Psychology@Work

The strong leader approach doesn’t work, and it’s dangerous. This podcast is all about how leaders can build a brand around who they really are, rather than who they feel they should be, and in that way create an environment where people feel more positive, more committed and more excited to come to work every day. Let's go! The myth of a strong leader

This weeks podcast is all about how to develop emotional intelligence and why it's important. I’m just going to take you through the basics and give you some tips to go away with and start developing emotional intelligence for yourself.

Exercise: it's a MASSIVE topic. This podcast covers exercise in particular with reference to work and well-being, where there’s more and more focus being placed. Today, it's all about the Why, What and How.

Changes you might be facing could be small (like the expenses claim process at work or the fact that they’ve changed the recycling rules), or big (your job role is changing, someone has left work or someone in your life is really ill). The points in this podcast relate to ANY change, small or big and the important things to remember to look after yourself and deal positively with the situation.

As you make your way to work with more of the morning being in the dark and you leave work as the sun is setting, how can you set yourself up for a really strong winter BEFORE it’s properly arrived? Here are my tips. Beat the winter blues

Do you find that your confidence sometimes isn't where you'd like it? Do you look around you and see people who are better/cleverer/faster/funnier and wonder where that leaves you? Check out thestrengthsguy's podcast for some quick, science-based tips on building confidence you never knew you had - at work, at home, in life.

Do you want to know how to get a better night's sleep ? Listen to thestrengthsguy for 8 minutes for dozens of tips on the science of sleeping well and how you can up your sleep game. What is melatonin? Does bedroom hygiene really help? Should you be beditating? For answers to all these questions and more, download and enjoy.

These days, more than ever, it seems that we are surrounded by distractions and this can lead to procrastination, feelings of guilt, frustration, visible irritation and stress. So how can you create the space that you need to do your best, focused work without interruption? Here's how... Cope with Interruptions

Procrastination: it affects work, life, everything, and what's more, we're all susceptible to it, because we are all susceptible to feelings of anxiety over performing or carrying out something new, or which carries a slight risk, no matter how small that risk may actually be in reality. So, what can we do to stay focused and avoid procrastination ? Check it out here...

Feeling a bit out of control with your career at the moment? In a bit of chaos perhaps? Don't worry, it's happening everywhere and we've got four tips on how to get back in the driving seat: work out your true north, take control, choose life and face your fears. Check it out. Learn how to take control of your career

Need to build a stronger team ? We've got 5 tips in this week's podcast: know your purpose, find your strengths, use them well, manage the risks and build team rituals.

How to partner with people with different strengths to you, and why it's amazing to do it. Four tips for building stronger relationships , and three watch-outs. Let's go!

Your brain is wired to help you build new habits , and you can build new habits in as little as 30 days, but, it can be tough. Here's 3 super simple ways to do it successfully.

Part 2 of 'how to do brand you'. Last week was all about how to build your brand pyramid. This week? It's all about how to communicate your brand .

How to do you as a brand and how doing this can help you do more of what you love.

Go slow, take your time, appreciate whatever it is that you’re doing. There are some great reasons to make a habit out of going slow. Four of the best are: give yourself a chance; connect properly; build resilience; and appreciate. In today's podcast episode, we'll go over those four habits so you can finally learn how to go slow . All in under 8 minutes.

Everyone is talking about strengths. But how do you find your strengths, so that you can get more from work and life, every day? Here are 5 motivational tips to help you get to know your strengths , all in a handy 8 minute package.

"A topic that's all important, can't escape it, it's gonna get you: nailing presenting ... So just be you - tell your story, your way - and make no excuses for that." Want to hear how to nail presenting in 10 minutes?

"How you can stay clear, focused and positive, rather than over-busy overwhelmed and conflicted." : life laundry in 3 ways.

"...so I'm just going with what I've observed on and off the pitch. No more, no less. And how that seems to have been just a little different at this World Cup, than those before..." : 4 life lessons from the World Cup.

"It feels pretty sad, that someone can get trapped in a cul-de-sac of a skill they've developed as a response to a situation just because they gave a damn. But for many people this is reality. So how to avoid this being you. How can you get to do more of what you love, and less of what you don't every day..." : Doing more of what you love

"Feedback is a gift." : how to give and receive great feedback in 3 steps.

"...increasingly people are feeling that the tech is running them, and that they're not in control of the tech. So, what are you going to do if you want to stay more in control of your digital life?" : mini, maxi & full reset tips on how to digital detox.

"It's everywhere. It's a human predisposition to look for the negative in everything we see..." : The Negativity Bias and what you can do about it.

"Be exclusive and inclusive. Weird, ok. What does that mean?" : Making meetings great in 5 easy steps. How to have great meetings