The Better Workday Podcast

If you want to create better presentations, start by doing one simple thing differently.

In this episode, Niamh Moynihan is joined by Fiona Walsh, a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and the founder of Empower Presentations, to learn a smarter way to build presentations.

And the first lesson is that it doesn't start in PowerPoint.

They discuss:

Why opening slides first can slow you down

How to use a hook in workplace presentations

The importance of a clear call to action

Why most decks are structured backwards

Built-in PowerPoint tools that improve delivery

How to rehearse effectively and stay within time

Whether presenting to clients, leadership teams, or colleagues, this episode offers practical, immediately applicable advice to improve clarity, confidence, and impact.

Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionawalsh1/ 

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Should you track your time — or is it just another productivity habit that adds pressure?

In this episode, Niamh and Tricia share what happened when they both tracked their time for two full weeks. From minute-by-minute logging to more flexible tracking, they explore what worked, what didn't, and what surprised them.

They discuss:

Time blindness and how it affects perception

Why you might feel busy even when you're not working as much as you think

The difference between task time and real-life time

How built-in buffer time changes everything

And whether time tracking actually improves your workday

If you've ever questioned your productivity, struggled with overwhelm, or wondered where your week went, this conversation will offer a practical, honest perspective.

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Related Resources

Toggl Track - https://toggl.com/ 

The HeadPlan (Niamh's Go-To) - https://amzn.to/4rRLgna 

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Ever spend more time planning than actually working? Niamh walks you through the sneaky ways planning can turn into procrastination, from colour-coded spreadsheets that go nowhere to plans that help us avoid difficult decisions.

She shares her own planning fails and introduces a practical "Goldilocks approach" to help you find the balance between planning too much and not enough.

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Ever feel like you've twisted and turned a hundred times before lunch? In this episode, Niamh discusses how small everyday changes, like meeting changes, new deadlines, and more names on the email thread, can add up to something much bigger.

She shares five grounding questions and reset strategies to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control, even on the most changeable days.

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Ever lie in bed Sunday night feeling anxious about Monday? Niamh and Tricia sit down to discuss the Sunday Scaries - that feeling of dread before the work week starts.

They talk about what causes them after time off versus during regular weeks, how they escalate when left unaddressed, and practical strategies to reclaim your Sunday evenings.

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