Better Moments
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The Four Things That Make Work Worth Doing
A good job is not the same for everyone.
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Career change
Useful ideas for changing direction, finding meaning and making the next career move with more evidence.
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What do I do when the old version of success stops fitting?
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AI Doesn't Destroy Jobs. It Destroys Skills
The loudest predictions about AI count the jobs it might destroy. Russell Beck says that is the wrong unit of analysis.
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What it takes to build a career you LOVE
Welcome to Better Moments! Small but mighty snippets from our best episodes.
Season 4 finale
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Four ideas that changed how we work
Cathal and Annette close out the season together in London and test the four ideas that actually changed how they work.
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The Strategy Framework That Took Sephora to 16 Billion
The final listener questions episode of Better at Work, Season 4.
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Design a place that helps people thrive
Behavioural scientist Leidy Klotz explains how our surroundings feed or starve agency, growth and connection.
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Stop starting. Start finishing.
A practical conversation about competing priorities, both-and thinking and preparing for a competency-based interview.
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Lead through competing demands
Wendy K. Smith brings both-and thinking out of the business-school case study and into the decisions leaders are making today.
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Pet Shop Rabbits, Hope, and Big Career Moves
Annette's back with three takeaways from last week's Jennifer Moss episode that genuinely changed how we think about hope at work. Plus a listener question from Paul, an Australian who's been working in Dublin for 7-8 years and is now moving the family home to Melbourne while weighing a career change.
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Why Culture Is the Most Powerful Force at Work (And How to Actually Change It)
Why Culture Is the Most Powerful Force at Work (And How to Actually Change It) | Marcus Collins
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Your Team Is Too Big (Here's the Ideal Size)
Your team might be too big to do its best work.
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The Hidden Reason Your Team Isn't Working
Colin Fisher went from touring the world as a jazz trumpet player to becoming one of the leading researchers on group dynamics at UCL. His new book, The Collective Edge, reveals why the structure around your team matters more than the talent inside it.
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Regretting a Career Move? Here's What to Do
She left her job for a direct competitor. Six months in, she wants out.
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When Your Team Member Hates You + A Thank You Email That Went Viral
Q&A episode answering a tough leadership question from Emer, plus Annette's takeaways from Laura Gassner-Otting.
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Why Following Your Passion is Bad Advice
Laura Gassner-Otting (Wall Street Journal bestselling author) joins Cathal in the London studio to challenge everything we think we know about success.
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Q&A: Work as a "Friend Factory" + Burnout Advice You Can Use Tomorrow
Q&A episode with Annette's top takeaways from Russell Beck + critical advice for dealing with burnout at work.
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Stop Worrying About AI. Start Worrying About THIS Instead
You won't lose your job to AI in 2026. You'll lose it to someone who knows how to use AI better.
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Christmas Episode 2025: Help Annette Ban the Word 'Problematic'
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 hilarious problem: she can't stop saying the word "problematic."
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Smart Conflict: How to Have Hard Conversations at Work
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 navigating workplace conflict.
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Stuck in a Grad Program That Feels Too Narrow? Here's What to Do
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 do?"
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How to Build Your Personal Brand (Even If You're Terrified)
Carlii Lyon helped me start this podcast 5 years ago. Today, she's sharing her journey from terrified first-timer to leading personal branding expert—and her new book "Courage to Be."
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Why I Started Better at Work (And Where We're Going Next)
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 guests.This is the story behind Better at Work: why it started, what we're building, and where we're going next.💡 KEY INSIGHTS:"People invest so much time in personal trainers to help them look better. We're…
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How to Return to Work After a Career Break (Even If You Feel Stuck)
Taking a career break doesn't mean your career is over. In this episode, Julianne Miles—chartered psychologist, MBE recipient, and author of Return Journey—shares her proven 5-stage framework for returning to work after time away.
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Listener Questions: How to Start a Career Change (When You Don’t Know Where to Begin) S4 E6
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 on how to identify your unique talents, reconnect with your passions, and take small, meaningful steps toward work that matters.They also reflect on the lessons from Dr Zach Mercurio (Why Mattering Matters) —…
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"What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger" Is Backwards
Tasha Eurich spent 5 years studying resilience - interviewing hundreds of people, reviewing 1,300+ scientific articles, and analysing the 52 most cited resilience studies.
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Listener Questions: Quick Fire Q&A + Helen Tupper Takeaways
Welcome to our first-ever Listener Questions episode on Better@Work!
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Why careers aren't ladders anymore (and what to do instead)
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, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career. Helen has built her career across leadership roles at Microsoft, Virgin, and BP, and today helps millions of people rethink what career success really means through…
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How To Fix Toxic Work Culture with Colin D. Ellis
In episode 44, we welcome workplace culture expert Colin D. Ellis, an award-winning keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work and Detox your Culture: Deliver results, retain staff, and strengthen your organisation's reputation .
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Bridging the Gap between Employers & Gen Z Employees with Sinead D’Arcy
In episode 43, we welcome Sinead D'Arcy, an early talent & employer brand marketer who partners with organisations on their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention & off-boarding. Sinéad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand…
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Building Human-Centered Organisations with Aaron McEwan
In episode 41, we welcome behavioral scientist, psychologist, and futurist Aaron McEwan. Aaron discusses how the pandemic has fundamentally reshaped our relationship with work, marking a pivotal moment that underscores the importance of empathy and human-centered leadership within organisations.
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Navigating Conflict and Building Psychological Safety at Work with Amy Gallo
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 with Anyone (Even Difficult People) ' to discuss conflict, communication and navigating challenging workplace dynamics.
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How to Change Your Career (& Life) with Joanne Lipman
In episode 39, we welcome Joanne Lipman, author of “Next: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work”.
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Say It Skillfully with Molly Tschang
In episode 36, we welcome Molly Tschang, Founder of Abella Consulting and Say It Skillfully Inc. Molly teaches people at all levels to communicate skillfully and authentically to be seen, heard and understood on their most important and challenging topics.
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The Benefits of Kindness at Work with Graham Allcott
In episode 35, we welcome Graham Allcott, an entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcaster whose latest book KIND: The quiet power of kindness at work is out now.
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Design and Implement Winning Strategy with Marc Sniukas
In episode 32, we chat with Dr. Marc Sniukas about making better strategies for all levels - from leadership to management, to challenges in our everyday lives!
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How to Make Hybrid Working Work with Nick Bloom
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 and preferences of employees for over twenty years. He’s full of insights and tips on the value of hybrid working and how to make the commute to the office count. Whether your workplace is remote, in-person…
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How To Be A Better Leader with Carol Kauffman
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 making a split-second decision when your business is hit sideways or finding the ways to stay calm when someone shouts you down in a meeting, how can you be at your best in the most crucial moments?
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Finding Work That Works For You with Tessa West
In episode 29, we chat with Tessa West about finding work that works for you, and applying relationship therapy tools to our careers.
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How to be Better at Work - Better Ways
In the final episode of our mini-series, we're wrapping up with key takeaways and actionable strategies for better workplace practices.
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How to be Better at Work - Better Me
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 incredible people, plus our own lived experiences across global workplaces.
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The Science Behind Truly Engaged Teams with Jim Harter
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 environments. We go deep on what the latest research from Gallup is revealing about engaging and retaining employees.
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Getting Hired and Better Hiring with Jonathan Black
In episode 24, we chat with Jonathan Black about soft skills being the employability skills, how the hiring process is not all about qualifications and achievements, and how hiring for attitude is so important.
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The Human Skills We Need in an Unpredictable World with Margaret Heffernan
In episode 23, we chat with Margaret Heffernan about the critical human skills that we need to confront the unexpected in today’s world.
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How to Have Better Meetings with Mamie Kanfer Stewart
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 a meeting, stuck in back-to-back meetings all day, and not getting to your work? Our listeners have told us this is a problem in many of their organisations and one that has worsened in recent years.
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The Power of Feedback with Joe Hirsch
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 lecturer and best-selling author Joe explains why our present method for feedback is flawed and he has made a career investigating how we can transform feedback from something we fear, to something that brings us joy.
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Design The Long Life You Love with Ayse Birsel
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 industrial designers. She has designed hundreds of products, from toilet seats to office systems to potato peelers to concept cars. However, her current work has shifted beyond that. Now, Ayse is focused on what it…
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How to be an Extraordinary Leader Using The Science of Trust with Joe Folkman
In episode 16 , we speak with Joe Folkman about leadership and trust.
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Get Ready for the Future of Work with Lawrence Goldstone & Caitlin Guilfoyle
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 for the future of work are vague when they’re not tied to an example e.g. ‘Upskilling’, ‘True self’, ‘Purpose’: Plus, these concepts are all journeys (maybe even journeys that don’t have measurable…
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How Being More Self-Aware Brings Success in Work and Life with Tasha Eurich
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 her insights around why self-awareness is crucial when it comes to understanding ourselves and the people around us, how you go about developing it, what are the biggest misconceptions about it, and what can you…
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How to Handle Anxiety & Find Mental Wellness at Work with Chester Elton
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 across the globe, anxiety. Anxiety in the workplace has always been present, however, rates of anxiety, have increased significantly since 2020 and more people are quitting for mental health reasons.…
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How to Build a Successful Career with William Cowan
In our latest episode of Better@Work, we chat with William Cowan, author, and career strategist. We discuss the mistakes people make when attempting to take the next steps in their career. We dive into the simple ways to articulate your strengths and learn how you can really secure your dream role.
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Creating Workplace Rituals to Drive New Levels of Performance with Erica Keswin
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 to new levels of performance. I am a huge fan of Erica as I strongly believe in workplace rituals and have seen how positively they can impact culture.
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Unlocking the Art of Coaching Through Science with Margaret Moore
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, an evidenced-based wellness coaching school, that has trained over 14,000 coaches in 50 countries over the past 20 years.
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How Sensitivity at Work Can Be a Superpower Not a Burden with Melody Wilding
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 can actually be a superpower instead of a liability.
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The Five Principles of Better Leadership with Amy Jen Su
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 five essential principles for bringing out your best-self every day. Amy understands busy leaders and entrepreneurs want to improve, however they don’t want to be overwhelmed at the prospect of doing more…
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Strategies to Prevent Burnout at Work with Jennifer Moss
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, many of us have been operating in crisis mode; responding to the expanding demands of work, working from home while juggling family priorities all under the mental fog of chronic stress. Burnout is real and it…
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How to Harness Your Emotions at Work for the Better with Mollie West Duffy
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-collaborator Liz Fosslien are two of my favourite people to follow for their nuggets of wisdoms and illustrations. Mollie believes most of us shy away from sharing what we're feeling with colleagues and…
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Having a Super North Star Can Transform your Work and Life with Floyd Woodrow
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. A few years ago, I was looking for some inspiration to help me find my Super North Star and came across Floyd Woodrow DCM MBE. Floyd is Managing Director and founder of Chrysalis Worldwide, a world-leading…
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The Secrets of Better Workplace Cultures with Bruce Daisley
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 lead to greater team and individual happiness and performance.