

Do you end your workday with more on your list than when you started? In this episode, Niamh explores two of the most overlooked drivers of focus at work: attention management and energy management. She introduces the DIPS framework — distractions, interruptions, and procrastination — and shares simple, practical ways to tackle each. You'll also hear why taking breaks isn't optional, how the start...

Everyone wants to manage their time better. But what if the problem isn't time; it's how aware you are of what you're doing with it? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan reframes time management as self-management. Instead of adding a new system or app, she explains that becoming more aware of how you move through your day is the most effective change most people can make....

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 bu...

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 m...

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 y...

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...

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 proc...

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 manag...

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 i...

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 they both tracked their time for two full weeks. From minute-by-minute logging to more flexible tracking, they explore what worked, what didn't, and what surprised them. They discuss: Time blindness and how it affects perception Why you might feel bus...

Ever spend more time planning than actually working? Niamh walks you through the sneaky ways planning can turn into procrastination, from colour-coded spreadsheets that go nowhere to plans that help us avoid difficult decisions. She shares her own planning fails and introduces a practical "Goldilocks approach" to help you find the balance between planning too much and not enough. Get In Touch Visi...

Ever feel like you've twisted and turned a hundred times before lunch? In this episode, Niamh discusses how small everyday changes, like meeting changes, new deadlines, and more names on the email thread, can add up to something much bigger. She shares five grounding questions and reset strategies to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control, even on the most changeable days. Get In Touch...

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 work week starts. They talk about what causes them after time off versus during regular weeks, how they escalate when left unaddressed, and practical strategies to reclaim your Sunday evenings. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email...

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 one of her most powerful practices for staying resilient, productive, and positive at work. She shares why "believe" is her word for 2026, what that means practically for handling rejection and staying motivated, and how you can choose your own word to...

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 do a piece of work, it’s likely you are forgetting five things that show up time and time again. These factors can derail your plans and squeeze your workday if they are left unmanaged. In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh explains t...

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 procrastination and decision-making in the workplace and walks you through three proven approaches to move decisions forward faster. Related Resources Tune In: How to make smarter decisions in a noisy world by Nuala Walsh https://amzn.to/49eBntu The...

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 overwhelm us and how to do a practical digital reset so you can use tech intentionally instead of being controlled by it. Learn how to audit your apps, build awareness around your digital habits, and set four types of boundaries that actually work for re...

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 why reflection should look back further than just 12 months. Related Resources EP35: Reframing Unfinished Goals The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/45cMwby The Mel Robbins Podcast EP 350 https://www.melrobbins.c...

Are you developing your personal brand by default or design? Niamh goes beyond the buzzword of "personal branding" and discusses the crucial role reputation plays in creating career opportunities. Learn her simple formula and how to intentionally assess your reputation to set yourself up for future success. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

Have you ever said something like “I'll rest when…” only to find that “when” never arrives? In this episode, Niamh discusses the common tendency to put off rest and self-care. She explains why waiting for the perfect quiet moment is unrealistic and offers practical advice for taking immediate action for your well-being. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetter...

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 steps you can take to help you switch off when you log off. Get In Touch Visit our website abetterworkday.com/ Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

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 your relationship with email. In this episode, she shares how changing a single setting transformed her approach to email. Learn practical strategies to reduce email stress, improve communication quality, and leverage your inbox to create better wor...

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 strategies for pushing back on requests when your plate is already full. Drawing from her own experiences with overcommitment and burnout, she explains why saying yes to everything can actually make you appear unreliable, and offers specific phrases and app...

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 Ladder framework— her proven process to help you set better goals and actually achieve them. Rather than rushing into January with vague ideas, learn how to intentionally plan your professional development, create a “won’t do” list, schedule time in adv...