In this episode of The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent talks to Dr. Joe Grey, an experienced organisational psychologist, about what occupational and organisational psychologists actually do. We explore how occupational psychology helps to improve workplace wellbeing, support employees during major change, reduce burnout, and build proactive, psychologically safe cultures. Whether you’re an aspiring psychologist, a mental health professional, an HR specialist, or simply curious about workplace mental health, this episode will help you understand how evidence-based organisational psychology can transform the modern workplace. Plus, we discuss Dr. Joe Grey’s new book, Powering Workplace Proactivity. Subscribe for more episodes supporting your psychology career and mental health knowledge!

Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannegray-theprogresslab/ and Check out Joe's Book: Powering Productivity: https://poweringproactivity.com

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Episode introduction
00:40 – Welcome back, Dr. Joe Grey!
01:30 – Interest in occupational and organisational psychology
02:10 – What is an organisational psychologist?
03:00 – Evidence-based consultancy and gathering evidence
04:00 – The consultancy cycle explained
06:00 – Why working with qualified psychologists matters
08:00 – Case Study 1: Supporting employees during organisational change
15:00 – The role of communication during change
20:00 – Case Study 2: Addressing employee burnout
22:00 – Understanding job demands and resources theory
30:00 – Participative wellbeing interventions
34:00 – Case Study 3: Building a speak-up culture
36:00 – Proactive behaviour at work
40:00 – Psychological safety and its importance
42:00 – Introduction to Dr. Joe Grey’s book: Powering Workplace Proactivity
44:00 – Who the book is for and how to get it
46:00 – Final thoughts and goodbyes

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📚 📲 Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannegray-theprogresslab/ and Check out Joe's Book: Powering Productivity: https://poweringproactivity.com

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