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Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
Cathal Quinlan
53 episodes
5 days ago

The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.

Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 

By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.


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The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.

Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 

By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.


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Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
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) — and preview next week’s guest, Julianne Miles, founder of Career Returners, who helps people re-enter the workforce after time away.Watch next:👉 Why Mattering Matters with Dr Zach Mercurio👉 The Courage to Be with Carly Lyons (coming soon)🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple / everywhere: betteratwork.net💌 Submit your question: betteratwork.net📺 Watch full episodes: YouTube – Better @ Work#BetterAtWork #CareerChange #WorkHappiness #CathalQuinlan #AnnetteSloan #Podcast #MeaningfulWork

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5 days ago
23 minutes 42 seconds

Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
The One Thing Every Employee Needs (But Never Gets) | Zach Mercurio | S4 E5

Only 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 for every leader who's wondering why their team still feels disconnected despite all the programs they've implemented.Zach Mercurio is a researcher, speaker, and author of "The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance." He holds a PhD in organisational learning, performance, and change and serves as one of Simon Sinek's Optimist Instructors.BETTER@WORK PODCASTNew episodes every Thursday

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1 week ago
45 minutes 49 seconds

Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
Listener Questions: Our Biggest Takeaways From the Tasha Eurich Episode (+ Your Questions) | Better@Work S4 E4

Annette and Cathal sit down to debrief last week's episode with Tasha Eurich—and 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:

→ The moments from Tasha's episode that hit us hardest→ What we're actually going to change in how we approach difficult times→ Why the resilience ceiling explains so much about high achiever burnout→ Your questions from the community about becoming shatterproof


If you haven't listened to Tasha's full episode yet, go back and watch that first here.


This is LQ Episode #2—where we take the best conversations from Better@Work and go deeper with your questions and our honest takeaways.

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2 weeks ago
26 minutes 42 seconds

Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
"What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger" Is Backwards | Resilience Expert Tasha Eurich | S4 E3

Tasha 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 of "Insight" and "Shatterproof: How to Thrive When Bad Things Happen."


She's coached CEOs for 20+ years, and her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Today Show.


New episodes every Thursday

Instagram: @betteratworkpod


#Resilience #Leadership #Burnout #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #TashaEurich #OrganizationalPsychology #Shatterproof

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2 weeks ago
53 minutes 33 seconds

Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
Listener Questions: Quick Fire Q&A + Helen Tupper Takeaways | Better@Work S4

Welcome 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 & Annette
  • Helen Tupper’s top takeaways from last week’s launch episode
    • The tough (and sometimes hilarious) career questions you submitted—answered on air


  • Got your own workplace dilemma or question for Annette? Submit it anytime at https://betteratwork.net.


    Don’t forget to subscribe for future Q&As and interviews with leading experts!


    Like, share, and leave a comment below: what’s the biggest work challenge you’re facing right now?

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    1 month ago
    33 minutes 40 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    Why careers aren't ladders anymore (and what to do instead) | Helen Tupper

    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 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 “squiggly” approach helps people find more purpose, confidence and fulfilment at work. Together we explore:- Identifying and playing to your “super strengths”- Tackling the “confidence gremlins” that hold us back- Building a supportive, genuine network- Keeping an open mind about possibilities for the future👉 Tune in next week when Annette and I answer your listener questions on careers and how to make work better for everyone.Get in touch: www.betteratwork.net/contact-us/Follow us on Instagram: @betteratworkpodOr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/And get the Best Bits Newsletter: betteratwork.net

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    1 month ago
    50 minutes 2 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    Overcoming Burnout with Daisy Auger-Domínguez

    In episode 45, we welcome Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a trailblazing executive dedicated to building vibrant and supportive cultures. Her new book “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People” 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 mitigate the risks of burnout. We unpack:

    • What burnout is and what is not
    • How to take care of yourself so you can lead and take care of the people in your life, without running yourself ragged and
    • Steps to take if you are feeling burnt out 

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Daisy and share some news on the rest of this season of Better@Work!

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

    About Guest

    Daisy Auger-Domínguez who is an award-winning global leader, speaker and author who guides organizations to meet the moment and tackle the pressing question: “Is there a better way to work?” With decades of experience driving transformations at the leading edge of people and culture at Disney, Google and Vice Media, Daisy specializes in bridging divides and aligning people, culture, structures and practices to deliver lasting impact. Her books, “Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace” and “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People” offer practical strategies for inclusion and leadership. A sought-after speaker, Daisy's work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Inc., MSNBC and TEDx.

    Learn more about Daisy at: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/


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    4 months ago
    1 hour 49 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    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. 

    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:

    1. The three stages of toxic culture - combative, corrosive, and harmful.
    2. Why so many businesses are shifting to a ‘behaviours-first' management approach.
    3. The key factors for designing culture change strategy.

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Colin, and we answer a listener's question from Emily about difficulties interviewing with a colleague at her organisation.

    Tune in to learn how to apply behavioural science frameworks and tools to any problem you, your team or organisation are facing.

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

    About Guest

    Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker and highly sought after culture change facilitator and project management expert, who works with a global client base - including Red Bull, Microsoft, KPMG and Cisco – across a wide range of sectors to help them build and maintain great working cultures. He is also the best-selling author of four books including The Project Book and Culture Fix.

    Learn more about Colin at: https://www.colindellis.com/


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    6 months ago
    53 minutes 57 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    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 how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce. Sinead is affectionally known as the ‘Gen Z Whisperer'.

    Sinead and I discuss:

    1. How to bridge the Gap between Employers & Gen Z Employees
    2. Sinead bust some Gen Z myths 
    3. Simple ways to prepare your organisation for future generations of employees

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Sinead, and we answer a listener's question from Lisa who has been made redundant and is looking for some guidance on next steps.

    Tune in to learn lots on unlocking Gen Z and how to Connect & Engage with the Next Generation of Talent.  

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

    About Guest

    Sinead D'Arcy is an early talent & employer brand marketer Sinéad partners with organisations on their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention & off-boarding. With over 20-years' experience establishing & leading award-winning graduate programmes across banking, telecommunications & FMCG sectors, Sinéad has developed unique experience in supporting organisations unlock the potential & power of its early talent strategy to have maximum organisational impact. Sinéad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce


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    6 months ago
    52 minutes 59 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    Using Behavioural Science to Influence Behaviour Change with Mike Daniels

    In 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:

    1. The difference between knowing and applying behavioural psychology principles
    2. Why the first step to understand any problem is considering ‘System One Thinking'
    3. 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 is finding people are resisting and putting up blocks.

    Tune in to learn how to apply behavioural science frameworks and tools to any problem you, your team or organisation are facing.

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

    About Guest

    Mike Daniels founded The Behavioural Architects Australia in 2012. As a founding partner of the global group, he has worked across private and public sectors, applying behavioural insights and strategic thinking to Customer Experience, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Communication Strategy and Advertising, Public Safety and Digital Outcomes. 

    Learn more about The Behavioural Architects at: https://www.thebearchitects.com/ 


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    7 months ago
    56 minutes 44 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    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. 

    Aaron and I discuss:

    1. The tension between organisational demands and the qualities of great human-centred leadership
    2. The role of empathy in leadership
    3. 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 to do about her narcissistic boss.

    Tune in to learn how to navigate craft human-centred organisations, cultures, and leadership in the workplace.

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

    About Guest

    Aaron McEwan is a behavioral scientist, psychologist, and futurist, and was recently named a Top 100 Global HR Influencer and one of five HR Leaders to Follow in 2022.  As VP, Research & Advisory for Gartner's HR Practice, Aaron provides strategic advice to the world's leading companies on the future of work and talent, and helps leaders execute critical business objectives through the application of evidence-based HR and talent management practices and manage their most critical relationships across the C-suite and Board. He believes that great ideas, backed by rigorous science, have the power to unlock the potential of individuals, organisations, and the world.  

    Six Pillars - we also feature the excellent work from Brian Comly in this episode also, check out the article mentioned here 


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    7 months ago
    54 minutes 54 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    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. 

    Amy and I discuss:

    1. Why emotional regulation is so important and how to create space in challenging situations
    2. Establishing team psychological safety
    3. 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 know when it's time for a change.

    Tune in to learn how to navigate emotionally charged and challenging situations in work and life.

    And if you'd like even more from Amy, dive into our earlier interview with Amy here.

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

    About Guest

    Amy is a workplace expert who frequently writes and speaks about effective communication, interpersonal dynamics, gender, difficult conversations, and feedback.She works with individuals, teams, and organizations around the world to help them collaborate, improve how they communicate, support dissent and debate, and transform their organizational culture.


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    8 months ago
    52 minutes 34 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    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”. 

    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:

    1. Joanne's ‘Four S's' - Search, struggle, stop and solution 
    2. How to navigate the ‘struggle phase' when career change feels slow and 
    3. Why exploring possible selves, finding an expert companion and connecting with others can unlock career transformation

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Joanne, and we answer a listener's question about how to transition into a role where you are relying more on transferable skills rather than specific experience.

    Tune in to discover Joanne's roadmap for reinventing your career!

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

    About Guest

    Joanne Lipman has served as Editor-in-Chief of USA Today, USA Today Network, Conde Nast Portfolio, and The Wall Street Journal's Weekend Journal, leading those organisations to six Pulitzer Prizes. She is an on-air CNBC contributor and Yale University journalism lecturer.


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    9 months ago
    54 minutes 58 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    How to increase your productivity with Dermot Crowley

    In 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:

    1. How to consolidate your ‘to-do's' into one place
    2. Why we have an urgency problem and what we can do about it
    3. Five small changes to email habits to transform your productivity 

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Dermot, and Creative Producer Phoebe joins us on the show to share her experience implementing some of Dermot's Smart Work systems.

    Tune in to learn how to work smarter, not harder!

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

     

    About Guest

    Dermot has a highly inspiring yet practical approach to productivity in the modern workplace. His passion is creating real behavioural change, and has developed a system for working productively that is applicable to anyone working in today's busy, email driven workplace.

    His pragmatic approach and wealth of experience ensure that he brings relevant strategies to the table for the leadership level. His focus on productivity technology ensures that executives are getting the most from the tools at their fingertips.


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    9 months ago
    51 minutes 4 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    The Importance and Impact of Questions with Pia Lauritzen

    In 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:

     

    1. Why Pia believes only a few hold the power of questions in society and why it should be democratised 
    2. What her research has revealed about finding the right questions
    3. 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 answer a listener's question asking when Annette and I are doing some live podcast on either Linkedin or Utube!!

     

    Tune in to gain insights on unlocking the transformative power of questions.

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

     

    About Guest

    Pia Lauritzen is a Danish philosopher and academic. She has a PhD in philosophy from Aarhus University, Denmark, and from 2014 to 2016, she did post-doctoral studies combining philosophical research with observational studies of Russian, Danish, Chinese, and Spanish school classes (funded by the Carlsberg Foundation). Her 2019 TEDx Talk is titled, “What you don't know about questions”.


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    10 months ago
    43 minutes 16 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    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.

    Molly and I discuss:

    1. Why our willingness to speak up is a huge indicator of how safe and supported we are at work
    2. Molly shares her framework to help you unlock the key to authentic human interaction
    3. Why being a good leader begins with being a good coach.

     

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Molly, and we answer a listener's question about dealing with a command-and-control boss.

    Tune in to gain insights on finding the words that work for each of us and making ourselves feel heard at work.

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

     

    About Guest

    Founder of Say It Skillfully Inc., Molly helps senior management and their teams to Win As One. Across 81 mergers and acquisitions, Molly has helped leadership teams navigate the human after-effects of intense change. She guides leaders to commit to each other’s success as they learn to thrive in complex internal environments. Through Say It Skillfully, 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 is working on her first book with co-author Marshall Goldsmith, scheduled for release in early 2025! The working title is Say It Skillfully - Speak Up, Be Yourself, Make Your Words Matter.


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    11 months ago
    52 minutes 57 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    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.

    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:

    1. Why the role of kindness in business is misunderstood
    2. We look at the science of kindness, the research from behavioral science and how it drives results and collaboration across many dimensions
    3. What does it mean to be kindful including the 8 principles of kindfullness at work

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Graham, and we answer a listener's question about facing burnout at the office and dealing with a lazy peer!

    Tune in to gain insights on the transformative impact of kindness at work and in life. 

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

     

    About Guest

    Graham Allcott is the author of multiple books, including the global bestsellers How to be a Productivity Ninja and KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, and a popular speaker on these topics. He is the founder of Think Productive, one of the world's leading providers of personal productivity training and consultancy.

     

    If you want to learn more about Graham head to https://www.grahamallcott.com/orderkind


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    1 year ago
    46 minutes 21 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    How To Create A Great Place To Work

    In 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 “Legend” status by Great Places to Work, in recognition of having one of Australia’s most positive workplace cultures for five years running!

    We cover the following topics with Rebecca and Con:

    1. The three most important ingredients to create a great workplace
    2. Why communication and equity are interconnected
    3. Practical ways and examples to create a great place to work!

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Rebecca and Con. 

    We’ve taken a short pause on listeners questions because we wanted to take a moment to hear from you. We want to explore what more we could do as a group:

    • Is there someone you think we need to invite on as a guest?
    • Have you learned anything from the series that has helped you or your teams? We want to hear your stories!
    • We do love your questions, so keep them coming. Is there a problem for yourself or your organisation Annette and I could help you work through? 

     

    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/

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    And if you want to learn more about Great Place to Work, head to https://greatplacetowork.com.au/ 


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    1 year ago
    1 hour 8 minutes 35 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    The Psychology of Identity with Jay Van Bavel

    In 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 Harmony”." 

    From neurons to social networks, Jay’s research examines how collective concerns—group identities, moral values, and political beliefs—shape the mind, brain, and behaviour.

    Jay’s 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 which ones are considered threats? These are all questions that are important to our lives, our views on the world around us and our own views about our ourselves. 

    Jay and I discuss:

    1. The impact of identity, group dynamics and bias in work, politics, and life!
    2. How our inter-personal relationships - from children to colleagues - transform our identity and performance
    3. Creating psychological safety in teams and creating safe spaces for dissent.

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Jay and we answer a listener's question about returning to work after 3 years raising her children.

     

    Tune in to gain insights on harnessing our shared identities to create a more cooperative life and workplace!

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

     

    About Guest

    Dr. Jay Van Bavel is a Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at New York University, an affiliate at the Stern School of Business in Management and Organizations, and Director of the Social Identity & Morality Lab. He is the co-author of “The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony”. Prior to joining NYU, Jay completed his PhD at the University of Toronto and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Ohio State University.

    If you want to learn more about Dr. Jay Van Bavel head to https://www.jayvanbavel.com/


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    1 year ago
    54 minutes 6 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan
    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!

    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:

    1. What does good strategy look like and why we need to leave behind the old school strategy approach
    2. How to bring strategy to life in an organisation or team 
    3. How to be successful by tracking inputs and living your strategy.

    Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Marc and we answer a listener's question about how to manage a team who always present problems, expecting answers without putting forward any solutions.

    Tune in to gain insights on finding alignment within your organisation and living your strategy for success. 

     

    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/contact-us/

    Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

     

    About Guest

    Dr Marc Sniukas is a global expert on strategic innovation for new growth and renewal, co-founder of Business Model Gallery - The World's Largest Business Model Database, and adjunct professor of business innovation.

    If you want to learn more about Dr. Marc Sniukas head to https://www.sniukas.com/about 


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    1 year ago
    56 minutes 33 seconds

    Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan

    The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.

    Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 

    By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.


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