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About Dr. Richard MacKinnon

The Founder and Managing Director of WorkLifePsych, Richard is a Chartered Psychologist and Coach. He's passionate about helping people be their best selves at work and effectively managing their wellbeing and productivity in a proactive and sustainable way.

That’s not reflection

In my last blog post, I made the case for regularly pausing to reflect. Reflection contributes to our self-awareness, helps us keep on top of our commitments, and allows us... read more →
  • April 24, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Self-awareness

You’re getting stuff done. But what are you learning?

We live in a culture that prizes doing. Full calendars, crossed-off to-do lists, back-to-back meetings. These have become markers of a productive professional life. But there's a quiet cost to... read more →
  • April 14, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Effectiveness, Self-awareness

Beating your procrastination: A psychological approach that actually works

Most of the popular advice about procrastination is frustratingly useless. "Just make a start." "Stop putting it off." "Grit your teeth". It's the productivity equivalent of telling someone who's anxious... read more →
  • March 31, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Productivity

Procrastination: why you keep putting things off

Procrastination is one of those topics almost everyone relates to - and yet it's widely misunderstood. We use the word loosely, apply it to ourselves too harshly (or not harshly... read more →
  • March 24, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Productivity

Are you procrastinating or prioritising?

Are you putting off a task or conversation you could easily do right now? Does glancing at your task list spark a feeling of dread? Are you trying not to... read more →
  • March 13, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Productivity

How to maximise your fresh start

In my last post, I outlined the benefits of giving yourself a fresh start when it comes to a behaviour, a habit or an approach to an aspect of your... read more →
  • February 2, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Behaviour change

It’s never too late for a fresh start

We've all been there. The ambitious New Year's resolutions made with the best intentions, only to find ourselves at the end of January feeling like we've already failed. The gym... read more →
  • January 27, 2026
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Behaviour change, Wellbeing

How psychological flexibility supports sustainable leadership

We don't pretend otherwise: leadership can be a tough gig. But that doesn't mean the pressures of leadership need to inevitably wear down role holders. Our focus in promoting Sustainable... read more →
  • July 7, 2025
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Psychological flexibility, Sustainable Leadership

When leadership development goes wrong

Leadership development can play a critical role in supporting leaders' effectiveness and the resulting success of organisations. Leaders face a multitude of organisational and personal challenges on an almost daily... read more →
  • June 11, 2025
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  • Development, Sustainable Leadership

What is ‘Sustainable leadership’?

Leaders have it tough. We expect a lot of them. And while they navigate their ever-growing todo lists, they're under pressure to fulfil employees' expectations. And be a positive role-model... read more →
  • April 4, 2025
  • Dr. Richard MacKinnon
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  • Sustainable Leadership
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