Storytelling in Safety

​Safety professionals have many stories to share. This podcast will have guests that aren't exactly safety professionals per se, the guests will be folks that are great storytellers. We will learn from their stories and gain skills on how to shape, form, deliver and summarize a great story.

Getting to Know Tim Pottorff

When someone named Tim Pottorff shows up in your news feed, you want to connect right away! Of course, I was extremely motivated to get to meet Tim and find out where he is from and learn about his family. He's like a long-lost brother of mine. Tim helps us define what Human Factors are and his approach in the field.Host: Tim Page-BottorffGuest: Tim Pottorff

07-25
26:09

Welcome Back to Season 4: Stop Judging and Psychological Safety

We're back for our 4th Season! This intro podcast unpacks two important things. 1) Returning from ASSP PDC and all the cool things that happened there. 2) Stop the judging and shaming of humans,Host: Tim Page-Bottorff

07-18
15:28

Season Finale and the Star Wars Episode

Welcome to the season finale for Storytelling in Safety. This episode is dedicated to Shakespeare and Star Wars. Well, almost. Storytelling at its best requires humans to tell their stories and in this episode, we do just that. We bring back Gabe Encarnacion and Captain Chris LaSalle to talk about all things Star Wars and how it may relate (or not) to safety. Grab a drink and cozy up to a fire...this is a great one.Guests:Captain Chris LaSalleGabe Encarnacion

11-15
44:24

Can Learning Math and Physics in Safety Be Fun?

This is a Fun Episode in the mental well-being category. The podcast has two very special guests. Courtney Page-Bottorff and her fiancé Don Balanzat. Courtney is a math major who loves to teach math in a way that makes it consumable and Don teaches physics in a way that makes you go hmmm. This episode will discuss how safety, math and physics can be a feeling, a language, and perhaps a way of life.Guests: Courtney Page-BottorffDon Balanzat

10-31
40:30

The LGBTQIA+ Community Making Safety REAL with DEI and Mental Well Being Part 1

This is the Care 2 part episode and we have a crew joining us to talk about what it means to be accepted. Oh, the long acronym is not poking fun, it is the conversation we had in this podcast. LGBTQIA = An incredible group of Humans.REAL = Respect, Empathy, Acceptance and LoveDEI = Diversity Equity (Equality) and InclusionMWB = Mental Well BeingGuests:Bill Geddings (he/him)Dr. Morgan Bliss (they/them)Charity Madrid-Torres (she/her)Ciro Page-Bottorff (he/him)

10-11
32:34

The LGBTQIA+ Community Making Safety REAL with DEI and MWB Part 2

This is the second half of the conversation with making safety REAL with DEI and Mental Well Being. This is a tough emotional episode as we navigate suicide, prevention, and coming out.LGBTQIA = An incredible group of Humans.REAL = Respect, Empathy, Acceptance, LoveDEI = Diversity Equity (Equality) and InclusionMWB = Mental Well BeingGuests:Bill Geddings (he/him)Dr. Morgan Bliss (they/them)Charity Madrid-Torres (she/her)Ciro Page-Bottorff (he/him)

09-10
39:10

The Balance Episode

Just when you think you have got to balance your life, along comes a podcast to show you how? Perhaps. Mahea Villanueva is a single parent that is attending university full time, manages a full-time job with two team members and several construction activities, has three kids, and just managed a move from her home state to Arizona. Mahea talks about her challenges and how to avoid them with a support system, love, and friendship in the most unlikely location.Guest: Mahea Vllanueva

08-24
32:59

Safety and Using the Marine Corps Mindset Part 1

Have you ever been confused about which time zone you are in? Especially if you travel? Joaquin Diaz does not. He knows exactly what time zone he is in. This episode on the podcast will explore how to use the Marine Corps Mindset to be as sharp as a knife and to hone in on your characteristics that make safety professionals unique. Guest: Joaquin Diaz

08-24
36:58

Just Because: The Human Side of Safety with Friends (Networking Of Course)

A gathering of friends has been known to be good for mental health (Mental Health, 2021). This is a gathering of friends to share what's going on and what's important. It doesn't matter if they're late either.Guests:A-Aron CameronAndrea BallJames BorettiMaribeth AndersonSteve GrayMike WolfMelissa Schmaltz

08-24
41:36

The Saluki Fun Episode with Brad Giles

The future has arrived...wait, that's a song from the Disney movie "Meet the Robinsons". The Saluki has arrived. ASSP President and Veteran advocate Brad Giles is our guest and he will answer three questions. Is Southern Illinois University really the number 1 party school in the US? LOL, well that's one of the questions. Tune in to hear the rest and how Brad sees the future of safety and the profession.

08-20
37:11

Movies, Mingling and a Modelo

Deric Ostrum returns for a new interview regarding his opinion on movies and just basically a whole new way to approach communications with others.

08-19
44:00

Safety and Using the Marine Corps Mindset Part 2

In this episode, we will focus on the transition of separating from the military into the safety profession. We will key in on tools, fears, and characteristics of a Marine that could help a safety professional, both beginning and mid-career professionals. Our guest is Harold "Gunny" Franco.

08-18
36:52

Storytelling in Safety Returns!

This episode is to let you know that Storytelling in Safety is back! This season will focus on Veterans, Mental Well Being (Wellness) and Psychological Safety.

08-17
07:24

Season Finale: The Stories of Becoming a U.S. Veteran

In the season finale, we bring in Retired Cheif Master Sergeant Joshua Franklin, Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Shawn Lewis, and Naval Officer Lieutenant Briana Eaton who is separating from service to discuss stories during active duty, things to be prepared for in the civilian world, and common challenges active members face when transitioning to becoming a veteran.Special Note: We thank all of our service members and veterans out there. Please share with members of the military...

05-04
01:00:24

Filipinos, Star Wars and LUOW (Soft Skills)

High energy Safety Man Gabe Encarnacion joins the podcast to talk about everything related to energy, soft skills, and some Star Wars analogies! (I knew he would fit in really well). We take a swing at #AsianHate and how to overcome some of those challenges.

03-29
34:53

A Brotherly Interview

Listeners beware! In this episode, Tim invites his brother Ryan Bottorff as they experiment in a role reversal. Ryan will interview Tim and ask questions related to his service in the United States Marine Corps and how that affected Tim's life and career as a Safety Professional.

03-09
43:12

Kat Dobson and Stories From Construction Safety

Kathy Dobson shares stories of how she went from nursing to being a Safety Manager in construction. She also tells about, "If it doesn't feel right, it probably ain't right!"

02-23
32:35

The Magnitude of Gratitude with Mike Shaw

"If you are in a valley where it might be dark or lonely, think of gratitude to get you on the mountain top." TedX Speaker Mike Shaw brings a passionate story to the masses about how tragedy can be trumped by gratitude. #gratitudesaves #resiliencesavesGuest: Mike ShawHost: Tim Page-Bottorff

02-03
34:45

Distracted Driving and an Interview with Arizona State Senate President Karen Fann

As Arizona starts its enforcement on the new distracted driving law, Senator Karen Fann wants to provide information for everyone who will reach for keys at the same time they grab their phones.Special Guest: Arizona Senate President Karen Fann

01-22
12:09

7 Steps to a Great Pandemic Response with Ashley Kunz

My goodness, This interview was something else. This interview will provide you with 7 steps to a pandemic and why its important:Here are the steps:1) Preparation2) Cont...listen for the complete list.Guest: Ashley Kunz

01-08
41:57

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