196: International Women’s Day Special with Aoife O’Brien

Calling all women in the workplace!In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, this episode of the Happier at Work podcast dives into the theme "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress." I discuss five key areas where women often struggle in their careers and offer insightful solutions for each one.Recognising these challenges is essential so we can take actionable steps to overcome them. I share my own personal anecdotes and experiences from my leadership program participants to provide relatable examples and practical advice for overcoming these challenges.The main points throughout this podcast include:The five main areas where women experience challenges in the workplace and how to overcome them.Implement boundaries and non-negotiables to avoid people-pleasing and protect your time and well-being.Recognise the value of your accomplishments and those of your team. Communicate your successes in alignment with your values.Focus on tasks that align with your personal and professional objectives, and contribute to the overall goals of your organisation. Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien:Website: https://happieratwork.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happieratwork.ieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQTwitter: https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ