Dr. Yi Ling Lai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Yi-Ling Lai is a Lecturer at the Southampton Business School with a focus on psychological evidence in workplace coaching. Her research explores how coaching methodologies affect individuals' work-life balance and support organizational change management. She has a keen interest in social psychological theories and their application within organizational studies, particularly concerning identity work and HRM policies. Yi-Ling's implementation of psychological informed coaching strategies has been influential in enhancing the well-being of cancer patients during their illness identity transitions in partnership with the National Health Service at the Fountain Centre. Her accolades include the British Psychological Society President's Award in 2024, recognizing her significant contributions to the field. Yi-Ling is also engaged in editorial roles with journals like the International Coaching Psychology Review and the Journal of Work-Applied Management. She encourages prospective PhD candidates interested in her research areas to reach out for possible opportunities.

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Experience

Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

Southampton Business School • Southampton, England

Lecturer specializing in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour.

Awards

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British Psychological Society President's Award