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Mind On The Job

Dr Ben Searle
Emotional Labour
Psychosocial Hazards
Self-Determination Theory
Motivation
Mental Health
Workplace Mental Health
Work Design
Psychological Well-Being
Workplace Research
Workplace Health
Leadership
Well-Being
Burnout
SMART Model Of Work Design
Organizational Psychology
Job Demands and Resources Model
Autonomy
Competence
Relatedness
Employee Health

People at work are the source of complex problems and opportunities. Why do workplace bullies bully? Why do dedicated workers burn out? Why do interviewers sometimes pick the wrong candidates? What makes organisations work? What else has scientific research shown about how to run organisations, and what we should be doing differently? Join Dr Ben Searle and his expert guests as they explore the fa... more

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This episode looks at the value of lived experience: how consultation with people who have lived experience of disability or illness (in this case, specifically mental illness) can help make workplaces more inclusive and supportive.

My guest is Pr... more

This episode looks at compassion, its importance in the workplace, and how we can make workplaces more compassionate.

My guest is Dr Robert Styles, Director of Bespoke Programs at ProSocial World.

Robert initially trained in music then went on to... more

This episode discusses the positive sides of work and working.

My guest is Dr Kathryn (Kat) Page, an organisational psychologist, leadership partner at ByMany, and author of the newly released book Good Work: Transforming Your Work from the Inside ... more

This episode features a thoughtful discussion about technology, the meaning of work, and the questionable goal of "efficiency".

My guest is Anya Johnson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and interim Head of the School of Work and Organisationa... more

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Recent Guests

Lena Wang
Professor at LaTrobe Business School, expert in lived experience and mental health in organizations
LaTrobe Business School
Episode: 3.6: The Value of Lived Experience
Dr. Robert Styles
Director of Bespoke Programs at ProSocial World
ProSocial World
Episode: 3.5: Cultivating Compassion at Work
Dr. Kathryn Page
Organizational psychologist, leadership partner at ByMany, author
ByMany
Episode: 3.4: What Makes Work Good Work?
Anya Johnson
Work and Organisational Studies Professor
University of Sydney Business School
Episode: 3.3: Technology and the Meaning of Work
Sandra Lam
Managing Director and Organizational Psychologist of FIFO Focus
FIFO Focus
Episode: 3.2 Psychosocial Risk Management in FIFO Work
Melinda Phillips
Organizational Psychologist, Researcher and Teacher
Compassionate Schools
Episode: 3.1: Managing Psychosocial Hazards in Schools
Marylène Gagné
John Curtin distinguished professor at Curtin's Future of Work Institute.
Curtin University
Episode: 2.10: Self-determination in the Workplace
Professor Helena Nguyen
Work and Organisational Studies Professor at the University of Sydney Business School
University of Sydney Business School
Episode: 2.8: Managing Emotional Labour
Teegan Modderman
Chief Mental Health Officer at Queensland Rail
Queensland Rail
Episode: 2.6: Strategic Approaches to Workplace Mental Health

Host

Dr. Ben Searle
Host of organizational psychology discussions focusing on workplace design, wellbeing, and leadership.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Enhances clinical formulation too!

    Adds depth to my work in clinical psychology, and client formulation that guides treatment. Thanks Ben!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manuka bee
    Australia8 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    This is a must-listen for anyone who works in management, HR, or anyone who runs/wants to grow a business. Psychology influences so much that happens in the workplace and Ben is an expert in using psychology to maximise business outcomes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meandann
    Australia9 years ago
  • Highly useful for Australian applications

    Content is excellent with an Australian workplace focus. Appropriate experts contribute insights in to aspects of design, management and leadership of teams, with higher performance and optimal conditions for performance sustainability being the goal. Information and advice coming from reality not a lab makes this a highly useful resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaneS.
    Australia9 years ago
  • Really helpful

    I actually don’t work in an office job at the moment but since I know the host personally I listened, and I was delighted to hear all kinds of tips that non-office organizations can also use. I volunteer a lot and have run into many of these same issues being discussed, and in volunteer organizations people will just quit if it goes bad. I wish some of my former volunteer manager would listen to this podcast to learn ways of managing frustrations and burnout before they drive people away, and I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kimberlychapman
    United States9 years ago
  • Immediately helpful

    As a workplace psychologist I found this podcast immediately helpful with some consulting work I am doing. Thanks Ben!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spoonesque
    Australia9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are high-quality experts who translate research into actionable workplace strategies.
Content is valuable for Australian contexts but offers broadly applicable insights.
Audience finds the host approachable and the content practically useful for management and HR.

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3.4: What Makes Work Good Work?
Q: How can leaders know if their efforts are succeeding in creating good work?
By observing flourishing indicators: sustained energy, engagement, learning, collaboration, and a willingness to recover after peak periods, as well as clear alignment on what really matters and measurable improvements in workload management.
3.4: What Makes Work Good Work?
Q: If a leader wants to start improving the quality of work, where should they begin?
Start with curiosity and questions about workload and process, have one-on-one conversations that focus on concrete workload issues and priorities, and create space to understand the person beyond just the work they perform.
3.4: What Makes Work Good Work?
Q: What does good leadership look like if we want to fix the work rather than the worker?
The conversation shifts from individual resilience programs to changing the conditions people work in, including how much work is asked of them, priorities, control, and how performance is measured; it emphasizes collective leadership and systemic alignment.
3.2 Psychosocial Risk Management in FIFO Work
Q: What are some of the protective measures and controls that are helpful for managing these challenges in FIFO work?
Sandra outlines applying the hierarchy of controls, roster redesign for more family-friendly schedules, clearer role expectations, better camp environments, and strong supervisory support as core protective measures.
2.8: Managing Emotional Labour
Q: Is the phenomenon of emotional labour and the value of deep acting strategies understood within the service sector?
It varies, but organizations are now required to handle emotional demands as psychological risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mind On The Job

What is Mind On The Job about and what kind of topics does it cover?

These episodes explore how psychology and research translate into real-world workplaces, focusing on topics like compassionate leadership, good work design, self-determination, emotional labour, and psychosocial hazards. Guests are leading IO psychologists, researchers, and practitioners who bring evidence-based frameworks to leadership, well-being, and organizational design. The show consistently combines theory with practical, actionable steps for managers and teams, often anchored in Australia but with broader applicability. A standout theme is translating research into scalable, humane practices that improve engagement, performance, and safety at work; the host's expertise and clear, accessible style help complex ideas land for practiti... more

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2. Dr. Robert Styles
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5. Sandra Lam
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7. Marylène Gagné
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