Ep 130: ACT in practice with Rachael Skews

In this episode, I look at how self-compassion can help us navigate organisational change - one of the most common, and often most difficult, experiences we face at work. I start with a quick recap of...

29 Juli 20min

In this episode, I explore why we compare ourselves to others at work, and what to do when those comparisons leave us feeling worse rather than better. I unpack the evolutionary roots of social compar...

15 Juli 19min

In this episode, Richard is joined by an expert in self-compassion for a discussion about this all-important skillset. Richard and Fiona Jane Meechan discuss why self-compassion can be tough to develo...

8 Juli 44min

Last time, we looked at the benefits of doing less to support our self-care. In this episode, I tackle five of the most common misconceptions about self-care - which I've encountered from coaching and...

24 Juni 22min

In this episode, we take a look at an aspect of self-care that's often overlooked: the impact of doing less, not more.  Often, when we discuss a need for self-care, my clients' minds turn to new activ...

10 Juni 18min

In this episode, the final of three looking at how we use our productivity tools, I discuss the humble task list.  It has the potential to bring clarity and a sense of accomplishment. At the same time...

3 Juni 15min

Following on from last episode's exploration of intentional use of productivity tools, this episode we take some time to look at calendars. When used intentionally and with care, a calendar can provid...

20 Maj 14min

In this episode, we take a look at the role that productivity tools play in our ability to get stuff done at work. Don't worry - this isn't an episode reviewing all the latest apps! But rather, we loo...

14 Maj 23min