My Pocket Psych23 Tammi 2025

Ep 178: Wellbeing - Is 'new' always better?

In another of our 'Thriving at Work' episodes, Richard is joined by fellow workplace psychologist Jane Stewart. They look at some of the challenges with addressing workplace wellbeing and the common traps organisations can fall into.

While it's so easy to get caught up with new wellbeing fads and fashions, these are often disruptive and fail to deliver results. Simiarly, even evidence-based approaches may not be right for your organisation right now. So, a more thoughtful and deliberate approach is what's required.

We love to hear from listeners, so please do get in touch with your questions and feedback. Email us at podcast@worklifepsych.com

Thanks for listening!

Resources for this episode

Jane's business - 'Mint Decisions' https://www.mintdecisions.com/

Our 'Thriving at Work' hub - https://www.worklifepsych.com/thrivingatwork

Our 'Thriving with Psychological Flexibility' course - https://www.worklifepsych.com/thrivingwithpsychflex

Blog post: Workplace wellbeing - it's about getting the essentials right https://www.worklifepsych.com/workplace-wellbeing-its-about-getting-the-essentials-right/

Blog post: Can coaching improve your wellbeing? https://www.worklifepsych.com/can-coaching-improve-your-wellbeing/

Ep 083: Workplace wellbeing - can we start again please? https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/ep-083-workplace-wellbeing-can-we-start-again-please/

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