Dr. Richard MacKinnon
@drworkpsych.bsky.social
🧠 Chartered Psychologist & Coach
🛠️ Productivity ♥️ Wellbeing 🧭 Intentional Living
🚀 Founder of WorkLifePsych
🎧 Presenter of 'My Pocket Psych'
worklifepsych.com | mypocketpsych.com
🛠️ Productivity ♥️ Wellbeing 🧭 Intentional Living
🚀 Founder of WorkLifePsych
🎧 Presenter of 'My Pocket Psych'
worklifepsych.com | mypocketpsych.com
If you've been considering working with a coach, we can help!
With a team of accredited and experienced coaching psychologists, we bring science and evidence to the fore and get our coaching clients measurable results.
Find out more about our approach at
worklifepsych.com/coaching
With a team of accredited and experienced coaching psychologists, we bring science and evidence to the fore and get our coaching clients measurable results.
Find out more about our approach at
worklifepsych.com/coaching
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
If you've been considering working with a coach, we can help!
With a team of accredited and experienced coaching psychologists, we bring science and evidence to the fore and get our coaching clients measurable results.
Find out more about our approach at
worklifepsych.com/coaching
With a team of accredited and experienced coaching psychologists, we bring science and evidence to the fore and get our coaching clients measurable results.
Find out more about our approach at
worklifepsych.com/coaching
Morning all! Join me at midday today for a free webinar about the benefits of #compassion for leaders - and those they lead!
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Leadership and compassion
When it comes to leadership, compassion represents a key tool in the leader's toolkit.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Morning all! Join me at midday today for a free webinar about the benefits of #compassion for leaders - and those they lead!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1296015139...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1296015139...
Big thanks to @draustintay.bsky.social for his time and expertise in this episode. We've just scratched the surface of this huge topic, but it's a start!
We just published Ep197 of #MyPocketPsych where we focus on why leaders need to be aware of and sensitive to intercultural differences at work. @drworkpsych.bsky.social is joined by feel psychologist @draustintay.bsky.social.
Thanks for listening!
Thanks for listening!
October 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Big thanks to @draustintay.bsky.social for his time and expertise in this episode. We've just scratched the surface of this huge topic, but it's a start!
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If you've ever battled procrastination or found yourself overwhelmed, our next free coaching webinar is for you! We'll explain some of the tactical errors we can all make, and how our own minds can work against us.
📆 Weds 17th October, 12pm BST
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📆 Weds 17th October, 12pm BST
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1267475706...
Boosting productivity with coaching
Learn how to utilise coaching to improve productivity at work.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
If you've ever battled procrastination or found yourself overwhelmed, our next free coaching webinar is for you! We'll explain some of the tactical errors we can all make, and how our own minds can work against us.
📆 Weds 17th October, 12pm BST
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1267475706...
📆 Weds 17th October, 12pm BST
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1267475706...
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Did you miss yesterday's webinar all about #Coaching and the role it can play in #LeadershipDevelopment? Don't worry - the recording is now on our YouTube channel:
youtu.be/cl65cLKiQYY
youtu.be/cl65cLKiQYY
The role of coaching in leadership development
YouTube video by WorkLifePsych TV
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October 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Did you miss yesterday's webinar all about #Coaching and the role it can play in #LeadershipDevelopment? Don't worry - the recording is now on our YouTube channel:
youtu.be/cl65cLKiQYY
youtu.be/cl65cLKiQYY
Really looking forward to speaking with Richard on this incredibly important topic. And while it's a members-only event, you can join today on our free tier of membership.
www.worklifespark.com/sign-up
#WorkLifeSpark #Burnout #MentalHealth
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#WorkLifeSpark #Burnout #MentalHealth
The first of our 'After hours' #WorkLifeSpark community sessions is on Nov 25th at 6pm BST.
Dr Richard Duggins, author of 'Burnout-free Working' and expert in workplace mental health, will be answering questions from our community members on how to avoid #burnout.
👉🏻 www.worklifespark.com/sign-up
Dr Richard Duggins, author of 'Burnout-free Working' and expert in workplace mental health, will be answering questions from our community members on how to avoid #burnout.
👉🏻 www.worklifespark.com/sign-up
October 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Really looking forward to speaking with Richard on this incredibly important topic. And while it's a members-only event, you can join today on our free tier of membership.
www.worklifespark.com/sign-up
#WorkLifeSpark #Burnout #MentalHealth
www.worklifespark.com/sign-up
#WorkLifeSpark #Burnout #MentalHealth
A productive day so far!
✅ Client video recording & editing
✅ Client workshop on conversations and relationships at work
✅ Public webinar on coaching
Next up: recording a podcast with a great friend, all about the need for intentional #SelfCare. 🎧 ♥️
#PsychologistAtWork
✅ Client video recording & editing
✅ Client workshop on conversations and relationships at work
✅ Public webinar on coaching
Next up: recording a podcast with a great friend, all about the need for intentional #SelfCare. 🎧 ♥️
#PsychologistAtWork
October 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A productive day so far!
✅ Client video recording & editing
✅ Client workshop on conversations and relationships at work
✅ Public webinar on coaching
Next up: recording a podcast with a great friend, all about the need for intentional #SelfCare. 🎧 ♥️
#PsychologistAtWork
✅ Client video recording & editing
✅ Client workshop on conversations and relationships at work
✅ Public webinar on coaching
Next up: recording a podcast with a great friend, all about the need for intentional #SelfCare. 🎧 ♥️
#PsychologistAtWork
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Is there a psychologist whose work has truly inspired you?
Nominate them for one of our Practice Board Awards, recognising excellence and innovation in psychology.
Nominations close 12 Oct '25: www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...
Nominate them for one of our Practice Board Awards, recognising excellence and innovation in psychology.
Nominations close 12 Oct '25: www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...
September 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Is there a psychologist whose work has truly inspired you?
Nominate them for one of our Practice Board Awards, recognising excellence and innovation in psychology.
Nominations close 12 Oct '25: www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...
Nominate them for one of our Practice Board Awards, recognising excellence and innovation in psychology.
Nominations close 12 Oct '25: www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...
I just pressed 'go' on my September #newsletter. Read to the end for a 50% discount code for my upcoming #PsychologicalFlexibility course!
www.worklifepsych.news/self-awarene...
www.worklifepsych.news/self-awarene...
September 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I just pressed 'go' on my September #newsletter. Read to the end for a 50% discount code for my upcoming #PsychologicalFlexibility course!
www.worklifepsych.news/self-awarene...
www.worklifepsych.news/self-awarene...
Really enjoyed recording an episode of my podcast with @draustintay.bsky.social this morning - where we explore the importance of intercultural understanding and awareness for organisational leaders.
I'll post a link to the episode as soon as it's publishing. Big thanks to Austin for his time!
I'll post a link to the episode as soon as it's publishing. Big thanks to Austin for his time!
September 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Really enjoyed recording an episode of my podcast with @draustintay.bsky.social this morning - where we explore the importance of intercultural understanding and awareness for organisational leaders.
I'll post a link to the episode as soon as it's publishing. Big thanks to Austin for his time!
I'll post a link to the episode as soon as it's publishing. Big thanks to Austin for his time!
Reposted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon
Our new personal development community is live! Sign up today to access Learn at Lunch sessions, Q&A sessions with our expert podcast guests, Office Hours meets, masterclasses and more!
👉🏻Membership starts at £free!!
✨ So visit WorkLifePsych.com/spark to learn more and sign up today!✨
👉🏻Membership starts at £free!!
✨ So visit WorkLifePsych.com/spark to learn more and sign up today!✨
September 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our new personal development community is live! Sign up today to access Learn at Lunch sessions, Q&A sessions with our expert podcast guests, Office Hours meets, masterclasses and more!
👉🏻Membership starts at £free!!
✨ So visit WorkLifePsych.com/spark to learn more and sign up today!✨
👉🏻Membership starts at £free!!
✨ So visit WorkLifePsych.com/spark to learn more and sign up today!✨
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The next of our #SustainableLeadership webinars takes place on Sept 17th and it's all about how to develop the #SelfAwareness of leaders.
👉🏻 Completely free to join, you can register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1295974166...
👉🏻 Completely free to join, you can register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1295974166...
September 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The next of our #SustainableLeadership webinars takes place on Sept 17th and it's all about how to develop the #SelfAwareness of leaders.
👉🏻 Completely free to join, you can register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1295974166...
👉🏻 Completely free to join, you can register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1295974166...
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🔥 There's a *lot* going on in the world right now - which means we can easily feel overwhelmed and then neglect what's good for us.
👉🏻 Check out this post about how to engage in #SelfCare even when it all seems a bit much.
www.worklifepsych.com/self-care-in...
👉🏻 Check out this post about how to engage in #SelfCare even when it all seems a bit much.
www.worklifepsych.com/self-care-in...
Self-care in uncertain times - WorkLifePsych
Now more than ever, it's important to be intentional and organised when it comes to self-care. Read on for some evidence-based recommendations.
www.worklifepsych.com
August 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🔥 There's a *lot* going on in the world right now - which means we can easily feel overwhelmed and then neglect what's good for us.
👉🏻 Check out this post about how to engage in #SelfCare even when it all seems a bit much.
www.worklifepsych.com/self-care-in...
👉🏻 Check out this post about how to engage in #SelfCare even when it all seems a bit much.
www.worklifepsych.com/self-care-in...
Join me at 3pm UK time today to learn all about intentional self-care and relaxation.
Because it’s #InternationalRelaxationDay!
Because it’s #InternationalRelaxationDay!
Interested in learning more about #SelfCare, #coping and #relaxation?
I'm speaking at this Friday's #InternationalRelaxationDay Conference at 3pm - and it's free to join!
You can register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I'm speaking at this Friday's #InternationalRelaxationDay Conference at 3pm - and it's free to join!
You can register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Join me at 3pm UK time today to learn all about intentional self-care and relaxation.
Because it’s #InternationalRelaxationDay!
Because it’s #InternationalRelaxationDay!
I'm live on Zoom, discussing how #coaching can boost wellbeing. Join me! We kick off at 1pm UK time.
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us02web.zoom.us/j/81973273407
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August 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I'm live on Zoom, discussing how #coaching can boost wellbeing. Join me! We kick off at 1pm UK time.
us02web.zoom.us/j/81973273407
us02web.zoom.us/j/81973273407
Interested in learning more about #SelfCare, #coping and #relaxation?
I'm speaking at this Friday's #InternationalRelaxationDay Conference at 3pm - and it's free to join!
You can register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I'm speaking at this Friday's #InternationalRelaxationDay Conference at 3pm - and it's free to join!
You can register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Interested in learning more about #SelfCare, #coping and #relaxation?
I'm speaking at this Friday's #InternationalRelaxationDay Conference at 3pm - and it's free to join!
You can register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I'm speaking at this Friday's #InternationalRelaxationDay Conference at 3pm - and it's free to join!
You can register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
I recently interview Dr. Richard Duggins, a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist for my podcast.
We looked at #Burnout at work and how to avoid the experience. I've since published the interview as a single video on my YouTube channel and you can find it below:
youtu.be/AaLgK7mQUcs
We looked at #Burnout at work and how to avoid the experience. I've since published the interview as a single video on my YouTube channel and you can find it below:
youtu.be/AaLgK7mQUcs
Leadership and burnout: busting myths
YouTube video by WorkLifePsych TV
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August 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I recently interview Dr. Richard Duggins, a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist for my podcast.
We looked at #Burnout at work and how to avoid the experience. I've since published the interview as a single video on my YouTube channel and you can find it below:
youtu.be/AaLgK7mQUcs
We looked at #Burnout at work and how to avoid the experience. I've since published the interview as a single video on my YouTube channel and you can find it below:
youtu.be/AaLgK7mQUcs
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Join us for the next of our 'Considering Coaching?' webinars, where we'll look at the important role #coaching can play when it comes to #wellbeing. Aug 13th at 1pm UK time.
Book your *free* place today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1267454804...
Book your *free* place today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1267454804...
August 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Join us for the next of our 'Considering Coaching?' webinars, where we'll look at the important role #coaching can play when it comes to #wellbeing. Aug 13th at 1pm UK time.
Book your *free* place today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1267454804...
Book your *free* place today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1267454804...
A nice 50mins on the elliptical machine downstairs in the gym, while I catch up on the latest episode of #Foundation on my iPad.
#TemptationBunding in action? #Values in action, for sure.
#TemptationBunding in action? #Values in action, for sure.
August 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A nice 50mins on the elliptical machine downstairs in the gym, while I catch up on the latest episode of #Foundation on my iPad.
#TemptationBunding in action? #Values in action, for sure.
#TemptationBunding in action? #Values in action, for sure.
🔥 There's a *lot* going on in the world right now - which means we can easily feel overwhelmed and then neglect what's good for us.
👉🏻 Check out this post about how to engage in #SelfCare even when it all seems a bit much.
www.worklifepsych.com/self-care-in...
👉🏻 Check out this post about how to engage in #SelfCare even when it all seems a bit much.
www.worklifepsych.com/self-care-in...
Self-care in uncertain times - WorkLifePsych
Now more than ever, it's important to be intentional and organised when it comes to self-care. Read on for some evidence-based recommendations.
www.worklifepsych.com
August 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🔥 There's a *lot* going on in the world right now - which means we can easily feel overwhelmed and then neglect what's good for us.
👉🏻 Check out this post about how to engage in #SelfCare even when it all seems a bit much.
www.worklifepsych.com/self-care-in...
👉🏻 Check out this post about how to engage in #SelfCare even when it all seems a bit much.
www.worklifepsych.com/self-care-in...
Reposted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon
BPS qualifications Board of Trustees review.
Thanks to our community for helping to shape the future of our qualifications provision.
We've listened & we're optimistic we can make reforms to support our core mission to promote the advancement & application of psychology: bps.org.uk/news/bps-qua...
Thanks to our community for helping to shape the future of our qualifications provision.
We've listened & we're optimistic we can make reforms to support our core mission to promote the advancement & application of psychology: bps.org.uk/news/bps-qua...
August 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
BPS qualifications Board of Trustees review.
Thanks to our community for helping to shape the future of our qualifications provision.
We've listened & we're optimistic we can make reforms to support our core mission to promote the advancement & application of psychology: bps.org.uk/news/bps-qua...
Thanks to our community for helping to shape the future of our qualifications provision.
We've listened & we're optimistic we can make reforms to support our core mission to promote the advancement & application of psychology: bps.org.uk/news/bps-qua...
Not everything called 'Leadership development' does what it claims. Check out my latest video for just some of the ways #LeadershipDevelopment goes wrong!
youtu.be/HdW-kZoeyN8
youtu.be/HdW-kZoeyN8
When leadership development goes wrong
YouTube video by WorkLifePsych TV
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August 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Not everything called 'Leadership development' does what it claims. Check out my latest video for just some of the ways #LeadershipDevelopment goes wrong!
youtu.be/HdW-kZoeyN8
youtu.be/HdW-kZoeyN8
Reposted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon
If you'd prefer to watch this episode on video, it's available on our YouTube channel:
youtu.be/HdW-kZoeyN8
youtu.be/HdW-kZoeyN8
When leadership development goes wrong
YouTube video by WorkLifePsych TV
youtu.be
July 31, 2025 at 7:57 AM
If you'd prefer to watch this episode on video, it's available on our YouTube channel:
youtu.be/HdW-kZoeyN8
youtu.be/HdW-kZoeyN8
Reposted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon
🎧 The latest episode of our podcast is out and it's all about the many ways that #LeadershipDevelopment can go wrong.
👉🏼 Ep 191 of 'My Pocket Psych' is available wherever you get your podcasts or stream it from www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/191/
#MyPocketPsych #Leadership #SustainableLeadership
👉🏼 Ep 191 of 'My Pocket Psych' is available wherever you get your podcasts or stream it from www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/191/
#MyPocketPsych #Leadership #SustainableLeadership
July 31, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🎧 The latest episode of our podcast is out and it's all about the many ways that #LeadershipDevelopment can go wrong.
👉🏼 Ep 191 of 'My Pocket Psych' is available wherever you get your podcasts or stream it from www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/191/
#MyPocketPsych #Leadership #SustainableLeadership
👉🏼 Ep 191 of 'My Pocket Psych' is available wherever you get your podcasts or stream it from www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/191/
#MyPocketPsych #Leadership #SustainableLeadership
I'm going to be speaking at this year's #InternationalRelaxationDay conference on Aug 15th, underlining the important of self-care. The event is virtual and free!
Find out more at: www.internationalrelaxationday.com/ird-conferen...
Find out more at: www.internationalrelaxationday.com/ird-conferen...
July 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I'm going to be speaking at this year's #InternationalRelaxationDay conference on Aug 15th, underlining the important of self-care. The event is virtual and free!
Find out more at: www.internationalrelaxationday.com/ird-conferen...
Find out more at: www.internationalrelaxationday.com/ird-conferen...