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Visibility Without Selling: The Psychology of Starting Your Own Business
For many psychologists, coaches, and consultants, visibility doesn’t feel difficult because of a lack of confidence, but because of a conflict of values. This article explores the psychology behind that discomfort and offers a more aligned way to be visible through sharing, clarity, and connection rather than self-promotion.
Alan Bradshaw
Mar 308 min read
Perfectly Happy Days? Pretty Hard Dissertation? Please Help, Disaster? What isa PhD, really?
Starting a PhD often comes with big expectations: intellectual breakthroughs, academic prestige, and becoming an “expert” in your field. But as Chartered Psychologist Dr Lee Rabbetts shares, the reality is often far more practical. In this honest reflection, Lee breaks down what a PhD is really like – the challenges, the misconceptions, and the lessons that helped him complete a 100,000-word thesis while balancing work and family life.
Alan Bradshaw
Mar 87 min read
Bridging the Gap: Transforming the Wellbeing of Staff in Education
We know staff wellbeing matters in education. We talk about burnout and sustainability more openly than ever before. Leaders introduce strategies, review timetables and invest in training. Despite good intentions, meaningful change often feels frustratingly slow.
Drawing on research, data and lived experience as a headteacher and organisational psychologist, this blog explores the deeper forces shaping wellbeing in schools: culture, leadership behaviour, identity and the sys
Alan Bradshaw
Feb 226 min read
Amaia Lesta: Bridging Organisational Psychology and Facilitation
After 15 years leading technology teams, Amaia began an MSc Organisational Psychology to: how do we lead change better?
Her research revealed that the hardest part wasn’t the strategy. It was the emotional burden from people they genuinely cared about.
Amaia bridges organisational psychology and facilitation, using methods like LEGO® Serious Play®, Liberating Structures and systemic coaching, to translate psychological theory into better conversations.
Alan Bradshaw
Feb 166 min read
Back Yourself: What My MSc Research Taught Me About Women Entrepreneurs, Networks, and Navigating Work–Life Balance.
Laura’s MSc explores how women entrepreneurs use networks to navigate work–life integration, confidence, identity, and authenticity. Her findings highlight how community shifts isolation into belonging and her personal journey shows what it really means to study, run a business, and raise a family, all while backing yourself.
Alan Bradshaw
Dec 14, 20256 min read
From front line and movies to consultancy: building a psychology business grounded in resilience and results.
From the front line to the boardroom, Neil Chester’s journey bridges two very different worlds, the intensity of military life and the unpredictability of entrepreneurship.
In this powerful reflection, Neil shares how lessons learned in reconnaissance now shape his work as a Business Psychologist and founder of Elvorta. From mission focus and adaptability to calm under pressure, he reveals how purpose, composure, and empathy lie at the heart of successful leadership.
Alan Bradshaw
Nov 16, 20256 min read
Collaboration Over Competition: Platforms and Places to Build Connections in Psychology-Based Business
In the world of psychology-based businesses, it’s easy to assume competition is the only way to succeed. Many of us offer similar services — coaching, therapy, training, or consultancy — and feel pressure to “stand out” or “compete.”
But what if the opposite were true?
What if success in psychology-based entrepreneurship was built not on competition, but on collaboration?
At the Psychology Business Incubator (PBI), collaboration and mutual opportunity are at the heart of ev
Alan Bradshaw
Oct 19, 20257 min read
The Solopreneur's Journey: Four Essential Pillars for Success
PBI Member Blog: Being a solopreneur requires authenticity, resilience, and professionalism. Dr. Austin Tay shares four essential pillars for success: honesty with yourself, self-compassion, tenacity, and maintaining high standards. Embracing setbacks as learning opportunities, asking for help, and continuously growing allows solopreneurs to navigate challenges while building a meaningful, values-driven business.
Alan Bradshaw
Sep 27, 20257 min read
Imposter Syndrome in Business: Why You’re More Qualified Than You Think
Imposter Syndrome in Business: Why You’re More Qualified Than You Think
Alan Bradshaw
Sep 10, 20254 min read
Why Collaboration is the Secret Sauce for Psychology Entrepreneurs
Collaboration is the Secret Sauce
Alan Bradshaw
Aug 16, 20253 min read
Grow Your Psychology Business with Our Exclusive Incubator Community
Growing Your Psychology Business
Alan Bradshaw
Dec 28, 20242 min read
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Content is shared for informational and reflective purposes only and should not be interpreted as professional, legal, or psychological advice.
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