"I am a human like you."

Ross McIntosh is an organisational and coaching psychologist in the UK. He focuses on cultivating psychological well-being and flexibility in organisations and individuals. He’s worked for over 20 years senior HR roles in government, and now consults with organisations and individuals in the public and private sectors, as well as researching and lecturing at City, University of London in organisational psychology. He hosts People Soup Podcast - nourishing the mind, flourishing at work - where he interviews a wide range of people in the fields of psychological well-being, acceptance and commitment therapy, and compassion.

Time Stamps:

4:32 Tell us a little bit about yourself, your work, your life.

13:06 Noticing with curiosity and kindness.

16:09 What are your thoughts around the concept of curiosity?

21:12 How do you communicate the concept of kindness to the people you are working with?

25:18 What are some of the challenges you face working with curiosity, kindness, compassion and psychological flexibility?

35:38 A metaphor for the human mind - different selves around the boardroom table.

39:15 What are your thoughts regarding empathy in leadership?

43:29 Tell us about the People Soup Podcast.

47:27 What are some of the projects coming up for you, what's coming next?

51:30 What are three tips you would offer others who are making their way on their own compassionate journey?

55:39 How can people find you, or engage with you and your work?

Social Media:

Twitter - @PeopleSoupPod

Instagram - @people.soup

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Website:

www.rossmcintosh.co.uk