Welcome to episode 27 of My Pocket Psych, the podcast all about the psychology of the workplace!   This time round, Richard and Pilar look at clearing up some misconceptions about coaching. We differentiate it from mentoring and psychotherapy and consider what you might want to look for in a prospective coach.    We also chat about recent presentations Richard gave in Dublin and St. Andrews, plug is workshop at November’s CIPD Northern Ireland Conference. And of course, we discuss our challenge - using Apple’s Screentime functionality to see how we’re using our devices.    Please get in touch with your questions about coaching and your own development, via either Twitter @MyPocketPsych) or our comments form (WorkLifePsych.com/contact).   My Pocket Psych is brought to you by the development specialists at WorkLifePsych. We work at the intersection of wellbeing, productivity and professional effectiveness, providing coaching, structured development and training. Find out more at WorkLifePsych.com    Resources mentioned:   CIPD Northern Ireland Conference: https://events.cipd.co.uk/events/cipd-northern-ireland-annual-conference-2018/   Stress awareness week: https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/international-stress-awareness-week-2018/   My Pocket Psych episode 13: Stress at work: https://pca.st/4C3N   Blog post: “Don’t try to be bullet proof - on honesty in coaching” https://www.worklifepsych.com/coaching/dont-try-to-be-bullet-proof-on-honesty-in-coaching/   Blog post: “Considering coaching? Five questions to think about before pressing ‘go’” https://www.worklifepsych.com/coaching/considering-coaching-five-questions-to-think-about-before-pressing-go/   What to expect from coaching: https://www.worklifepsych.com/coaching/what-to-expect-from-coaching/   BPS Register of coaching psychologists: https://www.bps.org.uk/lists/coach