The Word on Coaching

Season 4 Episode 1: The Word on Coaching - Psychological Safety Part 1

March 19, 2022 Kevin Fuselier
Season 4 Episode 1: The Word on Coaching - Psychological Safety Part 1
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The Word on Coaching
Season 4 Episode 1: The Word on Coaching - Psychological Safety Part 1
Mar 19, 2022
Kevin Fuselier


In this episode, we explore the concept of psychological safety with Steve Buchanan of Buchanan Consulting LLC. Steve has served as a leader and consultant both inside and outside of organizations. He brings years of experience and expertise to any situation.

We discuss what psychological safety is, why it is important, and the leader's role in creating an environment for psychological safety to exist. Steve shares his philosophy on the combination of having a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety.

This is the first part of our discussion with Steve.  Make sure to listen to Part 2 on this important topic!

Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:

Google Project Aristotle paper

https://rework.withgoogle.com/print/guides/5721312655835136/

Amy Edmondson, TedTalk 'Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhoLuui9gX8

The Fearless Organization - Amy Edmondson

Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman

Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck

Make sure to check out more of The Word on Coaching podcasts and follow Coaches3 on Facebook for more resources and tips for being a leader-coach!

Show Notes


In this episode, we explore the concept of psychological safety with Steve Buchanan of Buchanan Consulting LLC. Steve has served as a leader and consultant both inside and outside of organizations. He brings years of experience and expertise to any situation.

We discuss what psychological safety is, why it is important, and the leader's role in creating an environment for psychological safety to exist. Steve shares his philosophy on the combination of having a growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety.

This is the first part of our discussion with Steve.  Make sure to listen to Part 2 on this important topic!

Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:

Google Project Aristotle paper

https://rework.withgoogle.com/print/guides/5721312655835136/

Amy Edmondson, TedTalk 'Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhoLuui9gX8

The Fearless Organization - Amy Edmondson

Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman

Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck

Make sure to check out more of The Word on Coaching podcasts and follow Coaches3 on Facebook for more resources and tips for being a leader-coach!