My Pocket Psych

Author: Dr. Richard A. MacKinnon

My Pocket Psych is all about the psychology of the workplace. Each episode, we'll examine the world of work and explore a topic through the lens of psychology. Wellbeing, productivity, careers, relationship management. We'll aim to give listeners tips to help improve their experience of work - moving from surviving to thriving! My Pocket Psych is brought to you by WorkLifePsych Ltd and hosted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon, a Chartered Psychologist and coach.
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Ep 199: Coping for leaders
Episode 199
Wednesday, 3 December, 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 at why some of the more unhealthy and unhelpful strategies are so attractive and present some simple and accessible alternatives. Thanks for listening! And we hope you'll join us for the livestream of our 200th episode on Monday 8th December at 4pm UK time. Join our Zoom call via https://www.mypocketpsych.com/200 You'll be able to pose your questions, share your feedback and anything else you'd like. We'd love to see you there. And if you can't make it, feel free to send in your questions and comments in advance. Just email us 'podcast at worklifepsych dot com'. Resources for this episode: Ep 198: Self-care for leaders - https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/198 Ep 189: Burnout – signs and symptoms - https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/189 Ep 190: Burnout – recognition and recovery - https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/190 Find out more about sustainable leadership here: https://www.worklifepsych.com/sustainableleadership Find out about our approach to wellbeing at work here: https://www.worklifepsych.com/wellbeing