Business & Psychology

Business & Psychology – hosted by author and leadership advisor Martin Wolf (The Psychology of Workplace Dynamics) and psychologist Dr. Verena Seibert-Giller (founder of the UX Psychology Lens) – explores the human side of business with clarity, science, and zero fluff.Each episode unpacks one powerful psychological insight behind everyday workplace behavior. From team tensions to decision traps, Verena and Martin break it down with real facts, smart perspectives, and practical hacks for leaders and employees who want to understand why humans tick the way they tick – and how to work better because of it.Real psychology. Real business. Real impact.

Business & Psychology is a business podcast hosted by Martin Wolf, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Martin Wolf hosts Business & Psychology, a business show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  What happens when we procrastinate I The Emotional Logic Behind Delay

  Sep 27, 202512 minS1

  <p>It’s not about time. Or laziness. Or lack of discipline. When we procrastinate, it’s rarely a calendar problem. It’s an emotional one.</p><p>In this episode, Martin Wolf and Dr. Verena Seibert-Giller dive into the psychology of procrastination and reveal why we delay tasks not because they’re hard, but because they feel uncomfortable.</p><p>They explore how procrastination is less about productivity and more about emotional regulation. Whether it’s fear of failure, perfectionism, or task aversion - the delay is often a coping strategy, not a character flaw.</p><p>Together, they explore:<...

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  Episode #11

  How to say NO without guilt at work I The Psychology of Approval-Seeking

  Sep 20, 202516 minS1

  <p>You say yes to another task. Even though your plate is already full. You stay late, again. You avoid pushing back, just in case it makes you seem less committed.</p><p>In this episode, Martin Wolf and Dr. Verena Seibert-Giller unpack the psychology behind our struggle to say “no” at work and how chronic approval-seeking can quietly erode both performance and well-being.</p><p>They explore the emotional cost of always being available, the hidden belief systems behind overcommitment, and the risk of tying your worth solely to output and recognition.</p><p>Together, they explore:</p><p>– Why sa...

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  Episode #10

  How to beat the Monday blues I Motivation, Meaning & the Predictive Brain

  Sep 13, 202513 minS1

  <p>That heavy feeling on Sunday night. The snooze button on repeat. The slow drag into Monday meetings. We call it “the Monday blues” but underneath it lies something deeper: your brain bracing for stress and lack of meaning.</p><p>In this episode, Martin Wolf and Dr. Verena Seibert-Giller explore how our brain’s predictive nature shapes how we feel about Mondays and why motivation crashes when we expect the worst.</p><p>They discuss how anticipated stress, low perceived control, and disconnected tasks can turn the start of the week into an emotional and cognitive burden — and more important...

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  Episode #9

  Why does it feel impossible to decide at Work I The Paradox of Choice

  Sep 6, 202511 minS1

  <p>Ever sat in a meeting where no one could land on a direction - even though all the options were on the table? Or delayed a decision for days, hoping that “just a bit more info” would make things easier?</p><p>In this episode, Martin Wolf and Dr. Verena Seibert-Giller unpack the psychology behind indecision in the workplace — and how "too much choice" doesn’t empower teams, it overwhelms them.</p><p>They dive into the paradox of choice, a cognitive bias that shows how an overload of options can sabotage clarity, delay action, and drain energy — especially in complex...

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  Episode #8

  Why some people say they "knew it all along" I The Hindsight Effect

  Jul 26, 20259 minS1

  <p>A decision flops, a deadline slips, a plan fails — and suddenly everyone “knew” it would happen. But did they? Or are we rewriting the past to protect our pride?</p><p>In this episode, Martin Wolf and Dr. Verena Seibert-Giller explore Hindsight Bias, the brain’s sneaky habit of altering memories once an outcome is known. It feels harmless — but it quietly undermines accountability, distorts learning, and poisons feedback culture.</p><p>They dive into:</p><p>– Why we mistake outcome clarity for past insight</p><p>– How hindsight bias makes leaders overconfident (and team members hesitant)</p><p>– The risk of punis...

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