55. 3 Needs To Be Happier At Work with Aoife O’Brien

To celebrate my one year anniversary of producing and hosting Torch I had my dear friend, Susan Jit, interview me. She had a list of questions that were outsourced from my Instagram followers. Our intimate conversation is filled with honesty, lessons from life and hosting Torch, and more. I hope you feel like you're in the room with us during this interview - it was a fun one for me! SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.*  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Storytelling goes beyond the walls of being an author or playwright. We tell stories with friends, we tell stories at work. The best ideas can be pitched through a story. Nikesha Elise Williams has written and published stories for years. She shares her personal and professional experience around the impact a story can make. Who is a good story teller? What makes a story a powerful one? She answers that and more. No matter your industry or interests, the work you do is more impactful and influential when a strong story is behind it.   FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* Things we cover in this episode: What makes a great story so great Story tellers worth following and learning from How stories can help you in all areas of life Where to start before establishing your story Easy tips on how to write a book and get published TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.*  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Work doesn't have to feel like a life sentence. It can be fulfilling and incredibly rewarding. Aoife O’Brien founded Happier At Work to guide companies in creating a more fulfilling atmosphere for their staff. She focuses on improving culture and productivity, driving engagement and increasing retention. We dive into 3 big needs that make anyone happier at work. Plus, explains the type of values to consider when looking for a new role or looking to hire someone on your team. Aoife has 20+ years of experience identifying and solving business problems for global organizations like Unilever, Mars, Coca-Cola and Kraft-Heinz.  FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* Things we cover in this episode: Four areas to think about before starting a new job Sparketype test by Jonathan Fields Great questions to ask on interviews Aligning with your values Breakdown of the 3 needs to be happier at work TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.*  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Abigail Marsh brings us years of research around fear. She is the author of The Fear Factor and a Ted Talk speaker with over 2.2Million views.   As a Psychology researcher she studies the motivations of people who do extremely altruistic acts and those who lean towards psychopathy (sociopaths). She teaches topics that range from Neuroscience and Cognitive Science at Georgetown. Abby shares her personal journey that led her to studying fear and altruism, the difference between fearlessness and bravery, what meta-fear is and how it affects your thoughts and behaviors, plus how to question your own fear and build relationships in spite of your fear or others. FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* Things we cover in this episode: Abby's personal experience with fear Why some people are more altruistic than others and how it relates to fear Fearlessness Vs bravery Meta-fear and how it an can bring you down How to question your own fear How to look for fear in others Building relationships when someone is more fearful, less trusting The science of fear TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.*  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Our hormones affect us more than we know, so Nicole Jardim is here to teach you how to make sure your body is working as intended. Her mission is to empower women to take back control of their hormonal health. She provides women with needed tools to make radical and long-lasting changes. She shares her journey in helping other women understand their body, hush hush side effects of the pill no one talks about, getting to know our hormones, and what best works for women's health in relation to contraception. She hosts the Period Party Podcast and is the author of Fix Your Period​. FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* Things we cover in this episode: Nicole's side effects from the pill Her journey in helping other women take control of their health How to eat for your hormones / cycle IUDs and Fertility Awareness Method Effects of chronic over-stimulation and correlation to our hormones Period tracking apps: Kindara and Clue Social media detox podcast episode Take the period quiz TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.*  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Forget the glass ceiling. We must tear down the walls around us and build a better system! Sari De shares her deep knowledge of how to build teams that breathe inclusion and diversity. As a leadership coach, she helps women fight burn out, build their legacy at work, get the pay they deserve, learn how to have difficult conversations, and more.  FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* Things we cover in this episode: Leadership focused on women of color How to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace Dealing with being considered "cute" and then becoming a "threat" once you're promoted How women can better support other women How to be intentional at work, and build a clear career path Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) — how it helps conquer fear and create better habits How to have difficult conversations TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.*  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Welcome to the Financial Feminism Movement! Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100k, shares 3 easy tips to help you start saving today. Plus, you’ll hear bonus material like what she loves to indulge in with her budget, simple budgeting tips and her “deep Beyonce year.” Tori Dunlap is an internationally recognized millennial money and career expert. After saving $100,000 at age 25, she quit her corporate job and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. She has helped over 800,000 women negotiate salary, pay off debt, build savings, and invest. FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!* Things we cover in this episode: Leaving corporate life for a side hustle The #1 reason why women don't invest 3 steps to start saving money and investing today A simple budgeting method How financial education is a form of protest Helpful and educational financial resources TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.*  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

The average person will spend 6 years and 8 months of their life on social media. That’s insane! These tried and true tips will help you add time back on your life, and increase your productivity and focus.  FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures. TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Tired of burnout? Need to check your imposter syndrome at the door? Claire’s here to help you know your worth!  Claire Wasserman is the founder of Ladies Get Paid, a global community that champions the professional and financial advancement of women. Her community has flourished into 75,000 members across 120 countries. You’re going to love Claire’s story, her clear actionable advice, and how she built a successful community that has made her business what it is today. Grab her new book Ladies Get Paid! FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures. Things we cover in this episode: Claire personal story of why she decided to start Ladies Get Paid How to negotiate a raise Learn how to better network, great tips! Overcoming imposter syndrome The lows of perfectionism and how to combat it Burnout and purpose TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.

Eden Morris is here to school us on food psychology, how to shift our mindset with food, and how to gain mental clarity. Eden is the founder of Teton Performance Nutrition. She has a BA in Psychology from Texas A & M University and a Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. From her personal hardships being a student athlete to working with clients as a Registered Dietitian, she brings incredible wisdom when it comes to not only how to eat, but what we think about food and how we use food as a form of control. It’s time to eat for joy, reduce shame, and live a life that includes a healthy relationship with food. FULL SHOW NOTES Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing!  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures. Things we cover in this episode: Her story as an athlete Long-term effects of the Female Athlete Triad  Food women tend to avoid, but actually need to eat How to improve your mental clarity The SnackWell Generation What’s the new kale? Thoughts on the Keto diet and intermittent fasting What is food psychology and how it helps with food consumption and mindset Correlation between Covid-19 and vitamin D TorchPodcast.com – Follow @torchpodcast on Instagram – Let’s connect! Subscribe to Torch and follow @torchpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok   Claim your free stock on Public and see what I'm invested in! Just add $1 and start investing.  *This offer is valid for U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval. See Public.com/disclosures.