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Safety isn’t just a policy — it’s a culture. And real culture starts with leadership.
Beyond Compliance is the podcast for safety professionals, frontline workers, supervisors, and executives who know that true workplace safety goes deeper than checklists and compliance manuals. Hosted by speaker and trainer Julia Vaughan, each episode dives into the human side of safety — where influence, trust, and accountability shape the way we lead and protect our teams.
From the warehouse floor to the C-suite, this show brings powerful conversations, real-world strategies, and leadership insights to help you build a culture where people don’t just survive — they thrive.
Follow the podcast and join the movement to lead safer, stronger, and smarter.
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In this episode of Beyond Compliance, we explore why safety conversations often break down even when the rules are clear and the intentions are good. Safety rarely fails because of missing procedures. It fails when messages do not land the way we expect them to. This episode introduces the DISC framework as a practical way to understand how different people hear, process, and respond to safety messages. You will learn why repeating the same conversation does not always create change and how a...
In this episode of Beyond Compliance, we’re cutting through the noise and calling out what too many leaders avoid: safety isn't optional—it’s foundational. If you've ever heard “we’ll get to the safety stuff later,” this conversation is for you. 🎯 Julia Vaughan explores how neglecting safety creates more than just legal risk—it erodes trust, damages culture, and invites crisis. You’ll learn why leadership isn’t just about policies but about what you permit, what you reinforce, and what you wa...
In this episode of Beyond Compliance, we uncover the quiet threats that weaken safety and trust in the workplace. From unspoken fears to overlooked habits, these silent culture killers are hiding in plain sight. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and take practical steps to build a culture where people feel safe to speak up and lead with integrity. Want to bring some Leadership Development to your organization? Let’s talk. Visit the link below to book a call or explore training options....
In this episode of Beyond Compliance, we explore a question every safety leader wrestles with: How do you create true safety buy-in without burning out yourself or your team? Burnout shows up when safety becomes a checkbox instead of a shared value — but there’s a better way. We’ll break down how belief drives buy-in, why consistency beats intensity, and how shared ownership not only protects your people but also your peace of mind. If you’re ready to lead smarter, not louder, this one’s for ...
In this powerful episode, we unpack a leadership truth that shapes every safety culture: What you allow is what you lead.From overlooked hazards to silent approvals, your everyday decisions quietly define your team’s standards. We’ll explore how culture is built in the margins, why hard conversations matter, and how personal accountability plays a vital role in leading safely. Whether you're on the floor or in the boardroom, this episode is your call to raise the bar, reset expectations, and ...
We’ve all done it—noticed a hazard and said nothing. Maybe we were tired, busy, or didn’t want to rock the boat. But every time we look the other way, we send a message: “This is okay.” And over time, those small choices shape a culture where risk becomes routine. In this episode, we dig into the hidden cost of silence in safety—broken trust, missed warnings, and the human toll behind preventable incidents. You’ll hear why leadership means being the first to care out loud, why safety is more ...
In this episode of Beyond Compliance, host Julia challenges a common myth in safety leadership — that culture is built in the office. The truth? Culture is built where the work happens. Whether you're in a boardroom or on a job site, leadership is always setting the tone. Julia explores why field presence matters, how silent leadership shapes unsafe norms, and what it truly means to model safety from the top down — even in steel-toed boots. If you're a supervisor, manager, or executive who wa...
In this episode of Beyond Compliance, Julia Vaughan breaks down what it really means to go beyond the bare minimum. It’s not just about rules and regulations — it’s about creating a culture where safety is lived, not just listed. Tune in to discover the difference between compliance and commitment, and how real leadership turns policy into practice. Want to bring some Leadership Development to your organization? Let’s talk. Visit the link below to book a call or explore training options. htt...
In this episode of Beyond Compliance, Julia Vaughan unpacks a powerful truth: safety isn’t a task — it’s a culture. Especially in high-risk industries where one oversight can mean catastrophe, safety must go beyond procedures and personal protective equipment. It has to live in the way teams communicate, respond, and show up for one another, every single day. Whether you're managing a crew in the field, overseeing operations in a control room, or running toolbox talks before sunrise, this epi...
Safety isn’t a checklist. It’s a culture. And culture is built by people, not policies. Welcome to Beyond Compliance — the podcast where safety drives the mission, leadership sets the tone, and culture becomes everyone’s responsibility. I'm your host, Julia — speaker, trainer, and fierce advocate for safer, stronger workplaces. Each week, we dig into what makes a workplace safe, not just the rules, but the mindsets, behaviors, and leadership moments that shape your culture from the ground up....
Who is responsible for safety? The answer: all of us. In this debut episode of Beyond Compliance, host Julia Vaughan sets the tone for the series by calling out the truth most companies overlook — safety isn’t just a department, it’s a culture. Whether you’re a forklift driver, shift supervisor, safety manager, or CEO, you play a vital role in creating a workplace where people feel protected, empowered, and heard. You’ll discover why this podcast exists, who it’s built for, and how leadership...
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