Check out the trailer to learn more about Better@Work, including a preview of the world-leading behavioural psychologists, neuroscientists and performance gurus who join us on each episode to give us their practical tips for a better day at work. Plus, insights on the topics we will be covering in season two.



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Check out the trailer to learn more about Better@Work, including a preview of the world-leading behavioural psychologists, neuroscientists and performance gurus who join us on each episode to give us their practical tips for a better day at work. Plus, insights on the topics we will be covering in season two.
 
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The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.

Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 

By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.

The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.
Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 
By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.

Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan

Better At Work  with Cathal Quinlan

Better@Work Trailer & Season 2 Preview

In episode 45, we welcome Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a trailblazing executive dedicated to building vibrant and supportive cultures. Her new book “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People” offer practical strategies for overcoming burnout. With decades of experience driving transformation at Google and Disney, Daisy is known for innovative solutions to burnout.

Daisy and I discuss how she managed her own burnout while leading a global team through the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on her experience, Daisy identifies warning signs of burnout that leaders should watch out for and provides strategies for organizations to mitigate the risks of burnout. We unpack:
What burnout is and what is not
How to take care of yourself so you can lead and take care of the people in your life, without running yourself ragged and
Steps to take if you are feeling burnt out 

Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Daisy and share some news on the rest of this season of Better@Work!

Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net

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About Guest

Daisy Auger-Domínguez who is an award-winning global leader, speaker and author who guides organizations to meet the moment and tackle the pressing question: “Is there a better way to work?” With decades of experience driving transformations at the leading edge of people and culture at Disney, Google and Vice Media, Daisy specializes in bridging divides and aligning people, culture, structures and practices to deliver lasting impact. Her books, “Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace” and “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People” offer practical strategies for inclusion and leadership. A sought-after speaker, Daisy’s work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Inc., MSNBC and TEDx.

Learn more about Daisy at: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/

In episode 45, we welcome&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/about-daisy" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/about-daisy&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749794256393000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2IhmAEzELnry28SjSNIgFq">Daisy Auger-Dom&iacute;nguez</a>, a trailblazing executive dedicated to building vibrant and supportive cultures. Her new book &ldquo;Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People&rdquo; offer practical strategies for overcoming burnout. With decades of experience driving transformation at Google and Disney, Daisy is known for innovative solutions to burnout.
Daisy and I discuss how she managed her own burnout while leading a global team through the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on her experience, Daisy identifies warning signs of burnout that leaders should watch out for and provides strategies for organizations to mitigate the risks of burnout. We unpack:
<ul>
<li>What burnout is and what is not</li>
<li>How to take care of yourself so you can lead and take care of the people in your life, without running yourself ragged and</li>
<li>Steps to take if you are feeling burnt out&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Daisy and share some news on the rest of this season of Better@Work!
Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://betteratwork.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749794256393000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1YyFVppS7EWcOJO7o2dAIl">betteratwork.net</a>
Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_
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About Guest
Daisy Auger-Dom&iacute;nguez who is an award-winning global leader, speaker and author who guides organizations to meet the moment and tackle the pressing question: &ldquo;Is there a better way to work?&rdquo; With decades of experience driving transformations at the leading edge of people and culture at Disney, Google and Vice Media, Daisy specializes in bridging divides and aligning people, culture, structures and practices to deliver lasting impact. Her books, &ldquo;Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace&rdquo; and &ldquo;Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People&rdquo; offer practical strategies for inclusion and leadership. A sought-after speaker, Daisy&rsquo;s work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Inc., MSNBC and TEDx.
Learn more about Daisy at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749794256393000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0O_AZVJzip0rGho8n3W31q">https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/</a>

Overcoming Burnout with Daisy Auger-Domínguez

In episode 44, we welcome workplace culture expert Colin D. Ellis, an award-winning keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work and Detox your Culture: Deliver results, retain staff, and strengthen your organisation’s reputation. 

Colin and I discuss why a great organisational culture is so important - ensuring people can flourish no matter what they do - and why it so often goes wrong. 

We unpack:
The three stages of toxic culture - combative, corrosive, and harmful.
Why so many businesses are shifting to a ‘behaviours-first’ management approach.
The key factors for designing culture change strategy.

Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Colin, and we answer a listener's question from Emily about difficulties interviewing with a colleague at her organisation.

Tune in to learn how to apply behavioural science frameworks and tools to any problem you, your team or organisation are facing.

Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net

Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_

Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/

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About Guest

Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker and highly sought after culture change facilitator and project management expert, who works with a global client base - including Red Bull, Microsoft, KPMG and Cisco – across a wide range of sectors to help them build and maintain great working cultures. He is also the best-selling author of four books including The Project Book and Culture Fix.

Learn more about Colin at: https://www.colindellis.com/

In episode 44, we welcome workplace culture expert Colin D. Ellis, an award-winning keynote speaker and the best-selling author of&nbsp;Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work&nbsp;and&nbsp;Detox your Culture: Deliver results, retain staff, and strengthen your organisation&rsquo;s reputation.&nbsp;
Colin and I discuss why a great organisational culture is so important - ensuring people can flourish no matter what they do - and why it so often goes wrong.&nbsp;
We unpack:
<ol>
<li>The three stages of toxic culture - combative, corrosive, and harmful.</li>
<li>Why so many businesses are shifting to a &lsquo;behaviours-first&rsquo; management approach.</li>
<li>The key factors for designing culture change strategy.</li>
</ol>
Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Colin, and we answer a listener's question from Emily about difficulties interviewing with a colleague at her organisation.
Tune in to learn how to apply behavioural science frameworks and tools to any problem you, your team or organisation are facing.
Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://betteratwork.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746739335460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-WwMhx1r25uSic9JcHgWT">betteratwork.net</a>
Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_
Get in touch on LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746739335460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw05nScSPRTsRAvcgZJvr9N2">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/</a>
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About Guest
Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker and highly sought after culture change facilitator and project management expert, who works with a global client base - including Red Bull, Microsoft, KPMG and Cisco &ndash; across a wide range of sectors to help them build and maintain great working cultures. He is also the best-selling author of four books including&nbsp;The Project Book&nbsp;and&nbsp;Culture Fix.
Learn more about Colin at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.colindellis.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.colindellis.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1746739335460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1plAJbdqdVzDV3H-D3CrJS">https://www.colindellis.com/</a>

How To Fix Toxic Work Culture with Colin D. Ellis

In episode 43, we welcome Sinead D’Arcy, an early talent & employer brand marketer who partners with organisations on their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention & off-boarding. Sinéad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce. Sinead is affectionally known as the ‘Gen Z Whisperer’.

Sinead and I discuss:
How to bridge the Gap between Employers & Gen Z Employees
Sinead bust some Gen Z myths 
Simple ways to prepare your organisation for future generations of employees

Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Sinead, and we answer a listener's question from Lisa who has been made redundant and is looking for some guidance on next steps.

Tune in to learn lots on unlocking Gen Z and how to Connect & Engage with the Next Generation of Talent.  

Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net

Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_

Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/

Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/

Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net

About Guest

Sinead D’Arcy is an early talent & employer brand marketer Sinéad partners with organisations on their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention & off-boarding. With over 20-years’ experience establishing & leading award-winning graduate programmes across banking, telecommunications & FMCG sectors, Sinéad has developed unique experience in supporting organisations unlock the potential & power of its early talent strategy to have maximum organisational impact. Sinéad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce

In episode 43, we welcome Sinead D&rsquo;Arcy, an early talent &amp; employer brand marketer who partners with organisations on their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention &amp; off-boarding. Sin&eacute;ad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce. Sinead is affectionally known as the &lsquo;Gen Z Whisperer&rsquo;.
Sinead and I discuss:
<ol>
<li>How to bridge the Gap between Employers &amp; Gen Z Employees</li>
<li>Sinead bust some Gen Z myths&nbsp;</li>
<li>Simple ways to prepare your organisation for future generations of employees</li>
</ol>
Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Sinead, and we answer a listener's question from Lisa who has&nbsp;been made redundant and is looking for some guidance on next steps.
Tune in to learn lots on unlocking Gen Z and how to Connect &amp; Engage with the Next Generation of Talent. &nbsp;
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://betteratwork.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744931437915000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uNP1S62vybroEjoXoST_I">betteratwork.net</a>
Get in touch on Instagram:&nbsp;@betteratwork_
Get in touch on LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744931437915000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0b-53DacbwG9XzfWRZ6nj1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/</a>
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About Guest
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdarcy/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdarcy/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744931437915000&amp;usg=AOvVaw03z_N46SBx7Lgc6Kk6dyBP">Sinead D&rsquo;Arcy</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;an early talent &amp; employer brand marketer Sin&eacute;ad partners with organisations on their early talent strategy across the full 360 employee experience from attraction to selection, onboarding, ongoing development, retention &amp; off-boarding.&nbsp;With over 20-years&rsquo; experience establishing &amp; leading award-winning graduate&nbsp;programmes across banking, telecommunications &amp; FMCG sectors, Sin&eacute;ad has&nbsp;developed unique experience in supporting organisations unlock the potential &amp;&nbsp;power of its early talent strategy to have maximum organisational impact.&nbsp;Sin&eacute;ad does extensive work with people managers to help them understand how to unlock the superpowers of Gen Z, the newest generation to the workforce

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