Best Dr Amanda Potter CPsychol Podcasts (2025)

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Ep85 Presenteeism: Why Working When You Shouldn't Is Hurting Your Brain 29:27

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Send us a text Ever pushed yourself to work through illness or stayed late just to be present at work and be seen? Your brain might be paying a devastating price. Presenteeism, means showing up physically but functioning below capacity due to illness, injury, or simply staying longer than necessary. This costs UK businesses a staggering £100 billio…

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Ep84 Unmasking Bias in 360 Assessments 34:43

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Send us a text What if the 360 feedback you're receiving is more a reflection of human cognitive shortcuts than your actual performance? In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Amanda Potter—recently named Association of Business Psychologists Practitioner of the Year 2024—takes us behind the scenes of 360 assessments to reveal the hidden biases tha…

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Ep83 Psychological Safety Revisited 43:41

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Send us a text Psychological Safety isn't merely a workplace buzzword—it's the foundation for innovation, authentic collaboration, and organizational success. In this compelling revisit to one of our most downloaded episodes, Dr. Amanda Potter and Psychologist Caitlin Cooper explore how our understanding of psychological safety has evolved dramatic…

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Ep82 Navigating Conflict: Psychological Safety in Mediation 30:34

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Send us a text Resolving workplace conflict requires more than good intentions—it demands psychological safety. In our latest episode, we explore this powerful intersection with Alex Myers, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, coach, and mediator who's transforming how organisations handle workplace disputes. Alex shares her journey implementing …

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Ep81 Unlocking Team Potential in IG Group 39:42

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Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about identifying potential in your team was based on flawed assumptions? In this thought-provoking conversation with Adam Wheelwright, Chief Technology Officer at IG Group, we challenge conventional wisdom around talent assessment and high-performance cultures. Drawing from his 30 years of exp…

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Ep80 Mental Health at Work: Breaking the Stigma 41:37

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Send us a text Episodes are available here https://www.thecpo.co.uk/ To follow Zircon on LinkedIn and to be first to hear about podcasts, publications and news, please like and follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betalent-by-zircon/ To access the research white papers mentioned in this and other podcasts, please go to: https://www.betalent.…

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Ep79 The Neuroscience Behind Decision Mastery 46:35

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Send us a text What happens in your brain when faced with complex choices? The average person makes 35,000 decisions daily, from trivial selections to career-defining judgments – yet a shocking 99.5% of leaders have never received formal training in decision-making. Leadership coach Jon Bircher joins Dr. Amanda Potter to unpack the psychology and n…

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Ep78 Maintaining Resilience during the Coventry Building Society and Cooperative Bank Merger 37:25

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Send us a text What happens when a major financial merger puts wellbeing at the heart of its transformation strategy? Lucy Becque, Group Chief People Officer at Coventry Building Society, reveals the powerful impact this approach has had as they navigate combining with the Co-operative Bank – doubling their workforce overnight and bringing together…

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Ep77 The Blueprint Revolution: Transforming Organisational Success in Haven 38:03

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Send us a text Ever wondered why traditional competency models often gather dust while organisations continue struggling with talent development? The answer might lie in a more holistic approach called "blueprinting" - a framework that's transforming how forward-thinking companies like Haven approach leadership development. This eye-opening convers…

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Ep76 Strengths versus Personality with Dr Stewart Desson 44:23

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Send us a text Dr. Amanda Potter and guest Dr. Stewart Desson, CEO of Lumina Learning, explore the complex relationship between personality testing, neurodiversity, ethical assessment practices, and strengths-based approaches in the workplace. • The Big Five personality model (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism) r…

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Ep75 Selective Listening: How Our Biases Distract Us 31:02

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Send us a text Have you ever been accused of "selective hearing" or caught zoning out during an important conversation? You’re not alone. Our brains constantly filter information, deciding what deserves attention, often without us realizing it. This episode unpacks selective listening; choosing what we focus on—versus selective hearing (unconscious…

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Ep74 Unlocking Gen Z: Navigating Early Talent Expectations 30:30

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Send us a text The battle to attract and retain high-quality early talent has never been more challenging. With 95% of organizations acknowledging that early career candidates quickly move on when expectations aren't met, understanding what truly drives these professionals has become crucial for business success. Dr. Amanda Potter, the Chief Psycho…

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Ep73 Setting High-Performing Teams in Motion with Network Rail 42:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Rev. Mike Wright from Network Rail joins award-winning Business Psychologist Amanda Potter and co-host Caitlin Cooper to explore what makes high-performing teams thrive. We dive into Project Speed, a post-pandemic initiative that boosted efficiency and reduced costs, saving £1.5 billion! We also examine how cognitive…

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Ep72 Managing Change Fatigue: Strategies for Adaptability and Resilience 43:53

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Send us a text What if your brain's craving for predictability is the real reason behind your stress? In our latest episode, we explore the complex emotions tied to change fatigue in our fast-paced world driven by relentless technological advancements. With AI reshaping the landscape and social media perpetually altering trends, the pressure to ada…

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Ep71 Unlocking Talent Potential Through Strategic Data 45:47

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Send us a text Dr. Amanda Potter, Chartered Psychologist and CEO of Zircon BeTalent, and Jig Ramji, an experienced Chief Talent Officer, join us for a compelling discussion on the transformative power of big data in talent management. Listen as we unpack the parallels between sports analytics and organizational performance, revealing why data integ…

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Ep70 From Habit to Happiness: The One Change Approach 37:53

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Send us a text What if one small change could transform not only your life but also contribute positively to the world? Join us as Lou Kiwanuka shares her inspiring journey of embracing sustainable change, one step at a time. Starting with a personal commitment to make one change per month since January 2020, Lou's approach has led to profound pers…

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Ep69 Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Santander: The Power of Psychological Safety 33:10

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to creating a truly inclusive workplace with insights from Laura McLean, an HR and Talent leader at Santander. Tune in to discover how you can foster an environment where trust and innovation flourish, and employees feel empowered to bring their full selves to work. Laura, alongside Dr Amanda Potter, Chartered Psyc…

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Ep68 Essential Sleep Strategies for Emotional Balance 30:35

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to optimal sleep with Dr. Amanda Potter, a distinguished Psychologist and CEO of Zircon BeTalent, as she guides us through the intricate dance of our nightly rest. Discover how seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep can revolutionize your emotional well-being and sharpen your cognitive edge, enhancing creativit…

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Ep67 Ensuring Efficacy & Ethics in Psychometrics 53:44

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of psychological assessments with our esteemed guest, Ben Williams from Sten10, as he joins Dr Amanda Potter, CEO of Zircon, for an in-depth discussion on the tools that shape development and recruitment. Discover why validity and reliability are not just buzzwords but essential elements that ensure these assessmen…

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Ep66 Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Challenges and Success Stories 38:47

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Send us a text Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Amanda Potter, Chartered Psychologist and CEO of Zircon, as we navigate the complexities of the entrepreneurial mindset. Ever wondered what differentiates a freelancer from a true entrepreneur? Discover how visionaries like Simon Rogerson from Octopus Energy harness their relentless e…

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Ep65 Introversion: Why is it underappreciated and misunderstood? 38:07

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Send us a text Unlock the hidden strengths of introversion in the workplace! Join us as Amanda Potter, CEO of Zircon, breaks down the often misunderstood traits of introverts and extroverts, backed by insights from Jung, Eysenck, and psychological models like the Big Five and MBTI. We'll dissect how biased language can shape our views and why emoti…

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Ep64 Building a Thriving Culture with Simon Rogerson CEO Octopus Group 40:25

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Send us a text Imagine transforming your organization by fostering trust, promoting cognitive diversity, and championing kindness in the workplace. Join us in this enlightening conversation with Simon Rogerson, the visionary CEO and founder of Octopus Group. Simon dispels misconceptions about his role at Octopus Energy and delves into his journey f…

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Ep63 Transform Your Emotional Well-Being Through Breathing Techniques 40:20

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to enhancing your emotional well-being through the transformative power of breathing techniques in this enlightening episode. Dr Amanda Potter and Kristian Lees-Bell are joined by Jessica Livingstone, a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher, who takes us on her journey from the high-stress corporate world to foundin…

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Ep62 Enhancing Innovation Through Psychological Safety 38:08

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to fostering a culture of innovation and psychological safety within your organization. Join Dr Amanda Potter and Caitlin Cooper for a thought-provoking conversation, where they uncover the link between psychological safety and innovation, explore the neuroscience behind daydreaming and discuss what helps and hinde…

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Ep61 Unlock Business Potential by Embracing Humanity 40:28

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Send us a text Can kindness, humility, and collaboration be the secret ingredients to business success? Join us as we sit down with Philippa White, founder and CEO of TIE Leadership, who shares profound insights from her book, "Return on Humanity." Led by Angela Malik, and Dr. Amanda Potter, PhD. This episode unveils compelling stories from Philipp…

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Ep60 Transforming work habits for sustained high performance 38:51

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Send us a text Curious about the secrets behind sustainable high performance in organizations? Discover the insights of Amy Brand, a leading neuro and behavioral scientist, who has been named HR's Most Influential Thinker on LinkedIn for 2023. In this episode, Amy shares her remarkable journey from medicine to neuroscience, driven by her fascinatio…

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Ep59 The Changing Shape of Work - Part 2 31:18

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Send us a text Discover the critical forces transforming today's workplace as Dr. Amanda Potter, the insightful CEO of Zircon, returns to our podcast to examine the dynamics of fairness, accountability, sustainability, and technology. As we navigate these waters, we'll scrutinize how these forces not only shape employee engagement but also the broa…

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Ep58 The Changing Shape of Work - Part 1 33:53

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Send us a text What lies ahead in our working life, what challenges can we expect to face in 2024. The Zircon Psychologists conducted some research to understand the forces that will impact the future of work. This podcast summarises the first 4 of 8 forces that will particularly impact employees and teams, and will start to look at the steps they …

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Ep57 The Neuroscience of Imposter Moments and Personal Effectiveness 49:04

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Send us a text Ever feel like your brain is stuck on autopilot, falling prey to biases and inefficiencies? Dulcie Swanston and Dr Iain Price join us again, offering enlightening insights into the art of personal effectiveness and the power of neuroplasticity. Through their dynamic exchange, they unveil approaches to work smarter, transforming "impo…

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Ep56 The Transformative Power of Kindness in Leadership 29:09

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how a simple act of kindness can transform an entire day? Dr. Amanda Potter, CEO of Zircon, joins me, Caitlin, on a heart warming expedition through the corridors of compassionate leadership, discussing how friendship and empathy at the top echelons of a company can sculpt a culture of inclusivity and high perfo…

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Ep55 Creating Neuroinclusive Workplaces with Dr Ian Iceton 42:26

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Send us a text As we navigate the complexities of the workplace, it's essential to foster an environment where every mind is valued for its unique contributions. This episode introduces Dr Ian Iceton, a neurodiversity advocate with a rich HR background and personal ties to the topic. We delve into the importance of language, the evolving understand…

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Ep54 Why Good Managers Bully 31:59

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Send us a text Why do managers bully their people? What do they hope will happen? What does Psychology and Neuroscience say about bullying at work? In this episode Amanda and Caitlin look at the science, the psychology and the neuroscience to try to unpick this difficult topic. This episode title was recommended by Julie Grosvenor from Dudley MBC, …

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Ep53 The neuroscience of sunk cost: why do we throw good money after bad 26:40

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Send us a text With January being the month of tightening our financial belts we are looking at the concept of sunk cost and why we submit to the bias of sunk cost and throw good money after bad? The sunk cost fallacy is a cognitive bias that occurs when people continue to invest in a decision or project based on the resources (time, money, or effo…

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Ep52 Trust & Psychological Safety 40:29

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Send us a text Trust is the foundation to Psychological Safety, and Psychologically Safe teams are more likely to speak up challenge and ask questions, thus creating more innovative solutions and improving team performance. Does this mean therefore that trust is the foundation of team performance? In this episode of The Chief Psychology Officer we …

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Ep51 Happy Christmas 2023 27:29

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Send us a text Get ready for a festive and light hearted episode of the Chief Psychology Officer Dr Amanda Potter becomes the host, interviewing Senior Consultant Kristian Lee-Bell and Business Psychologist Caitlin Cooper, sharing heartwarming tales of the best advice and the worst gifts they have ever received. 'Tis the season for a podcast that u…

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Ep50 The Value of Diversity in Decision Making 37:58

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Send us a text The ability for senior leaders and C-Suite leaders to make decisions has been reported to be the single most important characteristic of success for those leaders. As a result, for the past 20 years the Zircon Psychologists have been researching decision making behaviours to understand how leaders make decisions and how leaders, team…

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Ep49 Neuroscience of Burnout 32:47

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Send us a text What does neuroscience say about burnout? In this episode, Senior Consultant Kristian Lees-Bell and the Chief Psychology Officer Dr Amanda Potter build on the neuroscience of resilience podcast and discuss the physiological and neurological reaction to stress, the emotions we feel as a result and the risk of burnout. This podcast exp…

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Ep48 Neuroscience of Resilience 40:25

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Send us a text What does neuroscience say about how you can cope effectively with stress and improve your resilience? In this episode, Senior Consultant Kristian Lees-Bell and the Chief Psychology Officer Dr Amanda Potter discuss the physiological and neurological reaction to stress, and the emotions we feel as a result. This podcast explains the c…

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Ep47 The Psychology of Belonging at Work 30:49

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Send us a text Most employees need to feel like they belong to the team in which they work in order to be fully motivated and engaged. Belonging is the feeling of being accepted and respected in a team or organisation and is created by having inclusive work environments. When we belong we feel connected to colleagues, there is the right work life b…

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Ep46 Creating your Elevator Pitch 26:02

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Send us a text What would you say about yourself if introduced to a new potential employer or client for the first time? What would be the most important things you would like to share about yourself? In this episode of the CPO we look at Elevator Pitches, are they useful, how do we prepare one and what is important to share? The Chief Psychology O…

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Ep45 Dulcie Shepherd Swanston, Iain Price PhD: Finding your Inner Confidence 46:09

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Send us a text How can you build your self-confidence and have a happier life? In this podcast, Kristian and Dr Amanda interviewed Dulcie and Iain the authors of DOSE a book that articulates 52 Science based ways for a happier and more confident life. They share both the psychological and neuroscientific benefits of each of the 52 actions in terms …

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Ep44 The Business Case for 360 Assessments 42:34

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Send us a text For many years a large proportion of global organisations have been using the 360/multi-rater approach to giving feedback for coaching, development and learning. But how effective are they? What does an effective 360 look like? When should we be applying qualitative or quantitative 360s? In this podcast Caitlin and Amanda look at the…

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Ep43 Succession Planning 31:33

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Send us a text Today we are talking about succession planning, it's importance for organisational success and the role it plays in individual development and talent planning. We will look at good and bad practice and some of the key success factors. Succession planning is a crucial tool for managing and retaining top talent especially in private or…

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Ep42 Finding your Self-Compassion 37:04

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Send us a text What does it mean to have Self-Compassion, why is it important? How can we practice self-compassion and what is the impact of this on how we interact and engage with family, friends and colleagues? We look at the research from the most prolific self-compassion author Dr Kristin Neff and her look at Fierce and Tender Self-Compassion a…

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Ep41 Compassionate Leadership 25:11

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Send us a text Compassionate leadership is a type of leadership where there is a clear focus on building relationships through careful attending to, understanding, empathising with and supporting other people. Compassionate leaders value, respect and care for their team members enabling them to reach their potential and do their best work. In this …

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Ep40 Inspirational Leadership 26:21

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Send us a text There are many components to being a successful leader, and there is a plethora of research looking at leadership strengths and qualities, however few look at what makes a leader Inspirational. We often question, challenge and encourage our clients to be more Inspirational as leaders, but what does this really mean? In this podcast e…

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Ep39 Executive Presence 21:45

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Send us a text What is Executive Presence and how is it different from being Inspirational as a leader? For many years clients have asked our executive coaches to help their leaders with their presence and impact, and to have more gravitas. However, Executive Presence is a bit like the dark science of leadership and it eludes many leaders who want …

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Ep38 How to create a Psychologically Safe Environment 28:56

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Send us a text Over the past 5 years, we have increasingly been talking about Psychological Safety, how to define it, measure it, and diagnose the level of psychological safety in teams and organisations. However, many clients are struggling with how to create a psychologically safe environment in their organisation, once the level of safety is dia…

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Ep37 Dr Sylvana Storey: Future of the Modern CEO 26:43

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Send us a text The role of the CEO has changed drastically in the past 20 years, and our expectations of them has both increased and changed. Since the 1990s the median tenure of CEOs has shortened to 10 to 5 years, and "it has become challenging for a CEO to advocate, motivate and embed their strategic direction in this reduced time frame". In thi…

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Ep36 Finding Happiness 42:11

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Send us a text Happiness - We are all trying to find it or work for it, yet it is something quite intangible and difficult to define, and it can mean something completely different for two different people. In this episode of the Chief Psychology Officer. Amanda is being interviewed by our new podcast host Kristian and we explore the topic of Happi…