Practices for Psychological Safety

Happy, healthy, high performing teams - how do you create them? Research suggests it takes psychological safety, social connection and autonomy. You are likely to spend more time with your team than your family, so this really matters. This podcast is to share practices that helps teams be real with each other, connect, feel safe to be themselves and do great work. I'm Helen Sanderson and my first podcast series was called A Cup of Teal. It explored self-management practices and shared our learning from Wellbeing Teams. Wellbeing Teams were self-managed teams, inspired by Buurtzorg, supporting people to live well at home and be part of their community. We were 'Outstanding' by CQC, and delivered support to people in teams across the UK for four years. Most of the practices we talk about in this podcast formed part of how Wellbeing Teams worked. However, this podcast is not about self-management. I believe that all teams can grow in psychological safety, deepen connections and more towards greater autonomy. This podcast is for any team leader who wants to learn about the practices that can help, learning from my colleagues, mentors and me.

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  Episode #8

  Putting the Moose Head on the Table with Lisa Gill

  Sep 28, 202648 minS2

  Nobody is talking about this moose head on the table even though we all see it, we all smell it. Podcaster, author, and leadership trainer, Lisa Gill of Tuff Leadership Training talks about what it truly takes to build human-centric, autonomous, and psychologically safe workplaces. ------- Helen's new book Practices for Psychological Safety is available to pre-order (published October 2026)- https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/psychological-safety-in-practice-9781398629400 If you are interested in our Tensions Cards to create Team or Meeting Agreements https://www.hsalearningcards.org/ Connect with Helen: Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ One-Page Profile https://www.helensandersonassociates.com/meet-the-team/helen-sanderson/ Website https://www.helensandersonassociates.com/

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  Episode #7

  Building Psychological Safety as a Team Sport with Jade Garrett & Tom Geraghty

  Sep 18, 202640 minS2

  Psychological safety isn't just a leadership responsibility—it’s a team sport. Co-founders of psychsafety.com , Jade Garrett and Tom Geraghty explore how teams can practically dismantle power barriers and foster everyday trust. Rather than relying on top-down "leaderism" or oversimplified staged models, Jade and Tom break down what it actually takes to make speaking up meaningful, address steep organizational power gradients, and adopt high-impact team practices. ------- Helen's new book Practices for Psychological Safety is available to pre-order (published October 2026)- https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/psychological-safety-in-practice-9781398629400 If you are interested in our Tensions Cards to create Team or Meeting Agreements https://www.hsalearningcards.org/ Connect with Helen: Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensandersonhsa/ One-Page Profile https://www.helensandersonassociates.com/meet-the-team/helen-sanderson/ Website https://www.helensandersonassociates.com/

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  Episode #6

  Creating an Inclusive and Thriving Workplace Culture with No Budget with Ben Allan

  Sep 3, 202636 minS2

  How do you turn around a struggling healthcare workplace with high turnover, low morale, and patient satisfaction below the national average—without an extra budget or more hours in the day? Dr. Ben Allen shares his remarkable journey of transforming Birley Health Centre into one of the UK's top-performing surgeries. Rather than chasing downstream symptoms, Ben took a step back to "invest in the social determinants of team health". Ben explains the specific, low-cost practices he introduced to foster psychological safety, completely shift meeting culture, and build a workplace where staff genuinely thrive and feel appreciated. Ben is a GP at Birley Health Centre in Sheffield and Medical Director for Physical Health and Neurodiversity at Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust. Books & Studies Recommended by Ben : The Five Dysfunctions of a Team & trust-building frameworks by Patrick Lencioni Good to Great and Built to Last by Jim Collins Works by Brené Brown , Nancy Kline , and Simon Sinek Google’s Aristotle Study on high-performing teams The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman & Paul White Liberating Structures facilitation tools ------- Visit helensandersonassociates.co.uk for information on the initiatives discussed in this episode.

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  Episode #5

  The Power of Listening and Adult Conversations with Karin Tenelius

  Jul 24, 202628 minS2

  How do you address uncomfortable topics that hinder team progress? Karin Tenelius from Tuff Leadership Training joins Helen to argue that traditional management often fails because leaders prioritise broadcasting over genuine listening, a skill she defines as a state of being rather than a mere activity. ------- Visit helensandersonassociates.co.uk for information on the initiatives discussed in this episode.

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  Episode #4

  The Link Between Stress, Safety, and Performance with Dr Jessica Cooper

  Jun 29, 202635 minS2

  How does the nervous system influence team dynamics and psychological safety in the workplace? Helen chats to Dr. Jessica Cooper to explore practical ways to foster safety, resilience, and genuine connection within teams. ------- Visit helensandersonassociates.co.uk for information on the initiatives discussed in this episode.

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