Psychological Safety: Do you Frighten or Brighten a Room?
When we talk about psychological safety, we’re really talking about the energy we bring into a space. These invisible cues tell others whether they can relax or if they need to stay on edge. In teams where people feel psychologically safe, there’s a sense of ease. People share ideas freely, own up to their mistakes, ask questions without fear, and can generally be themselves. They feel seen, heard, and valued just as they are.
Finding Confidence. Finding My Voice.
“Confidence isn’t walking into a room thinking you are better than everyone. It’s walking in and not having to compare yourself to anyone at all.” - Unknown. We can grow knowledge, skills, and abilities through lived experience. We can strengthen softer skills like resilience, optimism, self-esteem, and taking courageous action even when you’re scared.
Getting to What Really Matters
Failure to recognize, understand, and bridge the gap between what matters to you, your team, your clients, and your organization leads to a waste of time, effort, and money. Even worse, it could result in reduced credibility and morale, and increased frustration and tension due to mismatched wants and needs.