Title: Stop Your Team's Energy Bleeding: The Surprising Truth of Leadership Listening | Episode #47 What You Will Discover: In healthcare's high-pressure environment, true leadership emerges not from speaking but from listening deeply. This episode reveals how the quality of your listening shapes everything from team safety to organizational outcomes. Through Caroline's masterclass insights, discover how transforming your default listening patterns creates the psychological safety your healthcare team craves. Key Insights: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8"> Default patterns limit, awareness liberates Heart-centered listening creates, head-centered listening controls True safety starts with self-compassion, not self-improvement Presence precedes performance, not the other way around Cultural rushing blocks relationship building Actionable Takeaways: &]:mt-2 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8"> Notice your default listening pattern under pressure Practice gratitude for your heart's capacity before difficult conversations Create intentional relationship space before problem-solving Transform closed questions into genuine curiosity Choose presence over productivity in team interactions Resources Mentioned: &]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8"> Caroline's Masterclass on Listening and Presence Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn Practice: Heart-Centered Listening Circle Tool: The Ripple Effect - Four Intentional Breaths Contact: Reach out to Caroline and Trace on LinkedIn for more information about listening circles   Here are 3 ways I can help when you're ready: &]:mt-2 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8" style="color: #556370; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Listen to the Podcast: Join our weekly conversations [podcast link] Subscribe to This Newsletter: Get weekly insights [newsletter link] The 30-Minute System Reset Session: Get Consultation [System Reset Session]   In just one focused session, discover how to: ✓ Build teams that deliver the excellence you envisioned✓ Transform toxic departments into retention magnets✓ Become the leader you always knew you could be✓ Create environments where staff choose to stay  

Title: The Paradox of Presence: Finding Calm in Healthcare Chaos | Episode #046 What You'll Discover: In the relentless pace of healthcare, true leadership power comes not from constant action, but from conscious presence. This episode reveals how mindfulness—far from being a luxury—becomes the foundation for effective healthcare leadership. Through Ron Plowright's insights, discover how settling your own nervous system creates the safety your team desperately needs in times of crisis. Key Insights: A settled leader creates a settled team True presence confronts reality, it doesn't escape it Safety emerges from stillness, not control Your body speaks truth before your mind knows Leadership presence requires practice, not perfection Actionable Takeaways: Practice two mindful minutes before team huddles Notice body signals before emotional storms Name your state before changing your state Create safety through consistency, not capability Meet urgency with presence, not pressure Resources Mentioned: Contact: Reach out to Ron by Clicking Here Book: "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem Book: "Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness" by David Treleaven Concept: Window of Tolerance framework Practice: MindWell-U's "Take 5" mindfulness practice Training: Reach out to Ron on LinkedIn for specifics When You're Ready, Here are Two Ways I can Serve You: Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE 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 Courage to Let Go: When Safety Means Goodbye What You'll Discover: In the paradox of leadership, true psychological safety demands the courage to end unsafe relationships. This episode reveals how clinging to toxic team dynamics betrays the very safety we seek to create. Discover how letting go—of control, of hope for change, and sometimes of people—creates the foundation for genuine safety in healthcare teams. Key Insights: Safety demands courage, not comfort Your tolerance shapes your team's toxicity True boundaries serve, they don't shield Clarity comes from letting go, not holding on Leadership starts with self-responsibility, not other-management Actionable Takeaways: Notice your internal language before addressing external behavior Set boundaries from self-awareness, not self-protection Speak the unspoken, even when it means goodbye Own your part without owning their choice Let consequences teach what conversations cannot When You're Ready, Here are Two Ways I can Serve You: Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!

Title: The Safety Reset: Transform Your Team with the Power of Presence Discover how to transform your healthcare team's culture through the revolutionary "Safety Reset" method. In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover: Slow down to speed up: the paradox of effective leadership in healthcare Harness 'therapeutic presence' to revolutionize team dynamics Self-regulation: the key to creating psychological safety for your team Spark a cultural revolution in healthcare, starting with yourself Key Insights: SOP3 Method: Slow down to the Speed of your Presence for enhanced leadership Neuroception: Recognize unconscious safety signals to foster collaboration Embodied Listening: Deepen empathy through full-body awareness Vulnerable Leadership: Embrace imperfection for authentic connection Systemic Ripple Effect: Personal growth catalyzes organizational change Actionable Takeaways: Start meetings with a presence practice to boost connection Develop self-regulation techniques to model resilience Attend retreats focused on presence and psychological safety Build a peer network for ongoing professional growth Sharpen your non-verbal cue recognition skills When You're Ready, Here are Two Ways I can Serve You: Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!

Title: The Healing Power of Presence: A Physician's Radical Approach to Patient Care Are you a healthcare leader feeling trapped in a system that prioritizes efficiency over genuine human connection? This week's Safe Space Made Simple episode offers a transformative perspective on patient care and healthcare culture. Join host Trace Hobson as he interviews Dr. Lawrence Yang, a family physician who's revolutionizing the doctor-patient relationship through the power of presence. In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover: How slowing down can actually make you more effective in a fast-paced healthcare environment The unexpected impact of 'therapeutic presence' on patient outcomes and physician satisfaction Why addressing your own trauma is crucial for creating a healing space for others How to initiate cultural transformation in healthcare, starting with yourself Key Insights: The Presence Paradigm: Understand how being fully present, even in short appointments, can dramatically improve patient care and satisfaction. Trauma-Informed Healthcare: Learn why recognizing the ubiquity of trauma in both patients and providers is essential for holistic healing. Self-Compassion as a Clinical Tool: Discover how cultivating self-compassion can enhance your capacity for empathy and improve patient outcomes. The Myth of Physician Invulnerability: Explore why acknowledging our own humanity and wounds is crucial for effective leadership in healthcare. Systemic Transformation: Understand how individual healing can catalyze broader cultural shifts in healthcare organizations. Actionable Takeaways: Implement a 'presence practice' at the start of each patient encounter to enhance connection. Explore self-compassion resources like Dr. Kristin Neff's work to build personal resilience. Attend mindfulness and compassion retreats designed specifically for healthcare professionals. Create a 'healing network' with like-minded colleagues to support ongoing personal and professional growth. Practice observing and responding to patients' non-verbal cues to enhance therapeutic presence. Links for resources mentioned in the interview   Connect with Lawrence on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-yang-93b75614/ Ronald Epstein: https://www.ronaldepstein.com/events Retreat for Health Professionals: https://livingthismoment.ca/event/mindfulness-in-medicine-a-meditation-retreat-for-health-professionals-3/ Professional Development Progam: https://www.ihi.org/education/training/workforce-well-being-leadership-professional-development-program Physician Retreat: https://www.revivephysicians.com/retreat2024 Self-Compassion Resource: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1462526780?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_2H77565KQS7D52Z4Y3M0&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_2H77565KQS7D52Z4Y3M0&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_2H77565KQS7D52Z4Y3M0&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1   When You're Ready, Here are Two Ways I can Serve You: Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!

 Title: The Burnout Paradox: Why Working Less Made My Team Unstoppable Are you a healthcare leader feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or worried that stepping back might cause even more problems? This week's Safe Space Made Simple episode offers a paradigm-shifting perspective on leadership and team development in healthcare. Join host Trace Hobson as he interviews Heather Greenlees, who shares her transformative journey from a workaholic manager to an empowering leader. In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover: The surprising way 10 years of non-stop work actually hindered team growth A counterintuitive approach to leadership that boosts team performance and morale The hidden costs of wearing "busy" as a badge of honor in healthcare settings How letting go of control can lead to unexpected innovations and team development Key Insights: The Overwork Trap: Understand how constant presence and micromanagement can stunt team growth and lead to burnout. The Delegation Revolution: Learn how trusting your team with responsibilities can lead to surprising positive outcomes. Redefining "Busy": Discover why being "busy" isn't a virtue and how it impacts productivity and team dynamics. The Power of Stepping Back: Explore how creating space for your team can foster innovation and personal growth. Work-Life Balance in Healthcare: Strategies for maintaining personal well-being while leading in high-stress environments. Actionable Takeaways: Implement a "delegation audit" to identify tasks you can entrust to your team Practice "scheduled unavailability" to create growth opportunities for your team members Use the "priority matrix" technique to focus on what truly matters and reduce unnecessary "busyness" Incorporate daily reflection time to assess your leadership impact and team dynamics Develop a personal "off-switch" ritual to transition from work mode and improve work-life balance When You're Ready, Here are Two Ways I can Serve You: Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!

 Title: Breathe Easy: The 5-Minute Practice Revolutionizing Healthcare Leadership (#043) Are you a healthcare leader struggling with sleep, stress, and maintaining balance in high-pressure situations? This week's Safe Space Made Simple episode offers a game-changing breathing technique transforming how healthcare professionals manage stress and improve their overall well-being. Join host Trace Hobson as he interviews Caroline Veerman, who shares her experience with the Buteyko breathing method and how it's dramatically improved her life and work. In this enlightening episode, you'll discover: The 50-year sleep struggle that was solved in just 5 weeks (and how you can do it too) A powerful 5-minute breathing practice that boosts energy, focus, and emotional balance The surprising link between mouth breathing and health issues in healthcare settings How "light breathing" can transform your leadership presence and decision-making Key Insights: The Buteyko Breakthrough: Learn about a scientifically-backed breathing method that improves health and performance for healthcare professionals. Mindful Meeting Mastery: Learn to use breathing techniques to stay calm, focused, and nonjudgmental during challenging work situations. The Alpha State Advantage: Understand how specific breathing patterns can quickly induce a state of heightened awareness and creativity. The Power of Affirmations: Explore how combining breathing exercises with positive affirmations can reshape your leadership mindset. Instant Stress Relief: Experience a guided 10-minute breathing practice that you can immediately incorporate into your daily routine. Actionable Takeaways: Implement the Buteyko breathing method to improve sleep quality and daytime energy levels Use "light breathing" techniques during meetings to maintain emotional balance and presence Practice mouth-closed breathing throughout the day to optimize oxygen delivery to your organs Incorporate a 10-minute daily breathing practice to induce an alpha brainwave state for enhanced creativity and problem-solving Develop personalized affirmations to use during your breathing practice for an improved leadership mindset When You're Ready, Here are Two Ways I can Serve You: Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!

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 care The surprising link between cultural safety and staff performance How 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 environment Use Indigenous-inspired leadership practices to foster stronger team connections and trust Create safe spaces for staff to express and process emotions related to their work Develop trauma-informed policies and practices to support staff well-being Invest 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 Challenge FREE 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 satisfaction The hidden link between workload management and psychological safety How 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 needs Use the Synergy Tool to create more equitable and effective staffing models Foster a culture of open communication and shared decision-making Invest in building strong relationships with your staff to improve retention and satisfaction Create 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 Challenge FREE RESOURCE: Download your copy of "From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Create Relational Equity on Healthcare Teams" by clicking here!

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 management A counterintuitive leadership technique that turns toxic environments into thriving, cohesive teams The hidden power of "hitting the wall" and how it can skyrocket your leadership effectiveness A 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 innovation Embrace uncertainty as a catalyst for growth and transformation Ready to reduce burnout for you and your team? Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE 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 communication A counterintuitive leadership technique that turns overwhelmed teams into cohesive, supportive units The surprising link between relationship-building and operational excellence in healthcare settings A 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-building Develop guided discussion questions to facilitate meaningful conversations with your team Practice transparency about your own learning journey as a leader to create psychological safety Shift focus from task completion to relationship development for improved team performance Create opportunities for peer-to-peer mentorship and skill-sharing within your team Ready to reduce burnout for you and your team? Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE 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 teams The 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 equity Peace between: Fostering genuine connections with team members Peace among: Creating a culture of trust and shared leadership Neurobiological 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 equity Shift focus from task completion to relationship-building for improved team performance Implement reflective practices to address internal resistance and biases Create psychologically safe spaces that encourage open communication and problem-solving Develop 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 Challenge FREE 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 patients The 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 effectiveness The importance of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment The role of recovery coaching in empowering individuals struggling with addiction Strategies for preventing burnout among healthcare professionals working in addiction services The impact of societal attitudes on addiction treatment and recovery The value of human connection and compassion in the recovery process Concepts and Theories Mentioned Harm Reduction model in addiction treatment Trauma-informed care Motivational Interviewing techniques Appreciative Inquiry in recovery coaching Reflective listening and feeling reflection Actionable Takeaways Implement reflective listening techniques to better understand and connect with patients Utilize appreciative inquiry to identify and leverage patients' strengths in their recovery journey Prioritize self-care and seek support to prevent burnout in high-stress healthcare environments Foster a person-centered, strength-based approach in addiction treatment Cultivate compassion and human connection as fundamental tools in the recovery process Did this episode resonate with you? If it did, please do one of the following: Give the show a rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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! Ready to reduce burnout for you and your team? Join the Free One-on-One Safe Space Challenge FREE 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 healthcare The importance of self-care and resilience for healthcare executives Creating psychological safety for oneself and others in leadership roles Sarah's 4-step compass framework for approaching difficult conversations The role of curiosity and vulnerability in effective leadership Building relational equity to navigate complex healthcare challenges Strategies for maintaining work-life balance in high-stress executive roles Concepts and Theories Mentioned Psychological safety and neurobiological safety in healthcare leadership Polyvagal 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 conversations Prioritize self-care through sleep, diet, exercise, and mindfulness practices Cultivate curiosity about yourself and others to enhance leadership effectiveness Build relational equity through regular check-ins and genuine interest in team members Balance 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 healthcare How debriefing improves team dynamics, patient safety, and quality indicators Techniques for creating psychological safety during debriefing sessions The role of psychological health and safety in effective healthcare teams Overcoming common barriers to implementing regular debriefing practices The connection between debriefing and reduced staff burnout and turnover The 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 healthcare Psychological safety and psychological health in team environments Emotional intelligence in leadership Actionable Takeaways Implement regular, brief debriefing sessions after significant clinical events Practice self-regulation techniques to manage emotions during debriefing Create a psychologically safe environment by approaching conversations with curiosity Use debriefing as a tool for positive reinforcement, not just problem-solving Advocate 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 Difference Research: 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 benefits The hidden dangers of routine sedation in ICU patients How the awake approach reduces healthcare costs by at least 30% Overcoming cultural resistance to change in ICU practices Creating psychological safety for staff to implement new approaches The importance of team collaboration in revolutionizing ICU care Concepts and Theories Mentioned A thorough ABCDEF bundle for ICU care Post-ICU syndrome and its long-term effects The impact of sedation on patient outcomes and healthcare costs The concept of "clutter in the corner" in healthcare practices Actionable Takeaways Conduct an objective audit of your ICU's current sedation practices Present cost-saving data to executive leadership to gain support for change Implement team-wide simulation training for new ICU practices Create a psychologically safe environment for staff to adopt new methods Focus on educating staff about the 'why' behind practice changes before addressing the 'how' Would you like something actionable to read about related to this podcast? Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast: Safe Spaces: The Uncomfortable Truth for Healthcare Leaders and Families Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: 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 interactions2. Use the Four Levels of Engagement to analyze and improve communication3. Embrace discomfort as a path to authenticity and growth in relationships4. Let go of trying to control others' reactions to your authentic self-expression5. Generate safety from within, regardless of external circumstances Would you like something actionable to read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast.  Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader   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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 Employees Healthy Workforce Institue Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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. Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast.Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 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 Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast.Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 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. Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast.Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 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. Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 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 Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: 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/ Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: 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     Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: 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   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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 Safe Space for Succession: How Psychological Safety Cultivates Leaders (#25) In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, Trace Hobson invites healthcare manager Caroline Veerman to share her insights on a critical issue faced by many clinical leaders and healthcare teams - the lack of proper succession planning when experienced leaders depart. Together, they explore the transformative power of psychological safety in cultivating a nurturing environment where natural leaders can emerge and thrive. Key Points Discussed: -The leadership succession vacuum - when leaders leave without a plan, increasing workloads for remaining staff. -Fostering psychological safety to develop and empower new leaders within your team organically. Caroline's powerful story is about transforming an "unsafe" leader relationship by creating her own internal safe space. -Reframing challenges as opportunities for growth - a mindset shift for leaders—practical inner work exercises to cultivate safety amid unsupportive environments. -The importance of vulnerable leadership - admitting you don't have all the answers. -Building relational equity and shared leadership to invite succession naturally. Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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:** Leadership Presence: Why 'Open Door' Policies Don't Work in Clinical Leadership (#24) In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson speaks with Simmie Kalan, a healthcare education specialist with 16 years of experience in critical care nursing and 21 years of experience in nursing. Simmie shares leadership insights and strategies for building stronger, more resilient, and more supportive healthcare teams. She emphasizes the power of relationship-building, transparency, and proactive engagement to foster clinical environments where staff and patients feel safe and valued. **Key Points Discussed:** - How do you connect on a genuine human level and show compassion for your team members during clinical chaos? - How do you have regular check-ins that uncover hidden issues staff members may face but are not sharing? - How do you build relational equity within a clinical team to streamline processes and increase the unit's efficiency? - The importance of taking time as a leader to learn how to lead - Why 'Open Door' policies are the worst way to connect with your team so you can lead effectively and what to do instead   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Voices from the Frontline (#023) Show Notes: Welcome to another episode of "Safe Space Made Simple," the podcast dedicated to enhancing psychological safety and leadership in healthcare. In this compelling episode, our host, Trace Hobson, brings together three esteemed panellists to delve into the pressing challenges and potentially transformative solutions within the healthcare sector in British Columbia. Our guests include John Schmid, a seasoned healthcare systems and leadership expert; Judy Duscher, founder of Nursing the Future; and Victoria Schmid, CEO of SwitchBC. Key Discussion Points: The Role of Servant Leadership: John Schmid opens the conversation by emphasizing the importance of servant leadership in healthcare, underscoring the philosophy that leaders serve their teams and, ultimately, the patients. This sets the tone for a discussion centered on support and empowerment at every level. Supporting the Transition for New Graduates: Judy Duscher shares her passionate advocacy for newly graduated nurses, drawing from personal tragedy to highlight the systemic changes needed to support the transition from student to practitioner better, ensuring safer patient care and more fulfilled healthcare professionals. Systemic Changes and Safety: Victoria Schmid discusses the initiatives at SwitchBC aimed at improving the well-being of healthcare workers. She stresses the importance of creating a supportive system that enhances the resilience of healthcare professionals rather than leaving them to manage independently. Creating a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Space: All panellists contribute their insights on the essential components required to foster a safe and supportive environment for healthcare workers, which includes listening, validating experiences, and enabling frontline workers to have a voice in decision-making processes. Closing Thoughts: This episode highlights the challenges faced by those at the front lines of healthcare and showcases the inspiring dedication of leaders working to drive systemic improvements. The discussions provide valuable insights into the power of listening, the necessity of supportive leadership, and the critical need for systemic solutions to preserve the well-being of healthcare professionals. Connect with Our Guests: John Schmid: Email | Website Judy Duscher: Nursing the Future Victoria Schmid: Email | SwitchBC   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Embrace Your Presence in Healthcare Leadership: A Path to System Transformation (#022) Show Notes: Welcome to "Safe Space Made Simple," your essential podcast for championing and inspiring the human spirit within the healthcare sector. This episode, hosted by Trace Hobson, unveils the profound concept of creating a safe space within healthcare teams, highlighting the intersection of psychological safety and neurobiological well-being. Join us as Trace and Caroline Veerman delve into the prerequisites of practicing presence, the cornerstone of cultivating a nurturing environment amidst the inherent challenges of healthcare settings. Key Discussion Points: The Essence of Safe Spaces: Unpack the multifaceted nature of safe spaces in healthcare, encompassing psychological safety and neurobiological well-being. Trace articulates the importance of presence, listening, and systemic dialogues in fostering environments where healthcare professionals feel truly supported. The Journey to Presence: Explore the incremental journey of incorporating presence into daily routines, starting with a single breath. This segment sheds light on how mindfulness can be a transformative tool for clinical leaders and healthcare managers, offering a beacon of resilience amidst chaos. Willingness and Awareness: Delve into the critical prerequisites for personal and team transformation, highlighting the role of awareness and willingness in the journey towards a healthier workplace culture. Trace shares insights on how personal experiences of discomfort and pain can catalyze a willingness to embrace new practices for systemic change. Practical Implementation: Gain practical insights into creating safe spaces within healthcare teams without external facilitators. This discussion emphasizes the power of individual contributions as system inputs and the collective journey of relationship-building to sustain transformative shifts. Overcoming Systemic Challenges: Address the systemic challenges faced by healthcare teams, from short-staffing to distress, and explore how Safe Space Made Simple offers cutting-edge support and strategies for systemic transformation in clinical leadership and team dynamics. Closing Thoughts: This episode introduces a six-part series to equip healthcare professionals with the tools and insights to create more supportive, engaged, and effective teams. By prioritizing the well-being of healthcare workers, we can revolutionize healthcare workplaces to be bastions of professional and personal fulfillment. Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Tackling Toxicity: Transforming Healthcare Culture with Renee Thompson (#021) Show Notes: Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," the essential podcast for fostering psychological safety, leadership excellence, and collaborative teamwork in healthcare settings. In this enlightening episode, Trace Hobson sits down with the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workplace Institute, Renee Thompson, a pivotal figure in the movement to eradicate bullying and incivility in healthcare. Renee delves into the deep-rooted issues of toxic behaviour in healthcare environments and offers practical strategies for cultural transformation. Key Discussion Points: Journey to Cultural Transformation: Trace and Renee explore her journey from experiencing workplace toxicity as a nurse to spearheading initiatives to create healthier work environments. Renee shares her insights on addressing bullying and incivility head-on to foster a supportive atmosphere for clinical teams. Recognizing and Addressing Bullying: The conversation sheds light on the characteristics of bullying behaviour in healthcare settings. Renee emphasizes the need for clear communication, setting behavioural expectations, and empowering leaders and teams to challenge disruptive behaviours constructively. The Role of Leadership Vulnerability: A key theme of the episode is the transformative power of leadership vulnerability. Renee and Trace discuss how admitting one's imperfections and engaging in open, honest dialogues can bridge gaps between staff and management, encouraging a more inclusive and respectful workplace culture. Implementing Sustainable Change: Renee outlines her holistic approach to effecting lasting change, highlighting the necessity of integrating anti-bullying strategies into every facet of organizational policy and practice. She advocates for ongoing education, supportive leadership, and the cultivation of a shared commitment to professionalism and kindness. Empowering through Kindness: The episode also touches on Renee's initiative to promote kindness in healthcare. By encouraging simple acts of kindness and recognizing the positive impact they have on team dynamics, healthcare professionals can contribute to a more compassionate and efficient working environment. Closing Thoughts: This episode calls for healthcare leaders, managers, and professionals to take a stand against toxic behaviours that undermine team cohesion and patient care. By embracing vulnerability, fostering open communication, and committing to kindness, we can transform healthcare workplaces into sanctuaries of support and collaboration. Stay tuned to "Safe Space Made Simple" for more inspiring episodes that empower healthcare professionals to lead with empathy and integrity. Together, we can build a healthcare system where everyone, from frontline staff to leadership, feels valued, respected, and motivated to provide the best care possible. Connect with Dr. Renee Thompson: Learn more about Dr. Renee Thompson's transformative work in eradicating bullying and promoting kindness in healthcare by connecting with her on LinkedIn or visiting the Healthy Workforce Institute's website.   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Embracing Vulnerability: A New Paradigm for Healthcare Leadership (#020) Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," In this episode, Trace Hobson and Caroline Veerman explore the essence of vulnerability and compassion in healthcare leadership. Dive into a discussion that redefines leadership paradigms and highlights the importance of embracing humanity to foster a supportive and nurturing environment for clinical teams and healthcare managers. Key Discussion Points: Vulnerability as a Leadership Strength: Trace shares a transformative personal experience, shedding light on how embracing the present moment and acknowledging the transient nature of life's stages can open up new pathways for leadership. This narrative introduces the theme of vulnerability as a potent tool for healthcare leaders. Meta Skills for Healthcare Leadership: Caroline discusses 'meta skills' like neutrality and compassion, crucial for fostering psychological safety and encouraging open communication within healthcare teams. These skills enable leaders to create spaces where every team member feels valued and heard, promoting a culture of inclusivity and support. Addressing Energy Blockages: The dialogue explores identifying and working through energy blockages—or Samskaras—that hinder the flow of positive change within healthcare settings. By acknowledging these obstacles, leaders can guide their teams through transformational processes, enhancing systemic team coaching and personal growth. Embracing Shared Leadership and Humanity: Shifting from traditional hierarchical models, Caroline advocates for a shared leadership approach that emphasizes the team's collective wisdom and humanity. This perspective aligns with Transformational and Presence-Based Leadership, Management, and Coaching principles, encouraging healthcare leaders to lead authentically and with empathy. Overcoming Workplace Challenges through Collaboration: Practical challenges like resistance, gossip, and interdepartmental conflicts are examined as opportunities for team development. By approaching these issues with an open heart and mind, leaders can transform workplace challenges into catalysts for strengthening communication and collaboration within clinical teams. Closing Thoughts: This episode is a call to action for nurse leaders, healthcare managers, and all professionals within the healthcare sector to embrace a leadership style rooted in vulnerability, compassion, and shared values. By cultivating an environment of psychological safety and embracing the principles of Transformational Presence, we can pave the way for more resilient, supportive, and effective healthcare teams. Stay tuned to "Safe Space Made Simple" for more enlightening discussions on creating a positive impact in healthcare through innovative leadership practices. Let's foster a culture where every healthcare professional feels empowered, supported, and part of a cohesive team dedicated to excellence in patient care.   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Navigating Healthcare Challenges: A Personal Journey and Systemic Solutions (#019) Show Notes: Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," the podcast that serves as a beacon for clinical leaders and healthcare managers aiming to foster trust and support within their teams. In this intimate and enlightening episode, our host, Trace Hobson, shares his recent personal healthcare experience, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs within the healthcare system. Trace delves into systemic issues and presents actionable insights for creating a psychologically safe environment for healthcare professionals. Key Discussion Points: A Personal Health Scare: Trace opens up about his recent encounter with the healthcare system as a patient diagnosed with pericarditis. This experience provided him with firsthand insights into the dedication and resilience of healthcare professionals despite the systemic challenges they face daily. The Importance of Relational Equity: This episode highlights the critical gaps between healthcare leadership and frontline staff. Trace discusses the need to shift from hierarchical, command-and-control leadership models to building relational equity — prioritizing human connections and support systems to navigate complex healthcare challenges effectively. Systemic Longings and Individual Empowerment: Trace introduces the concept of systemic longings — the deep, often unspoken desires for change within the healthcare system. He advocates empowering individuals within the system to prioritize self-care and personal well-being as a foundational step toward systemic transformation. The Four A's Framework: Acknowledgment, Appreciation, Acceptance, and Allowing. Trace outlines this transformative approach to personal and systemic change, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to put themselves first to be fully present and effective in their roles. Presence, Listening, and Systemic Dialogues: The episode explores these fundamental principles as the key to unlocking transformative change within healthcare. By cultivating presence, deep listening, and engaging in systemic dialogues, healthcare professionals can tap into a higher frequency of information and insight, leading to meaningful solutions. Upcoming Events: Panel Discussion with Nursing the Future: Trace announces his participation in an upcoming panel organized by Dr. Judy Boychuk Doucher, focusing on creating psychological safety for nurse graduates. The panel will address critical issues such as absenteeism, moral distress, and the systemic challenges new nurses face, offering practical strategies for support and retention. Closing Thoughts: This episode serves as a call to action for healthcare professionals to reevaluate their approach to leadership, communication, and personal well-being. By fostering a culture of psychological safety, presence-based leadership, and systemic awareness, we can bridge the gaps within the healthcare system, ensuring a supportive environment for all. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes of "Safe Space Made Simple," where we continue to explore innovative strategies for nurturing high-performing, supportive healthcare teams. Remember, creating a safe space begins with understanding our role within the system and committing to personal and collective growth. Connect with Trace Hobson: Connect with Trace on LinkedIn for more insights and to join the conversation. Please share your experiences, learnings, and questions to further our collective journey towards a more resilient and compassionate healthcare system. Thank you for tuning in and supporting "Safe Space Made Simple." Your engagement and feedback fuel our mission to transform healthcare from the inside out. Let's pave the way for a future where every healthcare professional feels valued, supported, and empowered.   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare: Empowering Nurses for a Safer Future (#018) Show Notes: Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," the podcast where we delve into the heart of clinical leadership and healthcare management. In this thought-provoking episode, join Trace Hobson as he engages with two remarkable voices in healthcare, Dr. Natalie stake-doucet and Dr. Houssem Adeen Ben Ahmed. Natalie, a fervent nurse activist from Canada, and Houssem, a dedicated healthcare researcher, unravel the complexities of nursing in Canadian healthcare, advocating for a transformative approach to creating a safe space for nurses. Key Discussion Points: The Three Rs and Respect: Houssem kickstarts the dialogue by emphasizing the critical "Three Rs" - Retain, Return, Recruitment - and introduces a crucial fourth, Respect. Understanding the importance of respect in nursing is pivotal for creating a supportive environment where nurses feel valued and safe. Nurse Activism and Political Voice: Natalie passionately shares her journey as a nurse activist, stressing the significance of nurses developing their political voices. She highlights the essential role nurses play in the healthcare system and the need for their recognition and respect at decision-making tables. Addressing the Nursing Crisis: The conversation delves into the root causes of the nursing crisis, pointing out the lack of political will and the necessity for a coordinated approach across jurisdictions to implement practical solutions for nurse retention and recruitment. The Power of Respect and Love in Leadership: Both guests agree that respect and love from leaders towards their nursing staff can significantly impact nurse retention. They advocate for empathetic leadership that genuinely values and supports nurses, acknowledging their critical role in healthcare. Creating Safe Spaces Through Empathy and Understanding: The discussion concludes with insights on fostering safe spaces within healthcare settings. Emphasizing the need for open communication, understanding, and empathy, Natalie and Houssem share practical advice for healthcare leaders to bridge gaps and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for nurses. Resources Mentioned in the Show: Sustaining Nursing in Canada Study Connect with Our Guests: Natalie Stake-Doucet: Learn more about Natalie's advocacy and research by connecting with her on LinkedIn. Dr. Houssem Eddine Ben-Ahmed: Discover Houssem's research and projects by contacting him on LinkedIn.   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Systemic Team Coaching with John Leary Joyce: Psychological Health and Safety on Teams (#017) Show Notes: Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," the go-to podcast for clinical leaders and healthcare managers dedicated to fostering trust and support in healthcare environments. In this compelling episode, our host, Trace Hobson, is thrilled to welcome John Leary Joyce, a luminary in systemic coaching and the founder of the Academy for Executive Coaching. Dive into an engaging discussion on the nuances of systemic team coaching, its profound impact on psychological health and safety, and the transformative power of gestalt coaching in healthcare settings. Key Discussion Points: Frontline Realities: John Leary Joyce opens the conversation with a stark reminder of the risks frontline workers face, emphasizing the indispensable need for robust support and strategic planning in high-stress environments like the front lines in Ukraine. The Essence of Systemic Coaching: Discover the multifaceted world of systemic team coaching. John shares his journey from individual coaching to pioneering systemic team coaching and gestalt coaching, highlighting the importance of 'walking the talk' within his organization, the Academy for Executive Coaching. Gestalt Coaching and Team Dynamics: Delve into John's unique approach to coaching, where he integrates Gestalt principles to enrich team dynamics, emphasizing the significance of being present and engaging in relationships to foster a cohesive team environment. Challenges in Leadership and Stress Management: John and Trace explore the challenges leaders face under pressure, discussing the importance of transparency, delegation, and strategic breaks to ensure sustainable leadership and team well-being. Systemic Team Coaching Framework: Gain insights into the five-discipline model of systemic team coaching, which advocates for a balanced focus on tasks and relationships, enabling teams to navigate complex healthcare environments effectively. Addressing Organizational Culture and Trauma: The conversation shifts to the systemic issues within healthcare systems, such as trauma-organized cultures, and the necessity for systemic team coaching to address and transform these deeply ingrained patterns. Creating Safe Spaces through Systemic Coaching: Learn about the critical role of psychological and neurobiological safety in team environments and how systemic coaching can unlock trapped energies and foster a culture of safety and support. The Future of Systemic Team Coaching: John provides a sneak peek into the second edition of his systemic team coaching book, which incorporates new insights on virtual teamwork and stakeholder engagement, promising to be an invaluable resource for healthcare leaders. Connect with John Leary Joyce: For those interested in learning more about John's work or systemic team coaching, visit the Academy of Executive Coaching website at AOEC.com. Contact John via LinkedIn or explore his gestalt-focused work at Gestalt.uk.   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Cultivating Psychological Safety in Healthcare: Insights from Naz Havaei on the Synergy Tool (#016) Show Notes: Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Safe Space Made Simple" with your host, Trace Hobson. Today, we're joined by Naz Havaei, an esteemed assistant professor at UBC School of Nursing and a dedicated health services researcher. This episode focuses on the critical aspects of psychological safety, leadership, and the innovative use of the Synergy Tool in clinical settings, offering invaluable insights for clinical leaders and healthcare managers. Key Discussion Points: Impact of Staffing and Workload: Naz shares her research findings on how staffing and workload significantly influence nurses' intentions to leave their profession, underscoring the necessity for evidence-based staffing strategies. The Synergy Tool in Action: Discover the adaptation and implementation of the Synergy Tool in long-term care settings, its role in quantifying patient needs, guiding staffing decisions, reducing resident falls, and enhancing team communication. Fostering Psychological Health and Safety: Learn about the positive effects of the Synergy Tool on healthcare staff's mental health, including reduced burnout and increased involvement, contributing to a safer and more supportive work environment. Leadership and Relationship Building: Naz offers practical advice for leaders to cultivate psychological safety, build strong relationships with their teams, and implement presence-based leadership and trauma-informed management practices. The Power of Transformational Presence: The importance of transformational and presence-based leadership in creating safe spaces within healthcare teams is discussed, ensuring staff feel valued, supported, and engaged. Looking Ahead: Naz expresses hope for the wider adoption of the Synergy Tool across healthcare settings in Canada, highlighting its potential to revolutionize patient care and staff well-being through systematic, evidence-based approaches. Closing Thoughts: This episode highlights the crucial role of psychological safety, innovative staffing solutions like the Synergy Tool, and strong leadership in nurturing resilient, supportive, and efficient healthcare teams. By embracing these principles, clinical leaders and healthcare managers can transform healthcare environments into spaces of safety, support, and excellence. To connect with Naz Havai, please reach out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farinaz-naz-havaei-417a57132/ Also, to learn more about the research that Naz is involved with, click on any of the links below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37570427/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9819893/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37786297/ https://hope.nursing.ubc.ca/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37570427/ https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/15/2187 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32974942/ https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/facultyresearchandpublications/52383/items/1.0389759 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642367/   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Navigating Safe Spaces: A Guide for Clinical Leaders and Healthcare Managers (#015) Show Notes: Welcome back to another insightful Safe Space Made Simple episode with your host, Trace Hobson. In this episode, Trace delves into practical strategies for clinical leaders and healthcare managers to cultivate trust and support within their teams, even amidst the chaos and challenges of the healthcare environment. Trace begins by introducing the concept of the "Four Channels of Systemic Awareness," a powerful framework designed to enhance listening and foster a safe space for dialogue and growth. Here's a breakdown of the key points covered: 1. Channel 1: Self-Awareness Trace emphasizes the importance of tuning into one's own thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, particularly in high-stress environments. Techniques for practicing self-awareness, such as deep breathing and self-reflection, are discussed. 2. Channel 2: External Awareness Trace explores how listening extends beyond oneself to encompass the people, processes, and dynamics in the surrounding environment. The role of curiosity in fostering deeper understanding and collaboration is highlighted. 3. Channel 3: The Space Between Trace introduces Alan Seale's "Three Questions" framework as a tool for navigating interactions and relationships. Listeners learn how to leverage this space to foster meaningful dialogue and create positive outcomes. 4. Channel 4: Environmental Awareness Trace expands the discussion to include the broader context of natural systems and energies. The potential for aligning with these forces to enhance decision-making and well-being is explored. Throughout the episode, Trace emphasizes the interconnectedness of these channels and their role in promoting psychological safety and holistic well-being. By cultivating a deeper understanding of oneself and the environment, listeners are empowered to create safe spaces that nurture personal and professional growth.   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Creating Safe Spaces: A Blueprint for Clinical Team Leaders in Healthcare (#014) Host: Trace Hobson  Episode Summary: In this pivotal episode of "Safe Space Made Simple," Trace Hobson explores the critical concept of "Psychological Safety" and "Safe Spaces" within healthcare teams, especially pertinent to nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals facing burnout. Delve into the neurobiological underpinnings that can foster a more cohesive, supportive, and effective healthcare environment, reducing burnout and improving staff retention. Key Points: Understanding Psychological Safety: Dive into the core concepts of psychological safety, polyvagal theory, and the window of tolerance and their significant impact on preventing burnout in nursing and healthcare settings. The Safe Space Container Model: An elaborate discussion on this innovative method aimed at strengthening team bonds and support in healthcare, directly addressing the need for trauma-informed care. Tackling Healthcare Leadership Challenges: Insights into bridging the gap between frontline nursing staff and management, focusing on strategies to enhance staff retention and address the rising burnout rates in healthcare. Practical Steps for Leaders: Guidance for healthcare leaders on implementing the Safe Space Container to cultivate an atmosphere of safety, transparency, and respect, crucial for nurturing psychological safety in clinical settings. Closing Remarks: Thank you for joining "Safe Space Made Simple." This episode illuminates the vital role of psychological safety and trauma-informed care in reshaping healthcare leadership, emphasizing combating nurse burnout and fostering robust team dynamics. Leaders are encouraged to adopt these insights to create a more supportive and resilient healthcare environment. Links and Resources mentioned in the episode: Safe Space Checklist - A downloadable resource for creating a safe space in healthcare teams.   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Psychological Safety & Relational Equity: Leadership Solutions in Healthcare (#013) Hosts: Trace Hobson & Caroline Veerman Episode Summary: Dive into a pivotal discussion on fostering "Psychological Safety and Relational Equity in Healthcare Leadership" with Trace Hobson and Caroline Veerman. This episode unveils the critical shift from conventional leadership models to one that prioritizes psychological safety and connections, addressing key challenges like burnout and staff retention in healthcare. Caroline shares transformative insights from her leadership journey, underscoring the importance of trauma-informed practices in creating supportive healthcare environments. Key Points: Psychological Safety vs. Task Orientation: Exploring the paradigm shift towards leadership that values psychological safety and personal connections over mere task completion, aiming to mitigate burnout in healthcare settings. The Essence of Leadership Presence: Caroline delves into how being truly present as a leader—emotionally, mentally, and physically—can significantly enhance relational equity and team well-being. Impact of Leadership Stress on Healthcare Teams: Reflections on how leaders' stress levels directly influence team dynamics, emphasizing the need for leadership strategies that address burnout and promote staff retention. Fostering Meaningful Connections: Strategies for healthcare leaders to build deeper relationships within their teams, contributing to a safety culture and mutual respect. Trauma-Informed Leadership Approaches: Discussing the systemic benefits of incorporating trauma-informed care principles into leadership styles, with insights into global healthcare practices. Overcoming Hierarchical Challenges: Conversations on how relational leadership can effectively bridge organizational divides, enhancing team cohesion and reducing workplace barriers. Leadership Transformation Stories: Sharing personal narratives of evolving from traditional to relational and trauma-informed leadership styles, highlighting the journey towards nurturing and empathetic healthcare leadership. Motivation for Aspiring Relational Leaders: Encouraging healthcare leaders to embrace relational and presence-based leadership, emphasizing its critical role in enhancing team dynamics and patient care. Links and Resources mentioned in the episode: Safe Space Checklist: A tool for leaders to assess and enhance team safety and support. Thank you for joining us on Safe Space Made Simple. We hope this discussion inspires you to reflect on your leadership style and explore ways to foster deeper connections within your healthcare team. Remember, the journey to becoming a more nurturing and present leader starts with a single step. Links and Resources mentioned in the episode: Safe Space Checklist - A downloadable resource for creating a safe space in healthcare teams. Thank you for tuning into the Safe Space Made Simple podcast. We hope this episode has provided valuable insights and practical steps to enhance your leadership approach and create a more supportive and empowering environment for your healthcare team. Remember, the quality of your presence significantly influences the quality of your leadership and the well-being of your team. Contact Information: For more insights and resources, connect with Trace Hobson on LinkedIn For more information about Caroline Veerman's work, connect on LinkedIn   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Leadership Under Pressure: Mastering Presence in Healthcare Management (#012) Hosts: Trace Hobson & Caroline Veerman Episode Summary: Join Trace Hobson and Caroline Veerman in an insightful "Safe Space Made Simple" episode as they explore the crucial role of "Leadership Presence Under Pressure in Healthcare." This episode unveils the essence of soul leadership and its significant impact on healthcare environments, emphasizing the journey toward conscious leadership. Caroline brings valuable lessons from her soul leadership program in the Netherlands, offering practical strategies for healthcare leaders to maintain presence, enhance team dynamics, and create positive workspaces amidst the demanding pace of healthcare. Key Points: Soul Leadership in Healthcare: Delve into the concept of leading from a place of deep inner presence, prioritizing relationships and mindfulness over reactive busyness. Conscious Leadership and Manifestation: Discuss the dynamic interplay between internal intentions and external realities in healthcare leadership, focusing on conscious decision-making. Navigating Beyond Survival Mode: Uncover strategies to maintain alignment and creativity in leadership roles, crucial for overcoming the stress and pressures inherent in healthcare management. Three Steps to Maintaining Presence: Caroline outlines essential practices for healthcare leaders to stay present and effective, including mindfulness about mental states ('who's driving the bus'), leveraging the power of choice, and fostering meaningful interactions. The Impact of Choice on Leadership: Highlighting the transformative power of choosing the right mindset and approach, particularly in high-stakes healthcare environments. Practical Application in Healthcare Teams: Sharing a case study on improving team dynamics and reducing work pressure through conscious leadership practices and internal dialogue awareness. Fostering Psychological Safety in Teams: Emphasizing the importance of creating and maintaining safe spaces within healthcare teams to support a nurturing and productive work environment. Closing Insights: "Leadership Under Pressure: Mastering Presence in Healthcare Management" aims to inspire healthcare leaders to embrace conscious and presence-based leadership. By adopting these strategies, leaders can significantly influence team well-being, patient care, and the overall healthcare culture. Links and Resources mentioned in the episode: Safe Space Checklist - A downloadable resource for creating a safe space in healthcare teams. Alan Seale and the Center for Transformational Presence Thank you for tuning into the Safe Space Made Simple podcast. We hope this episode has provided valuable insights and practical steps to enhance your leadership approach and create a more supportive and empowering environment for your healthcare team. Remember, the quality of your presence significantly influences the quality of your leadership and the well-being of your team. Contact Information: For more insights and resources, connect with Trace Hobson on LinkedIn For more information about Caroline Veerman's work, connect on LinkedIn   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Navigating Burnout: Heather Greenlees' Leadership Transformation in Healthcare (#011) Hosts: Trace Hobson & Heather Greenlees Episode Summary: Join Trace Hobson in a compelling dialogue with Heather Greenlees in episode #011 of "Safe Space Made Simple" as they explore Heather's inspiring transition from hospitality to healthcare leadership. This episode sheds light on combating burnout, the pivotal role of leadership presence, and cultivating psychologically safe environments for healthcare teams. Heather's journey offers invaluable lessons on resilience, delegation, and building inclusive, supportive team cultures in healthcare settings. Key Points: Cross-Sector Leadership Insights: Heather's unique transition into healthcare management reveals the universal applicability of leadership skills, providing a fresh perspective on handling challenges in healthcare settings. Strategies to Combat Burnout: Reflecting on personal experiences, Heather discusses overcoming burnout through effective delegation and trust-building, emphasizing the need for healthcare leaders to prioritize their well-being and that of their teams. Fostering Psychological Safety: Discover the critical elements of creating a 'Circle of Safety' within healthcare teams, where trust, openness, and mutual respect prevail, reducing stress and enhancing team performance. Inclusivity and Team Cohesion: Learn from Heather's approach to inclusive hiring and its transformative impact on team dynamics, promoting a sense of belonging and unity among diverse team members. The Essence of Leadership Presence: Unpacking the importance of being an approachable, present leader in healthcare and its influence on establishing a nurturing and collaborative workplace culture. Empowering Emerging Healthcare Leaders: Insights into identifying and nurturing leadership potential within healthcare teams, encouraging professional growth and leadership development. Guidance for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals: Heather offers motivational advice for those contemplating a healthcare career, highlighting the sector's rewarding opportunities and the significance of embracing leadership roles. Closing Thoughts: "Navigating Burnout: Heather Greenlees' Leadership Transformation in Healthcare" aims to inspire current and future healthcare leaders to embrace challenges with resilience and mindfulness. By adopting the principles discussed, healthcare professionals can lead with empathy, create safe spaces for their teams, and confidently navigate the complexities of healthcare management. Links and Resources mentioned in the episode: Safe Space Checklist: Safe Space Checklist - A downloadable resource for creating a safe space in healthcare teams. Contact Information: Connect with Heather Greenlees on [LinkedIn]   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Enhancing Team Dynamics in Healthcare: A New Approach to Leadership (#010) Hosts: Trace Hobson & Caroline Veerman Episode Summary: In "Enhancing Team Dynamics in Healthcare: A New Approach to Leadership," Trace Hobson and Caroline Veerman delve into innovative leadership strategies that address common challenges like burnout and promote psychological safety within healthcare teams. This episode explores the integration of systemic constellations and energy work into healthcare leadership, offering insights into revitalizing team dynamics and improving overall team cohesion and functionality. Key Points: Systemic Constellations in Healthcare: Unpack the principles of systemic constellations, drawing on Virginia Satir and Bert Hellinger's work to reveal and address underlying issues within healthcare teams that impact team dynamics and patient care. Addressing Burnout with Energy Work: Discuss how energy work and systemic approaches can provide new avenues for mitigating burnout among healthcare professionals, fostering a more energized and resilient workforce. Lasting Impact of Systemic Work: Share real-life examples of systemic constellation work's transformative effects on both personal development and professional team environments, leading to more effective and compassionate healthcare delivery. Case Study on Team Improvement: Caroline shares a compelling case study demonstrating how systemic constellation work led to remarkable improvements in a healthcare team's functionality and patient engagement, underscoring the practical benefits of these methods. Overcoming Leadership Skepticism: Address the common skepticism healthcare leaders face when considering non-traditional leadership and team-building techniques and how an open-minded approach can lead to significant breakthroughs in team dynamics. Systemic Tools for Psychological Safety: Explore how systemic constellation work can serve as a vital tool for healthcare leaders aiming to create an environment of psychological safety where team members feel valued, supported, and free to innovate. Leveraging Innate Capacities for Change: Highlight the importance of tapping into our innate abilities to sense and influence team energy dynamics, using this awareness to drive positive changes in healthcare settings. Closing Thoughts: Join us in "Enhancing Team Dynamics in Healthcare: A New Approach to Leadership" to discover how blending systemic thinking with energy work can revolutionize healthcare leadership, improve team dynamics, and contribute to a healthier, more supportive workplace. Embrace these innovative strategies to lead your healthcare team toward greater resilience, psychological safety, and effectiveness. Links and Resources mentioned in the episode: Safe Space Checklist - A downloadable resource for creating a safe space in healthcare teams. Carolyn Veerman Case Study Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Combatting Burnout: Strategies for Healthcare Unit Transformation (#009) Host: Trace Hobson Episode Summary: In "Combatting Burnout: Strategies for Healthcare Unit Transformation," Trace Hobson delves into effective tactics for addressing burnout and enhancing leadership within healthcare units. This episode provides healthcare managers and clinical leaders with a roadmap to foster psychological safety, improve staff retention, and implement trauma-informed practices, drawing from Trace's extensive experience in high-pressure healthcare environments. Key Points: Tackling Burnout Head-On: Unpack the root causes of burnout in healthcare settings and explore targeted strategies to mitigate its impact on staff well-being and patient care. Building Psychological Safety: Learn how to cultivate an environment where team members feel safe to voice concerns, share ideas, and admit mistakes, which promotes innovation and teamwork. Enhancing Staff Retention: Discover actionable steps to boost staff morale and retention by recognizing achievements, providing growth opportunities, and ensuring a supportive workplace culture. Implementing Trauma-Informed Leadership: Gain insights into the principles of trauma-informed care and how they can be applied to leadership practices to support healthcare providers and patients more effectively. Systemic Approach to Team Dynamics: Explore how systemic thinking can lead to more cohesive and resilient healthcare teams capable of navigating the complexities of modern healthcare challenges. Case Study: Transforming Healthcare Leadership: Trace shares a success story from his consultancy work, highlighting how systemic changes led to significant improvements in team dynamics and patient outcomes. Practical Leadership Tools: End the episode with valuable tools and exercises designed to help healthcare leaders apply the discussed concepts in their daily operations, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Closing Thoughts: "Combatting Burnout: Strategies for Healthcare Unit Transformation" aims to empower healthcare leaders with the knowledge and tools to drive positive change within their units. Leaders can create more supportive, efficient, and compassionate healthcare environments by prioritizing psychological safety, staff retention, and trauma-informed practices.   Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Psychological Safety & Trauma-Informed Practices in Healthcare: A Deep Dive with Kimberlee Bateman (#008) Host: Trace Hobson with Guest: Kimberlee Bateman, Registered Clinical Counselor Episode Overview: In "Psychological Safety & Trauma-Informed Practices in Healthcare," Trace Hobson engages with Kimberlee Bateman to explore essential strategies for enhancing emotional resilience and addressing burnout among healthcare professionals. This episode offers a nuanced understanding of trauma's impact on healthcare settings and practical approaches to fostering a supportive, psychologically safe work environment. Key Discussion Points: Building Emotional Resilience in Healthcare: Unpack the significance of emotional resilience in combating burnout and sustaining a healthy work-life balance for healthcare professionals, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed care practices. Kimberlee Bateman's Trauma-Informed Approach: Kimberlee shares insights from her journey as a clinical counsellor, highlighting how trauma-informed practices can profoundly influence healing and well-being in healthcare environments. Addressing Trauma and Burnout: Discussion on the pervasive issues of unprocessed emotions and burnout in healthcare, exploring how trauma-informed care and psychological safety can serve as foundational elements in addressing these challenges. Strategies for Enhancing Psychological Safety: Dive into actionable strategies for healthcare leaders and teams to cultivate psychological safety, focusing on open communication, empathy, and recognizing vulnerabilities as strengths. Empowering Healthcare Professionals: Highlight the role of individual healthcare workers in driving systemic change by embracing psychological safety principles and trauma-informed approaches, contributing to a more supportive and resilient healthcare ecosystem. Practical Tools for Personal and Team Growth: Kimberlee and Trace provide listeners with valuable tools and exercises to integrate psychological safety and trauma-informed practices into daily healthcare operations. Closing Thoughts: This episode is a call to action for all healthcare professionals to prioritize psychological safety and adopt trauma-informed practices, paving the way for a more empathetic, resilient, and effective healthcare system. By addressing emotional well-being and trauma with care and understanding, we can transform healthcare environments for the better. Call to Action: Safe Space Checklist: A downloadable resource is available to listeners, providing practical steps for creating a safe space in healthcare settings. This checklist can be accessed here. How to Listen: Tune in to Safe Space Made Simple on significant podcast platforms to hear the entire conversation and gain valuable insights into emotional management and trauma in healthcare. Connect with Us: Questions and feedback are welcomed and can be directed to Trace Hobson on LinkedIn. For more information on Kimberlee Bateman, visit her at the All In Counseling Collective website. Join us for insightful conversations and practical tools tailored for healthcare professionals on Safe Space Made Simple, where we aim to foster trust, support, and transformation in healthcare. Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Trauma-Informed Leadership: Fostering Psychological Safety with Dr. Sandra Bloom (#007) Host: Trace Hobson with Guest: Dr. Sandra Bloom, Organizational Dynamics and Trauma-Informed Care Expert Episode Overview: Join Trace Hobson and Dr. Sandra Bloom in a compelling "Safe Space Made Simple" episode titled "Trauma-Informed Leadership: Fostering Psychological Safety." Dr. Bloom, a pioneer in trauma-informed approaches and organizational well-being, discusses her transition from clinical psychiatry to championing systemic change in healthcare organizations. This episode highlights the critical role of trauma-informed leadership in creating psychologically safe environments that enhance both patient care and staff well-being. Key Points Discussed: Dr. Sandra Bloom’s Transformative Journey: Explore Dr. Bloom's path from psychiatric care to advocating for trauma-informed practices in healthcare, underscoring her impact on organizational dynamics and leadership. The Essence of Trauma-Informed Care: Delve into the evolution of trauma-informed care and its foundational importance in healthcare settings, highlighting the need for widespread adoption and understanding among healthcare professionals. Trauma-Informed Leadership Principles: Discuss the essential role of leadership in embedding trauma-informed principles within healthcare organizations, ensuring a culture of safety, empathy, and resilience. Cultivating a Safe Organizational Culture: Unpack practical strategies for establishing and maintaining a healing organizational culture where psychological safety is prioritized and every interaction contributes to a supportive work environment. Innovating Organizational Paradigms: Dr. Bloom emphasizes the necessity of paradigm shifts within healthcare organizations to support staff and patients better, advocating for systemic changes that embrace trauma-informed and psychologically safe practices. Closing Insights: "Trauma-Informed Leadership: Fostering Psychological Safety" invites healthcare leaders and professionals to integrate trauma-informed care into their leadership approach, promoting environments where safety and well-being are at the forefront. Dr. Sandra Bloom's insights provide a roadmap for transforming healthcare organizations into spaces where healing is paramount and every member feels valued and supported. Dr. Sandra Bloom's Website: www.sandrabloom.com Creating Presence Program: www.creatingpresence.net Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Debunking Safety Myths in Healthcare: Fostering Psychological Safety and Team Dynamics (#006) Host: Trace Hobson Show Notes: Join Trace Hobson on "Safe Space Made Simple" for episode six, "Debunking Safety Myths in Healthcare," as we dissect and challenge the prevalent misconceptions surrounding health and safety programs in healthcare settings. This episode goes beyond traditional notions of physical safety, shedding light on the indispensable role of psychological safety and effective team dynamics in cultivating a safe healthcare environment. Episode Highlights: Rethinking Safety Programs: Trace Hobson critically examines the three most common myths about health and safety in healthcare, advocating for a more holistic view that integrates psychological well-being alongside physical safety measures. Beyond Physical Safety: Unpacking the vital distinction between physical and psychological safety, this segment underscores the necessity of ensuring that healthcare professionals are safe and feel safe, highlighting the impact of psychological safety on overall team effectiveness. Cultivating Openness and Trust: Discuss strategies to create a healthcare culture where open communication and trust flourish, enabling team members to voice concerns and contribute to a safer, more collaborative work environment. Foundation of Psychological Health and Safety: Exploring how psychological health and safety are the cornerstone for comprehensive safety programs, leading to more authentic and enduring safety practices within healthcare organizations. Encouraging Innovation Through Psychological Safety: Addressing how overemphasizing physical safety and compliance can hinder innovation and teamwork, suggesting that fostering psychological safety is crucial for encouraging creativity and collaboration among healthcare teams. The Power of Leadership Presence: Highlighting the importance of mindfulness and presence in leadership, arguing that genuine safety and effective leadership stem from being fully engaged and attuned to the needs of the healthcare team. Actionable Advice for Healthcare Professionals: Providing listeners with practical steps to weave psychological safety into their everyday practices, aiming to enhance both personal well-being and the professional environment in healthcare settings. Engage with Our Community: Trace wraps up the episode by encouraging listeners to subscribe for ongoing insights into creating a supportive, safe, and dynamic healthcare workplace. Would you like Free Access to the Free Course I created for clinical leaders called the Relation Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe 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: Navigating Burnout and Promoting Well-being in Healthcare with Dr. Megan Melo (#005) Host: Trace Hobson Show Notes: Join Trace Hobson for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Megan Melo, a family and obesity medicine physician from Seattle, on "Navigating Burnout and Promoting Well-being in Healthcare." Dr. Melo shares her deeply personal journey in medicine, shaped by her family's healthcare background, and delves into the critical issues of burnout, self-care, and the need for systemic change within the healthcare industry. Episode Highlights: Dr. Melo's Medical Heritage: Explore Dr. Melo's path to medicine, inspired by her family's nursing legacy and her intrinsic passion for patient care, setting the stage for discussing healthcare providers' personal and professional challenges. The Healthcare Paradox: Dr. Melo candidly discusses the pressures of modern healthcare delivery, from balancing patient expectations and quality metrics to coping with commercial demands, highlighting the complex landscape healthcare professionals navigate. Confronting Burnout: An honest reflection on Dr. Melo's experiences with burnout, shedding light on the pervasive issue among healthcare workers and the urgent need for strategies to manage emotional and mental health in high-stress environments. The Journey to Self-Compassion: Transitioning from a 'tough it out' mentality to embracing empathy and self-care, Dr. Melo underscores the importance of recognizing healthcare professionals' human limits and the role of self-compassion in sustaining a healthy work-life balance. Fostering Safe Spaces: Insights into Dr. Melo's approach to coaching and creating supportive environments where healthcare professionals can openly address their struggles, emphasizing individual responsibility in self-care and advocating for systemic support. Systemic Pressures and Solutions: A critical examination of the healthcare system's unrealistic demands on its providers, with Dr. Melo calling for reevaluating these pressures and adopting a more humane approach that acknowledges the well-being of healthcare workers as integral to patient care. Breaking the Perfectionism Cycle: Dr. Melo offers advice on distinguishing healthy striving for excellence from the detrimental cycle of perfectionism, providing valuable guidance for healthcare professionals seeking to maintain their well-being amidst the demands of their roles. Conclusion: "Navigating Burnout and Promoting Well-being in Healthcare" with Dr. Megan Melo is a must-listen for anyone in the medical field grappling with the challenges of modern healthcare practice. This episode highlights the critical issues of burnout and self-care and inspires a conversation on systemic changes needed to support the well-being of those at the heart of healthcare. You can reach out to Megan through her website at https://www.healthierforgood.com, where physicians will find Megan's coaching resources, or if you would like just to reach out and connect with Megan to share the impact this episode has had on you, reach out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-melo-md-71329a208/ Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?  Try out the newsletter accompaniment that goes deeper with practical tips and tactics for each podcast. Click here for a 4-minute read of The Sunday Safe Space Leader 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 rating Give the show a review Subscribe and share with others in your network This helps us to amplify a positive message in Canadian Healthcare! 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