For more than 30 years, I’ve worked in the areas of Leadership and Communication as a Conference Speaker and Corporate Workshop Facilitator in my own business.  And during that time, I’ve noticed a significant increase in problems in workplaces that create great risks to employees’ psychological safety. Physical safety we get – we know it’s important to ensure employees know how to lift things properly, that there are no trip hazards in the workplace, that office furniture is ergonomically designed to avoid repetitive strain injury … But what is psychological safety all about? This short ..read more

Sandi tells us why she's been absent ... and why she's come back. In this episode, you will hear: Sandi's personal experience of the impact of COVID-19 on her business and her life 5 specific and very tangible actions you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing and maintain a healthy level of mental fitness What's coming up in Episode 6 - critical information for all leaders and employers In case you haven't already received your complimentary copy of Sandi's Workplace Psychological Assessment tool, click here. You'll find the access button readily available on the Home Page ..read more

Sandi discusses her Workplace Psychological Assessment tool - freely available on her website, www.psychologicalsafetyworks.com  In this episode, you will hear ... The four categories of scenarios that can create a lack of psychological safety in your workplace Examples from Sandi's clients of how psychological safety in reduced when staff feel threatened in some way (not physical) in the workplace How you can get your FREE copy of the Workplace Psychological Assessment tool To download your complimentary copy of your Workplace Psychological Assessment tool, go to www.psychological ..read more

Melinda and Sandi chat about -  The need to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions in our society Symptoms of Depression How to notice when it might be time to see a health professional How COVID has enabled us to stop and gain perspective on our lives Melinda's new website - BeGentleOnYourself.com.au ..read more

People are calling this ‘interesting times’, challenging times’ … even just downright weird times. All of that is true. The very fabric of our communities and societies is changing due to COVID-19. We are being asked to work from home, self-isolate, and practice social distancing. We need to deal with wide ranging disappointments – from cancelled concerts to embargos on travel. Our usual forms of entertainment and relaxation aren’t available to us. And most of all, the social circles and connections we normally rely upon to support, sustain and re-energise ourselves have shrunk. I’m Sandi Give ..read more

Melinda and Sandi chat about -  The need to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions in our society Symptoms of Depression How to notice when it might be time to see a health professional How COVID has enabled us to stop and gain perspective on our lives Melinda's new website - BeGentleOnYourself.com.au ..read more

In this Episode, I am thrilled to be speaking with Melinda Schneider,  who many  will know from her success as an award-winning singer-songwriter or her iconic theatre show (Doris Day: so much more than the girl next door).  Some may have seen her competing on the TV show, Dancing with the Stars, or even heard her keynote speeches to empower women across Australia.  Melinda caught my attention when I saw a newspaper article, in which he was mentioned as the new ambassador for the New South Wales Rural Adversity Mental Health Program.  Melinda and I enjoyed a long co ..read more

Sandi tells us why she's been absent ... and why she's come back. In this episode, you will hear: Sandi's personal experience of the impact of COVID-19 on her business and her life 5 specific and very tangible actions you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing and maintain a healthy level of mental fitness What's coming up in Episode 6 - critical information for all leaders and employers In case you haven't already received your complimentary copy of Sandi's Workplace Psychological Assessment tool, click here. You'll find the access button readily available on the Home Page ..read more

People are calling this ‘interesting times’, challenging times’ … even just downright weird times. All of that is true. The very fabric of our communities and societies is changing due to COVID-19. We are being asked to work from home, self-isolate, and practice social distancing. We need to deal with wide ranging disappointments – from cancelled concerts to embargos on travel. Our usual forms of entertainment and relaxation aren’t available to us. And most of all, the social circles and connections we normally rely upon to support, sustain and re-energise ourselves have shrunk. I’m Sandi Give ..read more

Sandi discusses her Workplace Psychological Assessment tool - freely available on her website, www.psychologicalsafetyworks.com  In this episode, you will hear ... The four categories of scenarios that can create a lack of psychological safety in your workplace Examples from Sandi's clients of how psychological safety in reduced when staff feel threatened in some way (not physical) in the workplace How you can get your FREE copy of the Workplace Psychological Assessment tool To download your complimentary copy of your Workplace Psychological Assessment tool, go to www.psychological ..read more