Change the Conversation

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Change the Conversation is a podcast from dara & co featuring frank conversations and fresh perspectives that can help you to connect, communicate and grow.

  1. 02/05/2025

    The rise of Workplace Wellbeing with Brian Crooke

    In this episode, I sit down with Brian Crooke, founder of Workplace Wellbeing Ireland, to explore the transformation of workplace wellbeing—from a peripheral perk to a central business priority. We discuss the key drivers behind this shift, the challenges organisations face in embedding wellbeing into their culture, and what the future holds for employee wellbeing initiatives.

    37 min

  2. 01/22/2025

    The power of self-compassion with Dr Elke Smeets

    In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Elke Smeets, an internationally recognised expert in positive psychology, to explore the power of self-compassion. We discuss practical ways to cultivate self-awareness, practice mindfulness, and be kinder to ourselves. Together, we delve into the importance of self-forgiveness, acceptance, and building a practice to improve our negative inner dialogue, helping you foster a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

    35 min

  3. 12/04/2024

    Pressures of parenting with Aoife Lee

    Modern parents are under pressure from many sides, so we turned to mother-of-three Aoife Lee, a certified parenting coach and founder of Parent Support, for her top parenting advice. She recommends trusting your instincts, setting boundaries, harmonising different parenting styles, and practising self-care to avoid burnout – all of which is easier said than done! Find out more about Aoife at ParentSupport.ie, and check out daraandco.com for more resources on wellbeing, personal growth and relationships.

    40 min

  4. 11/06/2024

    The science of happiness with Dr Mary Collins

    Ireland’s Centre for Positive Health Sciences is one of only a few in the world exploring the integration of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine. Chartered psychologist Dr Mary Collins works at the centre, and in this wide-ranging discussion she shares some evidence-backed principles and practices that are key to a fulfilling and flourishing life.   You can connect with Mary on LinkedIn to follow her work, and check out daraandco.com for more resources on wellbeing, personal growth and relationships.

    38 min

  5. 10/02/2024

    Wellbeing at work with Dr. Juliet Hassard

    Occupational health psychologist Dr Juliet Hassard joins us from Queen’s University Belfast to discuss her research into the design and development of psychologically safe and healthy workplaces, and the need for a paradigm shift in how workforces are managed. You can connect with Juliet on LinkedIn to follow her work, and check out daraandco.com for more resources on wellbeing, personal growth and relationships.

    35 min

  6. 09/04/2024

    Neuroarchitecture with Maia Lemlij and Sebastian Sandler

    Have you ever thought about how much your surroundings can impact your mindset, your productivity or even your mental health? Maia Lemlij and Sebastian Sandler certainly have, and they apply neuroscience research to how they build homes and workspaces for XUL Architecture, their north London architecture practice. Find out more about XUL and neuroarchitecture at XULarchitecture.co.uk, and check out daraandco.com for more resources on wellbeing, personal growth and relationships.

    38 min

  7. 08/07/2024

    Being a better communicator with Camilla Long

    In this episode, professional speaker and communication coach Camilla Long offers her advice on communicating confidently and having hard conversations. And, it turns out, one of the key skills you need for effective communication doesn’t involve speaking at all. Find out more about Camilla’s work at BespokeComms.net, and check out daraandco.com for more resources on building better relationships with yourself and others, including a masterclass from Camilla herself.

    38 min

  8. 07/03/2024

    Loneliness with Dr Ann-Marie Creaven

    Did you know that Ireland was recently named the loneliest country in the EU? That’s why we sat down to speak to Dr Ann-Marie Creaven, a research psychologist who has looked into loneliness across the lifespan.   Ann-Marie explains loneliness in all its forms and why we need a community-based approach to tackling this issue. She also has some suggestions on how workplaces can get creative when it comes to fostering casual connections, inspired by her own campus at University of Limerick.   Ann-Marie’s loneliness research is funded by The Irish Research Council and you can follow her on X at @amcreaven. And, as always, check out daraandco.com for more resources on building better relationships with yourself and others.

    26 min
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Change the Conversation is a podcast from dara & co featuring frank conversations and fresh perspectives that can help you to connect, communicate and grow.

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  • Creator
    dara & co
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Copyright
    © dara & co 2023