The Safety Gambit

On episode 49 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Rick Bistline, Ph.D., former law enforcement officer and current leadership development coach, to explore the human impact of public safety.

Content warning: Brief mention of suicide and depression.

In this episode, we cover:

• Measuring the impact of public service.
• The mental health impact of working in law enforcement.
• The dangers of the us vs. them mentality within the police force.
• The importance of seeing people as they are.
• Why peer support matters.
• And so much more!

You can connect with Rick on LinkedIn.

Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for industry guests! Contact Lindsay here.

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 48 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Karen Laos, communication expert and confidence cultivator, to explore the risks and joys of asking for what you want (especially for women!). 

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of effective communication.
• Why it's so hard for women to ask for what they want.
• Direct asks vs. passive asks.
• How to become more confident in the workplace.
• What happens when you ask and they say "no."
• And so much more!

You can connect with Karen Laos on LinkedIn and on their website: KarenLaos.com.

Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for industry guests! Contact Lindsay here.

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 47 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Tanya Conole to explore the differences between risk-based safety and compliance-based safety.

In this episode, we cover:

• What safety culture is like in Australia.
• Safety as a continuum.
• Why safety compliance is the bare minimum.
• How to establish safety in a systematic way.
• And so much more!

You can connect with Tanya Conole on LinkedIn. And make sure to listen to Tanya's podcast, A Win for Safety.

On September 28th, join Lindsay at The Gathering, in Santa Barbara, for a conversation on how to conduct your personal hazard assessment. Use code LINDSAY20 for $20 off your ticket!

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 46 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Robin Caine, fighter pilot with the Royal Air Force, to explore the overall risks and safety of piloting a jet and what's it like to be a real-life Top Gun Maverick.

In this episode, we cover:

• Putting a system in place to help you understand errors.
• Operating risk and operational risk.
• Decision making in times of crisis.
• Putting the responsibility of safety on a group, as opposed to a person.
• Thinking like a Maverick.
• How Robin has taken their experience as a pilot and transferred that to leadership and coaching.
• And so much more!

You can connect with Robin Caine on LinkedIn.

In September, join Lindsay at The Gathering, in Santa Barbara, for a conversation on how to conduct your personal hazard assessment. Reach out to Lindsay for a special discount code!

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 45 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Cathy Peyton, CEO and founder of Indigo Workplace, to explore the ups and downs and everything in between of company culture.

In this episode, we cover:

• The intersection of safety and culture.
• The best way to give employees time and space to reset.
• Creating environments people want to be in.
• How everyone is a part of cultivating a sustainable culture.
• And so much more!

Indigo Workplace transforms business through a thriving workplace culture. Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn. 

In September, join Lindsay at The Gathering, in Santa Barbara, for a conversation on how to conduct your personal hazard assessment. Reach out to Lindsay for a special discount code!

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 44 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Svetlana Blancher to explore the bright beginnings of Rugged Peach, a brand new company dedicated to making high-visibility PPE and workwear for expecting mothers.

In this episode, we cover:

• The difficulty of finding comfortable PPE and workwear for women.
• How Rugged Peach sets to solve the issue of ill-fitting wear for pregnant women.
• The risks of ill-fitting workwear and PPE.
• On elevating women in the workplace.
• And so much more!

Rugged Peach Workwear understands that expecting moms require properly fitted PPE just as much as the next gal. They are committed to designing maternity PPE and workwear that looks good, feels great, and keeps you safe. 

In September, join Lindsay at The Gathering, in Santa Barbara, for a conversation on how to conduct your personal hazard assessment. Reach out to Lindsay for a special discount code!

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 43 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Melanie Adams, the founder of Embher, to explore empowering women with better Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) solutions.

In this episode, we cover:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed for women.
• How what you wear contributes to your comfort and safety.
• Showing up at work with confidence.
• What really makes PPE garments comfortable.
• Taking the lead and other career advice.
• And so much more!

Want comfortable and empowering PPE designed specifically for women? Try Embher, founded by Melanie Adams. Learn more about the Alliance of Women's Safety Apparel Manufacturers.

The ASSP Professional Development conference is taking place August 7-9. Register here. In September, join Lindsay at The Gathering, in Santa Barbara, for a conversation on how to conduct your personal hazard assessment. Reach out to Lindsay for a special discount code!

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 42 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Alison Butler, a certified Mental Health First Aid course instructor, to explore mental health in the workplace.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why everyone (10 out of 10 people!) has mental health.
• Tips on burnout prevention.
• Integrating mental health safety in the workplace.
• How to identify when someone is struggling.
• Checking in with your personal mental health.
• And so much more!

Connect with Alison at AlisonButler.ca.

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Join Lindsay at the Shadow Her Virtual Resource Summer Series on July 24th for a presentation on how to evaluate risks and shape outcomes!

In September, join Lindsay at The Gathering, in Santa Barbara, for a conversation on how to conduct your personal hazard assessment. Reach out to Lindsay for a special discount code!

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 41 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Mike Penhall, a commercial pilot, to explore the risks pilots take and the culture of safety in aviation.

In this episode, we cover:

• Mental health for pilots.
• How Mike discovered his love of flying.
• Increasing support for pilots and crew.
• Staying calm when things don't go as planned.
• And so much more!

Connect with Mike at AirAmericaAM.com and Instagram @penhallshortbus.

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Join Lindsay at the Shadow Her Virtual Resource Summer Series June 26-July 24! And you're not going to want to miss The Gathering.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!

On episode 40 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Ginny Palmieri, CEO and co-founder of myNextory, to explore the human skills needed to advance in your career.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of having people in your life to support you.
• What mistakes people make in their career advancement.
• Essential skills in career development, like critical thinking.
• The keys to receiving feedback.
• The trouble with being resistant to change.
• And so much more!

Connect with Ginny on LinkedIn. If you're looking for a little help in your career advancement, be sure to check out myNextory.

Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.

Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com.  Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!