The Chief Psychology Officer
Exploring the topics of workplace psychology and conscious leadership. Amanda is an award-winning Chartered Psychologist, with vast amounts of experience in talent strategy, resilience, facilitation, development and executive coaching. A Fellow of the Association for Business Psychology and an Associate Fellow of the Division of Occupational Psychology within the British Psychological Society (BPS), Amanda is also a Chartered Scientist. Amanda is a founder CEO of Zircon and is an expert in leadership in crisis, resilience and has led a number of research papers on the subject; most recently Psychological Safety in 2022 and Resilience and Decision-making in 2020. With over 20 years’ experience on aligning businesses’ talent strategy with their organizational strategy and objectives, Amanda has had a significant impact on the talent and HR strategies of many global organizations, and on the lives of many significant and prominent leaders in industry. Dr Amanda Potter can be contacted on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amandapotterzircon www.theCPO.co.uk
Episodes
94 episodes
Ep 94 Connection Intelligence w. John N Cooper
In this episode of The Chief Psychology Officer Podcast, Dr Amanda Potter and Caitlin Cooper are joined by occupational psychologist and Chief Connection Officer John Cooper to explore why human connection is essential to performance at work.
Ep 93 Stop fixing people: start fixing work with Jo Yarker
Ep 93 Stop fixing people: start fixing work with Jo YarkerWhat does it take to sustain performance over time?In this episode of the Chief Psychology Officer podcast, Dr Amanda Potter is joined by Professor Jo Yarker to expl...
Ep 92 Master Your Inner Critic w. Adam Smith
In this episode of The Chief Psychology Officer Podcast, Dr Amanda Potter and Caitlin Cooper are joined by Adam Smith, a mindset and behavioural change coach, to explore the inner critic, negative self-talk, and the language we use to describe ...
Ep 91 Why Decisive Leadership Demands Clarity, Not Speed
Decisiveness is not speed; it is clarity. We explore how top teams make better choices by slowing the front end of the process, framing the real problem, agreeing decision criteria, and then committing with pace. Joined by leadership coach Mark...
Ep90 Leading with Humanity in the Age of AI w. Simon Defoe of Vodafone
AI is rapidly reshaping how organisations operate, make decisions, and develop talent. But as technology accelerates, what happens to the human skills that drive performance?In this episode of The Chief Psychology Officer Podcast, Dr Ama...
Ep89 The Real Science of Psychological Safety with Professor Adrian Furnham
If you’ve ever wondered whether psychological safety is a soft sentiment or a hard performance driver, this conversation brings the receipts. With Professor Adrian Furnham and Dr Amanda Potter, we unpack what psychological safety really means, ...
Ep88 What If Employers were Legally Responsible For Your Wellbeing?
A million more people are now economically inactive for health reasons than just a few years ago, and once an employee has been on sick leave for a year or more, the chance of returning drops to around 3%. That is not a wellness statistic. It i...
Ep87 Why Today’s Leaders must be both Ruthless and Caring with Amy Walters Cohen
Complexity is rising, expectations are colliding, and the old playbook is running out of pages. We sit down with author and applied researcher Amy Walters Cohen to unpack the core idea behind her book Ruthlessly Caring to understand how leaders...
Ep86 From Tragedy to Resilience: How Forgiveness Shaped Martyn's Law
Resilience emerges from the most unthinkable circumstances in this powerful conversation with Figen Murray OBE, whose son Martyn was killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. What follows is an extraordinary story of transformation through g...
Ep85 Presenteeism: Why Working When You Shouldn't Is Hurting Your Brain
Ever pushed yourself to work through illness or stayed late just to be present at work and be seen? Your brain might be paying a devastating price.Presenteeism, means showing up physically but functioning below capacity due to illness, ...
Ep84 Unmasking Bias in 360 Assessments
What if the 360 feedback you're receiving is more a reflection of human cognitive shortcuts than your actual performance? In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Amanda Potter—recently named Association of Business Psychologists Practitioner of ...
Ep83 Psychological Safety Revisited
Psychological Safety isn't merely a workplace buzzword—it's the foundation for innovation, authentic collaboration, and organizational success. In this compelling revisit to one of our most downloaded episodes, Dr. Amanda Potter and Psychologis...
Ep82 Navigating Conflict: Psychological Safety in Mediation
Resolving workplace conflict requires more than good intentions—it demands psychological safety. In our latest episode, we explore this powerful intersection with Alex Myers, a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, coach, and mediator who's tran...
Ep81 Unlocking Team Potential in IG Group
What if everything you thought you knew about identifying potential in your team was based on flawed assumptions? In this thought-provoking conversation with Adam Wheelwright, Chief Technology Officer at IG Group, we challenge conv...
Ep79 The Neuroscience Behind Decision Mastery
What happens in your brain when faced with complex choices? The average person makes 35,000 decisions daily, from trivial selections to career-defining judgments – yet a shocking 99.5% of leaders have never received formal training in decision-...
Ep78 Maintaining Resilience during the Coventry Building Society and Cooperative Bank Merger
What happens when a major financial merger puts wellbeing at the heart of its transformation strategy? Lucy Becque, Group Chief People Officer at Coventry Building Society, reveals the powerful impact this approach has had as they navigate comb...
Ep77 The Blueprint Revolution: Transforming Organisational Success in Haven
Ever wondered why traditional competency models often gather dust while organisations continue struggling with talent development? The answer might lie in a more holistic approach called "blueprinting" - a framework that's transforming how forw...
Ep76 Strengths versus Personality with Dr Stewart Desson
Dr. Amanda Potter and guest Dr. Stewart Desson, CEO of Lumina Learning, explore the complex relationship between personality testing, neurodiversity, ethical assessment practices, and strengths-based approaches in the workplace.• The Bi...
Ep75 Selective Listening: How Our Biases Distract Us
Have you ever been accused of "selective hearing" or caught zoning out during an important conversation? You’re not alone. Our brains constantly filter information, deciding what deserves attention, often without us realizing it.T...
Ep74 Unlocking Gen Z: Navigating Early Talent Expectations
The battle to attract and retain high-quality early talent has never been more challenging. With 95% of organizations acknowledging that early career candidates quickly move on when expectations aren't met, understanding what truly drives these...
Ep73 Setting High-Performing Teams in Motion with Network Rail
In this episode, Rev. Mike Wright from Network Rail joins award-winning Business Psychologist Amanda Potter and co-host Caitlin Cooper to explore what makes high-performing teams thrive. We dive into Project Speed, a post-pandemic initia...
Ep72 Managing Change Fatigue: Strategies for Adaptability and Resilience
What if your brain's craving for predictability is the real reason behind your stress? In our latest episode, we explore the complex emotions tied to change fatigue in our fast-paced world driven by relentless technological advancements. With A...
Ep71 Unlocking Talent Potential Through Strategic Data
Dr. Amanda Potter, Chartered Psychologist and CEO of Zircon BeTalent, and Jig Ramji, an experienced Chief Talent Officer, join us for a compelling discussion on the transformative power of big data in talent management. Listen as we unpack the ...
Ep70 From Habit to Happiness: The One Change Approach
What if one small change could transform not only your life but also contribute positively to the world? Join us as Lou Kiwanuka shares her inspiring journey of embracing sustainable change, one step at a time. Starting with a personal commitme...