302: How to Reduce Overwhelm and Build Thriving Teams with Leanne Elliott
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In this episode, Aoife O'Brien and Leanne Elliott discuss strategies to reduce overwhelm and create thriving teams in the workplace.
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…
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