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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 22: Relationships at work

My Pocket Psych ·

2018/08/07

This episode, Richard interviews Tiffany Poeppelman and Beth Maguire, two of the co-founders of the ‘Psychology for Business’ meetup in Dublin. We discuss the rationale for the group, its aims and a review of the most recent meetup, which focused on relationships in the workplace. You can sign up to join the group for free via meetup.com - https://www.meetup.com/Psychology-for-Business And as we mention, your ideas for future events are very welcome! Other resources / events mentioned: The

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Ep 021: Making flexible working work

My Pocket Psych ·

2018/07/17

In this week's (very hot and very sleep-deprived!!) episode of My Pocket Psych, Richard and Pilar turn their attention to flexible working, starting with the question "What exactly *is* flexible working?!" As it can take so many forms, we look clarify some of these and explain their benefits and impact, as well as looking at the concept from the perspective of individual employee, manager and organisation. It's a topic we'll definitely return to, so do get in touch with your questions! Further

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Ep 020: A mid-year review

My Pocket Psych ·

2018/07/10

We're already halfway through 2018 - so how are you feeling about the goals you set for yourself at the start of the year? In this episode, Richard and Pilar explore the reasons why you mightn't have made as much progress on those goals as you would like, while suggesting some approaches you can take to move things forward. Other updates: Headspace is now available via Alexa: https://www.headspace.com/alexa The PsychFlex101 taster session in London on 19th

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Ep 019: The psychological contract and why it matters

My Pocket Psych ·

2018/06/27

In this episode, Richard and Pilar discuss the concept of the 'psychological contract' and its relevance to motivation, relationships and happiness at work. If you'd like to know more about the concept, you can visit: The CIPD factsheet on the topic - https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/relations/employees/psychological-factsheet And you can find out all about Denise Rousseau and the research she's carried out on this topic

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Ep 018: Wellbeing - The importance of sleep

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2018/06/13

In this episode, Richard & Pilar wrap up our focus on wellbeing with a discussion on the importance of sleep. It's something that we simply can't do without, yet many of us feel we're not getting enough. We look at the impact of sleep disturbance, along with what you can do to improve the quality of your own sleep. The books Richard mentioned - but for some reason, didn't make a note of when preparing for this episode! - are: - Dreamland: Adventures in the strange science of sleep, by David K

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55:26

Ep 017 - Wellbeing: We're not designed to be 'always on'

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2018/05/30

We continue our exploration of the theme of wellbeing, this time looking at the impact of being 'always on' - continually connected to work through technology. Richard and Pilar discuss the pros and cons of some approaches to managing our relationship with technology, after which, Richard interviews Laura Willis from Shine Offline. Laura works to help people develop a more effective and positive relationship with their information technology and describes how she came to set up the business and make

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Ep 016 - Wellbeing: Coaching for resilience with...

My Pocket Psych ·

2018/05/16

This episode, Richard and Pilar continue their focus on wellbeing at work and discuss the topic of resilience. We look at how it can mean different things to different people, as it’s frequently misunderstood and misapplied, and what we can do to boost our own resilience. And we’re very clear: boosting employee resilience shouldn’t be an alternative to making an organization a great place to work! We also have an interview with resilience expert, psychologist and coach Gemma Roberts, who talks us

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Ep 015: Wellbeing: Coaching for Psychological...

My Pocket Psych ·

2018/05/02

This episode, we continue our look at wellbeing and discuss the role of values in a coaching context. Our discussion includes an interview with Dr. Rachael Skews from the Institute of Management Studies, Goldsmiths University of London, whose recent PhD examined the impact of coaching using a psychological flexibility model. We also outline our planned free webinars on Psychological Flexibility - you can reserve a place by clicking here - https://psychflex101.eventbrite.co.uk You can find out more

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Ep 014: Wellbeing: Thinking about your thinking

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2018/04/18

This episode, Richard and Pilar continue their focus on wellbeing at work and discuss the role of our thinking. We look at the importance of noticing our thinking - what we’re saying to ourselves - how easy it is to slip into ‘automatic pilot’ mode, along with the various unhelpful thinking traps that can fall into. Do you find yourself predicting what’s going to happen in the future? Assuming the worst in a given situation? Believing that how you feel right now will last forever? We discuss what

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Ep 013: Wellbeing - Stress at Work

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2018/04/04

Thanks for downloading the latest episode of 'My Pocket Psych'. This time, Richard is once again joined by Nicola Tatham, Occupational Psychologist and Psychotherapist. We look at the topic of stress at work, exploring what causes us to feel 'stressed' and the impact it has on us. We also look at what we can do about stress and suggest some changes you can make to how you cope with pressure at work. You can learn more about Nicola online via Twitter @Freedom_Nicola and via her website: Freedom

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Ep 012: “Consulting a Wise Amigo"

My Pocket Psych ·

2018/03/21

In this episode of 'My Pocket Psych', we introduce a new segment to the show: Psychologists at Work. This is the first in a series of interviews with practicing occupational psychologists, exploring what they do for their clients and how they apply psychology in the workplace. Dr. Richard MacKinnon interviews Paul Smith, the founder of Wise Amigo, an app to help you plan your personal and professional development. Paul explains how he got into psychology, why he launched the app and how he thinks

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Ep 011 - Productivity 5: The magic of goals

My Pocket Psych ·

2018/02/28

This episode sees us finishing our series on Productivity at work. Richard and Pilar look at the value of setting appropriate goals. We examine them in terms of how they can align with our values and our roles in life and their motivating impact. We look at what makes a 'good' goal and how you can find meaning in a goal that has been set for you by someone else. We end the episode by exploring some common productivity myths. We hope you've enjoyed this series and have found some practical tips and

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Ep 010 - Productivity 4: Apps for Productivity

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2018/02/14

This week, Richard and Pilar continue their discussion about productivity at work and how we can use apps to help us stay on top of priorities. After discussing some of the factors that can help you identify an app to manage your tasks and projects, Richard walks us through a selection of apps, discussing their relative strengths. It's not a finite list, but a great place to start. Resources mentioned in this episode: The WorkLifePsych newsletter sign-up: http://eepurl.com/c8K5JP Apps we discussed

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Ep 009 - Productivity 3: Purpose

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2018/01/31

In this episode, Richard and Pilar continue our series looking at productivity. We discuss the important aspect of ‘Purpose’ when it comes to our productivity at work. While we can be very efficient and get lots done, it’s arguably as important to understand *why* we do what we do. We explore the role of values and goals in helping us get the most important stuff done, and how it’s useful to consider the various roles we occupy in life when prioritising our activities.

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Ep 008 - Productivity 2: Prioritisation

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2018/01/17

This is the second in a series of discussions about productivity in a demanding world. This time, Richard and Pilar turn their attention to how we can better prioritise the work that comes our way. Fundamentally, prioritisation helps us guide our attention - which is already limited! Without considering prioritisation, we simply end up doing the next thing that crosses our path - and this might not be helpful or appropriate at the time. We walk through the ‘Eisenhower Matrix’ - a simple tool for

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Ep 007 - Productivity 1: Procrastination

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2018/01/03

In this episode, we start our series of discussions on Productivity. Richard and Pilar begin with an examination of how and why we procrastinate and discuss what we can do to address this unhelpful habit. Resources mentioned during this episode: The Checklist Manifesto Beating Procrastination: Let's make a start The Pomodoro Technique Experiential avoidance

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Ep 006 - Mental health at work

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2017/12/21

In this episode, Richard is joined by Occupational Psychologist and Psychotherapist Nicola Tatham. They discuss the role of mental health at work, the importance of de-stigmatising mental health conditions and have some thoughts to share on how to have difficult conversations about mental illness. Nicola can be contacted via Twitter at @Freedom_Therapy and via her website at www.freedom-therapy.com. You can find out all about the HSE management standards on their website

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Episode 005 - Let's talk about work-life balance

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2017/12/06

In this episode, Richard and Pilar turn their attention to the topic of work-life balance. We look at how it’s a frequently misunderstood area and how it can be useful to look at it from several perspectives. We then look at the third of our three themes within the topic of Psychological Flexibility: Get moving! This is all about getting clarity on your values and then putting them into action with intent. Resources mentioned during this episode: ‘The CEO of Me’ by Ellen Ernst Kossek Importance of

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Episode 004 - Do I need a coach?

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2017/11/22

In this episode, Richard and Pilar turn their attention to the topic of coaching at work. We look at how coaching is different to mentoring, counselling or psychotherapy, as well as the topics that can benefit from a coaching approach. We then look at the second of our three themes within the topic of Psychological Flexibility: Let go! This is all about developing a different relationship with our thoughts and emotions. Resources mentioned during this episode: BPS Register of coaching

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Ep 003 - Psychological Flexibility: paying attention...

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2017/11/08

In this episode, Richard and Pilar discuss the concept of ‘Psychological Flexibility’ and examine how becoming more aware of the ‘now’ can help us focus and get in touch with what’s going on inside. We ask everyone to ‘Show up’ and be more mindful. This is the first of three episodes looking at Psychological Flexibility.

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