SCP Podcast

Humans need some stress to survive, but we know that too much stress hurts our health clouds our thinking, hinders our decision-making, and makes it harder to stay engaged at work. The problem is, until now, research hasn’t been able to extensively measure what renews us to the same degree research has measured what stresses us. Richard E. Boyatzis, Daniel Goleman, Udayan Dhar, and Kalu J. Osiri p...

Guess what? When you set out to hire for or measure emotional intelligence (EI) you may be measuring something totally unrelated to the skills to accurately perceive, understand and manage emotions. That’s because the term is used to describe a wide range of unrelated traits and skills. As a result, it is easy to select for the entirely wrong set of attributes. The good news is that you can avoid...

Dr. Vicki Vandaveer's word for her career is serendipity – and once you hear the whole arc, it is easy to understand why. In this episode of our Past Presidents series, host Daniel Ogunyemi talks with Vicki as she chronicles her journey through family, learning statistics over one terrifying weekend, pursuing a graduate degree, and the ebbs and flows toward consulting and coaching. She speaks...

We’re excited to introduce  Behind the Research , a new podcast from the Society of Consulting Psychology designed to take you inside the research, ideas, and conversations helping shape the field of consulting psychology. In our first episode, we’re exploring an important question: How can research better inform the work of consulting psychologists—and how can practitioners use research to streng...

Do you create an environment where everyone can realize their potential?" These are the two questions Dr. Randy White has challenged his students with throughout his career – and they frame this insightful conversation in the SCP Past-President Speaker Series. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Randy White to reflect on the evolution of consulting psychology, the importance of elevating the...

SCP Past-President Speaker Series – This special series of the SCP Podcast is dedicated to preserving the history and wisdom of consulting psychology. Through conversations with past SCP presidents, we explore the experiences that have shaped our field, the lessons that continue to guide our profession, and the opportunities ahead. In this episode, we sit down with two-time SCP President Dr. Greg...

In this episode of the SCP Podcast, we sit down with Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessments, for a timely conversation on AI, leadership assessment, and the future of consulting psychology. Together, we explore what separates rigorous assessment from personality “pop psychology,” how AI is reshaping coaching and consulting, the risks of bias in AI-driven feedback, and why human-c...

AI is transforming leadership development and consulting, but it also raises deeper questions about trust, bias, human connection, and the future of work. From the archives (2024), Dr. Joanie Connell discusses with Dr. Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessments. Learn more about Hogan Assessments at https://www.hoganassessments.com Follow: Hogan on LinkedIn Ryne Sherman on LinkedIn

What does effective leadership look like in an era shaped by rapid change, AI disruption, and increasing complexity? In this episode of the SCP Podcast, we sit down with Tricia Naddaff from Management Research Group (MRG) to explore the evolving landscape of leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and human-centered influence. Together, we discuss how leaders can navigate ambiguity,...