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.

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