Episode Description
Are you struggling to balance resilience with realistic workplace expectations?
In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien takes a deep dive into the concept of resilience at work. Challenging the traditional view that resilience is purely an individual trait, Aoife explores the systemic factors that shape our need for resilience, and makes a compelling case for addressing both personal practices and organisational structures. Through personal stories, frameworks from her book "Thriving Talent," and live audience reflections, Aoife highlights the importance of psychological safety, values alignment, and sustainable workplace cultures.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- The pitfalls of treating resilience as only an individual responsibility.
- How organisational culture, values alignment, and psychological safety affect resilience and well-being.
- The necessity of open dialogue about workload.
Related Topics Covered:
Self Care, Burnout, Psychological Safety
Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:
Related Episodes You’ll Love:
Episode 297: Creating Space for Talent to Thrive
Episode 258: How to be More Resilient with MH Pelletier
About Happier at Work®
Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.
If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®.
Editing by Amanda Fitzgerald.
Website: https://happieratwork.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQ
Mentioned in this episode:
Thriving Talent book - out now