I've written a short post about my experience of spending time with my Dad, at the end of his life. I reflect on the values I have inherited and also how talking about death is still quite taboo. rossmcintosh.co.uk/holding-valu... #values #palliativecare #endoflife #death #taboo

Queer Talent Shines at 77th Emmys With Historic Wins and Bold Statements - The Pride LA thepridela.com/2025/09/quee...

Morning ride #wahoofitnessofficial

We're heading into our summer break and wish you all a restorative few weeks. We'll be back soon but in the meantime - you might like to catch up on some of those song choices via the link in my bio!

From where I ride #Sevilla

In the second part of my chat with Dr Ryan Kemp we explore compassionate leadership. You'll hear us talk about what it is and why it's particularly important in healthcare settings. Listen via link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...

Do you ever have a sense that things aren't quite right in your career, like an itch that needs scratching? Our latest guest, Ryan Kemp had that realisation in his twenties...you can hear how the story unfolded via the link below or wherever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...

The latest episode of People Soup has landed. Hear me chat to Dr Ryan Kemp, Director of Therapies at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Ryan is also the Chair of Clinical Psychology England at The British Psychological Society. Listen via link in bio/wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to our latest Mini Series with Dr Anne Finucane and Dr David Gillanders and you'll find out more about their brilliant resource - mygriefmyway.co.uk - listen here or wherever you get your pods. rossmcintosh.co.uk/links/

Listen to our latest Mini Series with Dr Anne Finucane and Dr David Gillanders and you'll find out more about their brilliant resource - mygriefmyway.co.uk - listen here or wherever you get your pods. rossmcintosh.co.uk/links/

Early morning ride #sevilla

From where I ride

A rare sighting, the Flaxintosh Oliver's in Sevilla 🙌😎

It's all happening at #ACBSUKROI2025 There's a conference, Manchester, 14 to 16 Nov, details via this link - acbsukandireland.com SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED to 1 June 2025 (poster deadline is 31 August 2025). Hope to see you in Manchester for 3 days of connection, warmth, inspiration & fun.

It's all happening at #ACBSUKROI2025 There's a conference, Manchester, 14 to 16 Nov, details via this link - acbsukandireland.com SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED to 1 June 2025 (poster deadline is 31 August 2025). Hope to see you in Manchester for 3 days of connection, warmth, inspiration & fun.

From where I ride

Submissions for the #ACBSUKROI2025 Conference close on Friday 23 May 2025 - there's still time to share your research, insights, training, poster..... eyas.formstack.com/forms/actcbs...

The latest episode of People Soup is called "NOTICING - The Human Superpower". It's a short listen where I build a case for the cultivation of our noticing skills. There's a brief experiential exercise too. You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...

The British Psychological Society now endorses our book 'Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World' buff.ly/LmcokLy In US buff.ly/zIAGf7h Available via your GP as part of #ReadingWell Books on Prescription scheme. Pls RT. #mindfulness

You are not your thoughts. You are the observer of your thoughts. #ArtOfBreathing #mindfulness

New Episode - Tom Loncar, executive coach, mentor and contributing writer to leading business & professional magazines, including @psychmag.bsky.social from The British Psychological Society. In part one you'll hear about Tom's career history & the impact of ACT in his coaching & life. Link in bio.

In Part 2 of my chat with @lucindasoon.com - we talk about ethics and well-being in the legal profession, including Lucinda's own research and her curated database. Listen via link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts:

About last night, Good Friday, Gines, Sevilla

Curious about how to handle stress, overthinking or self-doubt more effectively? Join me for a FREE Introductory Session on: buytickets.at/rossmcintosh... 📅 Thursday 24 April at 17:00 BST to explore the science-backed skills behind:

Second bike ride this year, what a joy!

💡 Feeling stuck in overthinking, burnout or a sense of disconnect from what matters most? I’m opening up a public course for the very first time: "Your Blueprint for Well-Being, Action & Resilience" A practical, research-backed ACT skills course for real life.

In our latest episode you'll meet @lucindasoon.com , Lawyer, Psychologist, Researcher & Lecturer. You'll hear about Lucinda's 'squiggly career path', how she discovered her legal specialisms & her passion for bridging the gap between academic research & practical application. Listen via link in bio.

Yippee! Straight in my diary..

More news soon! The ACBS UKROI Chapter is having a Conference in 2025. Our theme is - POLLINATION: Innovation Through Connection. Dates - 14 to 16 November 2025 Venue - Manchester Hyatt Regency Hotel Please hold the dates and spread the news!

Great expectations are placed upon leaders and we don't always offer them effective support to enable them to grow into their roles. This is just one of the topics that I chat about with Jessica Lee in our latest episode. Link in bio to listen!

A year on from the Chichester Coaching Psychology Conference, proud to see this special issue of The Coaching Psychologist about to published which includes 7 excellent articles from presenters at the conference #Coaching #CoachingPsychology #TheCoachingPsychologist

This week on People Soup I continue my chat with Jessica Lee. We unpack the complexities of leadership development & emphasise the significance of understanding leadership as a sophisticated profession. Listen to our deep dive on leadership via the link in my bio or wherever you get your podcasts.

Excellent trip to the Tyne Riverside Cafe this morning with Big G, who is always connected. Fabulous to see Kerry and the team. I feasted on a small (!) full English and Dad had eggs on toast. Of course I got a takeaway cheese scone too.

"You may say she's a dreamer" Jess is a Business Psychologist & Coach with a wealth of global experience across sectors ranging from FMCG to aviation & music. A highlight - Jess reflecting on her innate curiosity & how that skill enhances her impact. Listen via link in bio!

Honoured to be a guest on The Association for Business Psychology podcast "POW: The Psychology of Work". Rob Feltham is a tremendous host and we discussed a bit about my background, then focussed on how I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my work with Leaders. Listen via link in bio!

Latest episode with Jessica Lee - Business and Coaching Psychologist. I've been fortunate to work with Jess on a couple of big leadership projects and have learned so much from her experience across a wide variety of sectors - from FMCG to aviation and music. Listen via link in bio!

In the second part of our chat on People Soup - Hazel Anderson-Turner talks about the choice she made to write a book. And I'm very glad she wrote that book - Coaching Through Burnout. Links below Apple - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c... Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/1hxY...

Ever notice how we label things. It can help us make sense of the world. Sometimes we need to pause & appreciate that we all bloom differently. We might label one bloom as beautiful & another as a dog's dick. We're all just making it through the seasons as best we can. #weallbloomindifferentways

🎥 In my latest video, I explain how we can use increased #PsychologicalFlexibility to effectively deal with the challenges we regularly face at work. youtu.be/7GgMsx2Dh2U

This week on People Soup I continue my chat with Hazel Anderson-Turner focussing on her brilliant book - Coaching Through Burnout. You'll hear what burnout is, & isn't, as well as the origin story of the book. It's packed with relatable reflections & insights. open.spotify.com/episode/1hxY...

There are days in life that shake you. I’m shattered 💔 to share that I just found out that the US Government terminated my 2024 NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (~$2 million), threatening my long-promised assistant professor job at Columbia University & academic career... 1/🧵

‘We debate, we giggle and we share our human experience…’ Professor @nancydoylepsych.bsky.social and Professor Almuth McDowall on each other and their collaboration. Repost for your chance to win a copy of their book, 'Neurodiversity Coaching'. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Do you ever feel that you're out of alignment with the values of the organisation that you work for? In the latest episode of People Soup you'll hear about Hazel Anderson-Turner's exploratory career path and how she used her personal values as a guide. Apple - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

My latest guest is Hazel Anderson-Turner, business psychologist & mindset coach & author of the brilliant book "Coaching through Burnout". In part one Hazel talks about her career path & shares insights into her work with leaders, dysfunctional teams & the NHS. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

This was an absolute gem of an episode, with two of my favourite people. Can't recommend it enough 💚

Burnout, work-related daily negative affect & rumination: a mediation model combining an intensive and longitudinal design buff.ly/N2DsP6E [Practically, this suggests promoting daily emotional recovery from work, not just addressing rumination, especially when linked to specific situations. ]

Ever worry what other people think about you? If so - you're not alone. Me and my guest, Sam Hart from @theinsightpodcast.com are both experts. In this episode we talk about the impact it has on our lives & share tips. Listen here or wherever you get your pods - open.spotify.com/episode/1mPl...

Interesting article, well worth a read 🙏

Part 2 of my interview with Samuel C W Hart from @theinsightpodcast.com has landed. we discuss something we're both good at - WORRYING WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK ABOUT US! Our hope is that you might find it relatable & useful - listen here - open.spotify.com/episode/1mPl...

Workshop venue, The Oval Cricket Ground