The Better Workday Podcast

Everyone wants to manage their time better. But what if the problem isn't time; it's how aware you are of what you're doing with it?

In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan reframes time management as self-management. Instead of adding a new system or app, she explains that becoming more aware of how you move through your day is the most effective change most people can make.

She covers why time management looks different depending on your role, what capacity planning means at an individual level, and shares a simple in-the-moment habit that helps you stay on track without a complicated system.

This episode is part of the Better Workday framework series, covering time management as one of five pillars alongside role clarity, attention management, energy management, and relationships at work.

00:00 Let's Talk About Time Management
00:23 The Better Workday Framework
02:14 Is Time Management Worth Focusing On?
03:05 What Time Management Actually Means
04:02 Time Management in Responsive vs Autonomous Roles
06:12 Is Time Management Really The Problem?
09:19 Capacity Planning for Effective Time Management
12:00 The Awareness Habit That Makes a Difference

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You have 20 things on your to-do list. How confident are you that you're choosing the right three to do today?

In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh explains the importance of role clarity in managing workload, prioritising tasks, and reducing stress at work. She shares practical exercises to help individuals and teams define their roles and prioritise work with confidence during busy periods.

00:00 Understanding Role Clarity
01:36 What is your job?
02:59 Identifying the Gap in Your Role
07:57 The Order of Importance
12:51 Managing Expectations with Others
13:30 Different Types of Work
15:47 Reframing Interruptions
17:01 Be More Confident in Your Decisions

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What does a better workday mean to you, and how do you achieve it?

In this episode of the Better Workday podcast, Niamh Moynihan breaks down what actually creates a better workday and why small improvements matter more than chasing perfection. Drawing on conversations with over 3,000 professionals, this episode explores the three core elements of a better workday: looking forward to work, making meaningful progress, and being able to properly switch off at the end of the day.

You'll also learn why continuous improvement, experimentation, and team collaboration are essential for creating healthier, more productive workplaces. If you're a leader, manager, or professional trying to improve workplace culture, reduce friction, and help teams work better, this episode gives you practical ideas to start making changes immediately.

00:00 What is a Better Workday?
04:05 The Importance of Continuous Improvement
07:50 The Role of The Team and Organisation

Niamh Moynihan helps organisations improve productivity, collaboration and sustainable performance. She works with organisations and teams across Ireland and the UK.

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Is AI helping you be more productive - or just busier?

In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares strategies to work sustainably with AI, so you can unlock its benefits without risking AI fatigue or burnout.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by rising expectations or taking the first steps on the AI learning curve, this episode offers actionable steps to work smarter with AI in your workday.

00:00 Navigating AI in the Workplace
01:44 Understanding Deep and Shallow Work
05:28 Information Overload
07:04 AI as a Team Member
11:03 The Bottomless Pit of Possibility
13:32 Embracing AI at Your Own Pace

Niamh Moynihan helps organisations improve productivity, collaboration and sustainable performance. She works with organisations and teams across Ireland and the UK.

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Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com

Have you ever told yourself you'd just do "the important bits" while sick, only to pay for it later?

In this episode, Niamh breaks down the real impact of presenteeism at work and why logging on while sick might be doing more harm than good. You'll learn how working while unwell reduces productivity, creates rework, and sets unrealistic expectations within your team. Niamh also explains how remote work has evolved presenteeism, why it hides critical workflow issues, and what leaders can do to build more resilient teams.

00:00 What Presenteeism Looks Like in 2026
02:29 The Impact of Working While Unwell
04:18 Single Points of Failure in Your Workflow
07:07 Semi-presenteeism and The Expectations Problem
09:25 What this means for managers and RTO policies

Niamh Moynihan helps organisations improve productivity, collaboration and sustainable performance. She works with organisations and teams across Ireland and the UK.

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Visit our website abetterworkday.com/

Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com