Get ready for a festive and light hearted episode of the Chief Psychology Officer Dr Amanda Potter becomes the host, interviewing Senior Consultant Kristian Lee-Bell and Business Psychologist Caitlin Cooper, sharing heartwarming tales of the best advice and the worst gifts they have ever received. 'Tis the season for a podcast that unwraps the magic of holiday generosity, laughter, and science behind the joy of giving. But that is not all, they also take time to discuss the psychology of gift-giving, or the neuroscience behind those thoughtful presents? This podcast episode unwraps the answers as we delve into the intricacies of why we give and how our brains respond to gratitude. The Chief Psychology Officer episodes are available here https://www.thecpo.co.uk/ To follow Zircon on LinkedIn and to be first to hear about podcasts, publications and news, please like and follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zircon-consulting-ltd/ To access the research white papers mentioned in this and other podcasts, please go to: https://zircon-mc.co.uk/zircon-white-papers.php For more information about the BeTalent suite of tools and platform as mentioned in this podcast please contact Amanda via email: [email protected]. Timestamps Happy Christmas 2023 ·       00:00 – Hang on a minute; who’s hosting? ·       00:52 – Introducing; Caitlin Cooper ·       01:39 – Introducing; Kristian Lees-Bell Big trouble in Little Asia… ·       02:32 – If you knew me well… ·       03:14 – SWEETCORN WITH A ROAST?!!! ·       04:01 – Lessons in Asia ·       04:48 – KFC and Beer; you can’t ask for anything better ·       06:00 – Memories of a Geisha ·       07:05 – You must be joking? ·       08:53 – You’re only as good as you feel ·       09:37 – Penny, this one’s for you… Beware of yourself baring gifts ·       10:28 – Crocs are the way forward ·       11:41 – Mmm… Cheese and Bacon rolls ·       13:07 – Sweetcorn at Christmas is weird ·       14:24 – The wrapping, is the gift ·       15:46 – Socks and pants come to you with age ·       17:03 – Leave myself till last ·       18:34 – Sometimes a card says more than a gift… The rest is poetry ·       19:50 – Poet’s corner ·       21:02 – Enough fish, to build a curtain rail? ·       22:01 – Check out my new grills! ·       23:08 – Pot (no kettle) Black ·       24:27 – It wouldn’t be a podcast without Neuroscience ·       25:34 – Amanda Potter, this is your birthday: ·       26:17 – The end.