Ep 196: Creating Psychological Safety in Your Team

Psychological safety is the foundation of every high-performing team—yet many leaders unintentionally undermine it without realising. This week my Impactful Teams Co-Founder Lara Cullen and I explore psychological safety, why comfort isn’t the goal, and the small (but powerful) leadership behaviours that create a culture where people feel safe to contribute, challenge and innovate.

💡 We talk about:

• What psychological safety really means
• The difference between psychological safety and trust
• Why mistakes aren’t a bad thing
• What destroys psychological safety
• Why comfort isn’t the goal

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