Oct 16 2024 41 mins 3
In today's episode, we're diving into the art and science of job crafting with organizational psychologist, Erin Shrimpton. We'll explore how small, intentional changes can transform your daily work experience from draining to energizing. Whether you're battling burnout, seeking more meaning in your role, or simply trying to navigate the ever-changing landscape of modern work, this conversation is packed with practical strategies to help you take control.
What You’ll Discover:
- Why having too few demands at work can be just as harmful as having too many
- How to tap into "flow" states for increased productivity and job satisfaction
- How to "craft" your job without your boss even noticing
About Erin:
Erin is a Chartered Organizational Psychologist and expert in behavior change. She works as a coach, consultant and LinkedIn Learning Instructor – with an ambition to help people change their working lives for the better. Learn more at https://erinshrimpton.com/
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About the Psychology at Work Podcast
Have you ever felt like you're the only one struggling with self-doubt at work? Maybe you’ve wondered why office politics seem so complicated or how some people seem to influence so effortlessly?
The secret is that every day at work, we're surrounded by psychological dynamics - internal and external. There's the voice in our head second-guessing our decisions, the subtle power plays in meetings, the unspoken expectations that shape our behavior and others. Yet most of us are dropped into our careers with zero insight into these invisible forces.
That changes today. Welcome to Psychology at Work. I’m your host Melody Wilding, licensed social worker, human behavior professor, and author of two books: Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work and Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge. With a background as an emotion researcher, therapist, and after over 13 years of coaching thousands of executives and leaders across the world, there’s nothing I love more than helping emotionally intelligent people like you use superpower to make work better for themselves and everyone around them.
Because here’s the thing, technical skills will only get you so far in your career. It's mastering your own psychology and understanding that of others that will truly make or break your success.
