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Dot to Dot Behind the Person

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Join award-winning author and psychologist Fiona Murden in the Dot to Dot podcast - connecting the dots on what makes you, you.

Listen as we explore self-development through a science-backed approach, hearing from interesting people across all walks of life, 'role models and real models' sharing their lived experience. We talk to leaders - across industries, from all over the world - about behavior and the mind. How can behavioral science impact your personal and professional development?

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Breaking Barriers: A Journey of Resilience and Inclusion in Sports with Zoiey Smale

March 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Zoiey is a trailblazing inclusion activist who has made significant contributions to the world of sports. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she has worked her way up from being an athlete to becoming a highly respected inclusion consultant. In 2017, Grazia magazine recognized her as one of the top Black British influential figures in the UK. Zoeiy's journey is one of unwavering determination and resilience. She shares insightful anecdotes and personal experiences, highlighti...

Empowering Women: A Journey of Personal Growth and Social Impact with Lola Olaore

March 07, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Through her work with bloss.m, Lola is breaking barriers for underrepresented groups in the workplace and addressing systemic obstacles to success. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, personal growth, and self-awareness in achieving long-term goals. Join us as we explore Lola's impactful journey, her commitment to empowering women and girls, and the transformative power of mentorship and self-reflection. Lola radiates warmth and inspiration, illuminating every room she enters or, i...

Want to know how to be happier? Dr. Russ Harris has the answers

December 14, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

For more from us go to: https://oka.life or https://fionamurden.com  For more from Dr Russ Harris go to: https://www.actmindfully.com.au  Or find him on YouTube at  @dr.russharris-acceptanceco972      

Motherhood, Innovation and Personal Growth with Garrett Wood

November 09, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

In this episode we discuss the complexity of taking care of yourself and a newborn, and explore the unique challenges and experiences that come with motherhood. As Garrett shares her own experiences, she also delves into the products that made a difference in her life and how she and her family decided to create a company to provide solutions for other moms. Garrett shares that “The early stages of postpartum life redefined the word “comfort” for me and now I'm on a mission to help others ge...

Daring to Dream & Unveiling Olympians' Hidden Stories - with Michelle Griffith Robinson OLY

October 26, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

In our conversation, we delve into the essence of Michelle’s beliefs, emphasizing the importance of seeking support when needed and shattering the stereotype that Olympians must always be infallible. At the heart of our discussion is the recognition of the 'whole person' behind every champion. Michelle's perspective is firmly rooted in the value of hard work, as she aptly puts it, "You might be a natural at languages, math, or even athletics, but beneath it all, there's still a need to put i...

Social media's impact on children's development with Dr. Sebastian Kurten

October 12, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

In our discussion, we delve into how social media affects adolescent well-being across diverse societies and demographics. With his background in social work, Sebastian sheds light on the intricate interplay between individual differences and societal context, offering a holistic perspective on this complex issue. We explore the nuanced impact of social media on adolescent mental health. While research indicates a small negative impact on average, we delve into the vulnerabilities that adol...

Transforming Your Journey to Success with Dr. Gurnek Bains

September 28, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Discover practical strategies to savour every step of your personal and professional growth, no matter how big or small so that you end your working life with no regrets. Whether you're leading a global corporation or tending to your garden.   "A series of studies have shown this….when you ask people at the end of their working lives to look back, 'What are the main regrets or lessons or advice that you would have for others?' And three things emerge, typically, and are really quite signifi...

The Art of Storytelling in Major League Baseball with Andrew Patterson and Peri Kadaster

September 14, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this episode, we embark on Andrew's incredible journey into the world of social media and sports. From the fast-paced business of sports streaming to the art of storytelling in the realm of Major League Baseball, we uncover the secrets of connecting with diverse audiences. But that's not all. We delve into the transition from professional athlete to entrepreneur and explore personal development gems. Andrew shares insights on finding the right job, the ever-evolving journey of self-aware...

Cultural Alchemy: Decoding Trends, Brands, and Society with Brand Maven - Michael Schneider

August 31, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Schneider’s journey will resonate particularly with those navigating the entrepreneurial realm, where challenges and triumphs often intertwine. Refreshingly Schneider challenges the conventional mindset that success breeds happiness, advocating for a shift from "Have, Do, Be" to "Be, Do, Have." finding contentment within, propelling purposeful actions, and allowing rewards to naturally follow. Schneider describes how with age, the entrepreneurial journey becomes a dance with escalating stak...

Zebras fix what unicorns break with Esme Verity

March 26, 2023 09:17 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Esme Verity supports founders, those who are 'Zebras'. The insights she shares throw light on to a world which favours a cookie cutter approach to success, even within the area of start-ups where our expectation may be different. Fiona explores Esme’s journey and the interesting experience she’s gained on “building a business that doesn't fit into this mainstream mould that we now have, a sort of Silicon Valley mould.” Why by investors looking only for businesses that offer a 10x return on i...

Reconstructing a face and the journey through medicine - with surgeon Mr Bhavin Visavadia

March 10, 2023 14:04 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Bhavin Visavadia is a senior and experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clinical Leader. He is a surgical educator teaching around the world and was a member of Council of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS). He was also Chairman of the Consultants and Specialists Group here. Bhavin has the position of Regional Director for London (NW) at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is also President of the Oral Surgery Club of Great Britain ...

Ask Fiona - What does stepping outside your comfort zone actually mean?

February 26, 2023 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

For more on the Comfort Zone go to my book Defining You - Build Your Unique Personal Profile and Unlock Your True Potential

Simple as Hannah - with soldier Hannah Roberts

February 10, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Hannah has observed the pop-culture messaging of "love yourself”, “reduce stress”, “avoid burnout”, “safe spaces”, “take it easy”, and “hack culture". All of which are promoted with good intentions. However, Hannah is passionate that these messages lead to adverse outcomes. Because of her diverse experience and when looking through the prism of a female soldier (or those taking on demanding physical challenges) Hannah promotes tremendous success by doing the opposite. Hannah is on a missio...

Ask Fiona - Why do I lose motivation as the day goes on?

February 05, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

  The books I refer to are:   Mirror Thinking  https://bit.ly/mirrorthink   Defining You https://bit.ly/DefiningYou2ndEd   Other references made can be found in Defining You. 

Award-winning author, podcaster and screenwriter - Giles Paley-Phillips

January 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Giles is an award-winning author, podcaster and screenwriter. Giles' first novel for adults One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days come out in March 2020. Author of several books for children and two adult novels, with a third on the way. His book One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days has been adapted by Giles and Elizabeth Morris for Arclight Films and Future Artists Entertainment. Giles is the writer of six short films for Little Angel Theatre. Giles’ children’s books include The Fearsome Beastie, winner...

Award-winning conservation & wildlife artist - Sophie Green

January 05, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

So while Sophie’s subjects are animals, her ability to watch people and question why people are doing what they're doing, whether they're doing what they should be doing, or think they should be doing, or whether they're actually being kind of authentic to themselves must have influenced her ability to so accurately reflect not just the image of the animals but the emotion that comes with that. As she says herself: “It is impossible to admire the beauty of the natural world without also ref...

Might Bite The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict - with Patrick Foster

December 14, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Fiona explores how gambling became a drug for Patrick. How the biggest thing for him was learning how to show his emotion, the importance of self-awareness. Patrick now works for Epic Risk Management which was formed in 2014, when the CEO of the company had ended up in prison, having attempted suicide, and stolen £434,000 from his employers, which was one of the world's biggest banks to fund his gambling addiction. Whilst he was in prison, he recognised that actually, he wasn't the only pers...

Everyday spy - with former CIA agent Andrew Bustamante

November 30, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

We explore psychological profiling and how important it is to fit the right personality to the right operations and delve into the use of MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) as a tool used to help every officer in the CIA understand themselves. Andrew explains his view of the world as a former spy, that ‘every human being you meet is either a source or some kind of support asset or some kind of network capability.’ And we touch on various other topics such as the elite leader, elite surgeon, ...

The real Alan Turing - with Dermot Turing

November 16, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Fiona and Dermot discuss what Alan was really like, from his utter brilliance through to those areas that he was less adept. The truth about his relationships with a few close friends which stands in deep contrast to the portrait drawn of him as a loner, by Hollywood and many biographers. Of course we also talk about the people who impacted Alan Turing from shaping his thinking to the decisions he made. We also cover Dermot's own incredible career and how much Alan Turing influenced the cour...

From the military to mindfulness - with Major Pat Burgess

November 02, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Pat’s interest in Mental Health, Resilience and more specifically Mindfulness started in 2009, whilst on operations in Afghanistan.  He completed an Open University degree in Psychology after noticing the lack of a ‘therapeutic relationship’ between soldiers returning from operations and their counsellors.  He ran weekly online Mindfulness sessions throughout the COVID-19 period and continues to do so. Currently he is leading the implementation of Physical Attention Training (PAT), an innova...

The School of Life - with Sarah Stein Lubrano

October 19, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

We talk about having an ‘elite education’ and how when Sarah went to Harvard she ‘saw how the sausage is made’. “And by sausage, I mean, how elite people are made, and who runs the universe, so to speak.” Sarah also explains how through her studies at Oxford she has seen that “the way that political thinking is just not very much like other forms of thinking. It's deeply tied into our sense of who we are, whether we're good people. And not only that, but it's tied up in our sense that we nee...

Guys who get it - the men of the women's movement with Dr Michael Kimmel

October 05, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Kimmel is an Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University. Among his many books are Manhood in America, Angry White Men, The Politics of Manhood, The Gendered Society and the best seller Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men. With funding from the MacArthur Foundation, he founded the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities at Stony Brook in 2013. He has delivered the International Women’s Day annual lecture at the European Parliament, the Eur...

From Singapore to Soho House – the journey of Creative Director Nabil Aliffi

July 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

I’ve been wanting to record an episode with Nabil for ages, but there simply hasn’t been time. He moved from one fast paced role to another most recently holding the position of Global Chief Creative Officer at Soho House. I’m pleased to say that finally he’s taking a breather (although even that involves a course at Harvard University) so I caught him just long enough to share his story with you.  We talk about his fascinating background growing up in Singapore with the expectations that l...

How much does friendship really matter - with Lydia Denworth

July 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Amongst other things we discuss the impact of having a family on friendship, the devastating outcomes associated with social isolation and the issue of avoiding the difficult conversations that could improve friendships.    Denworth is a contributing editor at Scientific American and the author of Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond, which was named one of the best leadership books of 2020 by Adam Grant and called “the best of science writ...

You are more resilient than you think - with Professor George Bonanno

June 24, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

I first came across George Bonanno’s work when I was struggling with the death of my Dad 10 years ago. His first book, the Other Side of Sadness helped me to reframe what I was experiencing in an incredibly helpful way and I have since bought it numerous times to comfort other people. One of the things I found most intriguing was how concepts such as the Kubler Ross model of the stages of grief are not actually scientifically founded. In other words we’re clinging on to a model that is made ...

How to handle difficult emotions - with Dr. Anna Colton

June 10, 2022 10:30 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MB

We also discuss the subtlety of understanding our mental health and emotions. Giving in too much can actually lead to a dangerous negative spiral, but how it’s equally damaging to ignore our distress or negative feeling feelings or not have any support in processing them. Psychology, the brain and behaviour are incredibly nuanced. Anna explains how being able to name our emotions and have a broad vocabulary for them can be surprisingly effective. She for example took it upon herself to find ...

The Fight for Gender Equality - with Giulia Iannucci

May 27, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MB

Founder of KnowThyBrand, Giulia is a social entrepreneur dedicated to helping women in business to build sustainable ventures and career paths. She is mother of three boys who she is bringing up to respect women and bring their attention to what women can achieve “It’s as important for boys to see women can do anything as it is to see men doing anything.” She role-models this approach in all she does and says, which is underpinned by both her drive for social justice and her ever inquisitive...

The fight for gender equality - with Giulia Iannucci

May 27, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MB

Founder of KnowThyBrand, Giulia is a social entrepreneur dedicated to helping women in business to build sustainable ventures and career paths. She is mother of three boys who she is bringing up to respect women and bring their attention to what women can achieve “It’s as important for boys to see women can do anything as it is to see men doing anything.” She role-models this approach in all she does and says, which is underpinned by both her drive for social justice and her ever inquisitive...

What neuroscience tells us about autism in children - with Dr. Wu Nordahl

May 13, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MB

We discuss the importance of this type of longitudinal research (i.e. research that involves repeated observations of the same variables over periods of time) in understanding how the brain develops in children who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. As well as exploring Dr. Wu Nordahl’s findings we also explore why there is less research carried out on girls and non-binary children with autism. With regard to girls this is in part because of their tendency to mask their n...

The Art of Insubordination with Dr. Todd Kashdan

April 29, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Todd Kashdan is leading expert on the psychology of well-being, curiosity, psychological strengths, mental agility, and social relationships. His research has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and Forbes amongst many other publications. In 2010, he received the Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year Award at George Mason University and in 2013, he received the Distinguished Early Career Researcher Award by the American Psychological Association. His latest book,...

The art of insubordination with Dr. Todd Kashdan

April 29, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Todd Kashdan is leading expert on the psychology of well-being, curiosity, psychological strengths, mental agility, and social relationships. His research has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and Forbes amongst many other publications. In 2010, he received the Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year Award at George Mason University and in 2013, he received the Distinguished Early Career Researcher Award by the American Psychological Association. His latest book,...

Presenter and producer - Tim Lovejoy

March 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Tim has been presenting on live weekend TV for over 16 years and with over 1500 hours under his belt. He first became well known for hosting and producing Sky Sports football show Soccer AM over the course of eleven years. The show steadily grew in popularity and enjoyed cult viewing status - much is said to be much down to Tim's “dry wit and sense of humour”. After this he joined BBC Radio 5 Live as the Wednesday night host of a football show. He was on Celebrity Master Chef in 2011, has be...

Presenter and Producer - Tim Lovejoy

March 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Tim has been presenting on live weekend TV for over 16 years and with over 1500 hours under his belt. He first became well known for hosting and producing Sky Sports football show Soccer AM over the course of eleven years. The show steadily grew in popularity and enjoyed cult viewing status - much is said to be much down to Tim's “dry wit and sense of humour”. After this he joined BBC Radio 5 Live as the Wednesday night host of a football show. He was on Celebrity Master Chef in 2011, has be...

How to heal from trauma - with Dr. Russ Harris

February 11, 2022 11:30 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Ahead of his new book on trauma coming out it's the main theme of our discussion with an explanation of how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can reach aspects that are otherwise so hard to treat. Russ explains how when people have experienced trauma and it is deeply held it’s far more difficult to reach and heal through words. Although it’s not impossible, it takes a lot longer and a match with the right therapist. While words can create pain, we don’t experience pain in words. The AC...

How social media is built to be addictive - with Lou & Fi

February 11, 2022 11:30 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

In October 2020 the total world population was 7.81 billion people, and a whopping 4.14 billion of those people were using social media. And the amount of time spent on social media is increasing, with the typical user now spending roughly 4 hours of their day (that’s a quarter of our waking life) on social platforms.  Social media has been described as more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol. Lou and I talk about the tricks of the social media giants trades from ‘intermittent reinforcem...

What makes a hero - with Lou & Fi

February 04, 2022 11:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

We look at the different aspects relating to heroism talking about how for example psychologist Frank Farley distinguishes two types of hero - "big H" heroism and "small h heroism." How being a hero doesn’t mean being perfect in the same way that being a role-model relates to all of us in some way or another. We even consider whether you can become more heroic and if so what you need to do. Curious – take a listen to this week’s episode.  If you are curious about who you are, your brain and...

How to leave your psychopath - with comedian Maddy Anholt

January 28, 2022 11:30 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Maddy has appeared in sitcoms for BBC Three, BBC One, ITV and Channel 4. She’s had four sell-out solo comedies at Underbelly, Gilded Balloon, Latitude Festival Main Stage, and the Soho Theatre. Maddy also wrote and starred in her own comedy for BBC Radio 4. Maddy has also been a speaker for over a decade, she was a panellist for The Guardian for International Women’s Day, for Facebook and AllBright. She tweets @maddy_anholt. To buy Maddy’s book go to: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors...

Changing the way we look at things - with Lou & Fi

January 21, 2022 11:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Well does reframing work? The answer which is so often the way with psychology (and perhaps shouldn't be surprising given how complex we are) is complicated. It can be incredibly helpful but differs from positive thinking. While we all know we can't just think differently at the drop of hat, we often led to believe that we can. In fact, this can be hugely damaging to your mental health. We discuss why, and how you can use cognitive reframing in a way that can work for you.  For more on this...

The break up monologues - with comedian Rosie Wilby

January 14, 2022 11:30 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

Perhaps unsurprisingly we discuss all things psychology and relationships. Well not all because there’s soooo much to cover but I try. Rosie talks about spending five years with a girlfriend who was not out to her parents and the invisibility and hurt that entailed, to taking part in an experiment at Essex University’s ‘Sex Lab’ using what she has hilariously described as a ‘techno tampon’ in order to measure her levels of sexual arousal. We also discuss the people who have influenced Rosie’...

Talking about breakups with comedian Rosie Wilby

January 14, 2022 11:30 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

Perhaps unsurprisingly we discuss all things psychology and relationships. Well not all because there’s soooo much to cover but I try. Rosie talks about spending five years with a girlfriend who was not out to her parents and the invisibility and hurt that entailed, to taking part in an experiment at Essex University’s ‘Sex Lab’ using what she has hilariously described as a ‘techno tampon’ in order to measure her levels of sexual arousal. We also discuss the people who have influenced Rosie’...

How to start a start up with Zal Dordi

January 08, 2022 11:39 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

While Zal was one of the first employees at DoorDash helping it grow to its value of the $50 billion in 2021, he remains modest, down to earth and incredibly easy company. We talk about life growing up as a child in the San Francisco Bay Area, being there from the beginning of a startup which grew to be a giant, his Zoroastrian heritage, what family means to him and married life in London. There’s so much more to discuss that he may come back for a second episode.   For more from me (incl...

The coach of coaches in elite sport - Cody Royle

November 26, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Cody Royle is currently the head coach of AFL Team Canada, the men's national program for Australian Rules football. Cody is also an author, international keynote speaker, podcast host, football coach. He currently coaches 13 head coaches from seven team sports in five different countries.  Cody is a standout voice on how pro sports teams create sustained success. His widely-acclaimed debut book, Where Others Won’t, is a go-to guide of easily-implementable leadership strategies that have be...

Host of the Innovation Show, author & former rugby player - Aidan McCullan

November 19, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Aidan is the host and founder of the Innovation Show, broadcast globally and on national radio stations in Ireland and Finland. He is author of the bestselling book "Undisruptable: A Mindset of Permanent Reinvention for Individuals, Organisations and Life" which includes a Foreword by Visa founder Dee Hock. “Aidan’s presentation is visual, story rich and full of interesting analogies to bring concepts to life.” Aidan is a Change Consultant, Board Director and Executive Coach. He works with ...

Money can't buy happiness (or can it?) - with Lou & Fi

October 29, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

For example, we discuss how psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky who wrote The How of Happiness, says that about 50% of our baseline happiness level is down to genetics, but income only accounts for 10%.  The remaining 40% is about all about the “intentional activities” we undertake, such as giving back to others. We talk about what constitutes and ‘intentional activity’ including prosocial behaviour. We even veer into a conversation about whether altruism is really about being truly good ...

The psychology of fitness with Sarah Gorman, Lou & Fi

October 22, 2021 09:36 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

We also discuss a whole range of other areas of health and fitness including: What barriers do people face to getting fit and how can they overcome them? What’s the impact of social media on our beliefs about exercise?  While some people are inspired by what they see, many of the exercise influencers create a persona that people are unable to live up to. This can be extremely harmful and demotivating for many and from a psychological standpoint this means we don’t have a realistic context...

In Your Shoes - a conversation with Fi

October 15, 2021 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

The New York Times article referred to can be found here: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/year-of-living-better/how-to-be-more-empathetic   A full copy of the transcript will be on my website shortly: https://fionamurden.com Part of this episode was taken from my book Mirror Thinking – How Role Models Make Us Human which can be found here.  https://bit.ly/MirrThink https://bit.ly/MirrorUSACan https://bit.ly/2ylrc7H My other book Defining You - How to Build Your Unique Personal Profil...

All I wanna do is have some fun - with Lou & Fi

October 08, 2021 10:30 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

There is no end point or goal, it’s a process which Scott Eberle editor of the American Journal of Play describes as being somewhere in between a start and an end, an “in between [where] you find surprise, pleasure, understanding – as skill and empathy – and strength of mind, body and spirit.”    For more from us follow these links:  If you are curious about who you are, your brain and the influences in your life then please dip into my more recent book  Mirror Thinking – How Role Models ...

Jack of all trades and master of many with Sarah Gorman

October 03, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Sarah is a personal trainer, fitness educator, class instructor who guides people on their health and fitness journey. Her career started on stage in physical theatre and dance. When she had her first child she returned to university to study for a second degree, this time in teacher training from where she taught at The Brit School in London for a number of years.  But that’s not all – she had previously qualified as a Pilates instructor and, after moving to the Los Angeles decided to give...

Are you biased? What unconscious bias training gets wrong and what to do about it - with Lou & Fi

September 24, 2021 08:15 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

We discuss the psychology of bias, why we have it and some of the impacts. We chat about the biases you may have, what impact they could have and how to really put yourself in the position of what it’s like to have those preferences toward or prejudices against you. We also discuss ways in which companies could approach conscious bias training in order to provide more lasting outcomes on behaviour. And what you can do to help turn down the volume on your own biases. For more from us follow ...

Why rituals work - with Lou & Fi

September 13, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

We’re used to the rituals of athletes such as tennis player Nadal, who places his hair behind his ear, pulls his nose and adjusts his shorts while bouncing the ball before every point.  People have accused him of using this as a way to break the momentum of his opponents. But Nadal says that these routines are for his psychological benefits. And the research would suggest that this is true, for many of us, not just athletes. Rituals give us a sense of control when we’re facing uncertainty. R...

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