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The Chief Psychology Officer
Exploring the topics of workplace psychology and conscious leadership. Amanda is an award-winning Chartered Psychologist, with vast amounts of experience in talent strategy, resilience, facilitation, development and executive coaching. A Fellow of the Association for Business Psychology and an Associate Fellow of the Division of Occupational Psychology within the British Psychological Society (BPS), Amanda is also a Chartered Scientist. Amanda is a founder CEO of Zircon and is an expert in leadership in crisis, resilience and has led a number of research papers on the subject; most recently Psychological Safety in 2022 and Resilience and Decision-making in 2020. With over 20 years’ experience on aligning businesses’ talent strategy with their organizational strategy and objectives, Amanda has had a significant impact on the talent and HR strategies of many global organizations, and on the lives of many significant and prominent leaders in industry. Dr Amanda Potter can be contacted on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amandapotterzircon www.theCPO.co.uk
Episodes
85 episodes
Ep85 Presenteeism: Why Working When You Shouldn't Is Hurting Your Brain
Ever pushed yourself to work through illness or stayed late just to be present at work and be seen? Your brain might be paying a devastating price.Presenteeism, means showing up physically but functioning below capacity due to illness, ...
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Episode 85
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Ep84 Unmasking Bias in 360 Assessments
What if the 360 feedback you're receiving is more a reflection of human cognitive shortcuts than your actual performance? In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Amanda Potter—recently named Association of Business Psychologists Practitioner of ...
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Episode 84
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34:43
Ep83 Psychological Safety Revisited
Psychological Safety isn't merely a workplace buzzword—it's the foundation for innovation, authentic collaboration, and organizational success. In this compelling revisit to one of our most downloaded episodes, Dr. Amanda Potter and Psychologis...
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Episode 83
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43:41
Ep82 Navigating Conflict: Psychological Safety in Mediation
Resolving workplace conflict requires more than good intentions—it demands psychological safety. In our latest episode, we explore this powerful intersection with Alex Myers, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, coach, and mediator who's tran...
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Episode 82
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30:34
Ep81 Unlocking Team Potential in IG Group
What if everything you thought you knew about identifying potential in your team was based on flawed assumptions? In this thought-provoking conversation with Adam Wheelwright, Chief Technology Officer at IG Group, we challenge conv...
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Episode 81
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39:42
Ep79 The Neuroscience Behind Decision Mastery
What happens in your brain when faced with complex choices? The average person makes 35,000 decisions daily, from trivial selections to career-defining judgments – yet a shocking 99.5% of leaders have never received formal training in decision-...
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Episode 79
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46:35
Ep78 Maintaining Resilience during the Coventry Building Society and Cooperative Bank Merger
What happens when a major financial merger puts wellbeing at the heart of its transformation strategy? Lucy Becque, Group Chief People Officer at Coventry Building Society, reveals the powerful impact this approach has had as they navigate comb...
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Episode 78
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37:25
Ep77 The Blueprint Revolution: Transforming Organisational Success in Haven
Ever wondered why traditional competency models often gather dust while organisations continue struggling with talent development? The answer might lie in a more holistic approach called "blueprinting" - a framework that's transforming how forw...
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Episode 77
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38:03
Ep76 Strengths versus Personality with Dr Stewart Desson
Dr. Amanda Potter and guest Dr. Stewart Desson, CEO of Lumina Learning, explore the complex relationship between personality testing, neurodiversity, ethical assessment practices, and strengths-based approaches in the workplace.• The Bi...
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Episode 76
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44:23
Ep75 Selective Listening: How Our Biases Distract Us
Have you ever been accused of "selective hearing" or caught zoning out during an important conversation? You’re not alone. Our brains constantly filter information, deciding what deserves attention, often without us realizing it.T...
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Episode 75
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31:02
Ep74 Unlocking Gen Z: Navigating Early Talent Expectations
The battle to attract and retain high-quality early talent has never been more challenging. With 95% of organizations acknowledging that early career candidates quickly move on when expectations aren't met, understanding what truly drives these...
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Episode 74
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30:30
Ep73 Setting High-Performing Teams in Motion with Network Rail
In this episode, Rev. Mike Wright from Network Rail joins award-winning Business Psychologist Amanda Potter and co-host Caitlin Cooper to explore what makes high-performing teams thrive. We dive into Project Speed, a post-pandemic initia...
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Episode 73
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42:24
Ep72 Managing Change Fatigue: Strategies for Adaptability and Resilience
What if your brain's craving for predictability is the real reason behind your stress? In our latest episode, we explore the complex emotions tied to change fatigue in our fast-paced world driven by relentless technological advancements. With A...
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Episode 72
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43:53
Ep71 Unlocking Talent Potential Through Strategic Data
Dr. Amanda Potter, Chartered Psychologist and CEO of Zircon BeTalent, and Jig Ramji, an experienced Chief Talent Officer, join us for a compelling discussion on the transformative power of big data in talent management. Listen as we unpack the ...
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Episode 71
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45:47
Ep70 From Habit to Happiness: The One Change Approach
What if one small change could transform not only your life but also contribute positively to the world? Join us as Lou Kiwanuka shares her inspiring journey of embracing sustainable change, one step at a time. Starting with a personal commitme...
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Episode 70
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37:53
Ep69 Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Santander: The Power of Psychological Safety
Unlock the secrets to creating a truly inclusive workplace with insights from Laura McLean, an HR and Talent leader at Santander. Tune in to discover how you can foster an environment where trust and innovation flourish, and employees feel empo...
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Episode 69
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33:10
Ep68 Essential Sleep Strategies for Emotional Balance
Unlock the secrets to optimal sleep with Dr. Amanda Potter, a distinguished Psychologist and CEO of Zircon BeTalent, as she guides us through the intricate dance of our nightly rest. Discover how seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep can r...
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Episode 68
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30:35
Ep67 Ensuring Efficacy & Ethics in Psychometrics
Unlock the secrets of psychological assessments with our esteemed guest, Ben Williams from Sten10, as he joins Dr Amanda Potter, CEO of Zircon, for an in-depth discussion on the tools that shape development and recruitment. Discover why validit...
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Episode 67
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53:44
Ep66 Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Challenges and Success Stories
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Amanda Potter, Chartered Psychologist and CEO of Zircon, as we navigate the complexities of the entrepreneurial mindset. Ever wondered what differentiates a freelancer from a true entrepreneur? ...
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Episode 66
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38:47
Ep65 Introversion: Why is it underappreciated and misunderstood?
Unlock the hidden strengths of introversion in the workplace! Join us as Amanda Potter, CEO of Zircon, breaks down the often misunderstood traits of introverts and extroverts, backed by insights from Jung, Eysenck, and psychological models like...
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Ep64 Building a Thriving Culture with Simon Rogerson CEO Octopus Group
Imagine transforming your organization by fostering trust, promoting cognitive diversity, and championing kindness in the workplace. Join us in this enlightening conversation with Simon Rogerson, the visionary CEO and founder of Octopus Group. ...
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Episode 64
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40:25
Ep63 Transform Your Emotional Well-Being Through Breathing Techniques
Unlock the secrets to enhancing your emotional well-being through the transformative power of breathing techniques in this enlightening episode. Dr Amanda Potter and Kristian Lees-Bell are joined by Jessica Livingstone, a seasoned yoga and medi...
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Episode 63
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40:20
Ep62 Enhancing Innovation Through Psychological Safety
Unlock the secrets to fostering a culture of innovation and psychological safety within your organization. Join Dr Amanda Potter and Caitlin Cooper for a thought-provoking conversation, where they uncover the link between psychological safety a...
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Episode 62
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38:08
Ep61 Unlock Business Potential by Embracing Humanity
Can kindness, humility, and collaboration be the secret ingredients to business success? Join us as we sit down with Philippa White, founder and CEO of TIE Leadership, who shares profound insights from her book, "Return on Humanity." Led by Ang...
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Episode 61
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40:28