What if the greatest act of courage in a group is creating the psychological safety for all to have a voice?

In this episode of Compassion in a T-Shirt, I sit down with Majella Greene—social worker, therapist, trainer, and thought leader in psychological safety. We explore what it really means to create spaces where people can show up authentically, speak openly, and feel safe enough to take risks, make mistakes, and connect with others.

From the impact of power dynamics to the importance of cultural humility, Majella shares powerful insights into what makes safety not just structural, but felt. We talk about compassion, vulnerability, leadership, and even beekeeping—as a surprising but meaningful metaphor for safe and thriving communities.

It was a rich and inspiring conversation about the courage to show up, and how we can co-create environments where everyone has a voice.

Learn more about Majella’s work: https://majellagreene.co.uk/

Watch the webinar with Majella, Bill Miller, Denise Ernst & myself: https://mint.thinkific.com/products/live_events/CompassionSafetyHope

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Compassion in a T-Shirt

00:06 Meet Majella Greene: A Thought Leader in Psychological Safety

01:34 The Concept of Psychological Safety

04:46 Internal and Collective Responsibility

09:04 Cues for a Psychologically Safe Environment

13:43 Belonging Without Fitting In

16:59 Compassion and Authenticity

24:34 The Importance of Repair

30:12 Difficult Conversations in Leadership

34:19 The Importance of Difficult Conversations

34:58 Addressing Small Issues in Psychological Safety

37:23 Beekeeping as a Metaphor for Psychological Safety

43:55 The Power of Asking "What Do You Want?”

47:38 Creating Psychological Safety: Aspirations and Realities

57:28 Practical Steps for Self-Compassion and Safety

58:52 Final Thoughts and Reflections

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here: https://www.ausapress.com/p/the-gifts-of-compassion-how-to-understand-and-overcome-suffering/ 

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