Episode SummaryEver found yourself staring at your screen on a Wednesday...

In this conversation, Dr Austin Tay explores the significance of humour...

Nearly half of all employees admit to deliberately withholding knowledge from colleagues. The reason? An emotion we rarely discuss openly.

Ever wondered why some CEOs inspire fierce loyalty while others can't...

"I did not realise that was your concept" might sometimes be honest—but is it professionally excusable?In today's information-saturated workplace, cryptomnesia (unconscious plagiarism) occupies an unc...

"That was my idea from last month's meeting!"Does this sound familiar? When someone claims ownership of an idea you just presented, it might not be deliberate idea theft—it could be cryptomnesia affecting one of you.The Science of Unconscious Plagiarism in TeamsCryptomnesia, or unconscious plagiarism, presents unique challenges in collaborative environments. Research by Perfect and Stark (2008) demonstrated that individuals mistakenly claim others' ideas as their own nearly 20% more frequently w

In this episode, I discuss the science behind bounded rationality and...

Imagine stepping into your office and leaving behind the limitations of your physical surroundings. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of virtual reality in the workplace. What does t...

In this episode, I had a great conversation with Harleen Grover, Leadership and Menopause in the Workplace Coach. With a very impressive background in the corporate world and acting, Harleen shares ho...

Everyone experiences envy in the workplace at some point. In this episode, I explore the meaning of envy in the workplace and how we can overcome this green-eyed monster.ReferencesGonzález-Navarro, P....

In today's episode, I will address an important issue impacting workplaces worldwide: workplace depression. This topic affects everyone directly or indirectly through colleagues, friends, or family me...

In this episode, I delve into the narcissistic personalities in the workplace.  Who are they? How do they impact organizations and individuals? What can you do to survive such personalities in the wor...

What is technostress in the workplace? How does this type of stress impact individuals and organizations? Join me in this episode of Psychchat, where I will share strategies to mitigate technostress.R...

In this episode of PsychChat, I discuss the pervasive behaviour of defensive decision-making in the workplace. Listen to this episode, where I share tips to mitigate such behaviour in the workplace.Re...

Social loafing is a phenomenon that is becoming more prevalent in today's workplace. In this episode, I discuss social loafing and provide mitigating tips.ReferencesAggarwal, P., & O'Brien, C. L. (200...

Join Dr. Austin Tay in Episode 43 of PsychChat to learn about "Happiness at Work." Discover the latest research findings on how employee happiness impacts productivity, engagement, and well-being. Exp...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of Psycho-Social Climate (PSC) in the workplace. I share some research explaining its impact and encourage organizations to take steps to address it.Reference...

In this episode, I spoke with Jens Petter Skaug, CEO of TeamCoachr. He shares with us how TeamCoachr, a self-facilitated AI-driven platform, helps foster psychological safety, creating better teams in...

In this last episode of the year, I decided to talk about workplace spirituality.  What is workplace spirituality? Should we incorporate it into the workplace?  Listen to the episode and let me know y...

In this episode, I discuss a prevalent phenomenon Leaveism. What is it and how can we prevent it?References:Acker, J. (1990). Hierarchies, jobs, bodies: A theory of gendered organizations. Gender & So...

In this episode, I talked about how coaching can bring out self-awareness. When we see things with different possibilities, we allow ourselves to achieve beyond what we can imagine.

In this episode, I will discuss what a leader needs to do to improve team spirit or morale.  Self-assessment, re-engage, re-align and re-commit.References:Ishaq, E., Bashir, S. and Khan, A.K. (2021), ...

In this episode, I discussed self-awareness. We hear this frequently in the workplace, but what should we be mindful of when it comes to self-awareness? I share some strategies to become more self-awa...

We all assume, and often we take our assumptions as truths. When we do so, we start to overthink and refuse to look at other alternative explanations which are evidence-based. In this podcast, I share...

This is the last episode of the Productivity at Work Series. In this episode, I talk about how we can deal with conflicts at work.