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My Pocket Psych

Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

My Pocket Psych is all about the psychology of the workplace. Each episode, we"ll examine the world of work and explore a topic through the lens of psychology. Wellbeing, productivity, careers, relationship management. We"ll aim to give listeners tips to help improve their experience of work - moving from surviving to thriving! My Pocket Psych is brought to you by WorkLifePsych Ltd and hosted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon, a Chartered Psychologist and coach.

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42:39

Ep 080: Leisure, rest and recovery when working from...

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2021/02/04

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. We'd love to hear how you're using your leisure time and if the present pandemic situation has changed any of this for you. Do get in touch via Twitter @MyPocketPsych or via the contact page on our website: https://www.worklifepsych.com/contact Resources

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Ep 079: Productivity when working from home

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2021/01/21

Welcome to the latest episode in our series about working effectively from home. This time we turn our attention to working productively when at home - not being a superhuman powerhouse, but simply getting the right things done in the right, at the right time. Our homes can be a real source of distraction - both external and internal - so it pays to be work on minimising the distractions in your control. We can also lapse into procrastination without the physical presence of our office colleagues,

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Ep 078: Psychological wellbeing when working from home

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2021/01/06

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 are available to you can help. This episode was recorded before the latest national lockdown regulations were enforced across the UK, but we hope that the principles we outline will be useful to listeners whatever working from home situation they find

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Ep 077: Physical Wellbeing when working from home

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2020/12/08

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 this working from home experience. We look at the role of safe and ergonomic workstations, of rests and break, of physical movement and exercise and of course sleep and diet. Do please get in touch with your questions and comments, via Twitter

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Ep 076: A fresh perspective on working from home

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2020/11/26

Welcome to episode 76 and the start of our new series focusing on working from home. Each episode will look at the experience from a different perspective, offering insight to individuals, managers and organisational leaders. Do get in touch with your working from home questions, either on Twitter (@MyPocketPsych) or the contact form on our website (WorkLifePsych.com/contact). Resources mentioned in this episode: Richard's interview with Shield GEO about overwork:

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Ep 075: Mindfulness interventions at work with...

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2020/11/11

In this episode, Richard is once again joined by Dr. Antonia Dietman, 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 Antonia's research, which used a rigorous methodology and is very realistic about the results achieved. We hope you enjoy this conversation and please, get in touch with your questions or feedback. You can message us on Twitter

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Ep 074: 'What do they think of me when I'm not there?'

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2020/10/28

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 from our recent webinar on effective online collaboration and asynchronous working. Resources mentioned in this episode: Ep073: Impostor Syndrome with Dr. Rachael Skews:

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Ep 073: 'Imposter Syndrome' with Dr. Rachael Skews

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2020/10/15

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 Commitment Theory) sharing their own experiences and reflections on what works when it comes to this unpleasant phenomenon. Big thanks to Rachael for taking the time to join us once again! Please get in touch with your questions and comments, via Twitter

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Ep 072: Wondering and worrying while working at home

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2020/10/01

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 rewards. A way of thinking that can be exhausting and destructive, preventing us from deriving satisfaction from work - and isolation from colleagues may well contribute to it. Working at home, especially when in the middle of a pandemic, can contribute to

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40:17

Ep 071: Working at home, in the office or both?

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2020/09/16

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 look at why this return to the office might be a source of anxiety for some employees and why some of the commentary about ‘back to work’ has been very unhelpful and inaccurate. Show notes for this and all our episodes can be found at

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Ep 070: Micro-Frustrations at home with Sir Cary Cooper

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2020/09/04

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 diversity of home-working experiences. Technology, communication, physical work set-up and distractions. It's all here. Resources mentioned in this episode: Prof Sir Cary Cooper CBE: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/cary.cooper.html

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Ep 069: Life after coaching

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2020/08/19

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 chance of dependency on coaching. Richard explores what that can look like and what kinds of skills coachees can apply to other contexts once they've finished coaching. Please do get in touch with your questions and comments about coaching, especially

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Ep 068: How to get the most from coaching

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2020/08/06

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 listen to that episode firstif you haven’t already. What I wanted to underline this time round is that coaching requires a real investment of time, attention and energy. Simply having a coach changes nothing - treating your development like a project is what is going to make the difference

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Ep 067: What to expect from coaching

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2020/07/22

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 expect from a coaching experience, covering the practicalities and explaining how it differs from other forms of development. In our next episode we'll look at how to get the most from your coaching. Do get in touch with your questions and comments, either

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Ep 066: Asynchronous working

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2020/07/08

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 important to bear in mind when we're not 'at work' at the same time. Please do get in touch with your questions about asynchronous work - we'd love to hear from our listeners. Are you working in this way since lockdown? Are you a seasoned professional? What

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Ep 065: Employee wellbeing with Dr. Kevin Teoh

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2020/06/25

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 expert. Resources mentioned in this episode: Our 'Bite-sized Learning' training: https://www.worklifepsych.com/bitesized/ Kevin Teoh's profile: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/cswl/people/kevin-teoh HSE Stress Management Standards:

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EP 064: What does a psychologist do during a lockdown?

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2020/06/12

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 great listener feedback and Richard gets to share his technology woes. Resources mentioned Episode 062 with Antonia Dietman: https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/ep-062-the-power-of-conversation/ Bite-sized Learning page:

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Ep 063: Post-pandemic Predictions

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2020/05/26

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 to see the back of! We'd love to hear from our listeners on this topic. What changes to your working life have you welcomed? What do you want to keep doing once we're over the worst of this? What working practices do you want to see consigned to the

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Ep 062: The power of conversation

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2020/05/12

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 effectiveness. In the present context, we'd suggest that conversations within teams are more important than ever, so we hope you'll be prompted to reach out to colleagues to see how they're doing. Resources mentioned in this episode: Antonia Dietmann on LinkedIn:

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Ep 061: Anxious thoughts and feelings

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2020/04/27

In this episode, Richard and Pilar explore the experience of anxious thoughts and feelings, something nearly everyone can identify with. With our minds constantly giving us inner experiences we're not too keen on, especially in the present context, the way we deal with these thoughts and feelings is important. Remember, you can send us your questions and suggestions via Twitter or our contact page. We always love to hear from our listeners! Thanks for listening. Resources mentioned in this

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