In this follow-up episode, Scott chats again with Peter Susca to explore how safety professionals can evolve from compliance enforcers to respected business advisors. If you haven’t listened to part one, we suggest going back, it lays the groundwork for this powerful conversation.

This episode unpacks Peter’s second article from his Business Class series in Professional Safety Journal, focusing on seven strategies to elevate influence within an organization. Drawing from over 45 years of experience, Peter shares candid stories and practical lessons for navigating workplace dynamics, aligning with leadership, and building credibility across departments.

You’ll learn how to:

✅Identify if the barrier to influence is you, the organization—or both

✅Speak the language of business and align with your company’s value drivers

✅Build cross-functional relationships, especially with finance and operations

✅Shift the perception of safety from a “brake” to a “business accelerator”

✅Avoid the trap of “fixing safety” and instead improve the process behind the risk

✅Understand organizational silos and how to break through them tactfully

✅Calibrate risk perception so safety becomes everyone’s responsibility

Whether you’re new to the safety profession or a seasoned expert feeling stuck, this episode offers a powerful roadmap for becoming a trusted voice in strategic decisions. As Peter puts it: “You’re too valuable to spend your life being frustrated.”

🎧 Tune in to hear how a fresh lens on risk, relationship-building, and operational fluency can transform your impact and career path.