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A podcast exploring the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How Does AI Increase Silence? [Psychological Safety Week 2026] (opens the original)
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AI is changing how we work. So why are people afraid to admit they're using it? In this Psychological Safety Week bonus episode, Grace is joined by Managing Psychologist Janet Tarasofsky to explore the anxiety, uncertainty, and silence surrounding AI at work. They examine the research behind shadow AI, social evaluative threat and technostress, and what it reveals about Talent Hushing. From job security and imposter syndrome to the pressure to keep pace, this episode unpacks why AI use has becom
What Is Talent Hushing? [Psychological Safety Week 2026] (opens the original)
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In this Psychological Safety Week bonus episode, Grace is joined by Professor Binna Kandola OBE to explore the findings from our 2026 research into talent hushing: the ways organisations fail to hear, value and make full use of people’s ideas and capabilities. Drawing on a nationally representative survey of over 2,000 people, they examine who feels heard at work, whose ideas are taken seriously, and how negative experiences can lead people to hold back in future. The conversation explores impor
Is AI Making Us Lazy Thinkers? (opens the original)
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AI can write an article, solve a problem, or plan our holiday in seconds. But as we rely on it more, are we becoming lazy thinkers? In this week’s episode, Grace is joined by Chartered Psychologist Dr Jo Kandola to explore what the research tells us about AI and cognition. Together, they unpack the psychology of cognitive offloading, why our brains love shortcuts, and what happens when AI boosts our performance without improving our capability. They also discuss what AI could mean for creativity
The Inner Critic: Understanding Shame (opens the original)
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Shame is one of our most powerful emotions yet one of the least talked about, particularly at work. In this episode, Grace is joined by Chartered Psychologist Louise Weston to explore the psychology of shame, including why feedback can sometimes feel like a judgment of who we are, rather than something we have done. They unpack the difference between guilt and shame, how shame can trigger defensiveness or withdrawal, and why it can get in the way of learning. They also share practical ways to sp
Navigating Unpredictable Times (opens the original)
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In a world where unexpected events can dominate the news cycle and disrupt our working lives, how does unpredictability affect us? This week, Grace is joined by Chartered Psychologist Stuart Duff to explore why sudden change can leave us anxious, stressed and struggling to switch off. From unsettling global headlines to unexpected decisions at work, they unpack why unpredictability can heighten anxiety, reduce our sense of control and leave us worrying long after the working day ends. Stuart als
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