Potential Psychology Ellen Jackson, Potential Psychology and The Messy Middle

In this episode, Ellen introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth and development. She provides a worksheet and an example to help you start applying systems thinking in your life. Ellen also shares her personal journey and the reasons behind her decision to pivot the podcast towards systems thinking.




Links and Resources:


Download the systems thinking worksheet at potential.com.au/podcast
Learn more about systems thinking at https://thesystemsthinker.com/introduction-to-systems-thinking/
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Contact:


Send feedback or questions to podcast@potential.com.au

Social Media:


LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenjacksonpotential/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/potentialpsychology/

Credits:


This episode is brought to you by Potential Psychology but if you'd like to sponsor the show, let us know - podcast@potential.com.au
Audio editing by Andy Maher


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Our guest for this episode is a long time friend of the show. This is her third appearance and we love having her here. Dr. Sarah McKay, neuroscientist, science communicator, online educator and author of the new book "Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)"

 

In this illuminating conversation Sarah and I chat about:


The paradox of 'baby brain' - women's experience versus the science.
The many factors at play in the early life of a new mum
How hormones 'resculpt and rewire' our brains in pregnancy - and why
Those weird intrusive thoughts about 'breaking' your baby - What's that about?
Alloparenting - What is it and why is it important to new parents
Does having a baby affect other caregivers neurologically sense too?
And so much more!









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ABOUT OUT GUEST: 

Dr. Sarah McKay is the founder of Think Brain and the Neuroscience Academy which offers a suite of training programs in applied neuroscience and brain health. Sarah has been published extensively for public, academic and professional audiences. She's been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Body & Soul. And she can be seen and heard 'explaining the brain' on SBS's Insight, ABC Radio National, Mamamia, NZ Radio National, ABC's Catalyst, and on stage at Business Chicks, Canberra Writers' Festival and Happiness & Its Causes.

 

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better)

The Women's Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones and happiness

Demystifying The Female Brain: A neuroscientist explores health, hormones and happiness

 

Sarah has previously appeared on the Potential Psychology podcast talking about:

Mythbusting, neuroscience and a woman's brain

Don't Blame The Reptilian Brain

 

If you'd like to hear more from me about fulfilling your potential, I'm a guest on "Breakfast with Steve Martin: Behind the news and an insight into life in Ballarat" on ABC Ballarat, every second Wednesday.

 

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"Performance is about focusing on the most important thing at the most important time"

 

My guest today on the Potential Psychology Podcast is sports and performance psychologist, Michael Inglis. Michael is Director and Co-founder of The Mind Room. He works with athletes, coaches and teams to build high performance environments and develop key mental skills to enhance performance. 

 

In this episode, Michael and I take a peek at the fascinating world of sport and performance psychology and dig into:


What a sports and performance psychologist does and why you might seek one out.
Your values as your guardrails for performing, whatever that looks like for you
The evershifting dynamic between performance and wellbeing
Why the present moment is critical to achieving your goals
Tolerating discomfort in pursuit of your goals
How your values bring meaning to challenging moments 

 









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Michael has worked in the mental health field since 1999 but focused on sports and performance since co-founding The Mind Room in 2012. He believes in a holistic approach to performance and that the wellbeing of athletes off the field is just as important as their performance on it. He is currently lead psychologist for the PFA and works with the Tasmanian Women’s Cricket team. 

 

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Values cards from the Mindroom

What is Mental Conditioning?

Michael's Mental Conditioning Program at The Mind Room

 

If you'd like to hear more about how to fulfil your potential, I'm a guest on "Breakfast with Steve Martin: Behind the news and an insight into life in Ballarat" on ABC Ballarat, every second Wednesday.

 

Thank you for listening in and spreading the word about our podcast.

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Part 2 of my interview with Bea Boccalandro, author of Do Good at Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing. 

Bea and I discuss:


The importance of empathic connection 
What is Corporate Social Responsibility and how is it different to job purposing? 
How to use your strengths to drive success and wellbeing 
Examples of simple acts that drive purpose and meaning   

If you’re interested in seeing Bea speak live and attending a workshop on job purposing with her she will be doing both of those things in Ballarat, Victoria on the 23rd of March 2023. She is the keynote speaker for the Committee for Ballarat’s Corporate Citizenship Conference. Come and join us in beautiful Ballarat!   

If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a rating over at Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.au 

Want to hear more? It's all at potential.com.au/podcast 


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In this episode I'm talking about purpose with my fabulous guest Bea Boccalandro, the author of Do Good at Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing (New York: Morgan James Publishing, 2021). Her book has received critical acclaim and she is a joy to talk to.
 
In our conversation, Bea and I discuss:

Social purpose - What is it and why does it matter?
The difference between sense of purpose and meaning.
How purpose can be woven into our working lives.
How small social acts of purpose create a huge impact on yourself and others.
Tips for workplace leaders on finding social purpose.
Stories of job purposing and how other people found opportunities to find meaning on their work.

Bea is also founder and president of the global purpose advisory firm, VeraWorks, Bea has two decades of experience helping businesses make customer interactions more human, products more inclusive, operations more environmentally sustainable, marketing more charitable or otherwise make work more meaningful.
 
If you’re interested in seeing Bea speak live and attending a workshop on job purposing with her she will be doing both of those things in Ballarat, Victoria on the 23rd of March 2023. She is the keynote speaker for the Committee for Ballarat’s Corporate Citizenship Conference. Come and join us in beautiful Ballarat!
 
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Veraworks
Do Good at Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing
Ikigai
Job crafting and meaningful work
Adam Grant's books
The VIA Character Strengths Survey
Anthony L. Burrow, Cornell University - Purpose researcher
 
If you'd like to hear more from me about fulfilling your potential, I'm a guest on "Breakfast with Steve Martin: Behind the news and an insight into life in Ballarat" on ABC Ballarat, every second Wednesday.
 
Thank you for listening in and spreading the word about our podcast.
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Feedback? We want to hear from you. Email podcast@potential.com.au
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Check out our Potential Psychology YouTube Channel

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We're back for season 14 and celebrating this month as the Potential Psychology Podcast has now been on the air for 5 years. Half a decade of great conversations, insights and ideas all helping you to fulfil your potential. This is our 123rd episode, so, let's dive in 1-2-3, go!

In this brief 'welcome back' episode, I talk about:


What's in store in our upcoming conversations
Our fabulous guest line up

I also get nerdy with some podcast proliferation facts and my question for you - 'How we should celebrate the podcast's birthday?'

Thank you for listening in as we get back into the swing of things here at PPHQ. We appreciate you spreading the word about our podcast.

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