In this episode of Health and Safety Unplugged, host Matt Jones speaks
with Dr. Megan Tranter, a seasoned safety professional with extensive
experience in global roles at major companies like Amazon, Pepsi and
Netflix.

"You have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable."

They discuss the challenges faced by safety professionals in gaining
influence within organisations, the importance of understanding business
context, and the need for continuous personal development.

Dr. Tranter shares insights on navigating leadership roles, delivering
difficult messages, and the significance of observing and listening in
new positions.

The conversation also touches on the value of setting challenging goals
and investing in one's own growth, as well as the importance of
community and coaching for safety professionals.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Megan Tranter
02:08 Navigating the Safety Profession
09:21 The Role of Safety Professionals
12:42 Embracing Challenges and Growth
16:52 Insights from the Entertainment Industry
19:08 Delivering Difficult Messages
26:04 Navigating New Roles: The Importance of Observation
32:52 Setting Challenging Goals and Embracing Failure
38:51 Investing in Personal Development and Agency
43:55 Designing Your Brilliant Future: Coaching and Community



Over the years, Health and Safety Unplugged has had the pleasure of
engaging in enlightening discussions with experts across various fields,
from health and safety law to mental health, wellbeing, business
marketing, information security, and executive leadership.

Prepare yourself for engaging conversations, transformative insights,
and thought-provoking discussions that will inspire you to think
differently about health, safety, and success.

But we're not stopping here. We're on the lookout for more guest
speakers and sponsors who share our vision of promoting health, safety,
and wellbeing.

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So, gear up and tune in to this episode of series four. Together, let's
continue the conversation about what truly matters in health and safety.

Let's keep learning, growing, and shaping a safer world.

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