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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 16 MIN

Bonus: Take Control of your Inner Propaganda

from Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance

In this bonus episode, Aoife shares the key takeaways from her insightful conversation with Owen Fitzpatrick, breaking down what beliefs are, how they're formed, and most importantly, the specific actions you can take today to start reshaping the beliefs that hold you back.What you’ll take away:What a belief actually is (hint: it's not a fact) and why the certainty behind our beliefs can fluctuate depending on mood, context, and circumstanceHow to recognise your own "inner propaganda", the stories you tell yourself and why you don't have to buy into themThe difference between what's in your control, what you can influence, and what you need to simply acceptWhy "taking a bet on yourself" and adopting an antifragile mindset can help you grow from setbacks instead of being knocked down by themHow leaders can use storytelling, rather than just stats and data, to shift beliefs and shape culturePractical ways to dismantle an "us vs. them" culture at work by finding commonality instead of divisionHow to define success on your own terms, and why the people around you matter when you're pursuing itThe role of recognition and reward systems in reinforcing culture and identity at work Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:WebsiteLinkedInYouTube Connect with Owen Fitzpatrick | Psychologist & Author of ‘Inner Propaganda: Leading Hearts and Minds Through Turbulent Times’:LinkedInWebsitePodcastEpisodes You’ll Love:Episode 149: Discovering your Motive Mindset with Kelly MackinEpisode 201: Redefining your Own Career Success with Gary CrotazEpisode 285: Fixed vs Growth Mindset at WorkAbout Happier at WorkHappier 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.Join Aoife O’Brien for weekly insights on leadership, workplace culture, career clarity, imposter syndrome, and creating work that works for you.Editing by Amanda Fitzgerald.Website: https://happieratwork.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQ

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