Psychology@Work

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Deep dive into strengths-based psychologist and Strengthscope founder, Dr Paul Brewerton's mind for insights on human behaviour in the world of work, helping you get the most from work and from life, every day. A series of bi-weekly podcasts to help you transform your understanding of individuals and how to help them reach their best performance. Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook Learn more about Strengthscope: https://www.strengthscope.com/

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May 19, 2025Episode 753 min

SE18E7 - Strengths coaching for neurodiverse teams

In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton and Holly Tennock, founder of Wilder Work and Strengthscope practitioner, explore the intersection of neurodiversity and coaching. They discuss the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, the significance of radical acceptance, and the need for psychological safety in team dynamics. The conversation highlights practical strategies for facilitating effective teamwork and coaching for neurodivergent individuals. Follow Holly Tennock and Wilder Work on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollytennock/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wilder-work/ Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strengthscope/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strengthscope/ Twitter: https://x.com/strengthscope Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Strengthscope/

February 13, 2025Episode 610 min

Building team effectiveness in 2025

In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton discusses the findings from Strengthscope's latest research report, Team Effectiveness in the Workplace 2025. The conversation focuses on the strengths and habits of teams, the importance of trust and accountability, and the predictors of overall team effectiveness. Dr. Brewerton provides actionable recommendations for teams to improve their performance and emphasises the need for continuous review of team roles and goals. 00:00 Introduction to Team Effectiveness in the Workplace 202502:52 Key Findings on Team Strengths05:16 Identifying Areas for Improvement07:15 Predictors of Team Effectiveness09:42 Conclusion and Future Research Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebook Download Team Effectiveness in the Workplace 2025

January 24, 2025Episode 515 min

What energises leaders the most?

In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton discusses the findings from Strengthscope's latest research report, Team Effectiveness in the Workplace 2025. He highlights key leadership strengths, the perception gap between leaders and their followers, and the changes in leadership skills over time, particularly in the context of the pandemic. He also emphasises the importance of recognising and leveraging leaders' strengths to enhance team effectiveness and organisational success. 00:00 Introduction to Team Effectiveness in the Workplace 202502:58 Key Leadership Findings from the Research05:49 Leadership Strengths and Changes Over Time09:12 Understanding Leadership Skills and Perception Gaps12:00 Summary and Next Steps for Leaders Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebook Download the report: https://www.strengthscope.com/ebooks/team-effectiveness-in-the-workplace-2025

November 28, 2024Episode 47 min

How strengths build agile, high performing matrixed project teams

In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton discusses the need for organisations and teams to be more agile in the face of rapid changes brought about by AI and the evolving workforce. He emphasises the importance of cross-functional collaboration and leading through influence rather than hierarchy. The discussion covers Strengthscope's five stages of team development, the significance of clarity in goals and roles, and the role of strengths in enhancing team performance. 00:00 Navigating the Agile Workforce05:45 The Importance of Team Dynamics and Feedback Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebook Learn more about StrengthscopeTeam™: https://www.strengthscope.com/products/team

November 7, 2024Episode 337 min

Research alert: Embedding strengths development habits with strengths journalling

In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton and Claire Graham discuss the findings from The Strengthscope Research Team on the 8-week strengths journalling challenge, and the importance of strengths in the workplace. They explore how to make strengths stick over time, the methodology used for the challenge, and the significant positive shifts observed in participants' awareness and application of their strengths. 00:00 Introduction to Strengths and Research Overview04:01 Claire Graham's Journey and Background07:04 The Strengths-Based Journalling Challenge15:20 Findings and Results of the Research22:58 Participant Experience and Feedback24:12 Challenges and Learnings from the Study32:06 Recommendations for Strengthscope® Practitioners Download a copy of the research findings 👉 https://www.strengthscope.com/ebooks/embedding-strengths-development-habits Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebook Learn more about Strengthscope: www.strengthscope.com

October 31, 2024Episode 29 min

Creating a culture of openness and feedback with the Radical Candor model

In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton discusses the complexities of giving and receiving feedback in organisational settings. He highlights the importance of constructive feedback, introduces the Radical Candor model by Kim Scott, and emphasises the need for a strengths-based approach to feedback. He also presents the Strengthscope360™ tool as a means to facilitate effective feedback delivery. 00:00 The Challenge of Giving Feedback06:21 Understanding Radical Candor07:48 Implementing Strengths-Based Feedback Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebook Read the blog version of this episode: https://www.strengthscope.com/podcasts/creating-a-culture-of-openness-and-feedback-with-the-radical-candor-model

October 10, 2024Episode 16 min

Strengths on World Mental Health Day – what’s the link and what can you do?

In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton discusses the importance of mental health awareness in organisations, emphasising the need for supportive workplace cultures. He highlights the alarming statistics regarding mental health issues among workers and the challenges in discussing these topics openly. Dr. Brewerton advocates for a strengths-based approach to enhance employee wellbeing and create a more positive work environment, suggesting that organisations can significantly improve mental health outcomes by valuing employees as individuals and fostering open communication. 00:00 Enhancing Mental Health Awareness in Organisations02:55 The Role of Organisational Culture in Mental Health05:48 Implementing a Strengths-Based Approach to Wellbeing Follow Dr Paul Brewerton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brewerton-0719461/ Follow Strengthscope 👇 LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebook Learn more about Strengthscope: https://www.strengthscope.com/

June 18, 2024Episode 1110 min

How to use strengths in early careers and onboarding

Psychology@Work with The Strengths Guy! How can strengths be used to recruit and onboard early-career employees? The main difference when recruiting early-career professionals is their lack of direct work experience, but this is when strengths come in. Tune into this episode to learn about Dr. Paul Brewerton's 8 steps to have a successful recruitment and onboarding experience. https://www.strengthscope.com/resources

June 4, 2024Episode 1015 min

How strengths can help support teams to address Lencioni’s five dysfunctions

If you're not familiar with Patrick Lencioni’s model, it describes where leadership teams can go wrong. In this episode, Dr. Paul Brewerton breaks down the five dysfunctions and introduces the StrengthscopeTeam model, which offers practical tips to turn dysfunction into high performance. Hope you enjoy!

May 19, 2024Episode 91 hr 0 min

Strengths, business and neurodiversity with Nik Govier, Founder and CEO at Blurred

In this podcast episode, Dr Paul Brewerton and Nik Govier (Founder and CEO of Blurred) discuss why BCorp matters, neurodiversity, and how organisations can better help people with different neurodivergences thrive at work. Hope you enjoy!