Work And Wellbeing

Welcome to the Work & Wellbeing Podcast, where evidence meets practice. I'm Eileen Donnelly, passionate about creating healthier workplaces where people thrive. After 20 years in workplace wellbeing, I've created this space to explore what actually works - evidence-based approaches that make genuine differences. We feature two formats: in-depth conversations with innovative practitioners sharing real successes and challenges, plus research episodes translating studies into actionable insights. For leaders, HR professionals, or anyone caring about healthier work environments.

Work And Wellbeing is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Kindness at Work: Beyond the Buzzwords with Rob Briner

  Nov 12, 202530 minS0

  <p>In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the complex concept of kindness at work with Rob Briner, Professor of Organisational Psychology at Queen Mary University of London and Associate Research Director at the Corporate Research Forum.</p><p>Rob challenges assumptions about kindness in the workplace, questioning whether it’s truly the solution to wellbeing issues or simply another management buzzword. He argues that before we focus on concepts like kindness, we need to get the fundamentals right—clarity, resources, feedback, and fair treatment.</p><p>This conversation will make you think differently about workplace wellbeing interventions and highlight the impo...

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  I Survived Suicide: Jeremy O'Dwyer's Story of Recovery and Purpose

  Sep 12, 202533 minS13

  <p>In honour of National Suicide Prevention Week, Jeremy O'Dwyer, a Lived Experience Speaker and Trainer in Suicide and Mental Health Awareness, joins Eileen for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about suicide. Jeremy shares his own journey through loneliness, depression, and a suicide attempt, offering a rare and honest insight into the mind of someone experiencing profound emotional pain.</p><p>He discusses the immense pressure of hiding his struggles for over 15 years due to stigma, the challenges of seeking help, and the critical moment he realised life was no longer worth living. Jeremy explains that suicide is often...

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  Are You Listening to Connect or Just to Respond? with Jenni Cole

  Sep 4, 202534 minS1

  <p>Jenni Cole, Mental Health First Aid Instructor and wellbeing trainer, joins Eileen to explore the art of helpful communication in leadership. With a background in education and psychology, Jenni specialises in helping leaders move beyond transactional conversations to build genuine psychological safety.</p><p>In this episode, Jenni reveals why so much workplace communication becomes purely goal-driven and how leaders can shift their focus to building trust and connection. She unpacks the crucial difference between listening to respond versus listening to connect, sharing how thoughtful communication can transform organisational change from a source of fear into an opportunity for...

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  Leading by Example | Behavioural Safety with Mike Maxted

  Aug 20, 202537 minS0

  <p>Mike Maxted is Risk and Compliance Manager at Interfloor, where he oversees health, safety, environment, and facilities for a company that manufactures carpet underlay sold across 70+ countries. With a background in chemistry and chemical engineering, Mike brings a unique perspective to workplace wellbeing by combining technical expertise with deep understanding of human factors.</p><p>His journey demonstrates how focusing on psychological safety and "nudge factors" can transform workplace culture. Under Mike's leadership, Interfloor has achieved remarkable results: reducing their lost-time accident rate from 25-30 per million man hours to just 2.4 - approaching world-class status. </p><p>Mike's approach c...

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  The Research Says... On Compassion

  Aug 13, 202515 minS0

  <p>For years, we've been told that empathy and compassion are "soft skills" - nice to have, but not essential for getting results. But what if the latest research is completely turning that assumption on its head? </p><p>In this episode, Eileen explores the fascinating science behind compassionate leadership and why it's becoming a competitive advantage.</p><p>Key Insights and Takeaways </p><p>• Leaders perceived as empathetic see teams that are nearly 5 times more likely to be innovative </p><p>• People with empathetic leaders are more than twice as likely to be engaged at work </p><p>• Global research...

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