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My Pocket Psych

Dec 3, 2025

Richard is once again joined by fellow psychologist Ross McIntosh to discuss the importance of coping with difficulties and setbacks - especially when it comes to leadership roles. 

They outline the inevitability of challenges and the importances of using healthy and sustainable coping strategies in response. They look...


Nov 13, 2025

In this episode, Richard is joined by colleague and fellow psychologist Ross McIntosh for a discussion about the importance of self-care for leaders.

Given the tough roles leaders occupy, maintaining a focus on their wellbeing is key. Richard and Ross look at common misunderstandings about self-care and why it's not all...


Oct 30, 2025

In this episode, Richard is joined by Dr. Austin Tay, a chartered psychologist with significant experience of working across cultures in the fields of assessment, leadership development and coaching.

Together, they explore why leaders benefit from intercultural awareness, why it's important not to fall back on...


Oct 15, 2025

This episode focuses on the important role that good quality coaching can play as part of structured leadership development. As part of a leadership programme, coaching allows the participants to explore new concepts and practice bringing them to life, to work on barriers to behavioural change, and any other important...


Oct 1, 2025

Following on from the last episode, where I discussed how to get the most from your experience on a development programme, this time I ask: once the programme is over, how do you keep focused on your development? 

How do you avoid letting your new knowledge and skills wither on the vine? How do you prevent your new...