● Dr. Joey Collins, Psy.D. | SPU Founding Faculty • 20+ Years Executive Advisory
Books & Leadership Publications
Rigorous psychological research translated into practical executive handbooks
and workplace satire by Dr. Joey Collins, Psy.D.
ACT Like a Leader
Attention, Control, and Toggle for High-Velocity Executives
CORE PRACTICAL HANDBOOK
ACT Like a Leader
Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) adapted for corporate boardrooms and high-pressure operational environments. Teaches executives how to maintain psychological flexibility, defuse cognitive overload, and toggle between strategic vision and tactical execution without burning out.
WHAT READERS LEARN:
✓ The Attention-Control-Toggle framework for 90-second cognitive resets.
✓ The 4 Boundary Rules to prevent senior leaders from becoming operational bottlenecks.
✓ How to overcome default defensive reactions during high-stakes board and team conflicts.
When Work Doesn't Work
Workplace satire meets rigorous organizational psychology. A sharp, relatable, and deeply insightful exploration of why modern office work creates friction, why talented people get trapped in circular meetings, and how leaders can actually fix it.
When Work
Doesn't Work
The Satire, The Science, and The
Systems Cure
Dr. Joey Collins
Executive advisory, team diagnostics, and original burnout research by Dr. Joey Collins, Psy.D. Founding faculty member at Seattle Pacific University (SPU).
- Evidence-Based Industrial-Organizational Psychology
- 20+ Years Coaching Global & Mission-Critical Leaders
Work With Joey
Research & Assets
Ecosystem Brand
When Work Doesn't Work
Workplace satire, relatable memes, and a 5-question systems diagnostic quiz.
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