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I have a love/hate relationship with writing. So why do I do it? I love to share my knowledge with my community. For most of my life, I’ve…

Jan 2, 2021

About me

Jan 2, 2021

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Human Factors and Change

The Mentors Who Transformed My Psychology Toolkit: From Socratic Questions to Brain Science and the…

Psychologists and coaches learn excellent tools, concepts, and Socratic questioning methods. Our mentors are our best sources. I will share…

Feb 21

Feb 21

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Human Factors and Change

Navigating Challenging Client Relationships

You wrapped up another session with a client who leaves you emotionally drained. Even with your best efforts, the connection feels…

Feb 18

Feb 18

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Human Factors and Change

When Vulnerability Becomes A Weapon

Might your relationship with your client be marred in hidden power dynamics? How might therapists and coaches break free from a toxic…

Feb 17

Feb 17

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Human Factors and Change

The Camera Doesn’t Lie: How Recording My Sessions With Clients Exposed Everything I Got Wrong

What happens when your empathy collides with ethical guardrails? As a new psychologist, I discovered that professionalism isn’t about…

Feb 16

Feb 16

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Human Factors and Change

Evidence-Based Practice Isn’t What You Think: The Surprising Dance Between Science and Client…

What if the ‘gold standard’ treatment fails your client? Genuine evidence-based care isn’t following checklists or manualised treatments…

Feb 16

Feb 16

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Human Factors and Change

When Logic Fails: The Secret Dance That Turns Emotional Chaos Into Clarity

People take pride in their sharp logic. But anger can hide hurt, stoicism can cover shame, and even long-term success can fall apart during…

Feb 16

Feb 16

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Human Factors and Change

Everything Is Data: How Your Client’s Chair Choice and Childhood Narrative Reveals More Than You…

Clients have two stories: the one they share and what their behaviours reveal. These cues matter from the chair they pick to the pauses in…

Feb 16

Feb 16

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Human Factors and Change

When ‘Selfish’ Becomes Sacred: The Unspoken Ethical Duty Coaches and Psychologists Can’t Afford to…

Matthew Jackson’s honest account of wanting to leave clinical practice in a Mental Work podcast episode reveals a taboo behind coaching and…

Feb 16

Feb 16

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Human Factors and Change

You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup

How do psychologists or coaches perform at their best? They nurture their well-being to sustain their capacity for empathy and insight.

Feb 4

Feb 4

Allan O

Allan O

Senior organisational change manager. Psychologist. Author of The Change Manager’s Companion. www.humanfactorsadvisory.com.au

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