About My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace
My Pocket Psych is all about the psychology of the workplace. Each episode, we'll examine the world of work and explore a topic through the lens of psychology. Wellbeing, productivity, careers, relationship management. We'll aim to give listeners tips to help improve their experience of work - moving from surviving to thriving!
My Pocket Psych is brought to you by WorkLifePsych Ltd and hosted by Dr. Richard MacKinnon, a Chartered Psychologist and coach.
Ep 232: What your coach really wishes you knew about coaching
In this episode of 'My Pocket Psych', I share ten things I wish more of my clients knew about coaching.
They come up often in coaching conversations and in the chemistry sessions before we start working together, and they shape how people approach the process. They aren't in order of importance, and they're my perspective rather than commandments.
If this episode prompted any questions or reflections, email podcast@worklifepsych.com (mailto:podcast@worklifepsych.com) or join the conversation over on WorkLifeSpark.
Thanks for listening!
Links and resources
Coaching services: find out more, including how to book a free, no-commitment chemistry meeting, at https://www.worklifepsych.com/chemistry
Next 'After hours...' event: our members-only online session with Dr Hayley Lewis on the imposter phenomenon, 30 November 2026 at 6:00 pm UK time. It's free, but you need to be a member of Work Life Spark. Join at worklifespark.com.
More on the imposter phenomenon: I gathered helpful resources about this concept into a single page on the website: worklifepsych.com/imposter (https://worklifepsych.com/imposter)
22 Oct 2026
Ep 231: What if your coach feels like an imposter too?
The imposter phenomenon is common across professions, and coaches are no exception.
In the final part of this short series, I turn the lens on myself and my peers to explore what happens when the person in the coaching chair is the one doubting whether they're good enough, and why it matters for the client.
Following the earlier conversation with Dr Hayley Lewis on what the imposter phenomenon is, and last episode's look at coachees trying to "win" at coaching, this episode looks at the other side of the relationship.
In this episode, I look at how imposter thoughts and feelings can show up for coaches, what's at stake if both coach and client are performing, and the practical steps that I use in my own coaching practice to step back from the imposter inside.
Thanks for listening!
Resources for this episode:
After Hours with Dr Hayley Lewis – 30 November, 6pm UK
Our next quarterly After Hours session sees Hayley return to answer your questions about the imposter phenomenon. The session is exclusive to members of Work Life Spark, our online personal development community. Membership is free, and you can submit questions in advance. The recording will only be available to community members. Sign up at https://www.worklifespark.com/sign-up
Get in touch
Do you have questions about the imposter phenomenon or life as a coaching psychologist? Is there anything this series hasn't covered that you'd like to hear about? Email podcast@worklifepsych.com or join the conversation in WorkLifeSpark.
Related episodes
Ep 228: Help! I feel like an imposter (with Dr Hayley Lewis) - https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/228/
Ep 229: There are no prizes in coaching - https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/229/
19 Oct 2026
Ep 230: Nine years of this!
This episode is a short one, to mark the ninth anniversary of My Pocket Psych.
Nine years ago I pressed record on the very first episode, despite all my nerves and misgivings. I hope it's clear how much the show has developed and improved since those first, tentative and nervous episodes! It has definitely evolved into something I actively enjoy creating, especially when I know listeners are finding it useful. So I'm delighted to share (with his permission) some feedback from a listener all the way over in Maui, Hawaii. Thanks David!
The podcast wouldn't exist without listeners, so thanks for continuing to be part of this community. Thanks for every episode you recommended to a friend or colleague, and every email you sent in with your questions and feedback. Huge thanks also go to every single professional who has joined me for an episode. I know for sure that new voices go down very well with listeners.
As always, thanks for listening!
Resources for this episode
Ep 228: Help! I feel like an imposter! https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/228/
Ep 225: Values as tools for life https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/225/
WorkLifeSpark: sign up for free today! https://www.worklifepsych.com/community-and-learning/worklifespark/
Email me your thoughts about the podcast: podcast@worklifepsych.com
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