The modern workplace is a complex and ever-changing environment that demands adaptable, resilient, and values-driven approaches to individual and collective challenges. This series of workshops, led by Ross McIntosh, a leading expert in acceptance and commitment training (ACT) and organisational psychology, provides practical, evidence-based tools for psychologists, HR professionals, consultants, and organisational leaders to navigate these complexities.
Whether you’re looking to refine your understanding of ACT in organisational contexts, support leaders in developing authentic and sustainable leadership styles, or transform team dynamics to foster trust and collaboration, this series offers something for everyone. Each workshop is designed to equip participants with actionable strategies and frameworks to improve workplace well-being, communication, and performance.
Workshops included in this series
1. Q&A: ACT in the workplace: Enhance employee wellbeing, resilience and performance
This recorded Q&A session offers an invaluable opportunity to explore the application of ACT in organisational settings. In this session, Ross McIntosh answers questions from a live audience on how psychological flexibility can enhance resilience, well-being, and performance in professional environments. From engaging leadership to applying the prosocial model, this session brings theory to life with practical examples of ACT in the workplace.
2. Building better teams: a practitioner’s approach to Prosocial and ACT-based collaboration
Collaboration is at the heart of effective teams, but it can often feel out of reach. This workshop introduces the cutting-edge Prosocial framework, combining ACT principles, evolutionary science, and Ostrom’s eight core design principles to help teams foster trust, align values, and improve communication. Learn practical strategies to reset team dynamics, build stronger collaboration, and create sustainable, values-driven cooperation.
3. Leading with purpose: ACT strategies for resilient and authentic leadership
Leadership can be a lonely and challenging space, with pressures that often pull leaders away from their authentic selves. This workshop equips participants to support leaders in building resilience, psychological flexibility, and trust while navigating the complexities of modern workplaces. With a focus on four core leadership skills—pause, awareness, authentic action, and adaptability—participants will learn how to help leaders connect with their values, foster psychological safety, and sustain their well-being.
Why focus on ACT in the workplace?
As workplaces face increasing challenges such as stress, burnout, teamwork breakdowns, and leadership pressures, the need for innovative, science-backed approaches has never been greater. Acceptance and commitment training (ACT) offers a proven framework to address these issues by enhancing psychological flexibility, a skill that fosters adaptability, clarity, and resilience in the face of complexity.
From improving individual well-being to strengthening team collaboration and leadership effectiveness, ACT’s principles can transform workplace dynamics at every level. This series of workshops is designed to empower practitioners with practical tools to meet these challenges head-on and create meaningful, values-driven change in the organisations they serve.
Who is this series for?
This series is ideal for a range of professionals interested in applying ACT principles to workplace settings, including:
- HR professionals, learning and development (L&D) specialists, and organisational consultants looking for evidence-based frameworks to enhance well-being and performance.
- Business and organisational psychologists eager to optimise team and leadership dynamics.
- ACT practitioners aiming to extend their skills to support teams and leaders.
Whether you’re new to ACT or have an existing foundation, there’s a workshop in this series to meet your needs. For those requiring introductory ACT training, explore our on-demand beginner resources to ensure you’re prepared to dive into these intermediate and advanced applications.