Practices for Psychological Safety

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-9781398629400If 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/

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 LencioniGood to Great and Built to Last by Jim CollinsWorks by Brené Brown, Nancy Kline, and Simon SinekGoogle’s Aristotle Study on high-performing teamsThe 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman & Paul WhiteLiberating Structures facilitation tools-------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-9781398629400If 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/

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.-------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-9781398629400If 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/

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.-------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-9781398629400If 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/

Organisational behaviour and innovation expert, Colin Fisher shares groundbreaking ideas on team dynamics, leadership, psychological safety, and how to foster effective collaboration.Discover how informal leadership, clarity of goals, social sensitivity, and reflective practices can transform team performance and organisational culture.Learn more about Colin and his work here https://colinmfisher.com-------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-9781398629400If 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/