302: How to Reduce Overwhelm and Build Thriving Teams with Leanne Elliott
About this episode
Are you struggling with overwhelm at work and wondering how to create a thriving, positive environment?
In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife sits down with Leanne Elliott, occupational psychologist and host of Truth, Lies and Work, to unravel the growing sense of overwhelm affecting both individuals and organisations. Together, they explore practical ways to reduce stress, foster genuine connections, and build psychological safety at work, all while linking these priorities to commercial success and organisational values. The conversation covers actionable strategies to address overwhelm from both individual and leadership perspectives, and highlights the importance of rest, recovery, civility, and creating conditions where people can truly thrive.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- How practical communication strategies, like honest conversations about preferred message formats, can reduce stress and nurture relationships.
- Why civility is essential for team happiness and a positive workplace culture.
- The key recovery activities that are essential for preventing burnout at work.
- The role of AI in both driving burnout but also creating opportunity.
Related Topics Covered:
Strengths at Work, Burnout, Workplace Expectations
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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®.
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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