Worklifepsych

10/10/2024

Getting ready to run a webinar for clients this all about the small ways we can each invest in our wellbeing. Check out worklifepsych.com/thriving for some inspiration

09/05/2024

Hi everyone,

Last month, I was inited to speak at a coaching psychology conference and explored the topic of Psychological Discomfort. This is all the thoughts, feelings and other mental 'stuff' we don't want to experience.

In my presentation, I explained how it shows up and how it gets in the way of us being the kind of person we'd like to be. I explored how I bring the principles of ACT (acceptance and commitment theory) to life in coaching, and how to specifically address the topic of discomfort.

Learning how to effectively and sustainably navigate and permit through discomfort is a key life skill, opening up opportunities to reach our full potential. So I'm really keen to get the message out to as many people as possible.

I had a lot of follow-up questions about seeing the presentation, but it wasn't recorded on the day. So I recorded my own version and I'm sharing it below - let me know what you think and if you have any follow-up questions.

Thanks for watching!

Richard

I was asked to speak at a recent Coaching Psychology conference and, seeing as the event wasn't recorded, I wanted to share my presentation with a wider audi...

17/04/2024

Great to run a workshop on all things Psychological Flexibility for staff members at the University of East London this morning. Thanks to everyone for their interaction, questions and lovely feedback. It was a real pleasure to meet you all.

13/03/2024

This quarter's coaching event focuses on how to maximise your gains from coaching.

Whether it's selecting the right - and appropriately qualified - coach, turning your insights into action or generalising your wins from the experience, it all counts towards making coaching work for you.

Join me for a free session on April 24th at 10am UK to find out how to make coaching the most impactful personal development experience you can have. It's a great opportunity to get answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask about coaching.

As with all our coaching events, it's free. Reserve your place here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-get-the-most-from-coaching-tickets-860762863897?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/03/2024

In the latest podcast episode, Richard is joined by fellow coaching psychologist Lucie Ilbury, for a discussion about some of the common pitfalls to avoid when it comes to values.

While it's incredibly useful to be clear on what matters to us in life, there are a number of ways we can unintentionally mis-use our values.

We look at conflating values with goals, treating values like rules and expecting our values of others - and much more.

You can find Ep 155 of My Pocket Psych wherever you get your podcasts or stream direct from worklifepsych.com/podcast/155

Thanks for listening!

06/03/2024

If you're thinking about working with a coach this year, one of the things you might have heard about is a 'coaching chemistry session'. In my latest video, I explore why this is helpful, what to expect, and how to get the most from it.

In this video, I explain the role of the 'chemistry session' when it comes to coaching. Essentially, it's an opportunity for both parties to get to know each...

06/02/2024

Coaching isn't all promotions and performance!

My latest blog post explores three ways working with a coaching psychologist can support your wellbeing. I outline the role of stress management, healthy coping strategies and building new and healthy habits.

https://www.worklifepsych.com/can-coaching-improve-your-wellbeing/

30/01/2024

It's nearly the end of January, so how much progress have you made towards your goals?

If it's not where you'd planned, check out our latest podcast, where we look at the various ways goals and goal-setting can work against us. And we discuss some alternatives to those demanding goals you might have set for yourself.

You can find Ep152 of 'My Pocket Psych' wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it via the link below.

In this episode of our podcast, Richard is joined by fellow psychologist and coach, Dr. Rachael Skews, for a conversation about the downsides of goals.While ...

21/01/2024

In my latest video, I try to outline what a typical working week for a psychologist looks like, and provide a quick tour of my new office.

In this quick vlog, I share what a 'typical' week at work looks like for me, and why it's not all client-facing. There's a lot more to running your own busin...

16/01/2024

My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace : Are you considering coaching for 2024?

If you're considering coaching in 2023, make sure you speak to the experts. We're a team of accredited and experienced coaching psychologists.

11/01/2024

The latest episode of our podcast 'My Pocket Psych' is live and this time, you can watch a recording too. Richard is joined by Ross McIntosh, for a discussion about what it means to be an authentic leader in the workplace.

As well as all the usual podcast platforms, you can also watch the recording of this episode over on our YouTube channel.

In this episode of My Pocket Psych, Richard is joined by Ross McIntosh for a discussion about authentic leadership, what it means to be an organisational lea...

11/01/2024

My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace : Ep 151: Authentic leadership with Ross McIntosh

In this episode, Richard is joined by fellow podcaster and expert in ACT, Ross McIntosh, for a discussion about leadership at work. Ross is the host of the excellent 'People Soup' podcast, and regularly trains professionals int he ACT skills that support psychological flexibility.  Richard and...