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 circumstance
- How to recognise your own "inner propaganda", the stories you tell yourself and why you don't have to buy into them
- The difference between what's in your control, what you can influence, and what you need to simply accept
- Why "taking a bet on yourself" and adopting an antifragile mindset can help you grow from setbacks instead of being knocked down by them
- How leaders can use storytelling, rather than just stats and data, to shift beliefs and shape culture
- Practical ways to dismantle an "us vs. them" culture at work by finding commonality instead of division
- How to define success on your own terms, and why the people around you matter when you're pursuing it
- The role of recognition and reward systems in reinforcing culture and identity at work
Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:
Connect with Owen Fitzpatrick | Psychologist & Author of ‘Inner Propaganda: Leading Hearts and Minds Through Turbulent Times’:
Episodes You’ll Love:
Episode 149: Discovering your Motive Mindset with Kelly Mackin
Episode 201: Redefining your Own Career Success with Gary Crotaz
Episode 285: Fixed vs Growth Mindset at Work
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.
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