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  • Title: Decolonize Healthcare: Be Human and Lean Into Emotions with Sacred Workplace (#042)

    Are you a healthcare leader grappling with high turnover, low morale, and a disconnected workforce?

    This week's episode of Safe Space Made Simple offers a groundbreaking approach that's reshaping organizational culture in healthcare. Join host Trace Hobson as he interviews Carrie Lamb, an Indigenous HR professional, facilitator, public speaker and coach who shares her revolutionary concept of "sacred workplaces" and how it can transform your healthcare organization.

    In this transformative episode, you'll discover:

    The hidden cost of ignoring emotions in the workplace (and how it's killing your retention)A powerful Indigenous approach to leadership that boosts team trust and patient careThe surprising link between cultural safety and staff performanceHow creating "sacred workplaces" can reduce burnout and skyrocket engagement

    Key Insights:

    The Sacred Workplace Revolution: Learn how acknowledging the sacredness of work can reshape your organizational culture and improve outcomes.Emotional Intelligence Breakthrough: Understand why embracing emotions at work is crucial for staff well-being and patient care.Decolonizing HR Practices: Discover how Indigenous wisdom can transform your approach to human resources and leadership.The Power of Cultural Safety: See how creating culturally safe spaces can dramatically improve staff retention and satisfaction.Trauma-Informed Leadership: Explore why acknowledging and addressing trauma in the workplace is essential for building resilient teams.

    Actionable Takeaways:

    Implement "sacred workplace" principles to create a more supportive and engaging work environmentUse Indigenous-inspired leadership practices to foster stronger team connections and trustCreate safe spaces for staff to express and process emotions related to their workDevelop trauma-informed policies and practices to support staff well-beingInvest in cultural safety training to improve Indigenous representation in leadership roles

    To connect with Carrie Lamb, please reach out on LinkedIn:  Click Here

    When You're Ready, Here are Two Ways I can Serve You:Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space ChallengeFREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!
  • Title: Safe Space Classic: The 1-Page Tool to Become a Retention Rockstar

    Are you a healthcare leader struggling with staffing shortages, burnout, and declining patient care? This week's episode of Safe Space Made Simple offers a groundbreaking solution that's transforming healthcare units across Canada. Join host Trace Hobson as he interviews Dr. Naz Havai, unveiling a powerful tool that's changing the game for healthcare managers and their teams.

    In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:

    The shocking truth about why nurses are leaving the profession in droves (and how to stop it)A revolutionary approach to staffing that improves patient care AND staff satisfactionThe hidden link between workload management and psychological safetyHow a simple one-page tool is transforming communication between staff, patients, and families

    Key Insights:

    The Synergy Tool Revolution: Learn how this evidence-based approach is reshaping staffing decisions and improving patient outcomes.Burnout Breakthroughs: Understand the critical factors driving burnout and how the Synergy Tool addresses them head-on.Empowering New Grads: Discover how this tool creates a psychologically safe space for new nurses to thrive.Data-Driven Decision Making: See how quantifiable patient needs data is revolutionizing healthcare management.The Relational Leadership Edge: Explore why investing in staff relationships is the secret weapon of successful healthcare leaders.

    Actionable Takeaways:

    Implement a systematic approach to understanding and quantifying patient needsUse the Synergy Tool to create more equitable and effective staffing modelsFoster a culture of open communication and shared decision-makingInvest in building strong relationships with your staff to improve retention and satisfactionCreate opportunities for staff involvement in key decisions to boost engagement and reduce burnout

    To connect with Naz Havai, please reach out on LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/farinaz-naz-havaei-417a57132/

    Ready to reduce burnout for you and your team?Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space ChallengeFREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!
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  • Title: Safe Space Classic: Buddha's Guide to Battling Burnout in Modern Healthcare Leadership

    Are you a healthcare leader drowning in chaos, desperately seeking a lifeline? This week's episode of Safe Space Made Simple offers a revolutionary approach to transforming your unit and combating burnout. Join host Trace Hobson as he shares timeless wisdom that's changing the game for healthcare managers worldwide.

    In this mind-bending episode, Trace reveals:

    The shocking connection between ancient Eastern philosophy and cutting-edge healthcare managementA counterintuitive leadership technique that turns toxic environments into thriving, cohesive teamsThe hidden power of "hitting the wall" and how it can skyrocket your leadership effectivenessA step-by-step guide to creating systemic change that ripples through your entire organization

    Key Insights:

    The Four Channels of Awareness: Learn how to tap into deeper levels of understanding within yourself, your team, and your organization.The FASTER Method: Discover a powerful tool for transforming fear, anxiety, stress, tension, and resistance into positive energy.The Three Questions: Unlock the secrets to aligning your leadership with the natural flow of your organization.The Power of Presence: Understand why slowing down and being fully present can accelerate positive change in high-stress environments.Inside-Out Leadership: Explore how internal transformation leads to external results, improving team dynamics and bottom-line performance.

    Actionable Takeaways:

    Implement daily practices to increase your awareness and presence as a leader.Use guided visualization techniques to tap into your team's collective wisdom.Shift your focus from external problem-solving to internal energy transformation.Create a "container of safety" to foster open communication and innovationEmbrace uncertainty as a catalyst for growth and transformationReady to reduce burnout for you and your team?Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space ChallengeFREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here! 
  • Title: Safe Space Classic: Ditch Your Open Door Policy and Level Up Staff Engagement!

    Are you a healthcare leader struggling with team engagement, burnout, and retention? This week's episode of Safe Space Made Simple features a re-release of our powerful conversation with Simmie Kala, a critical care nurse and education specialist. Discover how shifting from a task-focused approach to relationship-building can revolutionize your leadership style and create a thriving healthcare environment.

    In this must-listen episode, Simmie reveals:

    The hidden pitfalls of the "open door policy" and why it's not enough to foster true communicationA counterintuitive leadership technique that turns overwhelmed teams into cohesive, supportive unitsThe surprising link between relationship-building and operational excellence in healthcare settingsA step-by-step approach to implementing relational leadership, even in high-stress critical care environments

    Key Insights:

    The power of presence: Learn why leaving your office and engaging with staff on the front lines is crucial for building trust and improving team dynamics.Structured relationship-building: Discover how implementing daily check-ins and guided discussions can transform team communication and problem-solving.Redefining priorities: Understand why shifting focus from email management to staff interactions leads to better patient care and increased job satisfaction.Mentorship reimagined: Explore innovative ways to foster peer-to-peer learning and support within your healthcare team.The ripple effect: See how improved staff relationships lead to better patient and family experiences in healthcare settings.

    Actionable Takeaways:

    Implement a "no meetings before 9 AM" policy to prioritize staff check-ins and relationship-buildingDevelop guided discussion questions to facilitate meaningful conversations with your teamPractice transparency about your own learning journey as a leader to create psychological safetyShift focus from task completion to relationship development for improved team performanceCreate opportunities for peer-to-peer mentorship and skill-sharing within your teamReady to reduce burnout for you and your team?Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space ChallengeFREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!
  • Title: The Trust Crisis: How Relational Equity Can Save Your Team and Your Sanity (#041)

    Are you a healthcare leader grappling with toxic team dynamics, skyrocketing burnout, and a revolving door of staff? Brace yourself for a paradigm shift that could transform your leadership and heal your organization. In this game-changing episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson unveils the revolutionary concept of relational equity - your secret weapon against the trust crisis plaguing healthcare teams.

    In this must-listen episode, Trace exposes:

    The hidden poison eroding trust between leadership and staff (and why traditional approaches are making it worse)A counterintuitive leadership technique that turns toxic environments into thriving, cohesive teamsThe shocking link between relationship-building and operational excellence (it's not what you think)A step-by-step blueprint for cultivating relational equity and rebuilding trust from the ground up

    Whether you're a burned-out clinical leader, a frustrated healthcare manager, or an executive battling high turnover, this episode holds the key to transforming your team and reclaiming your passion for healthcare leadership.

    Key Insights:

    The trust crisis in healthcare: Trace dissects the root causes of toxicity between leadership and staff, explaining why it's the primary driver of burnout, turnover, and ineffective patient care.Relational equity: A powerful new approach that prioritizes relationship-building over traditional task-oriented leadership, creating a foundation of trust and psychological safety.The three phases of relational equity:Peace within: Developing self-awareness and internal equityPeace between: Fostering genuine connections with team membersPeace among: Creating a culture of trust and shared leadershipNeurobiological safety: How leaders can create an environment that promotes trust, respect, and effective collaboration at a fundamental level.From burnout to breakthrough: Real-world strategies for using relational equity to reduce burnout, improve retention, and enhance patient care.

    Actionable Takeaways:

    Practice conscious awareness and self-acceptance to build internal relational equityShift focus from task completion to relationship-building for improved team performanceImplement reflective practices to address internal resistance and biasesCreate psychologically safe spaces that encourage open communication and problem-solvingDevelop a shared leadership model based on trust and mutual respect

    Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of a compassionate revolution in healthcare leadership. Download now and start rebuilding trust in your team today!

    Ready to reduce burnout for you and your team?Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space ChallengeFREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!
  • Title: Addiction's Hidden Truth: The Flaw in Harm Reduction and How to Fix It (#040)

    Are you a healthcare leader frustrated by the revolving door of addiction treatment? Prepare to have your perspective transformed. In this explosive episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson interviews Brian McGrath, a veteran recovery coach with over 15 years in the trenches of addiction and mental health. Brian drops a bombshell about the critical flaw in our current harm reduction model - and reveals the surprisingly simple fix that could revolutionize patient outcomes.

    In this eye-opening conversation, Brian exposes:

    The hidden reason why many harm reduction programs fail (it's not what you think)A powerful technique that instantly builds trust with resistant patientsThe counterintuitive approach that turns "lost causes" into recovery success stories

    Whether you're a clinical leader, healthcare manager, or executive, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about addiction treatment. Don't miss this chance to be at the forefront of a compassionate revolution in patient care.

    Key Points Discussed

    The current state of harm reduction programs and their effectivenessThe importance of trauma-informed care in addiction treatmentThe role of recovery coaching in empowering individuals struggling with addictionStrategies for preventing burnout among healthcare professionals working in addiction servicesThe impact of societal attitudes on addiction treatment and recoveryThe value of human connection and compassion in the recovery process

    Concepts and Theories Mentioned

    Harm Reduction model in addiction treatmentTrauma-informed careMotivational Interviewing techniquesAppreciative Inquiry in recovery coachingReflective listening and feeling reflection

    Actionable Takeaways

    Implement reflective listening techniques to better understand and connect with patientsUtilize appreciative inquiry to identify and leverage patients' strengths in their recovery journeyPrioritize self-care and seek support to prevent burnout in high-stress healthcare environmentsFoster a person-centered, strength-based approach in addiction treatmentCultivate compassion and human connection as fundamental tools in the recovery process

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    This helps us to amplify a positive message in healthcare leadership!

    Together, we can cultivate compassionate clinical leadership and build safer spaces in healthcare.

    I appreciate your support!

    Ready to reduce burnout for you and your team?Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space ChallengeFREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!
  • Title: Executive Secrets: 4-Step Formula for Tackling Tough Conversations (#039)

    In this compelling episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson interviews Sarah Crawford-Bohl, a seasoned healthcare executive with nearly 25 years of experience. Sarah shares invaluable insights on leadership, psychological safety, and her innovative approach to navigating difficult conversations in healthcare settings.

    Key Points Discussed

    Balancing humility and confidence as a leader in healthcareThe importance of self-care and resilience for healthcare executivesCreating psychological safety for oneself and others in leadership rolesSarah's 4-step compass framework for approaching difficult conversationsThe role of curiosity and vulnerability in effective leadershipBuilding relational equity to navigate complex healthcare challengesStrategies for maintaining work-life balance in high-stress executive roles

    Concepts and Theories Mentioned

    Psychological safety and neurobiological safety in healthcare leadershipPolyvagal Theory (Dr. Stephen Porges' work)The Experience Cube from Clear Leadership (Gervase Bushe)Simon Sinek's concept of "Start with Why"Brené Brown's work on vulnerability and courage

    Actionable Takeaways

    Implement Sarah's 4-step compass framework (North, South, East, West) for difficult conversationsPrioritize self-care through sleep, diet, exercise, and mindfulness practicesCultivate curiosity about yourself and others to enhance leadership effectivenessBuild relational equity through regular check-ins and genuine interest in team membersBalance humility and confidence to create a psychologically safe environment for your team

    Did this episode resonate with you? If it did, please do one of the following:

    Give the show a ratingGive the show a reviewSubscribe and share with others in your network

    This helps us to amplify a positive message in healthcare leadership!

    Together, we can cultivate compassionate clinical leadership and build safer spaces in healthcare.

    I appreciate your support!

     

    Whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you:

    1. Safe Space Team Building Workshops:   Are you an executive leader dealing with burnout and low retention? A healthcare manager with disengaged teams? Or a clinical leader facing staff resistance? Our 4-hour Safe Space Team Building Workshops can help. Join over 1,500 healthcare professionals who've experienced the transformation of team cohesion by fostering workshops that foster respect, trust, and support that make your job easier. Reach out today to book a workshop and improve your team's culture.

    2. Safe Space Group & Team Coaching: Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Systemic Group and Team Coaching can help. Join over 1,000 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices with psychological and neurobiological safety. Through group and team coaching, you'll learn to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, connected, and energized. Unlock 25 years of expertise with proven methods and actionable strategies. Transform your leadership and your team's well-being today.

    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today.

  • Title: 5-Minute Miracle: How Brief Debriefs Slash Errors and Boost Team Morale (#038)

    In this eye-opening episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson interviews Jaime Gallaher, a simulation educator and passionate emergency nurse. Jamie shares her expertise on clinical event debriefing and its profound impact on healthcare team performance, patient outcomes, and staff well-being.

    Key Points Discussed

    The concept and importance of clinical event debriefing in healthcareHow debriefing improves team dynamics, patient safety, and quality indicatorsTechniques for creating psychological safety during debriefing sessionsThe role of psychological health and safety in effective healthcare teamsOvercoming common barriers to implementing regular debriefing practicesThe connection between debriefing and reduced staff burnout and turnoverThe importance of positive reinforcement and acknowledging good performance

    Concepts and Theories Mentioned

    Clinical Event Debriefing vs. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)The PEARLS debriefing framework (Promoting Excellence and Reflective Learning in Simulation)Safety I and Safety II approaches in healthcarePsychological safety and psychological health in team environmentsEmotional intelligence in leadership

    Actionable Takeaways

    Implement regular, brief debriefing sessions after significant clinical eventsPractice self-regulation techniques to manage emotions during debriefingCreate a psychologically safe environment by approaching conversations with curiosityUse debriefing as a tool for positive reinforcement, not just problem-solvingAdvocate for debriefing as a method to improve patient outcomes and staff retention

    Resources and Links to Connect with Jaime Gallaher and her work:

    Jaime Gallaher's LinkedIn Contact

    The BC HOT Debrief Guide

    Clinical Debriefing Resource

    Clinical Debriefing Academy (Jaime Gallaher is a faculty member here)

    Research: Interprofessional Clinical Event Debriefing_Does it make a DifferenceResearch: Stop asking if it works, start making it happen

    Did this episode resonate with you? If it did, please do one of the following:

    Give the show a ratingGive the show a reviewSubscribe and share with others in your network

    This helps us to amplify a positive message in healthcare leadership!

    Together, we can cultivate compassionate clinical leadership and build safer spaces in healthcare.

    I appreciate your support!

     

    Whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you:

    1. Safe Space Team Building Workshops:   Are you an executive leader dealing with burnout and low retention? A healthcare manager with disengaged teams? Or a clinical leader facing staff resistance? Our 4-hour Safe Space Team Building Workshops can help. Join over 1,500 healthcare professionals who've experienced the transformation of team cohesion by fostering workshops that foster respect, trust, and support that make your job easier. Reach out today to book a workshop and improve your team's culture.

    2. Safe Space Group & Team Coaching: Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Systemic Group and Team Coaching can help. Join over 1,000 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices with psychological and neurobiological safety. Through group and team coaching, you'll learn to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, connected, and energized. Unlock 25 years of expertise with proven methods and actionable strategies. Transform your leadership and your team's well-being today.

    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today.

  • Title: Revolutionize Your ICU: How Awake Patients Save Lives and Cut Costs by 30% (#037)

    In this eye-opening episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson interviews Kali Dayton, a nurse practitioner and ICU consultant transforming critical care through her innovative "awake and walking ICU" approach. Discover how this revolutionary method improves patient outcomes and significantly reduces healthcare costs and staff burnout.

    Key Points Discussed

    The concept of an "awake and walking ICU" and its benefitsThe hidden dangers of routine sedation in ICU patientsHow the awake approach reduces healthcare costs by at least 30%Overcoming cultural resistance to change in ICU practicesCreating psychological safety for staff to implement new approachesThe importance of team collaboration in revolutionizing ICU care

    Concepts and Theories Mentioned

    A thorough ABCDEF bundle for ICU carePost-ICU syndrome and its long-term effectsThe impact of sedation on patient outcomes and healthcare costsThe concept of "clutter in the corner" in healthcare practices

    Actionable Takeaways

    Conduct an objective audit of your ICU's current sedation practicesPresent cost-saving data to executive leadership to gain support for changeImplement team-wide simulation training for new ICU practicesCreate a psychologically safe environment for staff to adopt new methodsFocus on educating staff about the 'why' behind practice changes before addressing the 'how'

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    This helps us to amplify a positive message in Canadian Healthcare!

    Together, we can cultivate compassionate clinical leadership and build safer spaces in healthcare.

    I appreciate your support!

     

    Whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you:

    1. Safe Space Team Building Workshops:   Are you an executive leader dealing with burnout and low retention? A healthcare manager with disengaged teams? Or a clinical leader facing staff resistance? Our 4-hour Safe Space Team Building Workshops can help. Join over 1,500 healthcare professionals who've experienced the transformation of team cohesion by fostering workshops that foster respect, trust, and support that make your job easier. Reach out today to book a workshop and improve your team's culture.

    2. Safe Space Group & Team Coaching: Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Systemic Group and Team Coaching can help. Join over 1,000 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices with psychological and neurobiological safety. Through group and team coaching, you'll learn to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, connected, and energized. Unlock 25 years of expertise with proven methods and actionable strategies. Transform your leadership and your team's well-being today.

    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today. 

  • Title: Learn the Four Levels of Engagement with the Hobson Family (#036)

    In this unique and intimate episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson invites listeners into a personal family conversation. Trace and his sister and parents explore the challenges and breakthroughs in creating a safe space within their family dynamic. This episode offers valuable insights into applying professional leadership concepts to personal relationships.

    Key Points Discussed

    - The Four Levels of Engagement: Drama, Situation, Choice, and Opportunity
    - The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle applied to human interactions
    - The practice of presence and its impact on family dynamics
    - Acknowledging, appreciating, accepting, and allowing as key steps in creating a safe space
    - The misconception of what a "safe space" truly means
    - The importance of authentic self-expression in family settings

    Concepts and Theories Mentioned

    - The Four Levels of Engagement (Alan Seale's work)
    - The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
    - The Four Breath Practice (Acknowledge, Appreciate, Accept, Allow)
    - Quantum Physics principles applied to human interactions

    Actionable Takeaways

    1. Practice slowing down to observe your reactions in family interactions
    2. Use the Four Levels of Engagement to analyze and improve communication
    3. Embrace discomfort as a path to authenticity and growth in relationships
    4. Let go of trying to control others' reactions to your authentic self-expression
    5. Generate safety from within, regardless of external circumstances

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    Would you like Free Access to the Free Course I created for clinical leaders called the Relationship Regulator? Click Here!

     

    If this episode resonated with you, please consider doing one of the following:

    Give the show a ratingGive the show a reviewSubscribe and share with others in your network

    This helps us to amplify a positive message in Canadian Healthcare!

    Together, we can cultivate compassionate clinical leadership and build safer spaces in healthcare.

    I appreciate your support!

     

    Whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you:

    1. Safe Space Team Building Workshops:   Are you an executive leader dealing with burnout and low retention? A healthcare manager with disengaged teams? Or a clinical leader facing staff resistance? Our 4-hour Safe Space Team Building Workshops can help. Join over 1,500 healthcare professionals who've experienced the transformation of team cohesion by fostering workshops that foster respect, trust, and support that make your job easier. Reach out today to book a workshop and improve your team's culture.

    2. Safe Space Group & Team Coaching: Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Systemic Group and Team Coaching can help. Join over 1,000 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices with psychological and neurobiological safety. Through group and team coaching, you'll learn to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, connected, and energized. Unlock 25 years of expertise with proven methods and actionable strategies. Transform your leadership and your team's well-being today.

    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today. 

     

  • Title: Create a Speak Up Culture in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Mitch Kusy (#035)

    In this engaging episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson sits down with Dr. Mitch Kusy, a renowned organizational psychologist and bestselling author specializing in toxic workplace behaviours. Together, they delve into establishing a speak-up culture, addressing disruptive behaviours, and creating psychologically safe environments in healthcare settings.

    Key Points Discussed:

    Establishing a Speak-Up Culture: Dr. Kusy emphasizes the need for organizations to promote a culture where team members feel comfortable speaking up without fear of retribution.

    Impact of Toxic Behaviors: Research findings highlight the correlation between disruptive behaviours in healthcare settings and negative patient outcomes, emphasizing the need for addressing toxic workplace dynamics.

    Strategies for Change: From individual and group coaching to developing a compact of professional behaviours, Dr. Kusy shares practical interventions to address toxic behaviours and foster a positive work environment.

    Proactive Measures: Thorough assessments during the hiring process are important to identify potential toxic individuals and prevent their entry into the organization.

    Building Awareness: Creating awareness among leaders and team members about the impact of toxic behaviours and the need for open communication and feedback mechanisms.

    Contact Dr. Mitch Kusy:

    LinkedIn: Dr. Mitch Kusy

    Website: Dr. Mitch Cousy's Website

    Dr. Mitch Kusy's latest book: Why I Don't Work Here Anymore - A Leader’s Guide to Offset the Financial and Emotional Costs of Toxic EmployeesHealthy Workforce Institue

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    If this episode resonated with you, please consider doing one of the following:

    Give the show a ratingGive the show a reviewSubscribe and share with others in your network

    This helps us to amplify a positive message in Canadian Healthcare!

    Together, we can cultivate compassionate clinical leadership and build safer spaces in healthcare.

    I appreciate your support!

     Whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you:

    1. Safe Space Team Building Workshops:   Are you an executive leader dealing with burnout and low retention? A healthcare manager with disengaged teams? Or a clinical leader facing staff resistance? Our 4-hour Safe Space Team Building Workshops can help. Join over 1,500 healthcare professionals who've experienced the transformation of team cohesion by fostering workshops that foster respect, trust, and support that make your job easier. Reach out today to book a workshop and improve your team's culture.

    2. Safe Space Group & Team Coaching: Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Systemic Group and Team Coaching can help. Join over 1,000 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices with psychological and neurobiological safety. Through group and team coaching, you'll learn to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, connected, and energized. Unlock 25 years of expertise with proven methods and actionable strategies. Transform your leadership and your team's well-being today.

    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today. 

  • In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson is joined by Betty Mutwiri, a leadership coach, executive consultant, author, and speaker specializing in leadership development in healthcare and EDI. Betty shares her insights on systemic team coaching and its potential to transform the healthcare industry by empowering clinical leaders, managers, and teams.

    Key Points Discussed:

    Importance of Team Coaching: Betty's background in organization development and patient-centred care highlights the pivotal role of teams in driving change and innovation in healthcare.

    Systemic Team Coaching Framework: Betty emphasizes aligning team members towards a shared purpose, understanding stakeholders' perspectives, and creating psychological safety for open communication and collaboration.

    Psychological Health and Safety: Addressing the challenges of reactiveness, disrespectful conduct, and discrimination in healthcare culture through self-awareness, emotional regulation, and vulnerability.

    Creating Safe Spaces: Betty advocates for leaders to prioritize relationship-building, vulnerability, and shared leadership to foster trust, collaboration, and resilience within teams.

    Time Management for Leaders: Strategies for leaders to carve out time for team development amidst operational demands, emphasizing the ROI of investing in relationships and communication.

    Betty's Projects: Betty shares her current projects, including developing a leadership framework for distributed leadership and revamping the LEADS Leadership Foundation course for healthcare leaders in Canada.

    Connect with Betty Mitwery:

    Website: BM Coaching Consulting

    LinkedIn: Betty Mutwiri

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    If this episode resonated with you, please consider doing one of the following:

    Give the show a ratingGive the show a reviewSubscribe and share with others in your network

    This helps us to amplify a positive message in Canadian Healthcare!

    Together, we can cultivate compassionate clinical leadership and build safer spaces in healthcare.

    I appreciate your support!

     Whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you:

    1. Safe Space Team Building Workshops:   Are you an executive leader dealing with burnout and low retention? A healthcare manager with disengaged teams? Or a clinical leader facing staff resistance? Our 4-hour Safe Space Team Building Workshops can help. Join over 1,500 healthcare professionals who've experienced the transformation of team cohesion by fostering workshops that foster respect, trust, and support that make your job easier. Reach out today to book a workshop and improve your team's culture.

    2. Safe Space Group & Team Coaching: Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Systemic Group and Team Coaching can help. Join over 1,000 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices with psychological and neurobiological safety. Through group and team coaching, you'll learn to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, connected, and energized. Unlock 25 years of expertise with proven methods and actionable strategies. Transform your leadership and your team's well-being today.

    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today. 

  • Title: How to Create Safe Spaces in High-Stress Environments—Like Families!

    In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson delves into the transformative power of creating safe spaces within families. Through a personal example of a family call, Trace explores how nurturing environments can lead to personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, trust, and care in fostering a supportive atmosphere.

    Key Points Discussed:

    Creating Safe Spaces: The principles of acceptance, trust, and care as the foundation for transformation within families and teams.

    Personal Growth: The impact of supportive environments in overcoming challenges and fostering growth.

    Nurturing Environments: The analogy of fertile soil for growth and the necessity of intentional time for personal development.

    Family Connection: Creating a safe space within Trace's family through intentional communication and support.

    Presence and Acceptance: The role of presence and self-acceptance in building compassionate relationships within families.

    Healing Through Presence: How conscious presence and acceptance can heal past wounds and foster deeper connections.

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  • Title: How to create relief and clinical learning with self-compassion (#032)

    In this Safe Space Made Simple episode, host Trace Hobson converses with Ellison Chung, an emergency room nurse, nurse educator, and clinical education consultant. Together, they explore the importance of creating safe spaces in healthcare environments, focusing on the well-being of nurses, managers, clinical leaders, and executives.

    Key Points Discussed:

    Ellison's Journey: Ellison shares his experience working in emergency departments and his transition into education to address inequities in healthcare.

    Shifting Focus to Education: The role of education in empowering nursing students to make a positive impact and drive change in healthcare systems.

    Resilience vs. System Support: Challenging the notion of resilience and emphasizing the need for systemic support to prevent burnout and promote well-being.

    Cultivating Safe Spaces: Teaching students to be self-aware, express their feelings authentically, and seek support when needed.

    Overcoming Internal Barriers: Encouraging vulnerability, self-reflection, and compassion to create a psychologically safe environment for learning and growth.

    The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing personal experiences of failure and mistakes to foster a culture of openness and learning.

    Leading with Curiosity: Embracing curiosity, empathy, and compassion are essential for effective leadership and mentorship.

    Systemic Change: Advocating for leaders to proactively engage with staff, address barriers, and prioritize professional development to create supportive work environments.

    Practicing Self-Compassion: Acknowledging personal efforts and accepting imperfections as part of learning and growth.

    Connect with Ellison Chung:

    LinkedIn: Ellison Chung's LinkedIn Profile

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  • Title: How to Navigate Toxicity in the Workplace (#031)

    In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson delves into navigating toxicity in the workplace, specifically focusing on high-pressure sectors like healthcare. Trace shares experiences and insights on creating a psychologically healthy and safe team space, even in challenging environments.

    Key Points Discussed:

     Misconceptions About Safe Spaces: Addressing the misconception that safe spaces mean tolerating undesirable behaviour when in reality, it requires courage, curiosity, and clear communication to create a psychologically safe environment. The Three Laws of Performance: Exploring the Three Laws of Performance by Steve Zafron and Dave Logan emphasizes the direct correlation between performance, how situations occur for individuals, the language used, and the power of generative language to create a new future. Steps to Manage Toxicity: Provide three actionable steps for managers and leaders to handle toxic team members effectively, including setting clear boundaries, enrolling team members in the vision, and being prepared to let go if necessary. Importance of Self-Differentiation: Highlighting the significance of self-differentiation in leadership, where leaders take radical responsibility for their internal responses and set boundaries based on personal needs and values. Creating a Safe Space: Emphasizing the role of clear communication, setting boundaries, and fostering open dialogue to establish psychologically safe environments where team members feel empowered to speak up and contribute positively.

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    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today. 

  • Title: How to Create a Safe Space to Show Your True Colors

    In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson candidly talks with Caroline Veerman, a healthcare leader in Holland and periodic co-host of the podcast. They reflect on Caroline's journey toward becoming a transformational presence in healthcare leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and self-realization—under pressure.

    Key Points Discussed:

    Embracing Authenticity: Caroline shares her experience of transitioning from fear and hesitation to speaking her truth and owning her unique contribution to healthcare.

    Creating Safe Spaces: The discussion highlights the significance of generating safe spaces in healthcare amidst disruptions and chaos, fostering trust and support within teams.

    Journey to Self-Realization: Caroline's journey from unconscious management to conscious leadership, bringing awareness and consciousness into the workspace.

    Overcoming Fear: Caroline's initial reluctance to share her true voice and perspective and the pivotal moment of stepping forward to initiate a pilot program focused on consciousness in the organization.

    Healing and Growth: The evolution of Caroline's leadership style, focusing on self-realization, personal leadership, and embracing her true self over the years.

    Surrender and Trust: Caroline's insights on surrendering to a bigger consciousness, letting go of the need for external control, and finding trust and certainty within oneself.

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    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today.

  • Title: How to Create Psychological Safety: Healthcare Leadership with Suzanne Fox

    In this engaging episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson sits down with Suzanne Fox, the founder and principal of Fox Den Consulting. With her extensive background in healthcare management and executive leadership, Suzanne shares valuable insights on creating psychologically and neurobiologically safe spaces for teams and leaders in healthcare.

    Key Points Discussed:

    Suzanne's Journey: From a registered nurse to an executive leader, coach and leadership development facilitator, Suzanne shares her passion for supporting leaders in improving their lives by understanding their values and fostering a clear vision.Disrupting the Status Quo: Suzanne's role as a resilience architect, optimist, and disruptor of the status quo in healthcare leadership. Pushing boundaries is essential to finding better operating methods and fostering fresh perspectives.Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Leadership: Addressing the hierarchical gaps between frontline care, clinical leadership, and executive leadership. Open perspectives and empowering teams to make necessary changes at all levels are needed.Relational Equity and Team Dynamics: The significance of building trust and supporting teams to soar by providing a clear vision and allowing flexibility for innovation and growth.Developing Intention and Focus: Suzanne's leadership development and coaching approach emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership, future focus, and maintaining a balance between day-to-day operations and long-term goals.Psychological Health and Safety: The individual responsibility in creating and maintaining psychological safety in teams through emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and understanding neurobiological responses to stress.Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation: Self-awareness, self-regulation, and co-regulation within teams are essential to fostering a safe and supportive environment for effective collaboration and decision-making.

    Connect with Suzanne Fox:

    Website: Fox Den Consulting LinkedIn: Suzanne Fox

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  • Title: Decolonize Your Coaching: A Conversation with Professor David Clutterbuck (#28)

    In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Professor David Clutterbuck, an expert in team coaching, leadership development, mentorship, and coach supervision. They delve into the importance of decolonizing coaching, systemic organizational approaches, and the need for leaders to adapt to complexity in today's disrupted healthcare systems.

    Key Points Discussed:

    Complexity in Coaching: Professor Clutterbuck emphasizes the need for coaches to move beyond surface-level issues and address the complexity of underlying systemic challenges within teams.

    Systemic Thinking: The conversation explores the importance of developing a systemic perspective in coaching, focusing on the interplay between various forces and understanding the whole system for effective change.

    Neurodiversity and Sensitivity: Professor Clutterbuck highlights the value of heightened sensitivity in neurodivergent individuals, such as those on the autistic spectrum or highly sensitive persons, in perceiving patterns and emotional undercurrents within teams.

    Goal Setting in Coaching: The discussion challenges traditional coaching models like the grow model, emphasizing the emergent nature of goals and the importance of starting with context rather than predefined objectives.

    Decolonizing Coaching: Professor Clutterbuck advocates for a shift away from prescriptive coaching competencies rooted in cultural biases, towards a more culturally appropriate and context-driven approach to coaching.

    Reciprocal Mentoring: The episode introduces the concept of reciprocal mentoring, where individuals from diverse backgrounds engage in co-learning pairs to address systemic barriers to diversity and inclusion.

    Contact Professor David Clutterbuck:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-david-clutterbuck/

    Website: https://clutterbuck-cmi.com/

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    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today.

  • Title: Safer Spaces through Simulation with Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak (#27)

    In this insightful episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson welcomes Andrew Petrosoniak, an emergency physician and trauma leader at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and co-founder of Advanced Performance Healthcare Design. Together, they discuss the importance of well-designed clinical spaces and the role of simulation in enhancing patient care, team performance and psychological health and safety.

    Key Points Discussed:

    Simulation in Healthcare: Andrew’s journey into simulation and design during his residency in New Zealand. The concept of translational simulation focused on testing processes and improving clinical spaces.The Impact of Design on Patient Care: How efficiently designed spaces can drastically improve patient outcomes.Building Psychological Safety: The significance of creating psychologically safe environments where team members feel comfortable speaking up through pre-briefing and debriefing to enhance team dynamics and performance.The power of asking, “What am I missing?” to foster open communication and accountability.Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Leadership: Addressing the disconnect between point-of-care staff and clinical leadership. The role of empathy and firsthand observation in understanding frontline challenges. Using design thinking and simulation to align leadership decisions with clinical realities.Simulation Beyond Clinical Scenarios: The potential for using simulation in non-clinical settings, such as team building and communication training. Practicing difficult conversations and setting boundaries through simulated scenarios.

    Contact Andrew on LinkedIn or his website

     

     

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    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today.

  • Title: Embrace Your Emotions: Create Psychological Safety in Healthcare (#26)

    In this thought-provoking episode, host Trace Hobson welcomes Rekha Radhakrishnan, a professionally certified coach from India and a founding member of Under the Bodhi Tree. Together, they delve into emotions' often-overlooked yet critical role in the workplace, particularly in high-stress healthcare environments.

    Key Points Discussed:

    The cultural shift from suppressing emotions at work to acknowledging their importance in fostering effective communication and psychological safety.Practical strategies for leaders to create a safe space where team members feel heard and comfortable expressing their emotions.The power of pausing and practicing mindfulness amidst the chaos to cultivate a calmer, more present approach to difficult conversations.Navigating uncomfortable conversations by separating the situation from the person, managing one's emotions, and leaving past biases behind.Setting healthy boundaries while respecting different roles and relationships within the workplace.Systemic approaches facilitate open, vulnerable relationships that nourish the human spirit and drive positive cultural change.

    Contact Rekha on LinkedIn or on her website

     

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    3. Safe Space Training & Mentorship:  Are you struggling with burnout, retention, or morale? Safe Space Training and Mentorship can help. Join over 500 healthcare leaders who've transformed their practices by integrating safe space-informed coaching. Learn to emotionally regulate, co-regulate, and lead with psychological and neurobiological safety as your foundation. Transform your healthcare system by first transforming the one system you fully control—yourself. Direct message me to arrange a consultation and start your journey today.