Psychological safety in teams with Sheila Wherry

How can we better support the different ways people think and work within our teams?

In this latest episode, I’m joined by Sydney psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist Dr Clinton White, and together we turn our attention to ADHD.

We explore what ADHD actually means in a workplace context, why it is often misunderstood, and how the traits associated with ADHD can be powerful strengths when the environment allows them to be used well.

We also discuss some of the common misconceptions about ADHD at work, and what leaders and team members can do to create conditions where people with different thinking styles can do their best work.

Throughout the conversation we reflect on the importance of clarity, context, flexibility and psychological safety, and how thoughtful adjustments in how we work together can make a meaningful difference for individuals and teams.

How can we better recognise and respond to burnout within our teams? 

In this latest episode, I'm joined by Sydney psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist Dr Clinton White, and together we turn our attention to burnout.

We explore what burnout actually looks like in practice, why it is frequently misunderstood, and what leaders, and team members, can do to reduce the conditions that contribute to it.

We discuss the impact of cognitive load, ambiguity and shifting priorities, as well as the powerful role that clarity, connection and psychological safety within teams can play in protecting people.

Welcome to series 3 in which I talk with leaders who are intentionally building psychological safety with their key stakeholders. In today’s episode I chat with James Kent, Chief Technology Officer of AMP Capital, based in Sydney, Australia. 

Prior to joining AMP, James held various senior positions within the financial services industry inc Macquarie Group and Deutsche Asset Management.  

James has a wealth of experience building and leading teams and this shines through as he shares his feedback and reflections with us here. It is clear James walks his talk and this is an episode not to be missed!

As a reminder, the purpose of this podcast series is to give you the opportunity to hear practical insights and tips, from leaders, on how they are cultivating psychological safety in their teams and across their organisations. We've kept these short and practical for you.

Enjoy!

I’m delighted to announce the release of Episode 4, Series 3,  of the Psychological Safety in Teams podcast. 

In this series, I talk with leaders who are intentionally building psychological safety with their key stakeholders. 

In today’s episode, I chat with Leah Du Plooy, Director of Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion at LaTrobe University in Melbourne, Australia.

This is an episode not to be missed, as you listen to Leah share how her considerable strength in building relationships, along with her continued drive for significant outcomes, supports her in achieving highly intentional results with and for her stakeholders. 

As a reminder, the purpose of this podcast series is to give you the opportunity to hear practical insights and tips, from leaders, on how they are cultivating psychological safety in their teams and across their organisations. We've kept these short and practical for you.

Enjoy!

I’m delighted to announce the release of Episode 3, Series 3,  of the Psychological Safety in Teams podcast. 

In this series, I talk with leaders who are intentionally building psychological safety with their key stakeholders. 

In today’s episode, I chat with Ann Costa, a creative human resource professional with over 20 years of practical experience in various industries, across Australia, New Zealand and the United States. 

Ann’s mission is to educate, inspire and open the doors of communication; ultimately transforming employee lives for the better. So, with that in mind, I’m delighted to share her insights and reflections on how she navigates stakeholder relationships in a psychologically safe way.

As a reminder, the purpose of this podcast series is to give you the opportunity to hear practical insights and tips, from leaders, on how they are cultivating psychological safety in their teams and across their organisations. We've kept these short and practical for you.

Enjoy!

I’m delighted to announce the release of Episode 2, Series 3, of the Psychological Safety in Teams podcast. 

In this series I talk with leaders who are intentionally building psychological safety with their key stakeholders. 

In today’s episode I chat with Peta Blood, Acting Director of the Compulsory Drug Treatment Correctional Centre in NSW, Australia

I have been fortunate to know and work with Peta for many years now and would consider her highly intentional in her approach to leading teams and working with key stakeholders to achieve critical outcomes. I’m delighted to share her insights and reflections with you here.

As a reminder, the purpose of this podcast series is to give you the opportunity to hear practical insights and tips, from leaders, on how they are cultivating psychological safety in their teams and across their organisations. We've kept these short and practical for you.

Enjoy!

I’m delighted to announce the release of Episode 1, Series 3, of the Psychological Safety in Teams podcast. 

In this series, I talk with leaders who are intentionally building psychological safety with their key stakeholders. 

In today’s episode, I chat with David Shepherd, Group Head of Network Investment and Maintenance at Essential Energy. 

David was recommended to me for this series by his own stakeholders (there is certainly no better endorsement than that!) and I’m sure you’ll agree today’s episode is somewhat of a mini masterclass.

I’m delighted to share his insights and reflections with you here.

As a reminder, the purpose of this podcast series is to give you the opportunity to hear practical insights and tips, from leaders, on how they are cultivating psychological safety in their teams and across their organisations. We've kept these short and practical for you.

Enjoy!

Natalie Kooyman is the Chief Risk Officer at AMP Capital, a large global investment manager headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Natalie is responsible for leading the Enterprise Risk Management team, otherwise known as ERM, and supports the development and implementation of the ERM Framework across the business globally.   Before joining AMP Capital in 2012, Natalie spent over 20 years working within the Financial Services industry both within Australia and the United Kingdom and has worked for large institutions such as HSBC, Deloitte, Schroders and Perpetual Limited. 

Nat and I have had many conversations about leadership and I’ve watched her continuously walk her talk with her team and other key stakeholders. I’m delighted to share her insights in leading psychologically safe and high performing teams with you in this latest podcast edition. 

Enjoy 😀

I'm delighted to announce the release of Episode 3 (Series 2) of ‘𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬’ podcast. In this second series we shine a light on 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, while continuing to cultivate 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺.

In this episode I chat with Julia Ladera Castillero. Julia manages 9-digit quarterly ads revenues and a multinational team at Google’s European Headquarter in Dublin, Ireland, where she has been working since 2006. 

Beyond her work at Google, Julia is a certified Executive and Leadership Coach.

Both in her corporate work and private practice, Julia puts an emphasis on career and performance coaching which is anchored in identifying and building success from individuals’ values and personal strengths.

Julia shares so much wisdom in this episode and I’m grateful to her for sharing it with us here.

Enjoy!

I'm delighted to announce the release of Episode 2 (Series 2) of ‘Psychological Safety in Teams’ podcast. In this second series we shine a light on 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, while continuing to cultivate 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺.In this episode I chat with Guy Cohen, VP Talent Management and Organisation Development at TT Electronics plc.

Guy has spent almost two decades working with leaders across all levels of organisations to develop their potential and build high performing teams that both facilitate successful careers and deliver shareholder value.

His work has ranged from working 1-2-1 with the HRD and CFO of a start-up to helping the European Marketing leadership of a global drinks company achieve improved levels of performance through his deep facilitation skills. His passion lies in aligning people and strategic goals as a vehicle for bringing about positive business outcomes both internally and externally and enabling leaders to make a positive difference to those around them. 

And I have no doubt you will hear that as a common thread throughout this discussion. I hope you enjoy it.