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Episode 29 | My Favourite Things

by Niamh Moynihan on
Happiness at Work Team Building

Episode Summary

It’s a birthday week celebration! In this special episode, Niamh Moynihan shares some of her favourite aspects of her work—what truly lights her up and makes her “show up” every day.

From the joy of live, interactive sessions to seeing teams reach a shared understanding, Niamh highlights the elements that make her work meaningful and fulfilling.

This conversation offers insight into the “why” behind her methods and invites you to bring similar positive, human-centred approaches into your team and organisation.

 

Key Points Discussed

Embracing Joy and Laughter in Sessions:

  • Niamh’s favourite part of her work is bringing a sense of lightness, humour, and fun to her workshops, webinars, and talks.
  • Even in stressful or busy environments, a moment of shared laughter can uplift the mood and ease tension, making everyone’s workday better.

Finding Common Ground Among Teams:

  • By facilitating moments where teams see they share the same struggles and aspirations, Niamh helps them realise they’re not alone in wanting healthier practices.
  • Simple acts like asking everyone to agree if it’s okay to step away from their screen can create a powerful sense of unity and consensus.

A Shift in Handling Q&A:

  • Traditional group Q&As don’t always prompt questions, so Niamh stays available afterwards for one-on-one queries.
  • This approach ensures everyone’s questions get answered in a comfortable, supportive environment.

Returning to the Basics:

  • Work can become overly complex. Niamh emphasises getting back to basics, focusing on small tweaks rather than massive overhauls.
  • Leveraging existing knowledge and reintroducing tried-and-true methods often yield significant improvements without overwhelming change.

Changing Mindsets, Not Just Methods:

  • Beyond strategies and tools, shifting one’s perspective can help people be kinder to themselves and recognise that small steps can lead to meaningful growth.
  • Instead of a huge transformation, a few adjustments in approach or mindset can significantly improve the workday.

Practical Tips from the Episode:

Bring Lightness to Your Team:

  • Even minor acts of humor or empathy can change the tone of a meeting or a project discussion.

Seek Consensus on Workplace Norms:

  • During team discussions, ask simple yes/no questions to see if everyone agrees on core principles (like taking breaks) to promote collective understanding and confidence in new practices.

Rethink Q&A Sessions:

  • Consider staying available after sessions officially end so participants feel comfortable asking questions privately.

Start Small with Changes:

  • Revisit familiar strategies or tools before trying something entirely new. Sometimes, what you already know is enough, and you just need to apply it more thoughtfully.

Focus on Mindset Adjustments:

  • Remind yourself and others that it’s okay to make small shifts. Consistency and kindness toward oneself go a long way.

If this episode helped you think differently about your workday, please share it with a colleague or friend who might find it valuable.

Until next time, stay well and have a better workday.

 

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