Episode 54 – Brain care: Mastering your mind

In the sixth episode of season 6 of The Internal Comms Podcast, host Katie Macaulay talks to Phil Dobson, founder of BrainWorkshops and author of The Brain Book: How to Think and Work Smarter. Until 2007, Phil was an aspiring musician working in sales and business development. When an injury forced him to take a step back for 15 weeks, it enabled him to pivot his life towards the world of psychology. Now a psychotherapist, coach, and facilitator, Phil uses insights from neuroscience and psychology to help teams transform productivity and improve wellbeing. In this riveting interview, Phil shares his tips and exercises for better brain care, and explains how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected how we process time, work and our priorities. He suggests ways to reduce distractions, focus on the tasks that really matter and create positive environments. Throughout the discussion, Phil emphasises the importance of mental clarity, not just for personal wellbeing, but for teams and leaders seeking to improve the ways they work.