# 318: Foster Thriving Teams: A Happier at Work Special

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Podcast: [Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/happier-at-work-leadership-culture-performance-629891)
Published: 2026-08-28T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast
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## Resource

Are you ready to discover what truly drives high performance at work? In this thought-provoking mashup episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O'Brien brings together insights from 8 powerful conversations with global experts on communication, psychological safety, leadership, generational differences, job design, employee experience, and the impact of AI in the modern workplace. Exploring the importance of workplace conditions over individual effort, this episode unpacks why creating the right environment is foundational to helping people and organisations thrive. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why understanding the intention behind actions is essential for resolving conflict. The risks of generational stereotypes and why managers must flex and adapt across life stages. The importance of job design in addressing overwhelm and supporting resilience, rather than blaming individuals. A broader definition of employee experience, encompassing every touchpoint in an employee's journey. The necessity of connecting day-to-day work with the impact and value delivered by the individual and the organisation. How the rise of AI demands that we scrutinise not just productivity, but whether our work truly adds value. Actionable advice for making work better for yourself and those around you, starting with fostering psychological safety. Related Topics Covered: Communication at Work, Building resilience, Employee Experience Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®: Website LinkedIn YouTube Listen to the Full Episodes here: Episode 288: Conflict & Communication with Catherine Stothart Episode 292: Psychological Safety with Amy Edmondson Episode 294: Leadership Mental Health with Melissa Doman Episode 298: Today’s Multigenerational Workforce with Mary Co…

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