We might be a highly evolved species, but to your nervous system, an upcoming deadline is no different than a deadly saber-tooth tiger. Why is this? You’ve probably heard the term “Psychological Safety” thrown around. But is this a revolutionary belief, or simply a passing trend? And, what does this mean for leaders who might not feel psychologically safe themselves? With help from experts Lisa Wimberger and Candy Barone, host Tina Dietz explores how leaders can regulate their mental and physical well-being.
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Episode Highlights:
- Learn the scientific definition of psychological safety (4:40)
- See the “warning signs” of a psychologically unsafe environment in yourself (15:58)
- Discover the parts of your brain that determine your fight, flight, freeze response (16:55)
- Learn tips and tricks from experts on how to regulate yourself back to a state of calm, and lead your team to success! (26:45)
- Most common challenges in creating psychological safety in the workplace, and some “Sacred Cows” that need to be eliminated. (20:11)
About the Guests
Lisa Wimberger is the founder of the Neurosculpting® Institute and co-founder of the NeuroPraxis App. She holds a Masters Degree in Education, a Foundations Certification in NeuroLeadership, and Certificates in Medical Neuroscience, Visual Perception, and the Brain, and Neurobiology. She is the author of seven books on neuroplasticity and stress management, including NEW BELIEFS, NEW BRAIN: Free Yourself from Stress and Fear, and NEUROSCULPTING: A Whole-Brain Approach to Heal Trauma, Rewrite Limiting Beliefs, and Find Wholeness.
She runs multiple companies and has over 60 international franchises. Lisa still runs a private meditation coaching practice teaching clients who suffer from emotional blocks, stress disorders, and self-imposed limitations. She is a keynote speaker and a faculty member of Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Center, the Law Enforcement Survival Institute, Omega Institute, and 1440 Multiversity.
Candy Barone, CEO & Founder of You Empowered Strong, is a leadership development expert, trainer, and executive coach, as well as an international speaker and Amazon best-selling author.
With nearly 20 years in corporate, combined with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt, and MBA, she is a master at building exceptional, high-performing teams, maximizing and leveraging ROI, growing emerging leaders, creating metrics for greater accountability, and catapulting individuals to achieve explosive growth.
