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Episode 3 - Psychological safety in teams

Show Notes

This week, Pia and Dan discuss psychological safety with Dr Jessica Tonissen, leadership and wellbeing coach, Doctor of Psychology and Associate Director at InLightening in Melbourne. Dr Tonissen dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings around the term, how psychological safety does not have to come at the expense of performance, and that there's a difference between safety and artificial harmony. The conversation also touches on our ingrained fear of rejection, and how it stimulates our fight-or-flight response.

Meet the guests

Jessica is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology with 15 years experience in Psychology, Leadership & Talent Development, Leadership & Wellbeing Coaching, and Organisational Culture & Change. As a curious and thoughtful coach and facilitator, Jessica focusses on building self-awareness, capability and ultimately choicefulness in individuals and groups; creating positive impacts for individuals, teams, organisations and communities. Jessica’s approach is informed by psychology, neuroscience, corporate pragmatism, and a genuine interest in people. Jessica believes that leadership is foundational to organisational success, and that powerful leadership comes from deeply understanding who we are as people, and making conscious and deliberate choices about the way we engage with others and our environment.