People Soup

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 33 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers, One of the wonderful things about having a producer - and specifically a producer like Emma - is that she's fizzing with ideas. When Emma mentioned Movember I immediately sent out a bat signal to friend of the show Dr Steve Jones and later that week - we met virtually over a brew to chat about men's mental health. Why do men seem to find it more difficult to talk about emotions, stuff that makes them feel uncomfortable and instead tend to bottle it up? Well - we have a go at answering that - and reflect on some of the guests that Steve has had on his brilliant show - the Shit Shower and Self Care Podcast. We also touch on Steve's pride at his nerdiness, football, and superheroes. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Follow Steve on InstagramShit Shower and Self Care on Amazon MusicSh*t, Shower & Self-Care | Podcast on SpotifyCatch all the episodes of the Shit Shower and Self Care Podcast here on AcastVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 32 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  It's a bit different this week. It's a solo episode, a cup-a-soup if you like. What I want to do is build on the idea I shared earlier this year about having a separate sister podcast of PeopleSoup for leaders. One where they can tune in and really hear about bite sized practical skills that they can use to develop and evolve their own authentic leadership style. So I wanted to present my emerging idea to you all and hopefully get your views.Think of this as a kind of, discussion paper if you like. I'd love to get your ideas and views on how ACT can support the development and evolution of authentic leadership. I've called the episode Act and Authentic Leadership FM. And Authentic Leadership FM is the new holding name for what will perhaps be a spin off podcast.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Dr Hayley Lewis on LinkedIn: sketchnote on #authenticleadership :: Fiona Beddoes-Jones ::Visit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 31 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers, It's the second part of my chat with Dr Jill Stoddard, psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and podcaster. Jill's latest book is called, "Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career". In this episode we start with my review and then you'll hear about how the idea for writing the book emerged after a well received conference panel discussion. We move on to the different types of imposterism and how Jill recognised the importance of the work or life situation and how she could draw upon her expertise in contextual behavioural science to offer something different and useful. Wow - there's so much more that we cover including the experience of marginalised groups, recommendations for future research, the dedication in the book to Leann Harris and Jill's brilliant takeaway.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Chris Anderson's book - the TED Guide to Public SpeakingJill Stoddard: How to Succeed in Every Moment Even When You're Failing | TED TalkChris Anderson: TED's secret to great public speaking | TED TalkJill's booksJill's instagram accountConnect with Jill on LInkedInFind Jill on TwitterFollow Jill on FacebookJill's websiteVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 30 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers, I'd like you to meet Dr Jill Stoddard, psychologist, author, TEDx speaker and podcaster. Jill's latest book is called, "Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career". But before we talk about the book - let's get to know Jill a bit better.In this episode you'll hear how Jill's career in psychology evolved, how her prowess in watersports has developed, how she discoved ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and it's impact in her life. You'll also hear about the roots of the book, how she responded to a one star review and Jill's song choice - which also includes some special guest vocals.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Jill's booksJill's instagram accountConnect with Jill on LInkedInFind Jill on TwitterFollow Jill on FacebookJill's websiteVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 29 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  And P soupers - that little teaser at the beginning was from the very end of my chat with Andrew Sewell. We'd finished the formal interview and he reflected on my observation of his creativeness coupled with his doubt - when I was coaching him about 8 years ago. For me, hearing him talk about the shift in his demeanour and his sense of lightness was such a beautiful moment. And there's also a top tip there for any fellow podcasters who are listening - always hit record asap and leave it running, even when you've finished the formal interview. In this second part of my chat with Andrew Sewell - we focus on his brilliant book - "The Overthinker's Guide to Life".You'll hear how the seeds were planted and also find out how many self development books Andrew has actually read. He wanted his book to be different and I do believe he's achieved his mission, it's super useful - in fact we start the episode with my review. You'll also hear about Andrew's approach to leadership coaching, how he asked for feedback on the draft book when he was less hampered by his "comparisonitis". You'll also hear his cracking takeaway, called the state of mind elevator.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Buy the Book at Overthinkers Anonymous!Connect with Andrew on LinkedInSign Up for Andrew's weekly email, Think Less Thursday, on his websiteVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 28 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers - This week's treat for your ears is my chat with Andrew Sewell - he's a coach, an author and a fellow northerner. In this episode you'll hear how Andrew became fascinated by psychology and personal development - and how his career path included teaching English as a foreign language, script writing in Hollywood and stand up comedy, as well as honing a career in copywriting. He's talks about leaving his career and how he worked with me as his coach at that pivotal time. He's since retrained as a coach, written a book and set up his company called - Overthinkers Anonymous.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Connect with Andrew on LinkedInSign Up for Andrew's weekly email, Think Less Thursday, on his websiteVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 27 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers - it's another special one this week - over the Summer, me and producer Emma experimented with a couple of live recordings, and our second courageous participant was Dr Richard MacKinnon - Founder and Managing Director of Work Life Psych. and in this episode we were particularly interested in finding out more about his research into loneliness at work and the steps we can take as individuals and organisations to connect and thrive in the workplace.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Connect with Richard on LinkedInThe Connect and Thrive Resources - WorkLifePsychMy Pocket Psych - the WorkLifePsych podcastWorkLifePsych - TVHome - WorkLifePsychTake part in Producer Emma's research - exploring the link between interesting work and well-beingVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 26 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers - it's a special one this week - over the Summer, me and producer Emma experimented with a couple of live recordings, and our first courageous participant was Dr Sarah Swan - a verified rock chick who has written an extraordinary book called, "Coping with Breast Cancer, how to navigate the emotional impact throughout your journey". It's based upon Sarah's lived experience and her expertise as a clinical psychologist, particularly in the application of ACT.So in this episode you'll hear how Sarah first got into psychology, the trials of getting onto the clinical training to the point when she was about to give up, how she discovered ACT and then the life-changing, devastating experience, when Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer. You'll hear my review of the book, Sarah talking about the writing process and how she kept going when she could barely see the screen through the tears. This truly is an extraordinary conversation, you'll also hear Sarah read an extract from the book and we finish off with her takeaways for those in workplace settings - as well as her song choice.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Read more about the book and buy directly from the publisher - Sequoia BooksConnect with Sarah on LinkedInVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 25 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers - this is it - the last part of my chat with Dr Sarah Cassidy - educational, child and adolescent psychologist. And now that we've set the scene - we dive into her book, co-written with Dr Lisa Coyne - called - Tired of Anxiety - A kids guide to befriending difficult thoughts and feelings and living your life anyway.So in this episode you'll hear about how the book came about, the collaboration with Dr Lisa Coyne, the other books in the series and how Sarah helps kids to reflect on their choices, notice the difficult stuff and move forward - building skills for their whole lives. You'll also hear about the art for the book, my review and how toxic positivity can occur in organisations and family units. We finish with a highly useful takeaway from Sarah too.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Take part in Producer Emma's research - exploring the link between interesting work and well-beingTired of Anxiety - Outside the Box Learning ResourcesThe Book - Tired of Anxiety - on the publisher's website - PavilionConnect with Sarah on LinkedInSarah on InstagramSarah on FacebookDr Sarah Cassidy on TwitterBrain training, brain fitness, memory games with RaiseYourIQNew England Centre for OCD and Anxiety - Irish Midlands | Smithsfield ClinicHome | Smithsfield ClinicVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 24 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers, we're continuing our chat with Dr Sarah Cassidy who is an educational, child and adolescent psychologist. She's also the co-author of an extraordinary book, Tired of Anxiety, A Kid's Guide to Befriending Difficult Thoughts and Feelings and Living Your Life Anyway.In this episode we learn about the behavioural roots of the book - you'll hear how Sarah discovered relational frame theory (RFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - and how she's using ACT to support her staff, using a training protocol developed by me and my mate, Paul Flaxman #flaxybabes #flaxintosh. We also hear Sarah's views on labels and her song choice.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.Over the Summer we're running a series of LIVE Virtual Podcast Recordings. Tickets are free and we'd love to see you there.Friday 28 July - 10:00 to 11:00 GMT+1Come and meet Dr Richard MacKinnon, who's going to chat about his research into loneliness at work. Join us to learn how we can all connect and thrive. Get your free ticket here!There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Tired of Anxiety - Outside the Box Learning ResourcesThe Book - Tired of Anxiety - on the publisher's website - PavilionConnect with Sarah on LinkedInSarah on InstagramSarah on FacebookDr Sarah Cassidy on TwitterBrain training, brain fitness, memory games with RaiseYourIQNew England Centre for OCD and Anxiety - Irish Midlands | Smithsfield ClinicHome | Smithsfield ClinicVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 23 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers - it's my honour to introduce you to Dr Sarah Cassidy. What an absolute joy to speak to this pioneering, exceptional human. I was so captured by this conversation that I've decided to break it down into three parts. Sarah Cassidy, Ph.D., has been working as an educational, child and adolescent psychologist in private practice in Ireland for the last 20 years. In part one - we get to know Sarah - her geographical history, her extraordinary parents, a bit about her career path and including what it was like to co-own a bar in Chicago. We also start to explore her approach to the psychological well-being of children.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.Over the Summer we're running a series of LIVE Virtual Podcast Recordings. Tickets are free and we'd love to see you there.Friday 28 July - 10:00 to 11:00 GMT+1Come and meet Dr Richard MacKinnon, who's going to chat about his research into loneliness at work. Join us to learn how we can all connect and thrive. Get your free ticket here!There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Tired of Anxiety - Outside the Box Learning ResourcesThe Book - Tired of Anxiety - on the publisher's website - PavilionConnect with Sarah on LinkedInSarah on InstagramSarah on FacebookDr Sarah Cassidy on TwitterBrain training, brain fitness, memory games with RaiseYourIQNew England Centre for OCD and Anxiety - Irish Midlands | Smithsfield ClinicHome | Smithsfield ClinicVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 22 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers - in our previous episode I introduced you toDr Heather McKee. Heather is a health behaviour change specialist. She helps companies create evidence-based health and wellness programmes that bring about long term change for their customers or employees. She also helps individuals to create health habits that last through her Bite-Sized Habits course.In this episode, we hear all about Heather's work on creating the permission for carers to extend compassion towards themselves, creating lifelong habits, how you can learn to nourish yourself, looking after ourselves at work and unravelling our unhealthy habits. It's packed with takeaways and Heather also reveals the secret sauce we can all use to support ourselves. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Connect with Heather on LinkedInDr. Heather McKee - Behaviour Change SpecialistVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 21 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers - it's my honour to introduce you to Dr Heather McKee. Heather is a health behaviour change specialist. She helps companies create evidence-based health and wellness programmes that bring about long term change for their customers or employees. She also helps individuals to create health habits that last through her Bite-Sized Habits course.In this episode, we hear all about Heather's squiggly career path, the barriers to living a healthy life, the different types of motivation and much more. Heather is such an engaging speaker, it was a true joy to chat and I think you're going to love it.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Connect with Heather on LinkedInDr. Heather McKee - Behaviour Change SpecialistVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 20 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  Listen on as I continue my chat with Professor Ross White. He's the Research Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Queen's University Belfast and an expert in Global Mental Health. He was also lead author on a book called Acceptance and Commitment Approaches for Athletes' Wellbeing and Performance, The Flexible Mind.In this episode we dive into the book, starting with my review and then continuing with an exploration of the collaborative development of the key messages in the book, his hopes for the book and what else he's got in the pipeline. We finish with Ross' takeaways which are beautifully expressed and very useful.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.The Flexible Mind - FREE Session Guides.pdf - Google DriveThe Flexible Mind website to accompany the book!Strive 2 Thrive Consultancy - led by Ross WhiteStrive 2 Thrive on FacebookJune Issue of the '5 to Thrive' NewsletterRoss at Queen's University BelfastCommit and ACT - Sierra LeoneConnect with Ross on InstagramFollow Ross on twitterVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 19 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  What a privilege it was to speak to Professor Ross White. Ross is the Research Director of the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at Queen's University Belfast. He's an expert on Global Mental Health and as active research collaborations with the World Health Organisation and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. He's also an author, and his books include, Acceptance and Commitment Approaches for Athletes' Wellbeing and Performance - The Flexible Mind. His consultancy is called - Strive 2 Thrive - which has a specialist interest in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults working in high-performance environments including elite level athletes. And incidentally - I'd highly recommend that you sign up for Ross' monthly newsletter - 5 to Thrive - you'll find the link in the shownotes.In this episode - you'll get to know Ross - and a bit about his career history -including how he came across ACT, insights into his research in different contexts, psychological factors in sport and the fine line between dedication and obsession. You'll also hear his song choice which relates to his passion for supporting adults to be the best version of themselves - and how he once rescued the BBC Radio Two DJ - Sara Cox from a firework hazard.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.The Flexible Mind - FREE Session Guides.pdf - Google DriveThe Flexible Mind website to accompany the book!Strive 2 Thrive Consultancy - led by Ross WhiteStrive 2 Thrive on FacebookJune Issue of the '5 to Thrive' NewsletterRoss at Queen's University BelfastCommit and ACT - Sierra LeoneConnect with Ross on InstagramFollow Ross on twitterVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 18 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  TasterThis week, it's something a bit different. I was invited to be a guest on the Shit Shower and Self-Care Podcast by Dr Steve Jones. Now Steve is a friend of the show. He's already been on People Soup talking about his brilliant book, ACT made Yorkshire. Since then - he's got the podcast bug and launched his own, where with his guests he exploresWhat does it mean to be a man?What does mental health mean to men?How are we able to talk more about the stuff that we might otherwise keep tucked away at the back of our sock drawer?Now our chat was spread across two episodes so I thought I'd share the second one - and just to flag - I use the f word on more than one occasion in the chat. I also reflect on my experience of being a gay man in the workplace, gay role models when I was growing up and how we're all still learning in the workplace.

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 17 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  Kevin is a Senior Lecturer and the Programme Director for the MSc in Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. If you haven't listened to Part One you can catch it here He's also the Executive Officer, European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. In part two of our chat we focus on Kevin's research and his thoughts on how workplaces are designed, organised and managed, what's known as the psychosocial context or the psychosocial working conditions - and what we're really trying to develop is a healthy workplace.. Such is Kevin's generosity in sharing his thoughts that this whole episode is like a takeaway banquet. To hear Kevin speak is really thought provoking and you'll hear him talk about his consulting approach, the workplace themes he's noticing, how organisations can sometimes see well-being as a tick box exercise and his simple recommendations for a step by step approach to organisational health.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Listen to Ross guesting on the Sh*t, Shower & Self-Care Podcast with the fabulous Steve JonesWorkbook for Tackling work-related stress using the Management Standards approach - HSEAvicii - The NightsFollow Kevin on TwitterWhat are the Management Standards? - Stress - HSELearning from the COVID-19 pandemic – approaches to support employee health and wellbeingIGLOO: An integrated framework for sustainable return to work in workers with common mental disordersDr Kevin Teoh — Birkbeck, University of LondonThe Igloo Model - Supporting sustainable return to work | Birkbeck Research BlogVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 16 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  What a privilege it was to speak to Dr Kevin Teoh. He's a senior Senior Lecturer and the Programme Director for the MSc in Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. He's also the Executive Officer, European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. In part one we chat about Kevin's career and his early decision that he didn't want to work in organizational psychology, that is, until a game changing experience in a law firm. Kevin is truly dedicated to supporting people at work and his research publications reflect that, particularly his work supporting those in health care. He's such a kind, thoughtful, reflective and humble man - I'm a big fan of Kevin, his work and his stance of exploring the systems and organisations in which people operate. I know you're going to enjoy this conversation.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Avicii - The NightsFollow Kevin on TwitterWhat are the Management Standards? - Stress - HSELearning from the COVID-19 pandemic – approaches to support employee health and wellbeingIGLOO: An integrated framework for sustainable return to work in workers with common mental disordersDr Kevin Teoh — Birkbeck, University of LondonThe Igloo Model - Supporting sustainable return to work | Birkbeck Research BlogVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 15 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  This week it's a short cup-a-soup. People are sometimes curious about my current projects - so I thought I'd share some updates and also the insights I'm gathering from my work with leaders. You'll also hear my intention to launch a bite sized, evidence based, skills development workshop - aimed at leaders. With the working title of "Let's Get Quizzical - the People Soup Leadership Workout." Listen on to hear the details!People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.The video for Physical by Olivia Newton JohnVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 14 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P-Soupers, this episode is an encore, revisiting a favourite from the People Soup Archives, and it's a classic with lots of personal meaning for me and many others. There's much for us all to learn from Lou, through her personal values and what she role modelled for us. Lou's impact in supporting others through her art continues, even though she's no longer with us. Her light shines brightly.Lou, I miss you. I think of you every time I see a blackbird in our garden, which is pretty darned often.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Lou's brilliant video on Relational Frame Theory RFTPodcast — Kelli Walker Coaching - where Lou discovered Russ HarrisMr Benn, Lou & Ross too - hear another episode with Lou where we revisit a TV programme from our childhood and try to relate it to ACTVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 13 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  P Soupers - I'm recording this introduction in a hotel room in Dublin, as I'm working near here tomorrow - as usual I'm under the covers to give you the best audio experience. It's actually a new bank holiday today in Ireland - honouring St Brigid. It was originally a pre-Christian festival called Imbolc, marking the beginning of spring. It signalled an end to the darkness of winter and ushered in a new season of hope and growth. St Brigid is one of the patron saints of Ireland and a pretty inspirational woman by all accounts.Which all takes me to another inspirational woman - whose book offers hope and growth for us all. In this episode - called All That We Are - I chat more to Gabriella Braun about the writing process - how the book evolved and how she kept going when there was nothing left in the tank. You'll hear my review and also some snippets of reviews from the Financial Times and Marie Claire - you'll also find out how the former England Cricket Captain, Mike Brearley, was involved in the book. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Connect with Gabriella on LinkedInFollow Gabriella on TwitterGabriella Braun's websiteVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 12 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  In this episode you'll meet Gabriella Braun - and part one of our chat lands on an auspicious day - it's the day when Gabriella's book - ALL THAT WE ARE - lands in paperback form - 2 Feb 2023.Gabriella Braun is the director of Working Well, a specialist consultancy firm that uses psychoanalytic and systemic thinking to help leaders and teams understand the hidden truths of their behaviour at work. In part one of our chat, you'll get to know a bit more about Gabriella, her childhood, what happened when she entered the world of work, how she floundered in a more senior leadership role and how the seeds for her work and her extraordinary book were planted.You'll also hear Gabriella's views on the key organizational and leadership themes that have emerged over the course of the pandemic, and of course, her song choice.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Follow Tabitha Pelly - freelance publicist on TwitterConnect with Gabriella on LinkedInFollow Gabriella on TwitterGabriella Braun's websiteVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 11 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  In this episode you'll hear Andréa Watts talking about the messy process of writing a book - and how her Collage Coaching Technique really helped her to get unstuck. Andrea uses collage to help people look inside and surface what's going on for them and how it might be impacting on their behaviour. Her book is called Collage as a Creative Coaching Tool - A comprehensive resource for coaches and psychologists. You'll hear all about the book - from the first sentence to the whole writing process and how she stayed motivated during the darker times. Andréa is an inspiration - and her passion shines through in the way she talks about her book.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Andréa's website - UnglueYou | Coaching Creatively with CollageHere's a direct link to Andréa's bookSign up to Andréa's mailing list hereConnect with Andréa on LinkedInVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 10 of People Soup. It's Ross McIntosh here. I've been floored by a heavy cold this week so instead of Part 2 of my chat with Andrea Watts (which will appear next week) we're revisiting the archives and sharing one of our most popular episodes, my chat with Alexandra Lechner. We talk about her ground breaking research on the challenges of building psychological safety in virtual teams. We cover the barriers and the enablers and it’s fascinating to hear Alexandra’s recommendations too. Alexandra was a student on the MSc in Organisational Psychology at City, University of London and her research supervisor was Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock, our legendary guest from the first episodes of this season.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.City Research Online - How to create psychological safety in virtual teams - Lechner, A. and Tobias Mortlock, J. M. (2021). How to create psychological safety in virtual teams. Organizational Dynamics, doi: 10.1016/j.orgdyn.2021.100849 Connect with Alexandra on LinkedInVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 9 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  I'm so excited to share this conversation with Andréa Watts who uses collage to help people look inside and surface what's going on for them and how it might be impacting on their behaviour. In coaching we could imagine our clients are like an iceberg - there's a lot going on beneath the surface and through the development of her Collage Coaching Technique, Andréa allows her clients to explore and reveal their inner world in a new and innovative way. Andréa is an entrepreneur - Her business is called - Unglue You and her book is called "Collage as a Creative Coaching Tool - A comprehensive resource for coaches and psychologists". We'll speak more about the book next time - but first of all let's get to know Andrea - her career path - a bit of the science behind the approach- how she uses ACT alongside collage with her clients and of course - her song choice. Andrea is an inspiration - and you'll also find out why I've called this episode the girl beneath the blanket.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Andréa's website - UnglueYou | Coaching Creatively with CollageHere's a direct link to Andréa's bookSign up to Andréa's mailing list hereConnect with Andréa on LinkedInVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 8 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  IN our last episode I introduced you to Dr Hayley Lewis - Hayley is the founder of Halo Psychology - and as an occupational psychologist she provides expert and evidence based support for individuals, teams and organisations going through transition. This episode is a right treat - as we get to hear first hand about Hayley's doctoral research and not just the outcomes but the whole darned process. Hayley approached her research with her characteristic drive, curiosity, authenticity, diligence, humour and much more. If you've ever wondered about the qualitative research process, thematic analysis and what exactly is a systematic literature review - then this is the episode for you. You'll also hear about Hayley's research findings - they're not only informative but fascinating - she's the first to look at values in relation to female business ownership and explore the lived experience of female entrepreneurs. And there's a free business planning template takeaway too. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Other resources from Halo Psychology and Dr Hayley Lewis - Google DrivePsychological Safety: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Alexander Newman, Ross Donohue and Nathan Eva HALO Psychology - subscribe to the newsletterFollow Hayley on InstagramFollow Hayley on TwitterConnect with Hayley on LinkedIn The Halo Psychology websiteVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 7 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  I'd like to introduce you to Dr Hayley Lewis. Hayley is the founder of Halo Psychology - and as an occupational psychologist she provides expert and evidence based support for individuals, teams and organisations going through transition. In this episode - you'll get to know Hayley and she's very open about her career experience to date and what made her take the final leap to establish Halo Psychology. We chat about the motivation to take those leaps and how we present them to the world, her approach to her profession, psychological safety and a whole lot more. You'll also get to hear Hayley's song choice and the reason for her doctoral research topic. It was a joy to speak to Hayley and I hope you'll feel that from the conversation. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Other resources from Halo Psychology and Dr Hayley Lewis - Google DrivePsychological Safety: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Alexander Newman, Ross Donohue and Nathan Eva HALO Psychology - subscribe to the newsletterFollow Hayley on InstagramFollow Hayley on TwitterConnect with Hayley on LinkedIn The Halo Psychology websiteVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 6 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  This is the Second part of my chat with Mike Jones, he's the founder and chief at Better Happy - who enables organisations to develop healthy, motivated, high-performing managers, safe from burnout, In this episode Mike talks about the better happy approach - and we chat about topics that are very important to us both - including our view that workplaces are optimally placed to make a meaningful impact on happiness and wellbeing and that culture can be massively influenced by leadership role modelling. We also talk about the impact of ACT on Mike and also why the ACT segments are the most rewarding part of the training he delivers.He truly is a man on a mission to make a difference.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links."Why We Are Not Acting to Save Ourselves: ACT, Health, and Culture" - PMC - Ruth Anne Rehfeldt and Ian TyndallA short video from Better Happy about Travelodge Limitless - Managers and Senior Staff Development ProgramHere's Mike on InstagramConnect with Mike on LinkedInThe Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama - Wikipedia pageFrom Better Happy - Managing Health and Burnout: A Guide for Managers - Video 1 of the Happier Managers Video SeriesYou can find the Better Happy Website hereVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 5 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here and I've got a little festive trailer for you all. Please be warned this does include some of my legendary vocals.P soupers - Happy Yuletide - and as we approach Christmas Time - Mistletoe and Wine - I want to say a huge THANK YOU to you for your support for the People Soup Podcast - whether you listened to one episode or the whole shebang - I'm extremely grateful . Looking back over the year - we've had some outstanding guest - Season 4 included some legendary voices and Season 5 has had a phenomenally strong start with some unique festive treats and I am indebted to all of our incredible guests.Our advent offering was a three parter with Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock - who is at the cutting edge of next generation mindfulness, breathing new life into the research on collective mindfuless, which can help teams and organisations reach new levels of awareness and collaboration.Our Christmas present is a two parter with Mike Jones - who founded Better Happy to enable organisations to develop healthy, motivated, high-performing managers, safe from burnout - I worked with Mike to co-design a leadership programme using ACT which has gone down a right treat.And our Christmas yet to come - is a special two parter with Dr Hayley Lewis - a fellow occupational psychologist, who talks candidly about her career and her doctoral studies. She's been described as a combination of a high beam torch, a guardian angel and a mountain guide to support leaders in the challenges they face. Hayley's research explored the psychological factors, enabling women who run micro businesses in the UK to succeed.All in all a right Christmas treat. As ever we're looking to bring you insights into the world of work from Contextual Behavioural Science and evidence based psychology to help you Glow to Work a bit more often.Over at the news desk - I have a fledgling project in the design stage at the moment - bringing you those short, reflective, cup a soup episodes that you love AND they'll be in a new audio home. More about that as it develops. For now - if the festivities get too much - know that there's always a warm welcome, insightful chats and top tips over on people soup.What's that I hear you say? What would I like for Christmas - well dear listener - what I'd love is a rating a review from you - whatever platform your on - it will help us reach more people with stuff that could be useful.I wish you all a joyful and relaxing break - Bye for now.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun. We're all about sharing the ingredients for a better work life from behavioural science and beyond.There is a transcript for each episode. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can also find the shownotes by clicking on notes then keep scrolling for all the useful links.Visit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 4 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  This is the First part of my chat with Mike Jones, He's the founder of Better Happy and I always leave a conversation with Mike feeling inspired and invigorated. Better Happy enables organisations to develop healthy, motivated, high-performing managers, safe from burnout, as they say"When your managers thrive, your people and business thrive." In this episode he openly shares the ups and downs of his fascinating career - which involves two tours of Afghanistan, living in a Tibetan monastery and setting up his first start up - a cross fit gym. All of these experiences led Mike to create his highly successful business - Better Happy.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun to help you glow to work a bit more often.Another first for Season 5 is that I'm adding a transcript, wherever possible. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! A short video from Better Happy about Travelodge Limitless - Managers and Senior Staff Development ProgramWatch the video of Mike's song choice - Generator by The HollowaysA brilliant episode of the show Superstars!Here's Mike on InstagramConnect with Mike on LinkedInThe Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama - Wikipedia pageFrom Better Happy - Managing Health and Burnout: A Guide for Managers - Video 1 of the Happier Managers Video SeriesYou can find the Better Happy Website hereVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 3 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here.  This is the final part of my chat with Jutta, we could have gone on for days, but I'm sure she'll be back. Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock, a social psychologist from City, University of London who is the co-director of the Centre for Excellence in Mindfulness Research.IN this episode - Jutta describes more about her published research, the paper is called - "Extending the Transformative Potential of Mindfulness Through Team Mindfulness Training, Integrating Individual With Collective Mindfulness, in a High-Stress Military Setting" - and that's in Frontiers in Psychology. We find our what there is to learn from geese in terms of team work and how the collective mindfulness literature shows that this reliability or resilience in the face of collective stress for an organization is driven by two things, leadership and culture. We also touch upon the reputational damage to mindfulness, caused by the tone deaf way it can be introduced by some organisations. There's a heck of a lot for your listening pleasure in the next 30 minutes or so and I've called the episode Lessons from the Skein - which is the name fora flock of wild geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun to help you glow to work a bit more often.Another first for Season 5 is that I'm adding a transcript, wherever possible. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! Jutta's most recent paper on collective mindfulness - Extending the Transformative Potential of Mindfulness Through Team Mindfulness Training, Integrating Individual With Collective Mindfulness, in a High-Stress Military SettingArticles by Mara Gulens, Author at MindfulYou can hear me discuss psychological safety in virtual teams with Alexandra Lechner, one of Jutta's research students, via this link from Season 4.Find out more about Karl Weick here.Ravi S Kudesia is an inspirational mindfulness scholar - you can find his website here.You can find Jutta on Twitter here.Here's a link to the Centre for Excellence in Mindfulness ResearchDr Jutta Tobias Mortlock • City, University of LondonVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

A very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 2 of People Soup.  In this episode I continue my chat with Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock, a social psychologist from City, University of London who is the co-director of the Centre for Excellence in Mindfulness Research.Together we explore the concept of collection or team mindfulness and Jutta shares how she has approached the development of the skill in her work with Naval cadets. We also consider how team mindfulness contributes to psychological safety. Psychological safety in virtual teams was a topic we explored in Season 4 in an interview with one of Jutta's research students, Alexandra Lechner. You can find a link to that episode below.People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun to help you glow to work a bit more often.Another first for Season 5 is that I'm adding a transcript, wherever possible. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! It Ain't What You Do (It's The Way That Cha Do It) - by Oliver and Young - sung by Jimmie Lunceford | SpotifyYou can hear me discuss psychological safety in virtual teams with Alexandra Lechner, one of Jutta's research students, via this link from Season 4.Find out more about Karl Weick here.Ravi S Kudesia is an inspirational mindfulness scholar - you can find his website here.You can find Jutta on Twitter here.Here's a link to the Centre for Excellence in Mindfulness ResearchDr Jutta Tobias Mortlock • City, University of LondonVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

A very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 1 of People Soup.  Our first guest is Dr Jutta Tobias Mortlock, a social psychologist from City, University of London who is the co-director of the Centre for Excellence in Mindfulness Research.Jutta's research explores next generation mindfulness, which means using the science of mindfulness at a collaborative, team level. In this episode you'll hear a bit about Jutta's career history, the breadth of her mindfulness exploration and the motivation for her current research. It was such a fascinating chat that I've decided to spread the joy and split the conversation over three episodes. Mindfulness is often misunderstood and I felt it was important to give it a thorough airing for the P-Soupers to reflect and digest. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence based behavioural science, in a way that’s practical, accessible and fun to help you glow to work a bit more often.Another first for Season 5 is that I'm adding a transcript, wherever possible. There is a caveat - this transcript is largely generated by Artificial Intelligence, I have corrected many errors but I won't have captured them all! You can find Jutta on Twitter here.Here's a link to the Centre for Excellence in Mindfulness ResearchDr Jutta Tobias Mortlock • City, University of LondonVisit Ross' Website.Connect with Ross on LinkedInPeople Soup on Instagram which also features plenty of Ross' photos of the Andalusian lifeHe's now also on BlueskyThe People Soup Website on CAPTIVATE

Season 4 Episode 25Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 25 of People Soup. This week - it’s a short cup a soup - called Interview Reflections & The Matrix. It’s a continuation of the previous episode - where I shared a particularly memorable and cringeworthy interview experience. In this episode - I’ll share some of the insights from our listeners, the P-Soupers, and their experiences of work interviews. And then I’ll introduce, or reintroduce the ACT Matrix - as a way to reflect on/and sort through the experience of that interview, to help me learn and grown. You might want to use the matrix to reflect on an experience you’ve had, whether it’s an interview or anything else that’s been on your mind.Shownotes - including a template for the matrix at www.rossmcintosh.co.ukConnect with Ross and the ShowTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 24Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 24 of People Soup. This week - it’s a short cup a soup and we’re going experimental. I was reflecting on the approach of Rich and Joe in last week's episode to self-esteem, and my mind went back to an interview I had whilst I was still in the Civil Service, over 10 years ago. It was for a senior role and it was, without a doubt - the worst interview I’ve ever had, cringworthy, terrifying, embarrassing and humiliating. I’ll tell you all about it this episode.Why the hell am I sharing this - When I’d much rather just keep avoiding this memory. Well for three reasons - * It might resonate with some of you * You might me willing to share your worst interview experience with the P-Soupers * In the next episode - I’ll share how I can usefully reflect on that interview, using a tool called the ACT matrix - to help me sort my experience, and learn for the future.If you'd like to share a terrible interview experience with the P-Soupers - you can email me at [email protected] - you can leave a voice note on whatsapp on 0044 7771 851118.I can read out your experience without giving your name - or maybe you'd like to chose a pseudonym!Shownotes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2022/08/the-greasy-pole.htmlConnect with Ross and the showTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 23I’m delighted to be back to share part two of my chat with Dr Richard Bennett and Dr Joe Oliver - both clinical psychologists - both legends in their field- they joined me on the show to talk about self-esteem at work. We began by unpacking the concept that’s so popular and Rich and Joe draw upon the evidence to illustrate how self esteem can be quite a narrow and restrictive concept. People might say - "I’ve got high self esteem" or "I’ve got low self esteem" and it can feel quite rigid and inflexible. It can limit our behaviour and impact our whole career and or life. The chaps present their alternative perspective of self-acceptance - which effectively captures the nuanced and multifaceted experience of being a human. Their approach has is set out in their book - The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-Esteem: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Move Beyond Negative Self-Talk and Embrace Self-Compassion And in this episode - there’s a treasure trove of insights and a tremendously generous take away.NOW - those with heightened noticing skills - may have spotted the gap between part one and part two being released. I’d like to thank everyone for their patience - fortunately I’m fully confident that your patience is about to be rewarded. The delay was a function of life - I’ve been working flat out on a mega project since March - designing and delivering coaching skills masterclasses to senior leaders in a global drinks company - needless to say - this has involved a heft dose of contextual behavioural science which has gone down a storm. It’s also involved a lot of European travel. Coupled with that - we moved house in May - and we couldn’t be happier with our new home - near Seville. It’s just been a tad busy and I’ve felt a bit exhausted and - to use a Spanish word - a la deriva - which means adrift. I now growing roots and feeling established and plans are gently afoot for new guests and topics.Shownotes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2022/08/self-esteem-with-rich-joe.htmlConnect with Ross and the showTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 22Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 22 of People Soup.I’m delighted to share part one of my chat with Dr Richard Bennett and Dr Joe Oliver - both clinical psychologists - both legends in their field. They joined me on the show to talk about self- esteem at work - and I spent the first part of the conversation inviting them to share a bit more about themselves and their career trajectories - and I’m mighty glad I did. I’ve attended several trainings with the Bennett-Olivers and also some solo gigs from each of them AND I learned so much more about them in this conversation. Both of them were very open and their career trajectories have had some quite pivotal moments, where they explored interesting, career change opportunities. We also hear about their stance towards training delivery and of, course - their song choices.Shownotes at www.rossmcintosh.co.ukTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 21I’m delighted to share part two of my chat with Dr Arianna Prudenzi - now I told you in part one that Arianna was a prolific researcher - and you’re about to find out why. I’m so excited to share this episode where Arianna describes four of her recent research publications.Shownotes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2022/04/dr-arianna-prudenzi-part-2-researching.htmlConnect with the showTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/And you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 20I’m delighted to share part one of my chat with Dr Arianna Prudenzi.Arianna is a research fellow at the University of Birmingham and her research focusses on promoting mental health in the workplace. In this episode we’ll find out a bit more about her and what drives her to make such a valuable contribution through her work.You’ll also hear about Arianna’s ambitions and interests, her career path, the challenges of learning a language and her passion for dance.Shownotes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2022/04/dr-arianna-prudenzi-part-one.htmlTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 19Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 19 of People Soup. Yes I'm back - after an unexpected break due to catching Covid, which knocked me out for a few weeks.This episode a new type of episode - one aimed more at those who are workplace trainers or facilitators support adults in the development of new skills. It’s a short cup/a/soup called Helping. Equally, it could be useful for anyone contemplating the helping relationship.Have you ever had the misfortune to fall over in public or witness somebody else taking a tumble.It’s yes to both of those scenarios for me and in my experience - there’s a common theme which relates to the helping relationship. It's inspired by one of my cycling adventures, the work of Edgar Schein and a reflection from my friend and colleague, Rich Bennett.Facilitators and trainers - I’d love to get your feedback on this episode - does this resonate with you and your experience? Would you like to see more episodes like this?Shownotes are at - www.rossmcintosh.co.ukTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 18 - reissued from the People Soup archivesThis episode is revisiting a favourite conversation from the archives - my chat with Louise Gardner, my ACT Auntie, your ACT Auntie, our inspiration.Over the last few days I’ve been feeling a bit adrift and overwhelmed - the enormity of business planning, the complexity of my residency application, improving my Spanish. And as an aside, that’s nothing to do with Blue Monday, which is a nonsense created by marketing folk.And I’ve also been trying to think of a topic for the next episode, my mind was all over the shop, lots of possibilities, so for inspiration I decided to listen back to my chat with Lou. Now that Lou is no longer with us - I miss her tremendously her fun, her love, her creativity, her courage, her energy. Many days when something absurd or bizarre happens I think, I’d love to tell Lou all about that, which I go ahead and do, in my head. I also told Lou about my award in her name - you can read more about the Louise Gardner Award in the show notes below. I’m so so proud to receive that award.Once I’d listened to Lou I felt hugged, inspired, sad and grateful. So I thought I’d share it with you too, in case it helps. Through People Soup I try to take a stand for what’s possible at work, and show people how they can build that possibility for themselves. For me, what Lou illustrates and role models for us in this chat is her creative connection with her values which gave her direction. She also showed us the way she relates to her old friend, anxiety whilst courageously pursuing her purpose.Show Notes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2022/01/remembering-lou-our-act-auntie-our.htmlConnect with Ross and the ShowTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 17Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 17 of People Soup. In this episode it’s a welcome return for Big G - by popular request (Big G is my Dad, Gordon McIntosh). He reflects on his experience of the kindness of strangers and also his recent Chisi Award for Compassionate Inspiration. You may wonder how this relates to adults in the workplace, well I think Big G is doing some important role modelling and I think we could all do with a bit more kindness at work. And I talk about this at the end of the episode.Show notes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2022/01/the-kindness-of-strangers-with-big-g.htmlConnect with Ross and the showTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 16P-Soupers - It’s 2022 - how the heck did that happen! Happy New Year. In this episode I continue my chat with Dr Steve Jones, clinical psychologist, author, cartoonist and Yorkshireman and we focus in on his brilliant book - ACT Made Yorkshire.You’ll also hear about the conversation that sparked the creation of this book, how it developed from a worksheet to a full blown book and the whole creative process - from motivation to doubts. It’s a corker of a chat.Shownotes at www.rossmcintosh.co.ukConnect with Ross and the show Twitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 15Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 15 of People Soup. P Soupers, we’re feeling festive and what a treat it was to chat with Dr Steve Jones, clinical psychologist, author, cartoonist and Yorkshireman.We cover so much more in the chat - you can hear about Steve’s identification with Hugh Laurie in House, what he discovered as he explored his career path, how he came across ACT and the impact it’s had on his own practice and the people around him. You can also discover more about his love of doodling and cartooning and how he uses this in his client work. And finally for part 1 - we finish with Steve’s song choice - the lyrics send a shiver down my spine.Shownotes are athttp://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2021/12/dr-steve-jones-psychologist-author.htmlTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoup

Season 4 Episode 14P Soupers - This is the second part of my chat with Dr Duncan Gillard and Dr Nic Hooper - where they tell us more about Connect PSHE - a complete wellbeing curriculum for primary school children that’s been five years in the making.You can hear about the spark that started the journey, how Connect PSHE developed and evolved through collaboration and exploration over five years and the comprehensive support for teachers in delivering this evidence based curriculum.Shownotes - www.rossmcintosh.co.ukConnect with Ross and the ShowTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoup

Season 4 Episode 13Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 13.Our guest is Dr. Duncan Gillard, a registered senior educational psychologist and highly experienced ACT and DNA-v practitioner and trainer. He's the co-author of the popular self-help book, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy [ACT for dummies] and also the author of several peer reviewed articles on the subject of ACT and contextual behavioural science. Ducan's work focuses on whole school and targeted interventions to promote and improve children's wellbeing and resilience as well as on the delivery of group and individually based ACT coaching interventions to support teachers' well-being and valued living. He's joined by his colleague - Dr Nic Hooper [aka Hoopdog] - who alongside Duncan is part of the pioneering team who have developed Connect PSHE and more recently connect-ed.world.Shownotes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2021/12/dr-duncan-gillard-feat-hoopdog.htmlConnect with Ross and the showTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 12Hi P-Soupers - we're back after our mid season break and we're seven weeks into our relocation to Malaga in Spain, a project we're calling El Camino.In this episode I reflect on the busyness of my anxious mind over the last few weeks and months and what I found useful to keep me moving forward on El Camino.There's also a little treat - an interlude featuring my pal, Annie Gascoyne, where we discuss issues that organisations are currently facing and our Flexibility@Work Programme.Shownotes at www.rossmcintosh.co.ukFind out about the Flexibility@Work Programme - https://bookwhen.com/flexibilityatwork#focus=ev-sztb-20210908120000Connect with the showTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 11 - P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in –this week it’s a chat with Alexandra Lechner - where we talk about her ground breaking research on the challenges of building psychological safety in virtual teams. We cover the barriers and the enablers and it’s fascinating to hear Alexandra’s recommendations too. Alexandra was a student on the MSc in Organisational Psychology at City, University of London.Shownotes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2021/07/psychological-safety-in-virtual-teams.htmlConnect with Ross and the show - Twitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 10Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 4 Episode 10 of People Soup.P-Soupers – thanks for tuning in –this week it’s what you’ve been waiting for - the second part of my chat with psychologist, author and academic - Dr Nic HooperIn Part 2 of our chat we delve into the process of writing a book, who knew that choosing the title and strapline was so important? Nic also choses a song or songs to announce the arrival of his book and there are a couple of cracking takeaways - one for students, one for parents.This chat was recorded on a special day in June - a significant day for the Hoopers and the evolution of this book - you’ll find out more at the end.Show Notes at http://www.rossmcintosh.co.uk/2021/07/the-unbreakable-student-with-dr-nic.htmlConnect with Ross and the showTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup

Season 4 Episode 9Welcome P-Soupers. This episode is a surprise interlude, it's a bit of slow radio with an important message about well-being too. Hear me chat with my Dad, Big G, on one of his daily walks, where he's recreating his previous walk along Hadrian's Wall, to raise money for Cancer Research UK.In the conversation, Dad also provides a live and brilliant example of the five ways to well-being. ConnectBe activeTake noticeKeep learningGiveShownotes at www.rossmcintosh.co.ukDad's new blog at https://biggchronicles.blogspot.com/You can sponsor Dad here - https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/gordons-giving-page-59Connect with Ross and the showTwitter https://twitter.com/PeopleSoupPodhttps://twitter.com/RossMcCOACHInstagram https://www.instagram.com/people.soup/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peoplesouppod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-mcintosh-261a2a22/Linktree - for links to many other podcast platforms and apps - linktr.ee/PeopleSoupAnd you can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/peoplesoup