Explore what it is to be human and how to fulfil your potential.
Australian psychologist Ellen Jackson interviews experts in the mind, brain, happiness, well-being and high performance. Our conversations are easy and engaging, insightful and fun. Listen in to learn more about living well, mastering your mind and maximising the joy in your life.
So much to learn and all you need are your ears!
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Reboot Your Mindset: Introducing Systems Thinking for a New Chapter
lundi 5 février 2024 • Durée 24:00
In this episode, Ellen introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth and development. She provides a worksheet and an example to help you start applying systems thinking in your life. Ellen also shares her personal journey and the reasons behind her decision to pivot the podcast towards systems thinking.
The Good News about 'Baby Brain' with Dr. Sarah McKay
mercredi 3 mai 2023 • Durée 01:04:43
Our guest for this episode is a long time friend of the show. This is her third appearance and we love having her here. Dr. Sarah McKay, neuroscientist, science communicator, online educator and author of the new book "Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)"
In this illuminating conversation Sarah and I chat about:
The paradox of 'baby brain' - women's experience versus the science.
The many factors at play in the early life of a new mum
How hormones 'resculpt and rewire' our brains in pregnancy - and why
Those weird intrusive thoughts about 'breaking' your baby - What's that about?
Alloparenting - What is it and why is it important to new parents
Does having a baby affect other caregivers neurologically sense too?
And so much more!
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Dr. Sarah McKay is the founder of Think Brain and the Neuroscience Academy which offers a suite of training programs in applied neuroscience and brain health. Sarah has been published extensively for public, academic and professional audiences. She's been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Body & Soul. And she can be seen and heard 'explaining the brain' on SBS's Insight, ABC Radio National, Mamamia, NZ Radio National, ABC's Catalyst, and on stage at Business Chicks, Canberra Writers' Festival and Happiness & Its Causes.
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Focusing on the most important thing with Performance Psychologist Michael Inglis
jeudi 6 avril 2023 • Durée 53:25
"Performance is about focusing on the most important thing at the most important time"
My guest today on the Potential Psychology Podcast is sports and performance psychologist, Michael Inglis. Michael is Director and Co-founder of The Mind Room. He works with athletes, coaches and teams to build high performance environments and develop key mental skills to enhance performance.
In this episode, Michael and I take a peek at the fascinating world of sport and performance psychology and dig into:
What a sports and performance psychologist does and why you might seek one out.
Your values as your guardrails for performing, whatever that looks like for you
The evershifting dynamic between performance and wellbeing
Why the present moment is critical to achieving your goals
Tolerating discomfort in pursuit of your goals
How your values bring meaning to challenging moments
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What is Corporate Social Responsibility and how is it different to job purposing?
How to use your strengths to drive success and wellbeing
Examples of simple acts that drive purpose and meaning
If you’re interested in seeing Bea speak live and attending a workshop on job purposing with her she will be doing both of those things in Ballarat, Victoria on the 23rd of March 2023. She is the keynote speaker for the Committee for Ballarat’s Corporate Citizenship Conference. Come and join us in beautiful Ballarat!
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Part 1 - Finding Purpose and Doing Good at Work with Bea Boccalandro
mercredi 1 mars 2023 • Durée 46:12
In this episode I'm talking about purpose with my fabulous guest Bea Boccalandro, the author of Do Good at Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing (New York: Morgan James Publishing, 2021). Her book has received critical acclaim and she is a joy to talk to.
In our conversation, Bea and I discuss:
Social purpose - What is it and why does it matter? The difference between sense of purpose and meaning. How purpose can be woven into our working lives. How small social acts of purpose create a huge impact on yourself and others. Tips for workplace leaders on finding social purpose. Stories of job purposing and how other people found opportunities to find meaning on their work.
Bea is also founder and president of the global purpose advisory firm, VeraWorks, Bea has two decades of experience helping businesses make customer interactions more human, products more inclusive, operations more environmentally sustainable, marketing more charitable or otherwise make work more meaningful.
If you’re interested in seeing Bea speak live and attending a workshop on job purposing with her she will be doing both of those things in Ballarat, Victoria on the 23rd of March 2023. She is the keynote speaker for the Committee for Ballarat’s Corporate Citizenship Conference. Come and join us in beautiful Ballarat!
***************************** Resources mentioned in this episode: Veraworks Do Good at Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing Ikigai Job crafting and meaningful work Adam Grant's books The VIA Character Strengths Survey Anthony L. Burrow, Cornell University - Purpose researcher
If you'd like to hear more from me about fulfilling your potential, I'm a guest on "Breakfast with Steve Martin: Behind the news and an insight into life in Ballarat" on ABC Ballarat, every second Wednesday.
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We're back and we're celebrating!
mardi 21 février 2023 • Durée 06:03
We're back for season 14 and celebrating this month as the Potential Psychology Podcast has now been on the air for 5 years. Half a decade of great conversations, insights and ideas all helping you to fulfil your potential. This is our 123rd episode, so, let's dive in 1-2-3, go!
In this brief 'welcome back' episode, I talk about:
What's in store in our upcoming conversations
Our fabulous guest line up
I also get nerdy with some podcast proliferation facts and my question for you - 'How we should celebrate the podcast's birthday?'
Thank you for listening in as we get back into the swing of things here at PPHQ. We appreciate you spreading the word about our podcast.
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The Future of Work: What might future jobs look like?
jeudi 22 décembre 2022 • Durée 34:38
"Will the robots replace us? The future is very hard to predict, but we're very adaptive."
It's a wrap! This is our last episode on our mini-series on 'The Future of Work." Big thanks to my co-host this season, Dr. Joe Sweeney, who is a long time friend of the show and our guest expert in the areas of education and AI. You can learn more about him here.
In our survey "Parenting, Education, and The Future of Work," we asked parents about their worries and concerns as well as their hopes for their children in the future workplace. One fascinating question that sums up the fears parents have is "will the robots replace us"? Joe and I have fun answering this question and discussing:
Parents' answers to "what jobs might come up in the future?" (lot's of fun answers like: AI Prompt Developer, Chief Productivity Officer, Robot Consultant)
Will AI, Machine Learning, and Automation eliminate current jobs?
How will machines and humans work together in the future workplace
What jobs will be replaced and what jobs will stay
There's an infographic sheet that comes with each episode as a bit of advanced reading/homework for parents. Don't forget to download a copy!
Join the exciting discussion by sharing your thoughts on the future of work via the Spotify Q&A feature!
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Future of Work: The Role Parents Play in Preparing Children for the Future of Work
mardi 29 novembre 2022 • Durée 50:57
"Antifragility is more than just resilience. It means you can lean into uncertainty and stress and that you've got what it takes to be able to embrace change."
From the results of our recently concluded survey on "Parenting, Education, and The Future of Work," we found that 79% of parents are worried about their kids ability to thrive in the future workplace, and that doesn't come as a surprise. As humans, we're all fearful of things that are outside of our control. We've also had some major disruptions (like the pandemic) that have had an impact on our view of the future. But there's always a silver lining. We dug a bit further and asked parents how they see the future workplace and found that a lot of the parents were actually hopeful that society will thrive and that businesses will prosper in the future of work.
In this episode, Joe and I explore these worries and discuss:
How do we prepare our kids for thriving in the future environment?
Mega trends that can impact change in the future.
Scenario planning and finding risk and opportunities from all this change.
Tips on how to build antifragility and resilience in our children.
What new jobs might exist in the future.
There's an infographic sheet that comes with each episode as a bit of advanced reading/homework for parents. Don't forget to download a copy!
Join the exciting discussion by sharing your thoughts on the future of work via the Spotify Q&A feature! And you can become a special VIP Member of the Potential Psychology Podcast by subscribing here - https://anchor.fm/potentialpsychology/subscribe
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Future of Work: How hope gives our children an edge in the future workplace
mardi 22 novembre 2022 • Durée 28:26
"We have the components of psychological hope to drive and motivate us - the will and the way"
We're at the half-way point of our podcast series on "The Future of Work." My co-host, Dr. Joe Sweeney, and I explore the answers to questions we put to parents in our recently concluded survey on "Parenting, Education, and The Future of Work." Here are some interesting talking points of the study:
The top 5 most important personal traits parents think their kids should have in the future workplace are:
Flexible
Focused
Dedicated
Ethical
Resilient
The top 5 most important skills parents think their kids should have in the future workplace are:
Communication
Stress Management
Complex Problem Solving
Creativity
Cognitive flexibility
Aside from these interesting stats, Joe and I also discuss:
What is Hope Theory?
What are the components of psychological hope and how do those help us prepare our children for the future workplace?
Activities and steps to establishing helpful pathways to achieve goals
Willpower, Why-power, and We-power
There's an infographic sheet that comes with each episode as a bit of advanced reading/homework for parents.
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Future of Work: Are the robots taking over?
mardi 15 novembre 2022 • Durée 37:27
"Artificial intelligence can change the world and that's not entirely a bad thing."
In our study on "parenting, education, and the future of work", we asked parents about their most pressing concerns for their children.
This is what's on their minds:
"Will there be enough jobs for our kids in the future?"
"What will the quality of jobs be?"
"Will humans and machines work together?"
"What industries will be in demand in the future workplace?"
"Will machines replace people's jobs or make present jobs obsolete?"
"How will technology impact future employment options?"
At the heart of these questions is our very human fear of the uncertain. Technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning are evolving rapidly but for many of us it feels like science fiction. It's a very normal human response for these changes to bring uncertainty and it's why in today's discussion, Joe and I answer some pressing questions and focus on the jobs and skills that will always be needed no matter how much things change.
Listen in to hear us chat about:
How much of an impact AI, machine learning, robotics, or automation will have on the future of work
The industries that will be impacted by automation in the future
The skills that will remain constant and needed in the future
The nature of AI - What it is, and the role it will play in the future workplace
The skills can we teach our children to help them adapt to disruption.
There's an infographic sheet that comes with each episode as a bit of advanced reading for parents and those interested in the jobs of the future. Don't forget to !
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Michael has worked in the mental health field since 1999 but focused on sports and performance since co-founding The Mind Room in 2012. He believes in a holistic approach to performance and that the wellbeing of athletes off the field is just as important as their performance on it. He is currently lead psychologist for the PFA and works with the Tasmanian Women’s Cricket team.
Join the exciting discussion by sharing your thoughts on the future of work via the Spotify Q&A feature! And you can become a special VIP Member of the Potential Psychology Podcast by subscribing here - https://anchor.fm/potentialpsychology/subscribe
This week's Homework for Parents:
How can we help prepare our children for jobs that don’t exist yet? (sheet attached)
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