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The Laughing Leader: Why Humour is Essential for Effective Workplace Leadership
Laughing may seem unprofessional, but do not be fooled. Humour is a serious business for leaders. Research shows it offers a variety of...
Dr Austin Tay
Dec 11, 20235 min read
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Inclusive Coaching: Empowering Every Employee for Success
Image from Canva In the realm of workplace development, undeniable shifts are taking place. The long-held notion that coaching is...
Dr Austin Tay
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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The Science of Behaviour Change : How Contextual Behavioural Coaching Drives Results
Image from Canva In an increasingly complex and fast-paced world, people seek coaches to help them overcome obstacles, unlock potential,...
Dr Austin Tay
Oct 24, 20235 min read
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Being Authentic
Image from Canva Being authentic can differ from one to another. I was confronted with the question of authenticity recently....
Dr Austin Tay
Aug 4, 20222 min read
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How to be yourself when you know that you are Neurodivergent
I had always known that I was different when I was growing up. I was, and still am, broody. I often rationalise things and conclude that...
Dr Austin Tay
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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Everyone is now an expert…
I recently attended a webinar that advertised the speaker as an expert in workplace toxicity. I looked forward to the webinar to listen...
Dr Austin Tay
May 29, 20202 min read
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Strengthened Your Psychological Muscle
It is very human of us to feel worried and fearful because often, we are caught up in ruminating about the past and catastrophizing the...
Dr Austin Tay
Apr 29, 20202 min read
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Being Grateful
Reading news and articles about what is happening in the world, based on the number of deaths and infections from COVID-19, there is no...
Dr Austin Tay
Apr 9, 20202 min read
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Stop pointing fingers already…
The world today is very different from what it was last year. It is inevitable to be bombarded by news about the impact of the COVID-19...
Dr Austin Tay
Apr 3, 20202 min read
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Workplace Bullying Series on Psych Chat
Check out the workplace bullying series on Psych Chat. I will share with you my thoughts on workplace bullying.
Dr Austin Tay
Feb 28, 20201 min read
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5 Basic Principles of Goal Setting
When you next think of setting your goals, don’t forget the 5 basic principles of goal setting. For more information about goal setting,...
Dr Austin Tay
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Perspective Taking in the wake of a virus outbreak
Just as all of us are hoping that 2020 will be a good year, we are hit by the news of a 2019 novel coronavirus first discovered in Wuhan,...
Dr Austin Tay
Feb 6, 20202 min read
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Have we lost our sense of respect for others?
When was the last time that you felt disrespected? I am writing this blog post to address a common behaviour I have seen and experienced...
Dr Austin Tay
Feb 3, 20202 min read
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You have a duty of care towards your employees
The Case On 20 December 2019, France Telecom was found guilty of a string of employee suicides. Its former CEO, Didier Lombard, with his...
Dr Austin Tay
Jan 2, 20202 min read
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Is Gaslighting a form of workplace bullying?
Recently, I read an article written by Kate Abramson, Indiana University, on the topic of gaslighting, titled “Turning up the lights on...
Dr Austin Tay
Dec 5, 20192 min read
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Learning is fundamental
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com I recently attended my graduation ceremony for my doctoral degree in London. Apart from the...
Dr Austin Tay
Nov 14, 20192 min read
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Should coaching in the workplace be accessible for everyone?
As an organizational psychologist, I get asked a lot about coaching work. Many assume that only those high up in the corporate hierarchy...
Dr Austin Tay
Oct 23, 20191 min read
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Pride Month
As we celebrate pride this month, we still need to remember that some who identify as LGBTQ+ are still experiencing many forms of...
Dr Austin Tay
Jun 14, 20192 min read
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I am paralyzed by my own fear
Fear is one of those emotions that can be irrational. It can come from our own association of things, creating an emotion that can be...
Dr Austin Tay
Apr 18, 20192 min read
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Can being positive help you to become resilient?
Resilience has become such a buzzword and is often equated with positive thinking. Those who advocate positive thinking have their work...
Dr Austin Tay
Apr 17, 20192 min read
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