Ep 102 - Happier at Work with Aoife O'Brien

Employee happiness is gaining traction as an essential element of the employee experience. A happy person is more engaged and productive, performs better and positively impacts clients and customers. This week, I speak to Aoife O’Brien, the founder of Happier at Work, a business with the mission to support organisations in retaining top talent. We discuss: The value of workplace happiness for both individuals and organisations Aoife’s three core elements of having a good “fit” with your role How to identify your values and strengths and work to them The future of work and hiring with cultural fit and diversity in mind After listening, I encourage you to think about what your needs and values are at work and how you can align better with them. CONNECT WITH AOIFE Aoife O’Brien is the founder of Happier at Work, a business with the mission to support organisations in retaining top talent. She is passionate about ‘fit’ and specifically how creating the right environment can help individuals to reach their full potential and support organisations to thrive. Her podcast, Happier at Work, features a combination of interview-based episodes as well as solo podcasting. She has lived and worked in Dublin, London, Perth, and Sydney and has a MSc in Work and Organisational Behaviour, a Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching and a Certificate in Career Coaching.  Happier At Work: www.happieratwork.ie    Happier At Work Podcast: https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast/    Imposter to Empowered: www.impostersyndrome.ie Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien   Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie  Follow on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/happieratwork FREE MASTERCLASS: HOW TO BE A RESPECTED LEADER My popular free masterclass - How To Be A Respected Leader Without Being Any Less Likeable – is available to watch this month only! Learn how to: Avoid the 3 BIG mistakes that are reducing your authority and gravitas as a leader Use my #1 tool for tackling difficult conversations Finally unlock the secret to being a respected leader without being any less likeable Watch The Masterclass: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/respected-leader PRE-ORDER MY BOOK My book, Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard, is now available for pre-order from most bookshops! I wrote this to empower women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace, lead their way and change it for the better. It is a reference tool packed with practical strategies and a troubleshooting section which women can draw on daily to tackle the challenging conversations, decisions and situations they face. Available in September – Pre-order your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closing-Influence-Gap-practical-leaders/dp/1788603613/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32SFPA2L60FCM&keywords=closing+the+influence+gap&qid=1649087866&sprefix=closing+the+influence+gap%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 CONNECT WITH ME LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlamiller1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiscarlamiller/ Website: https://www.carlamillertraining.com/   HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Subscribe Share this episode with a friend Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify I would love to hear your feedback on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social! Thank you for listening, see you next week!