A podcast exploring the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Claim This Podcastby Pearn Kandola LLP
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A podcast exploring the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 24, 2026
New Leader, Same Problems?
<p>When performance slips, replacing the person at the top can feel like the obvious answer. From Prime Ministers and CEOs to football managers, leadership turnover is often seen as the fastest route to change.</p><p>But does changing a leader actually improve performance, or does it simply create the feeling that something is being done?</p><p>In this episode, Grace is joined by Chartered Psychologist Stuart Duff to unpack why we are so quick to replace leaders. Together, they explore the psychological forces behind leadership change — from the illusory truth effect and fundamental attribution error to the romance of leadership.</p><p>Drawing on research from politics, business and sport, they ask why we so readily blame individual leaders while overlooking systems, culture and circumstances, and examine what really happens after leaders are replaced.</p><br><p>A podcast exploring the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking.</p><p>Brought to you by the expert team of chartered business psychologists at Pearn Kandola LLP. </p><p>Find out more at <a href="https://pearnkandola.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pearnkandola.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 17, 2026
Why Making Mistakes Can Make You More Likeable
<p>Do mistakes make us look bad, or more human?</p><p>In this episode, Grace is joined by Chartered Psychologist James Meachin to explore why a small blunder can sometimes increase likeability rather than damage it. Drawing on classic research into the pratfall effect, they discuss how mistakes can make highly capable people seem more relatable, approachable, and real.</p><p>A sharp, practical conversation on why mistakes are not always a problem, and why your response can matter just as much as the blunder itself.</p><br><p><strong>References</strong>:</p><ul><li>Aronson, E., Willerman, B. & Floyd, J. The effect of a pratfall on increasing interpersonal attractiveness. Psychon Sci 4, 227–228 (1966). <a href="https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03342263" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03342263</a></li><li>Goksel, S., Sezer, O., & Berman, J. Z. (2026). Transcending embarrassment: On the reputational benefits of laughing at yourself. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Advance online publication. <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/pspa0000477" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1037/pspa0000477</a></li></ul><p>A podcast exploring the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking.</p><p>Brought to you by the expert team of chartered business psychologists at Pearn Kandola LLP. </p><p>Find out more at <a href="https://pearnkandola.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pearnkandola.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 10, 2026
What Makes a Good Astronaut? Psychology in Space
<p>What does it really take to be a good astronaut?</p><p>In this episode, Grace is joined by Chartered Psychologist Louise Weston to explore the psychology of space work, from the personality traits linked to astronaut success to the team dynamics that shape performance in isolated, high-pressure environments.</p><p>Drawing on research from space missions and Mars simulation studies, they discuss how communication, conflict, stress and motivation influence team effectiveness, and why diverse crews perform better under pressure.</p><p>From astronaut selection to the future of Mars exploration, this episode looks at what space can teach us about resilience, teamwork, and human performance when the stakes are highest.</p><p><br></p><h5>References:</h5><ul><li>Pena I, Chen H (2025) Exploring team dynamics and performance in extended space missions using agent-based modeling. PLoS One 20(10): e0332496. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332496</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A podcast exploring the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking.</p><p>Brought to you by the expert team of chartered business psychologists at Pearn Kandola LLP. </p><p>Find out more at <a href="https://pearnkandola.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pearnkandola.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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