Happier At Work

Are you searching for the secret to truly motivating your team?In this solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, Aoife O'Brien dives deep into what drives genuine motivation in today’s workplace. Building on previous discussions about workplace culture and psychological safety, Aoife unpacks the "drivers" pillar from her soon-to-be-released Thriving Talent framework. Drawing from research, personal experience, and practical examples, she explores the universal psychological needs we all share, the unique motivators that can vary from person to person, and the derailers that can sabotage engagement and performance, even when money is on the table.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:The three universal psychological needs based on self-determination theory: autonomy, competence, and relatedness Why motivation is not a one-size-fits-all solutionThe importance of understanding the individual needs and frustrations of your teamWhy striking a "Goldilocks" balance in autonomy and challenge is crucialRelated Topics C