But Why Does Speaking Up Still Feel Risky? | Psychological Safety, Power & Performance Culture

Episode 5 November 11, 2024 01:00:48
But Why Does Speaking Up Still Feel Risky? | Psychological Safety, Power & Performance Culture
But Why? Real talk on messy minds, and messier systems
But Why Does Speaking Up Still Feel Risky? | Psychological Safety, Power & Performance Culture

Nov 11 2024 | 01:00:48

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Show Notes

From silent meetings to shouty comment sections, what makes some spaces feel safe — and others, like you can’t speak at all?

In this episode, Kristin and Laura unpack the concept of psychological safety — not just as a corporate buzzword, but as a critical piece of being human. Rooted in decades of research and personal experience, they explore:
• What psychological safety really means (and what it doesn’t)
• Why diversity without inclusion isn’t progress
• How gender, power, and performance culture shape who gets heard
• The paradox of tolerance — and who really feels safe in a “free speech” world
• What it takes to show up fully, speak up meaningfully, and still feel like you belong

From elite sport to research teams, yoga classes to online spaces, this episode is a call to create environments that don’t just demand authenticity — but make it safe to live it.

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