Dr Austin Tay is an organizational psychologist. In each podcast episode, he will discuss work-related issues that matter in the workplace. Through the lens of a psychologist, Dr Austin will provide tips and advice to his listeners to help them navigate the complex world of work. Email psychchat@omnipsi.com or send via Twitter @psych_chat to send your comments or suggestions. Dr Austin Tay is the founder of Omnipsi Consulting (www.omnipsi.com). OmniPsi Consulting specialises in executive coa ...
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Episode 046 - Technostress in the Workplace
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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. References Ayyagari, R., Grover, V., & Purvis, R. (2011). Technostress: Technological antecedents and implications. MIS Quarterly, 35(4), 831-858. htt…
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Episode 045 - Defensive Decision-Making - Impact on Organizations
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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. References Artinger, F., Petersen, M., Gigerenzer, G., & Weibler, J. (2015). Heuristics as adaptive decision strategies in management. Journal of Organ…
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Episode 044 - How to deal with Social Loafing in the Workplace
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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. References Aggarwal, P., & O'Brien, C. L. (2008). Social loafing on group projects: Structural antecedents and effect on student satisfaction. Journal of Marketing Education, 30(3), 255-264. Aln…
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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. Explore key factors like meaningful work, autonomy, and positive relationships, and learn practical strategies for enhancing workplace happiness. Tune in…
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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. References Dollard, M. F., & Bakker, A.B., (2010). Psychosocial safety climate as a precursor to conducive work environments, psychological health problems, a…
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Episode 041 - Conversation with Jens Petter Skaug CEO of TeamCoachr
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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 the organization. To learn more about the platform, please go to www.teamcoachr.aiAutor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 040 - Workplace Spirituality
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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 your thoughts. For suggestions or comments, please send them to psychchat@omnipsi.com or tweet to psych_chat. Please find below references to the studies…
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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 & Society, 4(2), 139-158. Albrecht, S. L. (2012). The influence of job, team and organizational level resources on employee well-being, engagement, comm…
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Episode 038 - Self Awareness in Coaching
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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.Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 037 - Smells Like Team Spirit
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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), Paradoxical Leader Behaviors: Leader Personality and Follower Outcomes. Applied Psychology, 70: 342-357. https://doi.org/10.1111/apps.12233 Zhang, Y.…
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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-aware of yourself, your thoughts, perceptions, and how to work and create relationships with others effectively.…
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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 four tips to help you to deal with your assumptions.Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 034 - Productivity at Work Series (How To Deal With Conflicts at Work)
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The book cited the Interest-Based Relational Approach. Fisher, R., Ury, W., & Patton, B. (2006). Getting to yes – Negotiating Agreement without giving in. Penguin Putnam.Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 033 - Productivity at Work Series (How To Say No)
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In this episode, continuing the productivity at work series, I discuss how to say NO.Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 032 - Productivity at Work Series (Effective Communication)
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Some of the ideas shared were taken from The Communication Cycle from Michael Argyle's - The Social Psychology of Work.Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Please find the research mentioned in this episode below Timms, C., Brough, P., & Graham, D. (2012). Burnt‐out but engaged: the co‐existence of psychological burnout and engagement. Journal of Educational Administration. Freudenberger, H. (1974), “Staff burnout”, Journal of Social Issues, Vol. 30, pp. 159-64. Maslach, C., Schaufeli, W.B. and Leiter…
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Episode 030 - How to be yourself when you know that you are Neurodivergent
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Please find below the research cited in this episode. Beetham, J. and Okhai, L. (2017) Workplace Dyslexia & Specific Learning Difficulties—Productivity, Engagement and Well-Being. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 5, 56-78. https://doi.org/10.4236/jss.2017.56007Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 029 Coaching Series (How does the coach conduct the coaching session?)
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In today’s episode, in the last instalment of the coaching series, I will focus on 1) How does the coach conduct the coaching session? 2) What happens after my coaching session? 3)What should I do now that I have completed my coaching engagement with my coach?Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 028 Coaching Series (What to expect in a coaching session?)
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In today’s episode, I will focus on 1) What to expect in a coaching session as a client? 2) What is my role, as a client in the coaching session? 3) How can the coach help me?Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 027 - Coaching Series (What is Coaching?)
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This episode is the first of the three episodes in this Coaching Series. In this first episode, I share 1) What is Coaching? 2) Who is Coaching for? 3) Is Coaching for me?Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 026 - Rigidity and Flexibility
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In today's episode, the references used are as follow: References Baddeley, A. (1992) Working Memory. Science, 255, 556-559. Beck, A. T. (1964). Thinking and depression: II. Theory and therapy. Archives of General Psychiatry, 10, 561-571. Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond. Guilford Press. Ellis, A (1962). Reason and …
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To register for the 1-hour free coaching session, please use the link below to register. https://mailchi.mp/ab46c6ebb314/1-hourfreecoachingsession In today's episode, some of the references used are as follow: [1] Bishop, S. R., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N. D., Carmody, J., … Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational…
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If you have enjoyed this episode, kindly share this with your friends. For comments and suggestions, please write to psychchat@omnipsi.com or tweet to @psych_chat. If you are interested to know more about what OmniPsi Consulting offers, please click on the link www.omnipsi.com. References for the research cited or mentioned in the podcast are below…
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Episode 023 - Gossips in the Workplace
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If you have enjoyed this episode, kindly share this with your friends. For comments and suggestions, please write to psychchat@omnipsi.com or tweet to @psych_chat. If you are interested to know more about what OmniPsi Consulting offers, please click on the link www.omnipsi.com. If you are interested to help James in his validation study and you are…
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Episode 022 - Gender-Neutral Leadership
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If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please share this with your friends and colleagues. You can also put your reviews at Podchaser. For any comments and suggestions, please send them via email to psychchat@omnipsi.com or tweet to psych_chat. Remember to subscribe to PsychChat on all good podcast platform. You can now find us on Vurbl. So…
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Episode 021 - Is GRIT the only way to measure your goals and achievements?
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If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please share this with your friends and colleagues. You can also put your reviews at Podchaser. For any comments and suggestions, please send them via email to psychchat@omnipsi.com or tweet to psych_chat. Remember to subscribe to PsychChat on all good podcast platform. You can now find us on Vurbl. So…
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Episode 020 - A conversation with Dr Richard MacKinnon
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I had the pleasure of recording this session with Dr Richard Mackinnon, Chartered Psychologist & Coach and Managing Director at WorkLifePsych. He shared his insights and tips on wellbeing. He can be contacted via https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmackinnon/ If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please share this with your friends and coll…
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Episode 019 - Whole person and psychological contract
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Some of the references in this episode include: 1) Sheep, M. L. (2006). Nurturing the Whole Person: The Ethics of Workplace Spirituality in a Society of Organizations. Journal of Business Ethics, 66(4), 357–375. 2) "a psychological contract is a belief that an exchange partner is obligated to provide inducements, such as fair compensation, in excha…
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Episode 018 - How much do we know ourselves?
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“There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.” – Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanac, 1750. Some to the references we mentioned in this episode include Brewer, M. B., & Hewstone, M. (Eds.). (2004). Perspectives on social psychology.Self and social identity. Blackwell Publishing. Mead, G.H. (1934). Mind, Sel…
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We spoke a bit about Self Determining Theory. Below are some articles that you might find helpful to understand a bit more about the theory. Ryan, R. M.; Deci, E. L. (2000). "Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being". American Psychologist. 55(1): 68–78. Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2…
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If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please share this with your friends and colleagues. For any comments and suggestions, please send them via email to psychchat@omnipsi.com or tweet to psych_chat.Autor: Dr Austin Tay
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Episode 015 - Is coaching only for.....
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If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please share this with your friends and colleagues. For any comments and suggestions, please send them via email to psychchat@omnipsi.com or tweet to psych_chat. Some of the research mentioned in this podcast are as follow: Self Indulgent Construal Sirois, F. M., & Pychyl, T. (2013). Procrastination an…
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Episode 013 - Counterproductive Work Behaviour and Organisation Structure
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If you have enjoyed listening to this episode, please share this with your friends and colleagues. For any comments and suggestions, please send them via email to psychchat@omnipsi.com or tweet to psych_chat. Some of the research mentioned in this podcast are as follow: Spector, P. E., & Fox, S. (2005). A stressor-emotion model of counterproductive…
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Episode 012 - Counterproductive Work Behaviour : Can we assess them using personality traits?
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Episode 011 - Conversation with James Morley-Kirk, China Select
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Episode 010 - Systems Thinking and Systemic Leadership
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Episode 009 - Skills to become Psychologically Flexible
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Episode 006 - The Importance of Written Communication in the Workplace
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Episode 005 - What can an individual do when you are being bullied at work?
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Episode 004 - What can an organization do to prevent workplace bullying
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Episode 003 - What are the antecedents and causes of workplace bullying?
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There is a need for organisations to take an active role in the prevention of workplace bullying. They should not adopt a wait and see approach instead they need to re-evaluate their own policies and practices that perpetuate workplace bullying. Individuals in the workplace can be bullied for almost anything such as physical outlook, the way they s…
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Episode 002 - Why do I want to talk about workplace bullying?
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In this episode, I will share with you the reasons why I want to talk about workplace bullying and what are the different definitions of workplace bullying. I will also touch briefly on legislation and the concept of intent as a way to determine workplace bullying. For more information on workplace bullying research, please visit https://www.iawbh.…
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Episode 001 - Is Goal Setting Really Useful?
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This episode touches on what goal setting is and what are the tools you can use to help you set your goals. In the first part of the episode, a definition of what goal setting was introduced and also an introduction of the five basic principles of goal- setting as proposed by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham. https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Goal-Setting-T…
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