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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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Ep 060: Organisational Flexibility with Annie Gascoyne

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2020/04/15

In this 60th episode, Richard is joined by Dr. Annie Gascoyne, who explains the concept of 'organisational flexibility', the topic of her PhD research. A neat parallel to psychological flexibility, it provides a framework for organisations to better deal with challenges. Note: this interview was recorded well in advance of the Coronavirus pandemic, but we hope you'll still find the content relevant. Resources mentioned in the episode: Annie's profile at Goldsmiths Institute of Management Studies:

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Special Episode: Resilience in a crisis

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2020/04/02

Given the present Coronavirus pandemic, we have another special episode of the podcast, this time looking at resilience. Richard and Pilar explore resilience for individuals working from home and for organisational leaders, looking at what's required of each to keep going in this difficult context. We hope that all our listeners are keeping well during this difficult time. Please get in touch with your questions and comments, either via Twitter (@MyPocketPsych) or our contact page

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Special Episode: Working from home in a crisis

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2020/03/25

Welcome to this special episode all about working from home during this global health crisis. The Coronavirus represents an unprecedented challenge to how we live our lives, so Richard and Pilar look at both the wider context and some tips for successfully navigating working at home with others - all while managing life's other roles. We hope that all our listeners remain well and we thank you for your continued support. please get in touch with your questions and suggestions via Twitter or our

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Ep 059: PsychFlex in Action 7: Viewing yourself flexibly

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2020/03/18

Welcome to the final episode in our series on Psychological Flexibility in action. This time, Richard and Pilar look at the relevance of our self-concept, the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and the benefits of viewing ourselves flexibly. You can find out more about Psychological Flexibility and listen to all the previous episodes via our dedicated website PsychologicalFlexibility.com. Do get in touch with your questions and comments and let us know how you're putting these principles

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Ep 058: PsychFlex in Action 6: Dealing with Discomfort

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2020/02/18

Welcome to the sixth episode in our series on Psychological Flexibility in the workplace. In this episode, Richard and Pilar discuss the various ways we can experience psychological discomfort (boredom, frustration or uncertainty, for example), how it can distract us and grab our attention and what we can do instead. We discuss the role of Acceptance - the acceptance of discomfort while we take helpful action, rather than a passive acceptance of the status quo. Reflecting on our episode on

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Ep 57: PsychFlex in Action 5: ACT in Asia with Dr....

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2020/02/15

Welcome to the fifth in our series looking at Psychological Flexibility in Action. This episode, Richard is joined by Dr. Austin Tay, an occupational psychologist based in Hong Kong, whose work takes him across several Asian countries. As an ACT practitioner, Austin takes us through his career journey to date and how he uses ACT principles to build his clients' psychological flexibility. Big thanks to Austin for his time and for sharing his valuable insights. Resources: WorkLifePsych overview of

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Ep 56: PsychFlex in Action 4: Seeing thoughts for...

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2020/02/01

Welcome to the fourth episode in our series looking at Psychological Flexibility in Action. This time, we turn our attention to the benefits of disentangling ourselves from our thoughts and seeing them for what they are - not what they say they are. Richard and Pilar explore this concept of 'defusion' and how it's made easier by the mindful focus explore in our last episode, but also how all the processes of Acceptance and Commitment Theory support each other. Remember that you can find out all

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Ep 55: PsychFlex in Action 3: Mindful focus on the...

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2020/01/22

Welcome to the third episode in our series on developing psychological flexibility. In the last two episodes, we looked at the role of values and then at how Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT) can be utilised in coaching contexts. This episode focuses on another key principle of ACT, the mindful focus on the here and now. Richard and Pilar explore what it means to be mindful, to notice with intent and how this supports the other aspects of psychological flexibility. Do get in touch with your

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Ep 054: PsychFlex in Action 2: Acceptance and...

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2020/01/07

Welcome to the second episode in our series on Psychological Flexibility in Action. This time, Richard interviews Dr. Rachael Skews, an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Theory and discusses what makes acceptance and commitment coaching so unique and impactful. Resources mentioned in this episode: WorkLifePsych's 'Wellbeing Essentials' training courses Ep018 - The Importance of Sleep Rachael Skews' online profile PG Cert in Coaching at Goldsmiths

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Ep 053: PsychFlex in Action 1: Values into Action...

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2019/12/15

Welcome to the first in a series of episodes focusing on Psychological Flexibility. We call it ‘PsychFlex in Action’ and it will include discussions about all aspects of psychological flexibility, interviews with academics and practitioners who are experts in this space, and advice on how you can weave the principles into your daily life. In this first episode, we look at the concept of values and their relevance to getting clarity on what matters in life. We also have an interview with Ross

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Ep 052: 'In Praise of Walking' with Prof Shane O'Mara

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2019/12/04

Welcome to episode 52, which has a real focus on wellbeing: sleep, walking and working hours. Richard and Pilar explore feedback from our listeners, Richard shares his recent conference experiences and then we have Richard's interview with Prof. Shane O'Mara from Trinity College Dublin. Have you ever wondered whether you should be walking more? The answer is probably yes! And here, Shane skilfully explains the health benefits of building a walking habit, as well as considering how our built

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Ep 051: Choosing a task management app

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2019/11/20

Welcome to episode 51 and we return to the topic of task management covered in episode 49. This time, Richard and Pilar look at the different factors to take into account when selecting a task management app. There are so many of them out there, it can be an exercise in confusion! Also covered in this episode, Richard’s involvement in the recent Dropbox Connect event in London and a discussion on the use of ‘teletherapy’ to combat workplace burnout. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, whether it’s your

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Ep 050: Fifty episodes young!

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2019/11/02

Welcome to our fiftieth episode! A major milestone for us and a result of all the fantastic support we’ve had from our listeners. Richard and Pilar take a look back at our favourite episodes, the episodes our listeners have downloaded the most and discuss listener feedback. We also hear about some listeners’ favourite work-related books. As this is our fiftieth episode, a special thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the podcast, those who provide us with input and feedback and everyone

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Ep 049: The challenges of task management

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2019/10/23

Welcome to episode 49, where we take a look at why it can be useful, but difficult, to look at our jobs as a series of tasks. We explore why it’s crucial to distinguish between tasks ands projects and how to deal with those pesky tasks that keep re-appearing on your to-do list. We’ve all got them, right? As ever, we love to hear from our listeners, so let us know how you manage your tasks and what works for you. You can send us your questions and comments via Twitter @MyPocketPsych or via our

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Ep 048: Digital development with Paul Smith

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2019/10/06

Welcome to episode 48, where we’re once again joined by Paul Smith from Wise Amigo. We discuss both digital and analogue approaches to managing your personal development and how a simple piece of paper can be a valuable development tool. Do let us know what you think about analogue and digital approaches, your preferred method and why it works for you. You can tweet us @MyPocketPsych or send us a longer message via WorkLifePsych.com/contact Thanks for listening! Resources mentioned in this

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Ep 047: Analogue in a digital world

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2019/09/24

Welcome to episode 47 of My Pocket Psych, where we explore the impact of using analogue tools in a digital work. Why Do some people prefer to use pen and paper when there are a range of digital alternatives? Which works best? In which contexts? Also, Richard reviews 'The Bullet Journal' - an approach to using notebooks to manage focus, productivity and wellbeing. Resources mentioned in this episode: WorkLifePsych’s 5th Birthday: https://www.worklifepsych.com/five-years-in/ Wellbeing news Stop

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EP 046: Five years of WorkLifePsych...

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2019/09/10

Welcome to Episode 46, where we take a look at the last five years of WorkLifePsych. Pilar gets to ask Richard everything she ever wanted to know about him and Richard just about manages to talk about himself (for a change!). We also look at a recent productivity workshop Richard ran in Dublin, the benefits of developing focus on the task at hand and highlight the benefits of…walking. Again, sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to WorkLifePsych's success these past five years: clients,

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EP 045: My phone! Where’s my phone?

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2019/08/06

Welcome to episode 45, where Richard flies solo and explores life without a mobile phone. Though we've discussed the role of technology and our wellbeing before on the show, Richard had to experience life without his mobile for several days in a row. Find out how he got on! Also in this episode: Listener feedback about resilience and impostor syndrome The costs of multi-tasking National guidelines on sleep hygiene The persistence of the 'learning styles' myth Resources mentioned in this episode:

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EP 044: Addictions in the workplace with Rodney Collins

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2019/07/24

Welcome to episode 44 of My Pocket Psych, which this time features a guest interview with Rodney Collins, psychotherapist and coach. Rodney specialises in supporting clients with additions and he and Richard discuss the impact of addictions in the workplace. We look at workplace factors that can support substance abuse and what happens when organisations don’t intervene and support their employees experiencing addiction. Resources for this episode You can find out all about Rodney and his

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Ep 043: You don't have to be resilient to work here...

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2019/07/03

Welcome to episode 43, where Richard and Pilar discuss the potential downsides of over-emphasising the need to be resilient at work: for organisations and employees. As usual, we have a lot of news and updates, including Richard's recent presentation at the ACBS World Conference in Dublin, updates to iOS to make your iPad (potentially) more useful and Richard's interview on the 'Stories of Success' podcast. Finally, we're not far off recording episode number 50 and we want to mark the occasion by

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