Making Leadership Work Season 4 – Supercharging Psychosocial Safety

In this short podcast series Dr Michelle McQuaid & Katie Beresford go behind-the-scenes in workplaces using a systems lens to build psychosocial safety with boards/c-suites ("Us), with leaders and teams ("We") and for each individual ("Me").

Curious how leading organizations are managing emotional and social hazards effectively? This series goes behind-the-scenes to reveal their approaches – from collaborative risk identification to hands-on team activities that build psychological safety and practical tools to understand their nervous system responses during workplace challenges.   

EPISODE #1 – WHAT BOARDS AND CEOS NEED TO LEARN ABOUT PSYCHOSOCICAL SAFETY

Boards and CEOs are still learning how to meet psychosocial safety requirements in a way that is both practical and effective. Uncertainty around roles and responsibilities can lead to fragmented efforts and increased risk. This episode explores how HR, OH&S, and wellbeing teams can align their efforts to create workplaces that are both legally compliant and genuinely supportive of employee wellbeing.

EPISODE #2 – SUPERCHARGING YOUR PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY RISK REGISTER

Need to meet organizational psychosocial safety requirements without just ticking boxes? Join us as we explore how OH&S, HR, and wellbeing teams can collaborate on creating risk registers that drive real change. We share practical examples from organizations that have turned compliance into opportunity, engaging leaders and teams in meaningful safety conversations. Discover strategies that not only satisfy regulations but genuinely improve workplace wellbeing.

EPISODE #3 – BUILDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY BETWEEN LEADERS & TEAMS

Studies consistently find that psychological safety reduces workplace hazards. In this episode, we explore concrete ways to strengthen safety at the "We” level (leaders and teams). We break down our Psychosocial Safety Lego Challenge that transforms abstract concepts into tangible team experiences, discover dynamic techniques to improve role clarity, and help team members find meaning during difficult organizational changes.

EPISODE #4 – THE NERVOUS SYSTEM TOOLKIT FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL SAFETY

Do your people need more tangible skills to manage their own emotional and social responses at work? This episode explores evidence-based tools to help people understand their nervous system responses—whether they're in the "red zone" (urgency), "blue zone" (withdrawal), or "green zone" (connection)—and offers simple techniques like oxytocin shots and bridge-building that restore safety even during challenging moments.

EPISODE #5 – LEADING HUMAN-CENTERED PSYCHOSOCIAL CHANGES

Addressing psychosocial safety requirements often creates additional change and potential stress in organizations. This episode explores how to implement safety initiatives without creating the very risks you're trying to prevent. We share practical approaches that reduce overwhelm, build genuine psychological safety, and transform defensive reactions into productive conversations. Discover simple language frameworks and team activities that help normalize uncertainty while maintaining momentum, even during complex organizational transitions.
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