ABSTRACT

Psychology, Emotion and Intuition in Work Relationships: The Head, Heart and Gut Professional highlights the increasing importance of human relations in professional life. In modern society, all those who work with or provide services to others are increasingly called upon to be not just technical experts, but also ‘head, heart and gut professionals’ – who can work and relate to others with their head, heart, and gut.

The book explains and synthesises these elements in an accessible way, based on a sound theoretical perspective combined with practical guidance. The authors address how to manage client expectations; how to deal with risk, uncertainty and imperfection, as well as how to improve communication and interpersonal skills. Attention is also given to the central role of empathy and rapport in professional relationships, while recognising the need for proper professional boundaries.

Psychology, Emotion and Intuition in Work Relationships will be a valuable guide for all modern practising and training professionals in a broad range of fields, including mental health, law, social and healthcare, teaching and academia, technology, financial and other services – indeed, for anyone who provides services and has working relationships of any kind.

chapter 1|10 pages

On being a professional

chapter 2|15 pages

Head, heart and gut

Head – brain and mind

chapter 3|11 pages

Head, heart and gut

Heart – emotions

chapter 4|11 pages

Head, heart and gut

Gut – intuition

chapter 5|10 pages

The hidden power of the unconscious

chapter 6|10 pages

The amygdala hijack

Triggers and strategies

chapter 7|10 pages

Understanding personality

chapter 10|11 pages

Enhancing professional relationships

Communication and other interpersonal skills

chapter 11|10 pages

Balancing professional and systemic tensions

chapter 12|11 pages

High conflict personalities

chapter 13|9 pages

Difficult people

chapter 14|13 pages

Uncertainty, risk and imperfection

chapter 15|10 pages

Negotiation

chapter 16|14 pages

Conflict and disputes

Management and resolution

chapter 17|11 pages

Beyond technique

chapter 18|17 pages

Support needs and resources

chapter 19|11 pages

Transitions and endings