Ep 138: Self-awareness: what is it, and why is it so difficult?

Ep 074: 'What do they think of me when I'm not there?': In this episode, Richard and Pilar complete our discussion about impostor syndrome and its impacts, as well as looking at the importance of online collaboration. We look back at Richard's discussion with Dr. Rachael Skews and discuss what we took away... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

35 min listen

Ep 077: Physical Wellbeing when working from home: Welcome to the second episode in our series on effective working from home. This time, we turn our attention to the importance of maintaining a focus on our physical wellbeing - something that can sometimes get lost in the focus on other aspects of... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

45 min listen

Ep 069: Life after coaching: In this episode, Richard is once again flying solo, looking at the topic of life after coaching ends. It's crucial that coach and coachee are clear on the finite nature of the coaching relationship and that the coach does what they can to reduce the... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

19 min listen

Ep 065: Employee wellbeing with Dr. Kevin Teoh: Welcome to episode 65, which is all about employee wellbeing - with a focus on a phased return to the workplace. We have questions for employers, as well as a special guest in the form of Dr. Kevin Teoh, occupational psychologist and wellbeing... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

58 min listen

Ep 062: The power of conversation: In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Antonia Dietmann, to discuss the value of social chats in the workplace. Antonia outlines her own doctoral research on the topic, illustrating the value such simple conversations bring to trust and team... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

59 min listen

Ep 063: Post-pandemic Predictions: In this episode Richard and Pilar discuss how they hope working life will develop on the other side of this pandemic. We've both seen some positive changes that we hope to see stick around, but also some working practices and attitudes that we'd like... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

45 min listen

Ep 068: How to get the most from coaching: Welcome back! This episode is the second in our three-part series looking at maximising your coaching experience. Last time, we covered the essential factors that make coaching what it is, so you might want to if you haven’t already. What I wanted... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

39 min listen

Ep 084: Loneliness at work with Dr. Antonia Dietmann: Welcome to Episode 84, where Richard is once again joined by fellow psychologist Dr. Antonia Dietmann, this time looking at the difficult topic of loneliness. It's something that Antonia looked at as part of her doctoral research and is very relevant... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

39 min listen

Ep 072: Wondering and worrying while working at home: Welcome to episode 72, where Richard and Pilar explore some of the ways working at home can contribute to our experience of 'Impostor Syndrome'. This is the irrational and powerful sense that we don't deserve our successes, our jobs, our... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

42 min listen

EP 064: What does a psychologist do during a lockdown?: In this episode, we look at what a psychologist can do when working under lockdown. Richard and Pilar discuss the kind of work that's still possible to do remotely, as well as some of the challenges working over video can bring. We've also got some... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

41 min listen

Ep 070: Micro-Frustrations at home with Sir Cary Cooper: In this episode, Richard interviews Sir Cary Cooper CBE about the 'micro-frustrations' those of us working at home can face. Pilar is back, calling in from Spain, and she and Richard discuss the importance of a healthy home-working set-up and the... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

50 min listen

Ep 073: 'Imposter Syndrome' with Dr. Rachael Skews: Welcome to episode 73, where Richard is joined by Dr. Rachael Skews to discuss the impact of Impostor Syndrome and how it can be addressed in the coaching context. Specifically, they look at Impostor Syndrome through the lens of ACT (Acceptance and... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

45 min listen

Ep 066: Asynchronous working: Welcome to episode 66, where we discuss the concept - and relevance - of 'asynchronous working', something that so many people will need to adapt to in the coming months. Pilar outlines what it means when work is asynchronous and what's really... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

39 min listen

Ep 094: Coaching for effectiveness: This latest episode in our series on coaching looks at how coaching can support the key interpersonal skills and attitudes to support our effectiveness at work. Pilar and Richard look at the topics that come up in effectiveness-related coaching... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

32 min listen

Ep 098: Managing your boundaries: Richard and Pilar take a look at the importance of proactively and intentionally managing the boundaries between our various life roles. How do we prevent one role absorbing the time and attention we'd like to invest in another? We're really... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

28 min listen

Ep 071: Working at home, in the office or both?: Hello and welcome to episode 71 of My Pocket Psych, the podcast all about the psychology of the workplace. Six months after lockdown hit the UK in any meaningful way, the push is on to get people back into the physical workplace. In this episode, we... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

40 min listen

Ep 085: Does mindfulness work? With Sarah Strohmaier: Welcome to episode 85, which is all about mindfulness. Richard is joined by Sarah Strohmaier, a mindfulness researcher, who helps us bust a few myths and misunderstandings about the topic. Sarah’s research has looked at the impact of mindfulness in... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

45 min listen

Ep 104: The power of the weekly review: Welcome to episode 104, where we explore the benefits of reviewing our working week - before launching into our weekend. Identifying learning points, successes and challenges can help us draw a line under the week and enables us to put our learning... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

27 min listen

Ep 080: Leisure, rest and recovery when working from home: Welcome to this latest episode in our series all about working from home. Richard is joined by Dr. Ciara Kelly, and they discuss the role of leisure, rest, hobbies and recovery when it comes to work in general and working from home specifically. ... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

43 min listen

Ep 067: What to expect from coaching: In this episode, we turn our attention to coaching. Perhaps you've thought about working with a coach, or you're considering introducing it to your organisation. Either way, this episode is a great place to start. Richard and Pilar outline what to... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

45 min listen

Ep 075: Mindfulness interventions at work with Antonia Dietmann: In this episode, Richard is once again joined by , who this time outlines research she has carried out into the benefits of mindfulness practice. We know that mindfulness as a concept is sometimes presented as a panacea, but this isn't the case in... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

31 min listen

Ep 091: Common coaching pitfalls to avoid: In this second part of our latest coaching series, we look at some of the common pitfalls that coaches and coachees can encounter when working together. Pilar and Richard look at the importance of taking time to reflect between sessions, of... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

30 min listen

Ep 093: Coaching for wellbeing: In this fourth episode of our latest series on coaching, Richard and Pilar look at a very important topic: how coaching can support our wellbeing. We explore some of the common wellbeing topics, as well as how an ACT perspective can help coachees make... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

33 min listen

Ep 096: Fresh starts: Welcome to episode 096, where our focus is on fresh starts. Humans are attracted to what we call 'temporal landmarks’, which are date-based lines in the sand that allow us to make sense of our past and establish new chapters in our lives. These new... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

33 min listen

Ep 097: A little bit of what you need: In this episode, Richard is joined by fellow chartered psychologist, Dr. Rachael Skews, who shares his interest in the factors that contribute to our wellbeing. Together, they explore the concept of 'self-care' - the many forms it can take and... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

38 min listen

Ep 082: Intentional tech: Welcome to episode 082, where we explore how our sometimes automatic use of technology can prevent us from being our best selves. We look at how a more intentional relationship with our technology can free up time, attention and energy for the... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

58 min listen

Ep 115: Personal Knowledge Management: Welcome to episode 115, where we take an introductory look at the concept of Personal Knowledge Management. This concept has evolved in response to the very real contemporary experience of information overload. When knowledge workers globally are... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

34 min listen

EP 083: Workplace wellbeing - can we start again please?: Welcome to episode 083, where we turn our attention to workplace wellbeing, joined once again by Dr. Kevin Teoh. Richard and Kevin explore why organisations sometimes focus on the wrong thing when it comes to wellbeing at work and make some... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

47 min listen

Ep 090: How to approach coaching: Welcome to episode 90, where we kick off a new series all about coaching. In this first episode, we look at what coaching actually is, how it can be used and how you can prepare for your first coaching session. Pilar turns the tables and asks all the... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

33 min listen

Ep 078: Psychological wellbeing when working from home: Welcome to episode 78, where we continue our series on how to retain a focus on your wellbeing while working from home. This time, we look at psychological wellbeing and the simple ways that routine, breaks, connection and knowing that resources that... by My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace

52 min listen

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