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We are a new, independent press based in the UK. We believe that great ideas deserve to become great books. www.bluegoatbooks.com

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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Mismatch isn't a personal failure. It's what happens when the demands, expectations, values and environments around you stop lining up with what you can sustain, who you are, and what you want, need, and desire out of life. This book is a guide for finding and fixing those gaps. bit.ly/Mismatch_
The image shows the cover of the book MISMATCH (Why good people burn out in good organizations) by Cait Donovan. Along the bottom of the image is a banner for the Beyond the Cubicle series and the Blue Goat Books logo and url: www.bluegoatbooks.com
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Pre-order your copy of All the World's a Workplace by Pilar Orti @pilarorti.bsky.social now! 🙌 Discover how to unlock the potential of remote and hybrid working, through advice on leadership that empowers, ways to master tech overwhelm and tips for human connection. bit.ly/alltheworlds...
The image features an image of the book 'All the World's a Workplace: Rediscover remote work's humanity through Shakespeare's dilemmas' by Pilar Orti. Text to the left of the book reads 'Pre-orders now open' and 'Make haste!'

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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We're delighted to reveal the stunning cover of All the World's a Workplace, by Pilar Orti @pilarorti.bsky.social Join Pilar (and Shakespeare) and take your place in the remote working revolution. Presales opening anon.
The image shows the cover for upcoming book release 'All the World's a Workplace' by Pilar Orti. The cover features the title in stylised text with small images of Shakespeare on a laptop screen, a pair of glasses, a pen, a quill and office work related icons including a cloud, a speech bubble and a camera. The subtitle of the book reads 'Rediscovering remote work's humanity through Shakespeare's dilemmas.'
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
New 📚 @pilarorti.bsky.social's All the World's a Workplace: a fresh look at remote work & the exciting potential it holds for workers and employers. Cait Donovan's Mismatch: a deep dive into how mismatch in 6 key areas leads to burnout & how to create healthy work culture. Presales coming soon 👀
The image features text about the upcoming titles Mismatch by Cait Donovan and All the World's a Workplace by Pilar Orti. Further text indicates that presales for both books are coming soon. 
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thriving Talent by Aoife O'Brien ❎slogans or quick fixes ✅evidence, empathy and courage Buy now for £14.99 with free shipping to U.K. + U.S. and galvanize your leadership: bit.ly/thrivingtalent.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
It's International Goat Day! But why exactly are we so goat-focused? Blue Goat Books takes its name from the Blobe goat, an actual blue goat. That's because - like blue goats - our books are interesting, useful, and actually exist. Buy Thriving Talent by Aoife O'Brien now bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Aoife O'Brien's Thriving Talent continues to garner praise from readers. 📘🏅 It's the comprehensive guide to growing your leadership and cultivating a healthy, productive working culture. Get your copy now for £14.99 + free shipping to the U.K. & U.S. www.bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Get your groove on for the future of work with our Beyond the Cubicle playlist. Great tunes (sort of) related to the world of work: AI, burnout, remote work and more. bit.ly/bgbplaylist Get your copy of Beyond the Cubicle's fantastic first title, Thriving Talent: bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Last week the BGB team got away for some strategic & creative thinking. Our Beyond the Cubicle series is off to a strong start with Aoife O'Brien's Thriving Talent and we're building with 3 more titles on the future of work 👀. Order Thriving Talent now (UK/US free shipping) bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Summer is here. We all need time to switch off, but what if you and your team don't just need a rest but a reset? Let Aoife O'Brien be your guide as you take time to reflect on your leadership. Order Thriving Talent & get 2nd copy 1/2 price (UK) + free shipping to UK & US. bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
We're celebrating the 4th of July with the launch of free U.S. shipping on our titles. Get the fantastic Thriving Talent by Aoife O'Brien now: bit.ly/ttbluemonday. Amy C. Edmondson says TT 'goes beyond slogans about culture to show how systems, behaviours, and mindsets shape performance.'
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Do you get the sense that your team are unhappy? Are you collectively struggling with productivity? Or does something just feel a bit 'off'? Aoife will enable you to identify and deal with root issues, so you can help your team flourish. bit.ly/thrivingtalent + free UK shipping
"Leaders rarely set out to create toxic culture. No one wakes up intending to instil fear, exclusion or disengagement."

Aoife O'Brien, Thriving Talent

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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Another fantastic feature on Thriving Talent. Aoife O'Brien doesn't just correctly identify the issues, she gives you the tools and reflective prompts to bring about real, systemic change. Article: bit.ly/HRDfixsystems Get your copy of Thriving Talent now, with free UK shipping: lnkd.in/eWwmyzs3
Screenshot of article title and cover pic from Human Resource Director site. Title: Stop fixing your people. Fix your systems. Subtitle: Employee engagement has hit a 10-year low, and your systems are to blame. By Jackie Dunham. Article image features workers in an office at their desks.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Just a few days to go: Thriving Talent by Aoife O'Brien is £14.99 for May, with free shipping to UK customers. A leadership book that's accessible, engaging and full of useful guidance and prompts for reflection - ideal for reading in the sunshine! bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Join the goat in finding clarit-tea on how to help your team soar. Read Thriving Talent by Aoife O'Brien. Only £14.99 for May + free UK shipping. bit.ly/thrivingtalent And happy International Tea Day!
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Aparna Rae on the pressing topic of employee disengagement with a glowing endorsement of Thriving Talent - a book that helps team leaders to create conditions where people can thrive. Read here: bit.ly/tt-forbes-en... Order Thriving Talent now for £14.99 + free UK shipping: bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
May-ke work better for you and your team with Thriving Talent by Aoife O'Brien, available this month for £14.99 with free UK shipping. If you're looking for workable, grounded insights to create a healthy culture that brings out the best in people, look no further. bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Great time at The Workplace Event, hearing about the huge value of inclusive workplaces and the importance of physical space for great culture and collaboration. These kinds of conversations are moving Beyond the Cubicle (see what we did there?). Read Thriving Talent now: bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
You don't need endless budgets, perfect conditions or a complete overhaul to create genuine, lasting & inclusive happiness at work. You need psychological safety, three pillars & a leadership style that aligns your efforts with your values. That's what Thriving Talent provides. bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
We are beyond delighted for Aoife O'Brien, whose fabulous first book, Thriving Talent, is listed in today's @irishtimes.com as a bestseller. Congratulations Aoife! 💥🤩🎉
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
It’s just over a week since Aoife O’Brien launched Thriving Talent at Google HQ Dublin and we’re still buzzing. Huge congratulations to Aoife on a fantastic first book and suitably brilliant launch. www.bluegoatbooks.com
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Which book is @amycedmondson.bsky.social talking about?! It's Thriving Talent, Aoife O'Brien's debut, out 30th March. We can't wait and neither should you. Pre-order your copy now, use code SPREADTHEWORD for 2nd paperback copy at £7 or paperback + free ebook version bit.ly/thrivingtalent
Black text on yellow background with large quotation marks reads "This book goes beyond slogans about culture to show how systems, behaviours, and mindsets shape performance." The quote is attributed to Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School. Author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Find the full interview here: bit.ly/aoifeinterview. Thriving Talent can help you build a team that soars and it's out on 30th March. Pre-order your copy now: bit.ly/thrivingtalent. Use code SPREADTHEWORD for 2nd paperback copy at £7 or paperback + free ebook version.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Are you a leader who wants to drive performance,engagement & retention? Built from the latest research, 20 years’ corporate experience and work with global leaders, Thriving Talent can help. Use code SPREADTHEWORD for 2nd paperback copy at £7 or paperback + free ebook version. bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This International Women’s Day, meet four authors sharing their expertise to help you shape the future of work. Pre-Order Thriving Talent, by Aoife O’Brien. Use code SPREADTHEWORD to get a 2nd paperback copy for £7 or a paperback + free ebook version. bit.ly/thrivingtalent @pilarorti.bsky.social
4 square pictures of women authors with text overlaid on each picture, stating each author's name. Top left: Aoife O'Brien pictured smiling, with a glass of champagne, celebrating winning Business Podcaster of the year. Top right: Pilar Orti, pictured smiling. Lower left: Leanne Elliot pictured at a podcast recording in front of a microphone. Lower right: Cait Donovan pictured speaking at an event with microphone. 
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Award-winning podcaster Aoife O’Brien’s first book, Thriving Talent, is out next month. Aoife’s Thriving Talent model will help you build a culture where work is fulfilling and workers want to stay. Pre-order your copy now, use code THRIVING10 for 10% off. www.bluegoatbooks.com/products/thr...
On a yellow background, large dusky blue quotation marks frame the text 'Thriving Talent is a powerful guide for building cultures where people stay, grow, and do their best work.' 
Underneath, text in a different font attributes the quote to 'Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink, Bestselling author: Kill the Company & Why Simple Wins'. 
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Pre-Order your copy of Thriving Talent, by Aoife O’Brien, now. Use code SPREADTHEWORD to get a 2nd paperback copy for £7 or a paperback + free ebook version. bit.ly/thrivingtalent
Large yellow quotation marks on a light blue background frame a quote that reads "Thriving Talent is a practical and human guide for leaders who care about both people and performance."
Underneath the quote, in smaller text reads 'Gary Ridge. Chairman Emeritus, WD-40 Company. Bestselling author, Any Dumbass Can Do it. 
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Fine. We’re not poets, but we can help make work more fulfilling & enjoyable with Aoife O’Brien’s new book, Thriving Talent. Get 2nd copy for for £7.99 when you pre-order a paperback, code SPREADTHEWORD. Extra 15% off with code: HAPPYINLOVE, 00:00-23:59 14th Feb (GMT) only. bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Take the irk out of work with Aoife O'Brien's new book, Thriving Talent. A brilliant, research-led exploration of what really helps us to be happier and more effective at work. Pre-order now at bit.ly/thrivingtalent. Use code THRIVING10 for 10% off until midnight (GMT) 8th Feb.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We can help with one resolution: being happier at work. Aoife O’Brien, award-winning host of the Happier at Work podcast helps people thrive at work. Her book, Thriving Talent explores the science & art of happiness & building teams that soar. 10% off with code HAPPIERATWORK: bit.ly/thrivingtalent
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
How can we make work happier? Aoife O’Brien, Business Podcast of the Year winner 2025, has drawn on her experience & scientific research to write Thriving Talent - revealing what really makes us happier at work. Pre-order now with 15% off for Blue Monday (til midnight GMT) bit.ly/ttbluemonday.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Did you know that Blue Monday is a myth? If only there was a book and podcast featuring the latest research on what makes work happier. Meet Aoife O’Brien, host of the award-winning Happier At Work® podcast. Pre-order Aoife’s book, Thriving Talent: bit.ly/thrivingtalent, 15% off 19th Jan (GMT).
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
You know the theories about helping people work happier. But translating ideas into action can feel overwhelming. Our upcoming title Thriving Talent was written for you. Pre-order now via www.bluegoatbooks.com/products/thr... use code HAPPIERNEWYEAR for 10% off. Photo by Direct Media on StockSnap
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Great to see the wonderful Aoife O'Brien and her brilliant podcast, Happier at Work, featured in the Dublin Gazette. Find the article here: bit.ly/3NgHCEj. Pre-order Aoife's debut book, Thriving Talent, now at shop.bluegoatbooks.com/products/thr....
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Dublin-based podcast wins Business Podcast of the Year
The Happier at Work® podcast, hosted by Dublin-based workplace strategist and podcast host Aoife O’Brien, has been named Business Podcast of the Year at the Digital Women Awards 2025, held in London l...
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy new year from the Blue Goat Books team! We’re so excited for the great books we’ll be sharing with you this year, starting with our first Beyond the Cubicle title announcement very soon. Get ready to join the conversation as we bring you innovative thinking for the changing world of work.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
The BGB elves have been busy preparing for the launch of our first title in early 2026. Watch this space, we can’t wait to share it with you. Wishing you a very happy festive season from everyone at Blue Goat Books. 🎄
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
From authors with a wealth of experience, Beyond the Cubicle takes a deep dive into what’s happening now and what happens next in the world of work. The series explores leading authentically; building resilience in uncertain times; artificial intelligence; championing talent; remote work, and more.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Workers who fear job loss are 70% less likely to upskill and 45% more likely to disengage (Gartner). Organisations need to acknowledge this anxiety, communicate AI's role clearly, offer retraining programmes; and frame AI as a tool for augmentation—not replacement. Photo: Igor Omilaev on Unsplash
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
27% of people have quit a job because they didn’t feel comfortable expressing themselves. (World Economic Forum). Workplaces that don’t create space for genuine expression are haemorrhaging their best people. What voices in your organization have gone quiet? And what is that silence costing you?
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
The Four-Day Work Week Results Are In. Recent major trials across the UK and US found lower stress levels & less burnout. Wellbeing, efficiency and productivity increased. The conversation is shifting from “Can we afford to try this?” to “Can we afford not to?” Photo by Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Blue Goat Books’ new series, Beyond the Cubicle, explores the future of work, focussing on the topics that matter. With innovative thinking from authors with on-the-ground-experience. The cubicle era is over. What comes next is up to us. Photo by Alex jiang on Unsplash.
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
From AI to remote working and beyond, work isn't what it used to be. So we’re thrilled to introduce Beyond the Cubicle, Blue Goat Books’ ground-breaking new series. Bringing fresh thinking to the pressing questions of modern working life. Discover more at bluegoatbooks.com. #BeyondtheCubicle
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Blue Goat Books @bluegoatbooks.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Ever wondered what author-first publishing might look like? Welcome to Blue Goat Books: the home of books worth reading.
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