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What happens when staff are afraid to speak up? Healthcare teams struggle with stress, turnover, and burnout—but when psychological safety is strong, collaboration, learning, and performance thrive. In this episode, we break down what psychological safety is, the stories of where it started and the impacts when you have it, and what happens when you don’t. We look at why hierarchy and fear hold teams back and how the four key domains—willingness to help, inclusion, risk attitude, and open conversations create actionable focus areas for you and your team.

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What is Psychological Safety

Psychological Safety as an Enduring Resource Amid Constraints

The Fearless Organisation Scan

Amy Edmondson

Better Leadership & Learning: A Guide to Psychological Safety

Liz and Mollie Psychological Safety Assessment

The 4 stages of psychological safety

Radical Candor

An introduction to the SCARF model

Say Kia ora on LinkedIn

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Healthcare leaders are being asked to do the impossible. So, how do we make the work achievable? In this episode, we talk about the courage it takes to prioritise, the role of risk conversations in setting boundaries, and how tools like FMEA and Cal Newport’s ideas in Slow Productivity can help us work differently. I also revisit the ‘big rocks’ allegory and why health—our own and our teams’—must be in the jar first. This is about making working and leading in healthcare sustainable.

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Slow Productivity Cal Newport

Be clear on what matters

Rocks, pebbles and sand analogy

Stephen Covey’s Big Rocks video

FMEA from the IHI

Your meetings from a perspective of courage

Nick Petrie on burnout

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5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders

The beginner’s guide to vertical development

Adeption

Nick Petrie

Developing talent: You’re probably missing vertical development

Building your network as a healthcare leader

Getting started with reflection as a healthcare leader

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Gratitude Practice Guide 

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Grit, Purpose and Hope

This week I’m sharing Stephen Covey’s Circle of Concern, Influence, and Control, focusing on practical ways to shift from worry to action. I’ll share some personal insights and simple, actionable ideas—like practising self-compassion, staying present, setting meaningful goals, and adopting a growth mindset—to help us feel more focused, empowered, and ready to make progress.

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Determine your circles of control, influence and concern.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Instagram Inspiration 1

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5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders

Perform Under Pressure

Self Compassion

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In this episode, I’m looking at the challenges and strengths of working across generations in healthcare today. From the experienced perspectives of Gen X leaders to the fresh approaches of younger healthcare professionals, the workplace has never been more diverse—or more dynamic. So yes, frustrations and learning moments arise from different attitudes towards work-life boundaries, commitment, and adaptability.

Sharing some of my early career experiences and the shifts in workplace culture, I’m suggesting that leaders can build a collaborative environment by embracing curiosity, growth, and open conversations.

I think the answer to having a sustainable workforce in healthcare can be found when we listen to the younger generations and support their growth with the wisdom and perspective of those of us who have been around a little longer.

Intergenerational teamwork is here, and together we have the answers to what will make healthcare work.

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5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders

Which generation are you?

The generational mix and the magic it brings

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5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders

Help me I’m overwhelmed

The Healthy Mind Platter

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This week, we unpack the concept of "Sharpening the Saw" from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, applying it to leadership renewal. Explore Stephen Covey’s four pillars—mental, physical, spiritual, and social—and how they play a critical role in sustaining leadership performance. From organizing your mental space to discovering what inspires you, this episode is packed with ideas to keep your leadership sharp. We end with the Learn-Commit-Do model to help you take action!

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5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Te Whare Tapa Wha

Manage your energy not your time

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