‘’In a research study that I conducted recently, 90% of people who took the survey were experiencing impostor syndrome or had experienced it in the past.’’ – Aoife O’Brien.

Welcome back to Happier at Work. To continue the exploration of unhappiness at work, this week, Aoife unpacks a popular topic that arose on LinkedIn: getting your voice heard at work.

Speaking up at work can be a challenge for many. To help shed some light, Aoife will discuss two contributing pillars to tackling this obstacle: psychological safety and imposter syndrome. Throughout the episode, Aoife discusses the benefits of working in a psychologically safe environment, building trust and overcoming fear at work, and shares valuable tips on overcoming imposter syndrome and self-limiting beliefs. Key points throughout include:

- The importance of creating an environment of psychological safety in the workplace.

- Managing change in the workplace.

- Learning from setbacks: it’s okay to make mistakes at work.

- Why leaders should seek and welcome feedback.

- How to ensure your employees feel heard.

- How leaders can encourage vulnerability in the workplace.

- An introduction to the ‘ABC’ method for overcoming imposter syndrome.

- Aoife’s guide to speaking up with confidence at work.

THE LISTENERS SAY:

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!

Resources:

Listen back to previous Happier at Work episodes covering the topics of psychological safety and imposter syndrome:

https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-66-workplace-psychological-safety-with-susan-ni-chriodain/

https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-69-psychological-safety-and-effective-team-dynamics-with-duena-blomstrom/

https://happieratwork.ie/77-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-and-igniting-empowerment-with-aoife-obrien/

Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien:

https://www.happieratwork.ie

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien

https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ

https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie

https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast