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December 05, 2023Creating Psychological and Neurobiological Safety in Disrupted Healthcare Teams(#004)
Title: Cultivating Psychological Safety in Healthcare Leadership with Caroline Veerman (#004)
Host: Trace Hobson
Show Notes: Join Trace Hobson in a compelling session with Caroline Veerman, a distinguished healthcare manager and coach from the Netherlands, on "Cultivating Psychological Safety in Healthcare Leadership." This episode delves into Caroline's expertise in fostering an environment of psychological safety within her teams, which is crucial for navigating the complexities of modern healthcare.
Episode Highlights:
Leadership and Psychological Safety: Caroline recounts her experiences managing extensive healthcare teams, focusing on the critical role of psychological safety in enhancing team resilience and performance amidst the healthcare sector's evolving demands.
Journey Through Burnout: Caroline opens up about her battle with burnout, sharing valuable lessons on redefining leadership approaches to prioritize well-being and create a supportive work culture.
Empowering Team Environments: Explore Caroline's strategies for building a safe space where team members feel acknowledged and valued, contributing to improved work quality and team spirit.
The Essence of Leadership Presence: Discussing the transformative effect of being fully present in both professional and personal spheres, Caroline highlights how genuine presence can lead to more impactful and empathetic leadership.
Practical Approaches to Balance and Presence: Caroline shares actionable techniques she employs to maintain balance and stay present in the demanding environment of healthcare management, such as mindful reflection periods, optimizing meeting structures, and the importance of taking strategic pauses for alignment.
Redefining Leadership Hierarchies: Addressing the common misconceptions around leadership structures, the conversation sheds light on the benefits of treating all team members as equal contributors, enhancing team dynamics, and alleviating the pressure of leaders caught between upper management and frontline staff.
Transforming Healthcare Team Culture: Gain insights into the subtle yet significant mindset and practice shifts that can revolutionize a healthcare team's culture, leading to a more empowered and cohesive unit.
Conclusion: "Cultivating Psychological Safety in Healthcare Leadership" by Caroline Veerman offers invaluable perspectives for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance team dynamics, navigate leadership challenges, and foster an environment where psychological safety is the cornerstone of team success. Caroline's experiences and strategies provide a blueprint for creating supportive, resilient healthcare teams.
Download the resource mentioned in the podcast: https://www.tracehobsontraining.com/Podcastresource
Carline’s website: https://www.ferja.nl/english/
Caroline’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-veerman-57841814/
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Together, we can cultivate compassionate clinical leadership and build safer spaces in healthcare.
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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.
49 min
November 29, 2023Nurse Leadership in Crisis: Addressing Burnout and Building Sustainable Healthcare Teams(003)
Title: Empowering Nurse Leadership: A Global Perspective with Jennifer Thietz (#003)
Host: Trace Hobson
Show Notes: In an enlightening episode of "Safe Space Made Simple," Trace Hobson is joined by Jennifer Thietz, a seasoned nurse with a distinguished 34-year career spanning continents, to discuss "Empowering Nurse Leadership: A Global Perspective." Jennifer shares insights from her journey in nursing, from Africa to California, highlighting the critical role nurses play as the backbone of healthcare, particularly in crises.
Episode Highlights:
Nursing Across Borders: Jennifer recounts her diverse experiences in nursing, providing a global viewpoint on the profession's challenges and the universal nature of nursing as a cornerstone of hope in healthcare.
Challenges in Nurse Leadership: Delving into the pressures faced by nurse leaders and frontline staff, including distress, cumulative stress, and pervasive staff shortages, Jennifer brings to light the resilience and dedication inherent in nursing.
We are bridging the Administrative Gap: A candid discussion on the disconnect between healthcare administration and the frontline realities of nursing, advocating for more significant empowerment and involvement of nurses in healthcare decision-making processes.
Advocating for Psychological Safety: Jennifer emphasizes the need for healthcare environments that prioritize nurses' psychological health and safety, ensuring they are supported and valued in their roles.
Global Insights on Nursing Challenges: Through personal anecdotes and observations, Jennifer underscores the commonality of nursing challenges worldwide, stressing the need for systemic solutions.
Sneak Peek: "Nurses Matter": Jennifer previews her forthcoming book, "Nurses Matter," aimed at redefining nursing's future through empowerment and practical strategies for change, intending to inspire nurses globally.
A Call to Action for Nurse Leaders: This episode is a motivational call for nurse leaders and frontline nurses, offering guidance, insights, and a vision for a revitalized healthcare sector led by empowered and valued nursing professionals.
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.
34 min
September 24, 2023Six Systemic Challenges in Healthcare Leadership—and How to Overcome Them with Safe Space Systemic Coaching(001)
Title: Transforming Healthcare Environments: Introducing Safe Space Made Simple (#001)
Host: Trace Hobson
Podcast Show Notes:
Summary: Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Safe Space Made Simple," where host Trace Hobson sets the stage for a transformative journey into creating nurturing healthcare environments. This podcast empowers healthcare managers, leaders, and teams with the insights and tools to cultivate spaces characterized by belonging, trust, and mutual support.
In this episode, Trace addresses the critical challenges facing today's healthcare systems and outlines the podcast's mission to foster healing relationships, joy in the workplace, and enhanced patient care by establishing safe spaces.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Healthcare Leadership Gaps: Trace identifies the leadership gap as a fundamental issue, emphasizing the need for visionary and empathetic leadership to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.
Addressing Systemic Distress and Conduct Issues: Delving into systemic distress and disrespectful conduct, this episode highlights the importance of respectful interactions and systemic health for a positive work culture.
Combatting Negative Behaviors: Trace explores solutions to counter reactive, resistant, or reclusive behaviours that undermine team cohesion and effectiveness.
Promoting Self-Care and Well-being: A discussion on the critical role of self-care for healthcare professionals, advocating for practices that support well-being and prevent burnout.
Tackling Absenteeism and Staff Turnover: Examining the trends of absenteeism and departure from the healthcare profession, Trace offers insights into creating more supportive work environments that encourage retention.
Trace Hobson's Insights: Sharing his journey, Trace reveals how a shift in perspective can create work environments that support healthcare workers' well-being and life outside of work.
A Resource for Healthcare Leaders: Introducing "Safe Space Made Simple" as a weekly resource featuring diverse voices from the healthcare field, including practitioners, leaders, thought leaders, and authors, all aimed at improving healthcare team dynamics and patient outcomes.
Conclusion: Join us on "Safe Space Made Simple" as we embark on a mission to transform healthcare environments into spaces of healing, support, and joy. This podcast is more than just a series; it's a movement towards better healthcare outcomes, achieved by nurturing the well-being of those at the heart of healthcare.
Actionable steps:
Subscribe to the Safe Space Made Simple podcast.
Download the safe space checklist.
Listen to the podcast and learn from the stories and insights of guests.
Implement the skills and tools you learn from the podcast in your work and life.
Connect with Trace on LinkedIn
Download the Free Safe Space Checklist here.

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If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, share and leave comments. When you subscribe, share and leave comments for colleagues and friends to spread the message of leadership, empathy, and collaboration in healthcare, it helps us validate the show and invite more guests and leaders to support you in the vital work you're here to do.
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Thank you for your commitment to improving healthcare culture.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Remember, be a safe space. See you in the next episode!
16 min
September 22, 2023From Overwhelm to Impact: Trace Hobson's Journey to Safe Space Systemic Coaching Leadership(002)
Title: From Personal Struggle to Safe Spaces: Trace Hobson's Journey (#002)
Host: Trace Hobson
Summary: "From Personal Struggle to Safe Spaces" is the compelling narrative of Trace Hobson, host of "Safe Space Made Simple," detailing his transformative journey from confronting personal challenges to pioneering safe spaces in healthcare. In this episode, Trace shares the profound impact of trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles on his life and how these experiences catalyzed his commitment to fostering environments of safety, support, and well-being.
Key Highlights:
Trace's Transformation: Discover Trace's evolution from a high-achieving individual to someone who values sustainable work practices and supportive leadership, emphasizing mental health support in the workplace.
The Power of Satir Transformational Systems Therapy: Trace delves into how Satir Transformational Systems Therapy reshaped his understanding of presence, self-acceptance, and internal listening, laying the foundation for creating safe spaces.
Applying Lessons to Family and Work: Learn how Trace implemented these therapeutic principles with his teenage daughters and within his professional teams, leading to significant improvements in stress management, relationships, and team dynamics.
Zen Meetings and Team Culture: Trace introduces the concept of weekly Zen meetings, a practice that transformed his team's culture by providing a platform for relief, support, and collaborative growth, underscoring the importance of promoting well-being in healthcare environments.
Extending Safe Spaces Beyond Work: Trace shares insights into extending the principles of safe spaces to his family life, demonstrating the universal applicability of these practices in fostering healing and expansion where challenges seemed insurmountable.
Trace's Inspirational Message: An inspiring tale of personal change, highlighting that it's never too late to alter one's life path and that the journey to creating safe spaces for others begins with oneself.
Key Takeaways:
Creating safe spaces is attainable, even amidst personal trials like trauma and addiction, by embracing presence, self-acceptance, and mindful listening.
The transformation to safe spaces can profoundly heal relationships, enhance joy in professional and personal lives, and lead to superior healthcare outcomes.
Actionable Steps:
Prioritize establishing a safe space for yourself through self-awareness, compassion, and care.
Extend the creation of safe spaces in your professional and personal circles, enhancing the well-being of others.
Practice mindful communication and actions, ensuring an environment where authenticity and emotional expression are valued.
Foster a supportive atmosphere where learning from mistakes and personal growth are encouraged.
Are you a leadership bunny, cat, fox or deer 🦊🐰🦌🐈‍⬛ ?
Take our fun and insightful quiz to find out! Take the quiz now!
Subscribe and Share:
If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, share and leave comments. When you subscribe, share and leave comments for colleagues and friends to spread the message of leadership, empathy, and collaboration in healthcare, it helps us validate the show and invite more guests and leaders to support you in the vital work you're here to do.
Do you want to watch the podcast on YouTube?
Click Below:
https://www.youtube.com/@TraceHobson
Thank you for your commitment to improving healthcare culture.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Remember, be a safe space. See you in the next episode!
28 min
October 06, 2021Vulnerability is a Superpower
Speed of Presence Podcast Episode Two
Hi, I'm Trace Hobson, and after 25 years of working in the corporate world and trying to hide my anxiety, my unresolved trauma, and the mental health problems that me and my family were going through, I've become convinced of three things:
The first is that I'm not alone, and I never was even though I felt that way because of stigma and ignorance.
The second is that vulnerability is a superpower when I take the time to be present and share honestly and openly with people at home and work.
And the third is that we can turn the mental health crisis around in our world by learning how to create safe spaces in our workplaces and families so that people feel important, valued, included, and psychologically healthy and safe.
The intention of this podcast is simple: We're here to help our workplaces and our families heal from anxiety, unresolved trauma, and the mental health crisis that's going on in our country and around the world by using Psychological Health and Safety Coaching.
This podcast will use 13 psychosocial factors from the Canadian standard for psychological health and safety, transformational presence coaching principles, and systems work to practically learn how to work and live in a new way.
We believe that when organizations put their people's mental health and well-being first through support, training, and intervention, we will see lives, families, and communities transformed.
Welcome to Episode Two!
Today we talk about psychosocial factor two: Psychological and Social Support— this factor exists in organizations that have the wisdom and insight to identify when people are struggling and then do something about it.
You know this podcast intends to talk about and experience a psychologically safe and healthy space. So we decided to share the intimacy that we have developed over the last two years in our family calls and see how the 13 factors adopted for workplaces could be applied in our family.
In today's episode, we talk about masculinity and what being a "Real Man" is. We talk about how vulnerability is a superpower, and we talk about what happens in people's lives when they don't feel like they have support at work for their mental health.
Welcome, we hope that you enjoy the show!
35 min
October 04, 2021A Culture of Trust
Speed of Presence Podcast Episode One
Hi, I'm Trace Hobson, and after 25 years of working in the corporate world and trying to hide my anxiety, my unresolved trauma, and the mental health problems that me and my family were going through, I’ve become convinced of three things:
The first is that I’m not alone, and I never was even though I felt that way because of stigma and ignorance.
The second is that Vulnerability is a superpower when I take the time to be present and share honestly and openly with people at home and work.
And the third is that we can turn the mental health crisis around in our world by learning how to create safe spaces in our workplaces and families so that people feel important, valued, included, and psychologically healthy and safe.
The intention of this podcast is simple: We’re here to help our workplaces and our families heal from anxiety, unresolved trauma, and the mental health crisis that’s going on in our country and around the world by using Psychological Health and Safety Coaching.
In this podcast, we will use 13 psychosocial factors from the Canadian standard for psychological health and safety, transformational presence coaching principles, and systems work to practically learn how to work and live in a new way.
We believe that when organizations put their people’s mental health and well-being first through support, training, and intervention, we will see lives, families, and communities transformed.
Welcome to episode One!
Today we talk about psychosocial factor one: A Culture of Trust— and we also share what our experience has been in organizations that put their financial needs or wants ahead of the family's well-being.
This podcast intends to talk about and experience a psychologically safe and healthy space.
So we decided to share the intimacy that we have developed over the last two years in our family calls and to see how the 13 factors adopted for workplaces could be applied in our family.
In today's episode, we talk about how to build trust at work and at home so that we have a culture that we can rely on and trust.
Welcome, and we hope that you enjoy the show!
38 min

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