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Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanWhy I Started Better at Work (And Where We're Going Next) | Listener Q&A with Cathal QuinlanYou 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.đĄ KEY INSIGHTS:"People invest so much time in personal trainers to help them look better. We're like coaches to help you have a better day at work. What about in the world of work? What do you need to do? Set your intention going into a meeting. Think about how you can do this pre...
2025-11-1437 minBetter At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Return to Work After a Career Break (Even If You Feel Stuck) | Julianne MilesTaking a career break doesn't mean your career is over. In this episode, Julianne Milesâchartered psychologist, MBE recipient, and author of Return Journeyâshares her proven 5-stage framework for returning to work after time away.Whether you've taken a break for childcare, caregiving, health reasons, or personal development, this conversation will help you navigate the transition with confidence.đŻ IN THIS EPISODE:- Why career breaks should be valued, not feared [03:45]- The 5 stages of returning to work (and where you get stuck...
2025-11-0648 minBetter At Work with Cathal QuinlanListener Questions: How to Start a Career Change (When You Donât Know Where to Begin) S4 E6A listener wrote in with a big question: âWhere do I even begin with a career change?âIn 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) â and preview next weekâs guest, Julianne Miles, founder of Career Returners, who helps people re-enter the workforce after time away.Watch next:đ Why Mattering Matters with Dr Zach Mercuriođ The Courage to Be with Carly Lyons (coming soon)đ§ Listen on Spotify / Appl...
2025-10-3023 minBetter At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe One Thing Every Employee Needs (But Never Gets) | Zach Mercurio | S4 E5Only 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. And you can't solve it with perks, programs, or engagement initiatives. You can only solve it through daily interactions where people feel genuinely cared for.In this conversation, Zach breaks down the difference between caring about people (from a distance) and caring for people (getting close enough actually to understand them), why mattering is a survival instinct, and his framework for making people feel significant: noticing, affirming, and needing.This one's...
2025-10-2245 minBetter At Work with Cathal QuinlanListener Questions: Our Biggest Takeaways From the Tasha Eurich Episode (+ Your Questions) | Better@Work S4 E4Annette and Cathal sit down to debrief last week's episode with Tasha Eurichâand it got real.Her research on why resilience is a limited resource, the concept of "grit-gaslighting," and the three biological needs we're all trying to meet completely shifted how we think about stress and burnout.In this Listener's Questions episode, we break down:â The moments from Tasha's episode that hit us hardestâ What we're actually going to change in how we approach difficult timesâ Why the resilience ceiling explains so much about high achiever burnoutâ Your questions...
2025-10-1626 minBetter At Work with Cathal Quinlan"What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger" Is Backwards | Resilience Expert Tasha Eurich | S4 E3Tasha Eurich spent 5 years studying resilience - interviewing hundreds of people, reviewing 1,300+ scientific articles, and analysing the 52 most cited resilience studies. What she discovered will change how you think about stress, burnout, and "powering through."In this episode, Tasha reveals why resilience practices help you survive but don't help you thrive, why "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is actually backwards, and introduces her 4-step roadmap to becoming truly shatterproof.Tasha Eurich is an organisational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author...
2025-10-1453 minBetter At Work with Cathal QuinlanListener Questions: Quick Fire Q&A + Helen Tupper Takeaways | Better@Work S4Welcome to our first-ever Listener Questions episode on Better@Work!Hosts Cathal Quinlan and Annette Sloan are back for Season 4 with your new favourite format. Real workplace questions, real talk, and actionable advice.In this episode:Quick-fire get-to-know-you round with Cathal & AnnetteHelen Tupperâs top takeaways from last weekâs launch episodeThe tough (and sometimes hilarious) career questions you submittedâanswered on airGot your own workplace dilemma or question for Annette? Submit it anytime at https://betteratwork.net.Donât forget to subscribe for future Q&As...
2025-10-0233 minBetter At Work with Cathal QuinlanWhy careers aren't ladders anymore (and what to do instead) | Helen TupperToday 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 her books, workshops, and the No. 1 Careers Podcast, Squiggly Careers.Helen and I dive into why traditional career ladders no longer work, and how the âsquigglyâ approach helps people find more purpose, confidence and fulfilment at work. Together we explore:- Identifying and...
2025-09-2550 min
The Sunday RoastSunday Roast featuring James Knowles, Executive Chair, Marc Sale, CEO of First Class Metals and Cathal Jones, CFO & Kevin McNulty, Senior Geologist of Karelian Diamond Resources #FCM #KDR #HAYD #MET1 #SWC #BZT #GGP #CEL #TIR $BTC #PR1 #CYK #CTL #GMETIn this episode of The Sunday Roast, Phil Carroll and Kevin Hornsby are joined by James Knowles, Executive Chair, and Marc Sale, CEO of First Class Metals, to catch up on a busy few monthsâfrom the strategic two-stage deal with the 79th Group to the recent update following the withdrawal of Stage 2 funding, and the Winter Exploration Programme highlighting developments at North Hemlo, Roy-Zone, and strong lithium and REE results from Quinlan. Theyâre also joined by Kevin McNulty and Cathal Jones of Karelian Diamond Resources to discuss the landmark registration of the Lahtojoki mining concession in Finland and what...
2025-06-151h 03
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanOvercoming Burnout with Daisy Auger-DomĂnguezIn episode 45, we welcome Daisy Auger-DomĂnguez, a trailblazing executive dedicated to building vibrant and supportive cultures. Her new book âBurnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading Peopleâ offer practical strategies for overcoming burnout. With decades of experience driving transformation at Google and Disney, Daisy is known for innovative solutions to burnout. Daisy and I discuss how she managed her own burnout while leading a global team through the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on her experience, Daisy identifies warning signs of burnout that leaders should watch out for and provides strategies for organizations to mit...
2025-06-121h 00
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow To Fix Toxic Work Culture with Colin D. EllisIn 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. Colin and I discuss why a great organisational culture is so important - ensuring people can flourish no matter what they do - and why it so often goes wrong. We unpack: The three stages of toxic culture - combative, corrosive, and harmful. Why so many businesses are shifting to a âbehaviours-first' managem...
2025-05-0853 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanBridging the Gap between Employers & Gen Z Employees with Sinead DâArcyIn 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. SinĂ©ad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce. Sinead is affectionally known as the âGen Z Whisperer'. Sinead and I discuss: How to bridge the Gap between Employers & Gen Z Employees Sinead bust some Gen Z myths Simple ways to prepare your organisation for...
2025-04-1752 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanUsing Behavioural Science to Influence Behaviour Change with Mike DanielsIn episode 42, we welcome behavioral scientist Mike Daniels, co-founder of the Behavioural Architects - a global insight, research and strategic consultancy organisation. Mike and I discuss: The difference between knowing and applying behavioural psychology principles Why the first step to understand any problem is considering âSystem One Thinking' How to dial down barriers and dial up triggers to shift behaviour and achieve outcomes Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Mike, and we answer a listener's question from Claudia who has been tasked with driving change within her organisation, however...
2025-04-0356 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanBuilding Human-Centered Organisations with Aaron McEwanIn 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. Aaron and I discuss: The tension between organisational demands and the qualities of great human-centred leadership The role of empathy in leadership What AI really means for the future of work Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Aaron, and we answer a listener's question from Helen who wants to know what...
2025-03-1854 min
OTB DailyOTB Breakfast Bite | Manchester United's failings and financesWelcome to OTB Breakfast Bite - you FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got reaction to Munster's appointment of Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from Alan Quinlan. John Brewin reviewed last night's Premier League action, which included Liverpool extending their lead to 13-points. Cathal Ryan joined us on the show to talk about his one-man show, PUCKED.And Professor Laleh Khalili discusses INEOSâ financial landscape.And it's there we take our Bite, as we talk to Professor Kh...
2025-02-2710 minOTB FootballOTB Breakfast Bite | Manchester United's failings and financesWelcome to OTB Breakfast Bite - you FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got reaction to Munster's appointment of Clayton McMillan as their new head coach from Alan Quinlan. John Brewin reviewed last night's Premier League action, which included Liverpool extending their lead to 13-points. Cathal Ryan joined us on the show to talk about his one-man show, PUCKED.And Professor Laleh Khalili discusses INEOSâ financial landscape.And it's there we take our Bite, as we talk to Professor Kh...
2025-02-2710 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanNavigating Conflict and Building Psychological Safety at Work with Amy GalloIn episode 40, we welcome back Amy Gallo, co-host of HBR's Women at Work podcast and the brilliant author of âGetting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)' to discuss conflict, communication and navigating challenging workplace dynamics. Amy and I discuss: Why emotional regulation is so important and how to create space in challenging situations Establishing team psychological safety The power of euphoric thinking Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Amy, and we answer a listener's question about feeling disconnected and lonely at work and how to...
2025-02-2552 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Change Your Career (& Life) with Joanne LipmanIn episode 39, we welcome Joanne Lipman, author of âNext: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Workâ. Joanne shares valuable insights into how to pursue a more fulfilling career and the importance of adaptability in the modern workplace, all backed by cutting-edge science and inspiring true stories. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will set you up to pursue your professional and life goals! Joanne and I discuss: Joanne's âFour S's' - Search, struggle, stop and solution How to navigate the âstruggle phase' when career change feels slow and Why exploring possible selves, finding an...
2025-02-0454 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to increase your productivity with Dermot CrowleyIn episode 38, we welcome Dermot Crowley, one of Australia's leading productivity thought leaders. With over 25 years of experience, Dermot shares insights from his extensive background in productivity training and discusses the key theories behind his book Smart Work. He emphasises the importance of combining practical productivity strategies with existing technology to enhance workplace effectiveness. Dermot and I discuss: How to consolidate your âto-do's' into one place Why we have an urgency problem and what we can do about it Five small changes to email habits to transform your productivity Annette Sloan and I sum...
2025-01-2251 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe Importance and Impact of Questions with Pia LauritzenIn episode 37, we welcome Pia Lauritzen, philosopher, tech entrepreneur and writer on the power of questions and why it's key to embracing curiosity and engaging in deeper, more meaningful conversations. Pia and I discuss:  Why Pia believes only a few hold the power of questions in society and why it should be democratised What her research has revealed about finding the right questions Why it's important for leaders to create environments for their team to question  Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Pia, and we...
2024-12-1043 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanSay It Skillfully with Molly TschangIn 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. Molly and I discuss: Why our willingness to speak up is a huge indicator of how safe and supported we are at work Molly shares her framework to help you unlock the key to authentic human interaction Why being a good leader begins with being a good coach. Â Annette Sloan and I sum-up the t...
2024-11-1252 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe Benefits of Kindness at Work with Graham AllcottIn 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. What if someone told you the key to success was kindness? His new work focuses on why organisations with kinder and more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful. Graham and I discuss: Why the role of kindness in business is misunderstood We look at the science of kindness, the research from behavioral science and how it drives results and collaboration across many dimensions What does it mean to be...
2024-10-3046 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow To Create A Great Place To WorkIn 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 and New Zealand, and Con Mouzouris, CEO of Mantel Group. Great Place to Work is a global authority on workplace culture and gives leaders and organisation the recognition and tools to create a consistently and overwhelmingly positive employee experience. Mantel Group is a technology consultancy firm and has been awarded âLegendâ status by Great Places to Work, in recognition of having one of Australiaâs most positive workplace cultures for five ye...
2024-10-171h 08
Yellow Shelf PodcastBetter@Work Podcast, host Cathal QuinlanThis is a podcast that helps people be better at work. Hosted by Cathal Quinlan. Each episode, Cathal is joined by his long-time corporate collaborator and good friend Annette Sloan. Episodes feature and talk to the âgo-toâ people who have influenced Cathal's working life, including world-leading behavioural psychologists, neuroscientists and performance gurus. Guests are asked to reveal their professional insights as well as their personal stories of working life (good and bad). Cathal is never shy in sharing his own experiences and mistakes as well. To connect with Cathal ... https...
2024-09-2811 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe Psychology of Identity with Jay Van BavelIn 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 Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmonyâ."Â From neurons to social networks, Jayâs research examines how collective concernsâgroup identities, moral values, and political beliefsâshape the mind, brain, and behaviour. Jayâs research focuses on social identities, stereotypes, and exploring the truth behind our deep need to belong. How do we identify with others? What groups do feel safe with, and w...
2024-09-2654 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanDesign and Implement Winning Strategy with Marc SniukasIn 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! With over 20 years of experience, Marc has worked with global organizations like BMW, Deloitte, and McDonald's. He helps businesses create effective strategies for success, even in challenging times. Marc equips people with proven systems to make strategy better - whether your goals are delivering growth, boosting financial performance or losing weight! Marc and I discuss: What does good strategy look like and why we need to leave behind t...
2024-09-1156 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Make Hybrid Working Work with Nick BloomIn episode 31, we chat with Nick Bloom, a renowned Stanford economist and leading expert on remote work. Nickâs research has delved into the trends and preferences of employees for over twenty years. Heâs 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 or a mix of both - this episode is for you! Nick co-founded WorkFromHomeResearch.com and has influenced policy on remote work, meeting with notable figures like President Barack Obama. He consults with CEOs, speaks at ev...
2024-08-2152 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow To Be A Better Leader with Carol KauffmanIn episode 30, we chat with Carol Kauffman about being the best version of yourself in the toughest moments at work and in life. Whether youâre 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? Carol Kauffman is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and is ranked number one by leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith. Her book Real Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When The Stakes Are High, was...
2024-08-0754 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanFinding Work That Works For You with Tessa WestIn 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 is a professor of psychology at New York University and expert in the science of social relationships. Tessa's extensive research and publications in top psychology journals have gained her recognition in media outlets like The New York Times and CNN. She is the author of "Jerks at Work" and upcoming book "Job Therapy." Tessa and I discuss: How to find your most fulfilling job  The complicated role identity plays in w...
2024-07-2451 min
OTB RugbyOTB Rugby Daily: Leinster name team for Toulouse showdown, Frisch set to leave MunsterOn Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the Leinster team news ahead of tomorrow's Investec Champions Cup final. Brian O'Driscoll and Alan Quinlan offer their opinions ahead of the big game. And Antoine Frisch's departure from Munster has been confirmed.
2024-05-2405 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to be Better at Work - Better WaysIn the final episode of our mini-series, we're wrapping up with key takeaways and actionable strategies for better workplace practices. âBetter Waysâ is all about setting priorities, running effective meetings, and fostering an environment where employees can care and thrive. We discuss: Setting an intentional direction for your day. Tricks to avoid overwhelming your brain and stay positive. How to set-up meetings for success. Strategies for fostering inclusivity and ensuring your employees experience of meetings align with your organisational values. How to make wrap ups meaningful and motivational. Why thereâs a cultural problem with th...
2024-01-1425 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to be Better at Work - Better WeWelcome back to âpart-twoâ of our mini-series âHow to be Better at Workâ where we delve into the essentials of improving ourselves and our relationships. In this three-part mini-series, Cathal Quinlan and Annette Sloan share 9 brain-friendly, bite-sized insights from world experts in workplace relationships, behavioural science and performance. In this episode we delve into âBetter Weâ, focusing on three key areas: trust, feedback, and conflict management. We discuss: How trust is the bedrock of effective teamwork and a lack of trust can lead to reduced effort, productivity and higher turnover rates! Actions to build tru...
2024-01-1425 min
OTB RugbyRugby Daily: Ulster secure famous RDS win, Munster's growing injury list, Billy Burns on Ireland futureOn Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction from the two New Year's Day derbies in the United Rugby Championship.Alan Quinlan offers his assessment of Munster's injury woes.And Billy Burns discusses his future Ireland hopes.
2024-01-0206 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to be Better at Work - Better MeIn 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. When weâre so busy âdoingâ work, how can we learn to be better at it? In this three-part mini-series, Cathal Quinlan and Annette Sloan share 9 brain-friendly, bite-sized insights from world experts in workplace relationships, behavioural science and performance. In part one, âBetter Meâ, Cathal and Annette delve into the significance of self-awareness, confidence, and purpose in p...
2023-12-0621 min
OTB BreakfastAndy Mitten on Utd latest, RWC warm-ups w/ Alan Quinlan, Camogie finals buildupWelcome to Wednesdayâs #OTBAM podcast - Ger & Shane in studio, bringing you your sports breakfast fix.
- Chloe Morey's take on the All-Ireland Camogie Final.
- Andy Mitten brings the latest on Man United & the HĂžjlund transfer
- Julie-Ann Russell gives insight on the stellar career of Liverpool & Republic of Ireland star Niamh Fahey
- Alan Quinlan looks ahead as Ireland gets their RWC preparations up a gear against Italy on Saturday
Timestamps and topics below.
(01:00) â Ger, Shane & Cameron
(28:54) â GAA w/ Chloe Morey
(52:17) â Football w/ Andy Mitten
(01:15:46) â Sports News w/ Cathal
(01:27:25) â Football w/ Julie-Ann Russell
(01:42:14) â Rugby w/ Alan Quinlan
Catch OT...
2023-08-021h 58OTB BreakfastIreland vs. Canada preview LIVE from Australia & Tommy's All-Star XV | OTBAMWelcome to Tuesday's #OTBAM podcast - Ger & Shane LIVE in studio, bringing you your sports breakfast fix, and it's a BUMPER show:
- Kathleen McNamee joins us live from Perth, on the eve of Ireland's crunch game with Canada.
- Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh picks his All-Star team of 2023.
- Former Ireland manager Sue Ronan previews the Ireland match.
- Alan Quinlan picks the best 5 tries in games he played in....
Timestamps and topics below.
(01:00) â Kickoff with Ger, Shane & Colm
(20:14) â Football w/ Kathleen McNamee
(34:44) â GAA w/ Tommy Walsh
(58:46) â Football w/ Sue Ronan
(01:20:53) â Sports News w/ Cathal Mullaney
(01:26:39) â Rugby w/ Alan Quinlan's
Ca...
2023-07-252h 09
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe Science Behind Truly Engaged Teams with Jim HarterIn 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. Jim is the Chief Workplace Scientist at Gallup and has been studying human behaviour in organisations for 37 years. Jim has led more than 1,000 studies of workplace effectiveness, including the largest ongoing meta-analysis of human potential and business unit performance. His work has also appeared in many publications, including Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and T...
2023-07-2051 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanGetting Hired and Better Hiring with Jonathan BlackIn 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. Jonathan shares his insights and practical tips for improving career prospects. From working in small businesses to large corporations, Jonathan's diverse background makes him the perfect person to guide students and professionals alike. With a career that has spanned continents and a proficiency in multiple languages, Jonathan offers a truly global perspective on career development. He also shares his insights on how to transition into...
2023-07-0637 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe Human Skills We Need in an Unpredictable World with Margaret HeffernanIn episode 23, we chat with Margaret Heffernan about the critical human skills that we need to confront the unexpected in todayâs world. Margaret explains why attempts to predict the future, even in today's world of AI and Big Data technologies, are often doomed to failure. She offers alternative strategies for people and organisations facing an uncertain future â strategies based on human creativity and resilience. Dr Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, Chief Executive, broadcaster, and author. She writes, speaks and blogs about business leadership, management, innovation and creativity, and her TED talks have been seen by ove...
2023-06-221h 06
Happier At WorkÂź160: Entrepreneurship: Exploring Freedom, Challenges, and Success with Aoife O'BrienCan entrepreneurship truly lead to freedom, success, and overcoming challenges? In this podcast episode, Aoife addresses the topic of entrepreneurship and shares her own journey as an entrepreneur. She highlights the reasons why many people consider starting their own businesses, such as the desire for freedom, flexibility, and the challenges of reaching the top in traditional corporate hierarchies. The host emphasizes the importance of finding a compelling "why" behind entrepreneurship and caring deeply about the opportunity.The podcast also explores the realities of being an entrepreneur, including the need to market and...
2023-06-1621 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Have Better Meetings with Mamie Kanfer StewartIn 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. Mamie, is a coach and consultant who trains teams and organisations to develop a healthy and productive meeting culture. She shares with us her expertise in planning (and declining!) meetings, substitutes to meetings, and making meetings more bene...
2023-06-081h 02
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Be Confident with Ian RobertsonIn episode 21, we chat with Professor Ian Robertson about the science and neuroscience behind confidence. If you have confidence, it can empower you to reach heights you never thought possible. But if you don't, it can have a devastating effect on your future. Confidence lies at the core of what makes things happen. Probing the science and neuroscience behind confidence that has emerged over the last decade, clinical psychologist and neuroscientist Professor Ian Robertson tells us how confidence plays out in our minds, our brains and indeed our bodies. He explains where it comes from and how it s...
2023-05-1853 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanUnlocking Your Best Performance with Kate GoodgerIn 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 experienced performance psychologists in Olympic sport in the UK having worked with Team GB athletes and medallists at seven Olympic Games. She has also built a reputation as a high-performance coach and facilitator with leaders and executives in European and global businesses. Clients have included LEGO, Morgan Stanley, Pfizer, ASDA, and Laing OâRourke. We discuss: Taking time to know 1) who you are, 2) what really matters and 3) where you be...
2023-05-0459 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe Power of Feedback with Joe HirschIn 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.  We discuss: The difference between good and bad feedback How feedback focuses on a past we canât change and how we should embrace a new approach A new strategy of shifting feedback from what you see to...
2023-04-1958 minOTB BreakfastPremier League Title Race, 6N Issues Persist, Miraculous Monaghan | OTB AMWelcome to Friday's #OTBAM podcast - Ger & Shane are in studio, bringing you your sports breakfast fix. Alan Quinlan & Alison Miller talk rugby, Danie Harris chats the Premier League, Anthony Moyles on the weekend's GAA & your weekly update of OTB AM's Performance Rankings.
(0.40) Kickoff with Ger, Shane & Colm
(5:45) Performance Rankings
(40:52) 6N w/ Alison Miller
(59:25) Premier League w/ Daniel Harris
(1:15.30) Sports News with Cathal Mullaney
(1:22.25) Rugby w/ Alan Quinlan
(1:42.16) GAA w/ Anthony Moyles
Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you...
2023-04-172h 02
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanDesign The Long Life You Love with Ayse BirselIn episode 18, we chat with Ayse Birsel about designing a life you love. Ayse (pronounced Eye-Shay) Birsel is one of the worldâs 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 takes to design a good life. Through her workshops and writing, Ayse has helped thousands of people design their work and lives, and we really wanted to get the chance to share her methods.  We discuss: Why design...
2023-03-291h 13
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanBecoming A Better Communicator with Maryanne OâBrienIn episode 17, we chat with Maryanne OâBrien about the importance of conscious communication in the workplace. Our work lives revolve around effective communication. It is essential for cultivating trust and team collaboration, as well as strengthening our motivation and well-being at work. And with teams experiencing more anxiety, stress, and burnout than ever before, strong communication skills have never been more essential.  We discuss:. How communication is at the heart of many workplace issues Understanding communication styles improves your ability to be heard The four communication stylesâand how to master yours (link below to help you...
2023-03-1456 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to be an Extraordinary Leader Using The Science of Trust with Joe FolkmanIn episode 16, we speak with Joe Folkman about leadership and trust. We discuss: - Joeâs background as a psychometrician (psychologist who uses data to predict outcomes) who studies leadership - How trust in society can predict GDP - The impact of low trust inside an organisation - The correlation between trust and leadership effectiveness - The three behaviours that most affect gaining trust  (you do not want to miss these!) and why leaders should be asking for feedback In his latest book Trifecta of Trust, Joe ha...
2023-03-011h 01
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Work with Anyone (even Difficult People) with Amy GalloIn 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 contributing editor at Harvard Business Review. She is the author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict and Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone, and a cohost of HBRâs Women at Work podcast. She writes and speaks about workplace dynamics, communication, feedback, and emotional intelligence. As a sought-after speaker and facilitator, Amy has helped thousands of leaders deal with conflict more effectively and navigate complicated workplace dynamics. In our...
2023-02-1459 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanGet Ready for the Future of Work with Lawrence Goldstone & Caitlin GuilfoyleIn 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 theyâre not tied to an example e.g. âUpskillingâ, âTrue selfâ, âPurposeâ: Plus, these concepts are all journeys (maybe even journeys that donât have measurable endings). Lawrence and Caitlin provide practical and tangible ways to get ready for the future of work. This is a no jargon approach with insights into 1) What we need to do as individuals to get ready for the future of work? 2) What or...
2023-01-311h 12
Happier At WorkÂź140: The red flags of workplace toxicity with Aoife O'BrienHave you recently checked in on your goals and intentions? Is 2023 the year you make a career move or leap to escape workplace toxicity? If so, this episode is a must-listen for you! This week, Aoife's solo episode is coming to you live from sunny Tenerife, focusing on the issue of toxic workplaces and the practical steps you can take to improve your working situation. Aoife delves into the task of maintaining a happier working environment, shares tips for dealing with frustrations at work, and unpacks the importance of aligning your core values with your chosen workplace...
2023-01-2720 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow Being More Self-Aware Brings Success in Work and Life with Tasha EurichIn episode 13 of Better@Work, we chat with one of the worldâs 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 do to overcome the blind spots in your self-awareness. Tasha also talks through why she believes being more self-aware is the key to success in work and life. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, researcher, and New Y...
2023-01-1855 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Handle Anxiety & Find Mental Wellness at Work with Chester EltonIn 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. Chester shares generational differences in dealing with anxiety and explains how twenty somethings are much more comfortable discussing how they are really doing. Chester outlines the signs of anxiety, strategies for leaders to help reduce it and ways to normalise mental health conversations in workplaces. Ches...
2022-12-2155 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Build a Successful Career with William CowanIn 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. William Cowan has over 30 years of experience in senior management positions and has served as an advisor to boards and chief executives worldwide. He is an amazing leader in career transition management and has formalised an approach that produces outstanding results. In 25-plus years, he h...
2022-12-0852 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanBetter@Work Trailer & Season 2 PreviewCheck out the trailer to learn more about Better@Work, including a preview of the world-leading behavioural psychologists, neuroscientists and performance gurus who join us on each episode to give us their practical tips for a better day at work. Plus, insights on the topics we will be covering in season two.  Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_ Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/ Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/con...
2022-12-0602 minOTB BreakfastNo knock-out shocks yet, Performance Rankings, Quinny | OTB AMWelcome to Mondayâs #OTBAM podcast - Ger & Shane are in studio, bringing you your sports breakfast fix. World Cup latest with Kevin Kilbane, Nedum Onouha and Vinny Perth. Alan Quinlan looks back on a big comeback for Leinster and Shane rounds up the weekend's action in the latest installment of the Performance Rankings. Timestamps and topics below.
(01:00) â Kickoff with Ger & Shane
(01:30) â Performance Rankings
(30:10) â Football w/Nedum Onouha
(01:00:00) â GAA w/Cathal Mullaney
(01:16:10) â Football w/Vinny Perth & Kevin Kilbane
(01:47:00) â Rugby w/Quinny
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2022-12-052h 05OTB BreakfastHaaland's hat-trick sinks United, Performance Rankings, Mike Carlson on Tua, Alan Quinlan | OTB AMWelcome to Mondayâs #OTBAM podcast - Ger & Johnny are in studio, bringing you your sports breakfast fix. Haaland's hat-trick sinks United, Performance Rankings, Mike Carlson on Tua, Alan Quinlan.
Timestamps and topics below.
(1:00) Kickoff with Ger & Johnny
(06:46) Performance Rankings
(30:51) Mike Carlson
(43:50) Samuel Luckhurst
(1:07:55) Sports Pages & Sports News with Cathal Mullaney
(1:24:11) Alan Quinlan
(1:43:15) Nedum Onuoha
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2022-10-032h 03
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanCreating Workplace Rituals to Drive New Levels of Performance with Erica KeswinIn 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. Â In our chat, we take a look at why it's so important to create rituals in the workplace and how they lead to more engagement, productivity and purpose. Erica has discovered the 3 P's that go into why rituals are so crucial: Psychological S...
2022-09-291h 06
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanUnlocking the Art of Coaching Through Science with Margaret MooreIn episode nine of this Better@Work episode, we chat with the amazing Margaret Moore aka âCoach Meg,â 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. We might assume coaches are used only in the world of sport, however, Margaret has been helping people from all walks of life discover their strengths and identify opportunities to maximize their potential â in work, in relationships, and in life. The former biotech exec founded the Wellcoaches School of Coaching to help wellness professionals best serve...
2022-09-1558 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow Sensitivity at Work Can Be a Superpower Not a Burden with Melody WildingIn 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. Being a driven but sensitive individual is an interesting mix. You have all the desire for high achievement and go-getting but can also overthink everything, which slows you down. This overthinking can lead to putting too much pressure on yourself, experiencing imposter syndrome, having trouble âturning offâ at the end of the day, overworking, and on your way to burnout.
2022-08-3046 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe Five Principles of Better Leadership with Amy Jen SuIn 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 donât want to be overwhelmed at the prospect of doing more in order to be a successful and effective leader. We love Amyâs book, The Leader You Want to Be: Five Essential Principles to Bringing Out Your Best Self â Every Day (2019). The book reveals five key leaders...
2022-08-1638 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanStrategies to Prevent Burnout at Work with Jennifer MossIn 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 has increased significantly since the pandemic struck. Jennifer believes organizations need to design burnout strategies that move beyond apps, wellness programs and perks. Instead, she makes the case for a systematic and preventative approach to building an anti-burnout strategy.Â
2022-08-021h 00
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Harness Your Emotions at Work for the Better with Mollie West DuffyIn 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 bosses. She shares her insights and ideas about the new rules of emotions at work including: be less passionate about your job and why your feelings aren't facts. Mollie and I discuss how we can use our emotions at...
2022-07-201h 00
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHaving a Super North Star Can Transform your Work and Life with Floyd WoodrowIn episode four of this Better@Work episode, we welcome the inspiring Floyd Woodrow. I love Floydâs 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 values-based organisation and owner of Quantum group. Floyd spent his formative years first in the UK Parachute Regiment before joining the Special Air Service at the age of 22, where he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his...
2022-07-0657 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Handle Difficult Bosses and Toxic Co-workers with Tessa WestIn episode three of this Better@Work episode, weâre excited to welcome the amazing Tessa West for a high energy, fun and insightful chat. I came across Tessa in the last year through her amazing book, Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to do About Them. Social psychologist Tessa has spent years leveraging science to help people solve interpersonal conflicts in the workplace. What she discovered is that most of our go-to tactics donât work because they fail to address the specific motivations that drive bad behaviour. In the book, she deep dives the seven jerks youâ...
2022-06-2139 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanThe Secrets of Better Workplace Cultures with Bruce DaisleyIn 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. In episode two of Better@Work, we welcome Bruce Daisley as our second guest for a super informative and wide-ranging chat. I am a big big fan of Bruce, and his podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat. Bruce is a best-selling author who spent 12 years running Twitter in Europe and was at YouTube before that. Bruce is a respected thought leader on w...
2022-06-0736 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanHow to Have a Better Day at Work with Caroline WebbIn episode one of this Better@Work series opener, weâre excited to welcome the amazing Caroline Webb as our first guest for a fun and insightful chat. I am a huge fan of Caroline, and Iâve loved and leveraged her teachings for many years. Caroline is an executive coach, author, speaker and senior advisor to McKinsey, who specializes in showing us how to use the insights from behavioural economics, psychology and neuroscience to transform our approach to everyday working life for the better. Â In this episode we share practical evidence-based techniques to help you have more control of yo...
2022-05-2549 min
Better At Work with Cathal QuinlanBetter At Work - Who, What & WhyIn 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 better at work. Cathal will also share his background, the guest line-up for series one and you will learn about the 'Lets Take This Offline' segment, where Cathal will be joined by Annette Sloan, his friend and long-time collaborator. For more visit betteratwork.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2017 min
Happier At WorkÂź101: The squiggly road to Happier at Work with Aoife O'Brien & Cathal QuinlanThis week's episode comes with a twist as the podcast interviewer becomes the interviewee to celebrate the milestone of reaching 100 episodes. Stepping in to host this unique episode is Irish born, Sydney based guest Cathal Quinlan. Cathal holds over 20 years of experience working in corporate and has recently become the proud owner of Better@Work â helping people transform their working experiences and boosting performance personally and within others. This week, listeners will get to absorb so much more about the founder of Happier at Work as we dive into Aoife's personal and professional journey, learn about the ev...
2022-04-151h 09
OTB BreakfastKerry on fire, Munster phoning it, Performance Rankings, PL title race, Marking CliffordWelcome to Mondayâs #OTBAM podcast - Ger and Eoin are in the studio - weâve got Football with Daniel Harris, Alan Quinlan on Rugby and Anthony Moyles in studio on the league finals. Timestamps and topics below.
(01:00) â Kickoff with Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan - Corporate in Croker
(04:00) â Performance Rankings: Munster, Urios, Tiger, Ogbene, League winners
(45:30) â Football w/ Daniel Harris
(01:05:00) â Sports Pages and News with Cathal Mullaney
(01:18:40) â Rugby w/ Alan Quinlan
(01:36:20) â Gaelic Football w/ Anthony Moyles
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2022-04-042h 02OTB BreakfastGaelic Football D-Day, Brilliant Six Nations, Mark Lawrenson, Performance RankingsWelcome to Mondayâs #OTBAM podcast - Eoin and Tommy are with you from the top, bringing you your sports breakfast fix. We hear from Alan Quinlan, Anthony Moyles, Mark Lawrenson and Brian Kerr. Timestamps and topics below.
(01:00) â Kickoff with Eoin and Tommy
(15:20) â Performance Rankings: Wales, Everton, Gaelic Football, Spurs, France
(42:50) â Rugby w/ Alan Quinlan
(01:06:50) â Sports News w/ Cathal Mullaney
(01:14:00) â Gaelic Football w/ Anthony Moyles
(01:38:50) â Football w/ Brian Kerr
(01:47:50) â Mark Lawrenson
Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours.
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2022-03-212h 04OTB BreakfastManchester Derby fallout, Hannah Tyrrell, David Meyler on LFC, Scotland build-upWelcome to Mondayâs #OTBAM podcast - Ger and Eoin are in the studio, bringing you your sports breakfast fix. Weâve got the Gillette Lab Performance Rankings, Rugby with Alan Quinlan, Dublin star Hannah Tyrrell talks GAA and Rugby and thereâs Football with David Meyler. Timestamps and topics below. (01:00) â Kickoff with Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan (07:20) â Gillette Labs Performance Rankings: Man Utd, Antrim, England, Obafemi, Trent (35:50) â Dublin star Hannah Tyrrell (01:07:10) â Sports News with Cathal Mullaney (01:13:50) â Football with David Meyler (01:50:10) â Rugby with Alan Quinlan  Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podca...
2022-03-072h 03OTB BreakfastWeekend fallout as Kelleher, Kildare shine - Rugby, Abramovich, Dubs trouble with Anthony MoylesWelcome to Mondayâs #OTBAM podcast - Ger and Eoin are in the studio, bringing you your sports breakfast fix. Weâve got the Gillette Lab Performance Rankings, Rugby with Alan Quinlan, Gaelic Football with Anthony Moyles and Football with Mark Lawrenson. Thereâs the Gillette Lab Performance Rankings, the latest sports news and much more too. Timestamps and topics below. (01:00) â Kickoff with Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan (06:40) â Gillette Labs Performance Rankings: Chelsea, Rugby, Spurs, Kelleher, Kildare. (40:50) â Football with Mark Lawrenson (01:03:00) â Sports Pages (01:11:10) â Sports News with Cathal Mullaney (01:17:40) â Rugby with Alan Quinlan (01:39:30) â Gaelic Football with Anthony Moyles Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE w...
2022-02-282h 07