My Pocket Psych

In this episode, Richard explores what a coaching psycholoigist is and some of the differences between this and other specialisms within the profession. Full shownotes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/145 Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Pilar interviews Richard about his recent personal retreat in Spain and they discuss how to get the most from a retreat - even if it's in a local park or coffee shop. You can find full show notes for this episode at worklifepsych.com/podcast/144   Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Richard explores how to get the most from your calendar. A valuable tool when it comes to planning and productivity, but if mis-used, a source of overwhelm and stress.  You can find full show notes for this episode at worklifepsych.com/podcast/143

Following on from our last episode , where we took a fresh look at the roots of procrastination, this time we look at some simple ways you can replace your procrastination with proactivity. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/142   Thanks for listening!

Richard explores some of the stories we tell ourselves when we decide to procrastinate. The unhelpful, irrational stories that help us avoid some form of discomfort. In the next episode, we'll look at some simple things you can do to beat the procrastination habit.  Full show notes for this episode are available at WorkLifePsych.com/podcast/141 Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we continue our focus on self-awareness and look at the power of journalling. Richard is joined by fellow psychologist Dr. Amy Redmond , author of 'The Aha Journal'.  Full show notes are available at WorkLifePsych.com/podcast/140   Thanks for listening!

This time round, Richard and Pilar discuss some of the simplest approaches to learning more about what makes us who we are, and how we can adjust our responses to the world around us. You can find show notes for this episode at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/139 Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Richard and Pilar take a look at the concept of self-awareness. What do we mean when we use this phrase? Why is it so important for our experience of the workplace? And why can it be so difficult to develop?  Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/138 Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Richard and Pilar take look at what makes some conversations at work 'difficult', and what we can do to overcome this.  Full show notes for this episode are available at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/137   Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Richard explores the important differences between our values and our goals, but also how we can use them together to achieve what's really important to us.  Full show notes for this episode can be found at worklifepsych.com/podcast/136 Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Richard is joined by Dr. Sarah Wright, for a discussion about workplace loneliness. Sarah is an expert in workplace loneliness and interpersonal connection and together, they look at how loneliness impacts us - and those around us - and explore some simple steps anyone can take to beat the experience. They also announce the publication of our new free guide to beating loneliness '...

In this episode, Richard explores some of the many ways we can contribute to our own sense of overwhelm. We'll all feel overwhelmed with the stuff life throws at us from time to time, but some of our habits and attitudes can make the experience even worse. Richard walks through some of the root causes of being overwhelmed and indicates those that are more under our control.  Please get in touch wi...

In this episode, Richard and Pilar explore the benefits of treating our routines and habits with flexibility. ideally, they exist to hep us who we want to be - but we also need to pay attention to the context we're in, stepping away from routines and habits when they're no longer helpful or appropriate.  Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/133 Thanks f...

In this episode, Richard is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Brown. Matt outlines how he brings the principles of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Theory) to life in his work with patients living with cancer.  You can find the show notes for this episode at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/132

In this episode, Richard and Pilar discuss some very common myths and misconceptions about coaching.  Coaching is just about goals, right? And it's just a conversation. My coach will give me the advice I need! Just a few of the misconceptions we discuss.  Get in touch with your own questions about coaching, or even some examples of coaching misconceptions you've come across. We love to hear from o...

Welcome to another episode of 'My Pocket Psych', where Richard is joined by Dr. Rachael Skews. Rachael has just joined the WorkLifePsych team and discusses how she brings Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT) to life in her coaching practice.  After discussing Rachael's career journey to date, Rachael and Richard discuss how different aspects within ACT support the coaching process and how it dif...

In this episode, Richard and Pilar look at how you can get back on track when it comes to your goals for 2023. Learning from the past and being compassionate with yourself is a great start. but you can also ensure your regular routines and habits can reflect the changes you want to make.  You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/129 Thanks f...

In this episode, Richard interviews Lucie Ilbury, an experienced occupational psychologist and member of the WorkLifePsych team.  They explore the concept of derailment and the role that self-awareness plays in avoiding this very negative workplace outcome. While traditionally viewed as happening to the 'snakes in suits', derailment is much more complex and nunced and can occur due to a combinatio...

in this episode, Richard Pilar take a look at the different kinds of future-oriented thinking we can do. As not all of it is helpful, it's useful to distinguish between our planning, our predicting and our 'playwriting'. Let us know if you have any follow-up questions or comments Email us at 'podcast at worklifepsych dot com'  Thanks for listening! Resources for this episode Community Plus: workli...

Welcome to episode 126, where Richard is joined by Dr. Sarah Strohmaier, an expert in the science of mindfulness. In this episode, they look at the practicalities of adopting mindfulness practices and how even very brief mindfulness exercises can be beneficial. Despite the term being over-hyped in recent times, the evidence for its impact is quite clear. They also discuss the upcoming masterclass...

In this final episode of 2022, Richard explores how we can reflect on the year gone by to better help us plan for the year coming.  It doesn't have to mean big, demanding goals, but the reflection can help us be more realistic and practical about what we want to achieve.   

In this episode, Richard takes a look at a common (and frustrating) experience - the tasks that just won't die! They keep appearing on our lists, just like zombies. There are a few potential causes and thankfully, a few ways we can deal with them. It might be how we prioritise, how we feel about the tasks or the lack of an agreed deadline. But seeing them pop up on your task list every week certai...

This time round, Richard and Pilar discuss Richard's experiment of working a four-day week. We look at why he decided to trial it, how it worked for him and how he benefitted from this working arrangement.  The big question is: will he keep going with a four day week now the experiment is over? There are no one-size-fits-all solutions when it comes to flexible or alternate working arrangements, an...

In this episode, Richard and Pilar explore some of the reasons we don't achieve our goals. Even when we are clear where we want to get to and go through the goal-setting process carefully, we still might get in our own way when it comes to progress. We might set goals that are too demanding, or aren't even something we want to achieve. We can fall prey to popular bandwagons and sign up for somethi...

A very special episode! Richard and Pilar discuss the recent launch of the latest initiative from WorkLifePsych: Community Plus.  It's the premium level membership of our existing WorkLifePsych online community and features a plethora of events to address all aspects of your personal development journey.  In this episode, we look at why Richard launched it, who it's aimed at, and what you can expe...