The Better Workday Podcast

If you want it done right, do it yourself" is one of the most common reasons we hold on to work we could hand over. What if delegation is less about the task and more about who you hand it to? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan shares four factors to consider when choosing the right person to delegate to, and the questions you need to ask yourself so you don't end up getting in their way.

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Better time management doesn't have to be complicated. In Episode 100 of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh shares the 5-Star To-Do List. Niamh first shared this approach in 2018, when Better Workday was still a side hustle, and it has proven time and again to be a practical, immediate way to improve how you approach a busy workday. If you are feeling overwhelmed with an endless list of things to do, then this episode is for you.

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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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