The Better Workday Podcast

Do you log in to work in the evenings and weekends just to get one more thing done? In this episode, Niamh highlights the challenges of desk-based roles and explains why it's important to define what "enough" looks like for a productive workday. She shows the difference between metric-driven roles and project-based work, highlighting how the lack of clear success indicators can lead to overworking. This episode includes practical ideas to help you recognise your daily achievements and clock off guilt-free.

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You may have heard about SMART goals, but have you ever found yourself working on a VOMIT goal? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh explains exactly what a VOMIT goal is and why this is the acronym you should be using to evaluate any goals you are currently working on. 

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Workload management is not a one-size-fits-all formula, yet people often try to copy strategies from teams with completely different demands. A massive to-do list doesn't automatically mean you are over capacity, just as a short list doesn't guarantee an easy day. True management begins with understanding the specific weight of what you are lifting and how it aligns with your actual capacity. In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh introduces a practical analogy to help you measure the real cognitive and emotional load on your desk so you can approach your workday with clarity.

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Have meetings overtaken your workday? In this episode, Niamh shares practical, proven ways to improve your meeting experience. Whether the problem is poor organisation, the sheer number of meetings, or the drain of being on camera for so much of the workday, Niamh has ideas you can try in your very next meeting.

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There's something about September that makes you want a blank notebook and a fresh start. But before you try to squeeze everything your summer left undone into the next few weeks, Niamh has a better way to approach it. In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, she shares how to review your workload with grace instead of guilt, rebuild your routine without overplanning, and protect your energy and attention as you get back on track.

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