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In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson is joined by Betty Mutwiri, a leadership coach, executive consultant, author, and speaker specializing in leadership development in healthcare and EDI. Betty shares her insights on systemic team coaching and its potential to transform the healthcare industry by empowering clinical leaders, managers, and teams.
Key Points Discussed:
Importance of Team Coaching: Betty's background in organization development and patient-centred care highlights the pivotal role of teams in driving change and innovation in healthcare.
Systemic Team Coaching Framework: Betty emphasizes aligning team members towards a shared purpose, understanding stakeholders' perspectives, and creating psychological safety for open communication and collaboration.
Psychological Health and Safety: Addressing the challenges of reactiveness, disrespectful conduct, and discrimination in healthcare culture through self-awareness, emotional regulation, and vulnerability.
Creating Safe Spaces: Betty advocates for leaders to prioritize relationship-building, vulnerability, and shared leadership to foster trust, collaboration, and resilience within teams.
Time Management for Leaders: Strategies for leaders to carve out time for team development amidst operational demands, emphasizing the ROI of investing in relationships and communication.
Betty's Projects: Betty shares her current projects, including developing a leadership framework for distributed leadership and revamping the LEADS Leadership Foundation course for healthcare leaders in Canada.
Connect with Betty Mitwery:
Website: BM Coaching Consulting
LinkedIn: Betty Mutwiri
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Title: How to Create Safe Spaces in High-Stress Environments—Like Families!
In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson delves into the transformative power of creating safe spaces within families. Through a personal example of a family call, Trace explores how nurturing environments can lead to personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, trust, and care in fostering a supportive atmosphere.
Key Points Discussed:
Creating Safe Spaces: The principles of acceptance, trust, and care as the foundation for transformation within families and teams.
Personal Growth: The impact of supportive environments in overcoming challenges and fostering growth.
Nurturing Environments: The analogy of fertile soil for growth and the necessity of intentional time for personal development.
Family Connection: Creating a safe space within Trace's family through intentional communication and support.
Presence and Acceptance: The role of presence and self-acceptance in building compassionate relationships within families.
Healing Through Presence: How conscious presence and acceptance can heal past wounds and foster deeper connections.
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Title: How to create relief and clinical learning with self-compassion (#032)
In this Safe Space Made Simple episode, host Trace Hobson converses with Ellison Chung, an emergency room nurse, nurse educator, and clinical education consultant. Together, they explore the importance of creating safe spaces in healthcare environments, focusing on the well-being of nurses, managers, clinical leaders, and executives.
Key Points Discussed:
Ellison's Journey: Ellison shares his experience working in emergency departments and his transition into education to address inequities in healthcare.
Shifting Focus to Education: The role of education in empowering nursing students to make a positive impact and drive change in healthcare systems.
Resilience vs. System Support: Challenging the notion of resilience and emphasizing the need for systemic support to prevent burnout and promote well-being.
Cultivating Safe Spaces: Teaching students to be self-aware, express their feelings authentically, and seek support when needed.
Overcoming Internal Barriers: Encouraging vulnerability, self-reflection, and compassion to create a psychologically safe environment for learning and growth.
The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing personal experiences of failure and mistakes to foster a culture of openness and learning.
Leading with Curiosity: Embracing curiosity, empathy, and compassion are essential for effective leadership and mentorship.
Systemic Change: Advocating for leaders to proactively engage with staff, address barriers, and prioritize professional development to create supportive work environments.
Practicing Self-Compassion: Acknowledging personal efforts and accepting imperfections as part of learning and growth.
Connect with Ellison Chung:
LinkedIn: Ellison Chung's LinkedIn Profile
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Title: How to Navigate Toxicity in the Workplace (#031)
In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson delves into navigating toxicity in the workplace, specifically focusing on high-pressure sectors like healthcare. Trace shares experiences and insights on creating a psychologically healthy and safe team space, even in challenging environments.
Key Points Discussed:
Misconceptions About Safe Spaces: Addressing the misconception that safe spaces mean tolerating undesirable behaviour when in reality, it requires courage, curiosity, and clear communication to create a psychologically safe environment. The Three Laws of Performance: Exploring the Three Laws of Performance by Steve Zafron and Dave Logan emphasizes the direct correlation between performance, how situations occur for individuals, the language used, and the power of generative language to create a new future. Steps to Manage Toxicity: Provide three actionable steps for managers and leaders to handle toxic team members effectively, including setting clear boundaries, enrolling team members in the vision, and being prepared to let go if necessary. Importance of Self-Differentiation: Highlighting the significance of self-differentiation in leadership, where leaders take radical responsibility for their internal responses and set boundaries based on personal needs and values. Creating a Safe Space: Emphasizing the role of clear communication, setting boundaries, and fostering open dialogue to establish psychologically safe environments where team members feel empowered to speak up and contribute positively.Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?
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Title: How to Create a Safe Space to Show Your True Colors
In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson candidly talks with Caroline Veerman, a healthcare leader in Holland and periodic co-host of the podcast. They reflect on Caroline's journey toward becoming a transformational presence in healthcare leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and self-realization—under pressure.
Key Points Discussed:
Embracing Authenticity: Caroline shares her experience of transitioning from fear and hesitation to speaking her truth and owning her unique contribution to healthcare.
Creating Safe Spaces: The discussion highlights the significance of generating safe spaces in healthcare amidst disruptions and chaos, fostering trust and support within teams.
Journey to Self-Realization: Caroline's journey from unconscious management to conscious leadership, bringing awareness and consciousness into the workspace.
Overcoming Fear: Caroline's initial reluctance to share her true voice and perspective and the pivotal moment of stepping forward to initiate a pilot program focused on consciousness in the organization.
Healing and Growth: The evolution of Caroline's leadership style, focusing on self-realization, personal leadership, and embracing her true self over the years.
Surrender and Trust: Caroline's insights on surrendering to a bigger consciousness, letting go of the need for external control, and finding trust and certainty within oneself.
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Title: How to Create Psychological Safety: Healthcare Leadership with Suzanne Fox
In this engaging episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson sits down with Suzanne Fox, the founder and principal of Fox Den Consulting. With her extensive background in healthcare management and executive leadership, Suzanne shares valuable insights on creating psychologically and neurobiologically safe spaces for teams and leaders in healthcare.
Key Points Discussed:
Suzanne's Journey: From a registered nurse to an executive leader, coach and leadership development facilitator, Suzanne shares her passion for supporting leaders in improving their lives by understanding their values and fostering a clear vision.Disrupting the Status Quo: Suzanne's role as a resilience architect, optimist, and disruptor of the status quo in healthcare leadership. Pushing boundaries is essential to finding better operating methods and fostering fresh perspectives.Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Leadership: Addressing the hierarchical gaps between frontline care, clinical leadership, and executive leadership. Open perspectives and empowering teams to make necessary changes at all levels are needed.Relational Equity and Team Dynamics: The significance of building trust and supporting teams to soar by providing a clear vision and allowing flexibility for innovation and growth.Developing Intention and Focus: Suzanne's leadership development and coaching approach emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership, future focus, and maintaining a balance between day-to-day operations and long-term goals.Psychological Health and Safety: The individual responsibility in creating and maintaining psychological safety in teams through emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and understanding neurobiological responses to stress.Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation: Self-awareness, self-regulation, and co-regulation within teams are essential to fostering a safe and supportive environment for effective collaboration and decision-making.Would you like something actionable you can read about related to this podcast?
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Title: Decolonize Your Coaching: A Conversation with Professor David Clutterbuck (#28)
In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Professor David Clutterbuck, an expert in team coaching, leadership development, mentorship, and coach supervision. They delve into the importance of decolonizing coaching, systemic organizational approaches, and the need for leaders to adapt to complexity in today's disrupted healthcare systems.
Key Points Discussed:
Complexity in Coaching: Professor Clutterbuck emphasizes the need for coaches to move beyond surface-level issues and address the complexity of underlying systemic challenges within teams.
Systemic Thinking: The conversation explores the importance of developing a systemic perspective in coaching, focusing on the interplay between various forces and understanding the whole system for effective change.
Neurodiversity and Sensitivity: Professor Clutterbuck highlights the value of heightened sensitivity in neurodivergent individuals, such as those on the autistic spectrum or highly sensitive persons, in perceiving patterns and emotional undercurrents within teams.
Goal Setting in Coaching: The discussion challenges traditional coaching models like the grow model, emphasizing the emergent nature of goals and the importance of starting with context rather than predefined objectives.
Decolonizing Coaching: Professor Clutterbuck advocates for a shift away from prescriptive coaching competencies rooted in cultural biases, towards a more culturally appropriate and context-driven approach to coaching.
Reciprocal Mentoring: The episode introduces the concept of reciprocal mentoring, where individuals from diverse backgrounds engage in co-learning pairs to address systemic barriers to diversity and inclusion.
Contact Professor David Clutterbuck:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-david-clutterbuck/
Website: https://clutterbuck-cmi.com/
For Clinical Leaders, Educators & Managers:
If this episode resonated with you, consider exploring the concepts of systemic coaching and decolonizing coaching in your leadership practices. Your support allows us to bring insightful conversations and strategies to create inclusive and supportive healthcare environments. Thank you for listening! -
Title: Safer Spaces through Simulation with Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak (#27)
In this insightful episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson welcomes Andrew Petrosoniak, an emergency physician and trauma leader at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and co-founder of Advanced Performance Healthcare Design. Together, they discuss the importance of well-designed clinical spaces and the role of simulation in enhancing patient care, team performance and psychological health and safety.
Key Points Discussed:
Simulation in Healthcare: Andrew’s journey into simulation and design during his residency in New Zealand. The concept of translational simulation focused on testing processes and improving clinical spaces.The Impact of Design on Patient Care: How efficiently designed spaces can drastically improve patient outcomes.Building Psychological Safety: The significance of creating psychologically safe environments where team members feel comfortable speaking up through pre-briefing and debriefing to enhance team dynamics and performance.The power of asking, “What am I missing?” to foster open communication and accountability.Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Leadership: Addressing the disconnect between point-of-care staff and clinical leadership. The role of empathy and firsthand observation in understanding frontline challenges. Using design thinking and simulation to align leadership decisions with clinical realities.Simulation Beyond Clinical Scenarios: The potential for using simulation in non-clinical settings, such as team building and communication training. Practicing difficult conversations and setting boundaries through simulated scenarios.Contact Andrew on LinkedIn or his website
For Clinical Leaders, Educators & Managers:
If this episode resonated with you, we'd be grateful if you could leave a review and rating. This helps us reach more healthcare professionals seeking to build resilient, supportive teams where staff feel safe and valued. Your support allows us to bring insightful guests and practical strategies to cultivate compassionate clinical leadership. Thank you!
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Title: Embrace Your Emotions: Create Psychological Safety in Healthcare (#26)
In this thought-provoking episode, host Trace Hobson welcomes Rekha Radhakrishnan, a professionally certified coach from India and a founding member of Under the Bodhi Tree. Together, they delve into emotions' often-overlooked yet critical role in the workplace, particularly in high-stress healthcare environments.
Key Points Discussed:
The cultural shift from suppressing emotions at work to acknowledging their importance in fostering effective communication and psychological safety.Practical strategies for leaders to create a safe space where team members feel heard and comfortable expressing their emotions.The power of pausing and practicing mindfulness amidst the chaos to cultivate a calmer, more present approach to difficult conversations.Navigating uncomfortable conversations by separating the situation from the person, managing one's emotions, and leaving past biases behind.Setting healthy boundaries while respecting different roles and relationships within the workplace.Systemic approaches facilitate open, vulnerable relationships that nourish the human spirit and drive positive cultural change.Contact Rekha on LinkedIn or on her website
For Clinical Leaders, Educators & Managers:
If this episode resonated with you, we'd be grateful if you could leave a review and rating. This helps us reach more healthcare professionals seeking to build resilient, supportive teams where staff feel safe and valued. Your support allows us to bring insightful guests and practical strategies to cultivate compassionate clinical leadership. Thank you!
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Title: Create a Safe Space for Succession: How Psychological Safety Cultivates Leaders (#25)
In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, Trace Hobson invites healthcare manager Caroline Veerman to share her insights on a critical issue faced by many clinical leaders and healthcare teams - the lack of proper succession planning when experienced leaders depart. Together, they explore the transformative power of psychological safety in cultivating a nurturing environment where natural leaders can emerge and thrive.
Key Points Discussed:
-The leadership succession vacuum - when leaders leave without a plan, increasing workloads for remaining staff.
-Fostering psychological safety to develop and empower new leaders within your team organically. Caroline's powerful story is about transforming an "unsafe" leader relationship by creating her own internal safe space.
-Reframing challenges as opportunities for growth - a mindset shift for leaders—practical inner work exercises to cultivate safety amid unsupportive environments.
-The importance of vulnerable leadership - admitting you don't have all the answers.
-Building relational equity and shared leadership to invite succession naturally.
For Clinical Leaders, Educators & Managers:
If this episode resonated with you, we'd be grateful if you could leave a review and rating. This helps us reach more healthcare professionals seeking to build resilient, supportive teams where staff feel safe and valued. Your support allows us to bring insightful guests and practical strategies to cultivate compassionate clinical leadership. Thank you!
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**Title:** Leadership Presence: Why 'Open Door' Policies Don't Work in Clinical Leadership (#24)
In this episode of Safe Space Made Simple, host Trace Hobson speaks with Simmie Kalan, a healthcare education specialist with 16 years of experience in critical care nursing and 21 years of experience in nursing. Simmie shares leadership insights and strategies for building stronger, more resilient, and more supportive healthcare teams. She emphasizes the power of relationship-building, transparency, and proactive engagement to foster clinical environments where staff and patients feel safe and valued.
**Key Points Discussed:**
- How do you connect on a genuine human level and show compassion for your team members during clinical chaos?
- How do you have regular check-ins that uncover hidden issues staff members may face but are not sharing?
- How do you build relational equity within a clinical team to streamline processes and increase the unit's efficiency?
- The importance of taking time as a leader to learn how to lead
- Why 'Open Door' policies are the worst way to connect with your team so you can lead effectively and what to do instead
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Title: Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Voices from the Frontline (#023)
Show Notes:
Welcome to another episode of "Safe Space Made Simple," the podcast dedicated to enhancing psychological safety and leadership in healthcare. In this compelling episode, our host, Trace Hobson, brings together three esteemed panellists to delve into the pressing challenges and potentially transformative solutions within the healthcare sector in British Columbia. Our guests include John Schmid, a seasoned healthcare systems and leadership expert; Judy Duscher, founder of Nursing the Future; and Victoria Schmid, CEO of SwitchBC.
Key Discussion Points:
The Role of Servant Leadership: John Schmid opens the conversation by emphasizing the importance of servant leadership in healthcare, underscoring the philosophy that leaders serve their teams and, ultimately, the patients. This sets the tone for a discussion centered on support and empowerment at every level.
Supporting the Transition for New Graduates: Judy Duscher shares her passionate advocacy for newly graduated nurses, drawing from personal tragedy to highlight the systemic changes needed to support the transition from student to practitioner better, ensuring safer patient care and more fulfilled healthcare professionals.
Systemic Changes and Safety: Victoria Schmid discusses the initiatives at SwitchBC aimed at improving the well-being of healthcare workers. She stresses the importance of creating a supportive system that enhances the resilience of healthcare professionals rather than leaving them to manage independently.
Creating a Psychologically Healthy and Safe Space: All panellists contribute their insights on the essential components required to foster a safe and supportive environment for healthcare workers, which includes listening, validating experiences, and enabling frontline workers to have a voice in decision-making processes.
Closing Thoughts:
This episode highlights the challenges faced by those at the front lines of healthcare and showcases the inspiring dedication of leaders working to drive systemic improvements. The discussions provide valuable insights into the power of listening, the necessity of supportive leadership, and the critical need for systemic solutions to preserve the well-being of healthcare professionals.
Connect with Our Guests:
John Schmid: Email | Website
Judy Duscher: Nursing the Future
Victoria Schmid: Email | SwitchBC
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Title: Embrace Your Presence in Healthcare Leadership: A Path to System Transformation (#022)
Show Notes:
Welcome to "Safe Space Made Simple," your essential podcast for championing and inspiring the human spirit within the healthcare sector. This episode, hosted by Trace Hobson, unveils the profound concept of creating a safe space within healthcare teams, highlighting the intersection of psychological safety and neurobiological well-being. Join us as Trace and Caroline Veerman delve into the prerequisites of practicing presence, the cornerstone of cultivating a nurturing environment amidst the inherent challenges of healthcare settings.
Key Discussion Points:
The Essence of Safe Spaces: Unpack the multifaceted nature of safe spaces in healthcare, encompassing psychological safety and neurobiological well-being. Trace articulates the importance of presence, listening, and systemic dialogues in fostering environments where healthcare professionals feel truly supported.
The Journey to Presence: Explore the incremental journey of incorporating presence into daily routines, starting with a single breath. This segment sheds light on how mindfulness can be a transformative tool for clinical leaders and healthcare managers, offering a beacon of resilience amidst chaos.
Willingness and Awareness: Delve into the critical prerequisites for personal and team transformation, highlighting the role of awareness and willingness in the journey towards a healthier workplace culture. Trace shares insights on how personal experiences of discomfort and pain can catalyze a willingness to embrace new practices for systemic change.
Practical Implementation: Gain practical insights into creating safe spaces within healthcare teams without external facilitators. This discussion emphasizes the power of individual contributions as system inputs and the collective journey of relationship-building to sustain transformative shifts.
Overcoming Systemic Challenges: Address the systemic challenges faced by healthcare teams, from short-staffing to distress, and explore how Safe Space Made Simple offers cutting-edge support and strategies for systemic transformation in clinical leadership and team dynamics.
Closing Thoughts:
This episode introduces a six-part series to equip healthcare professionals with the tools and insights to create more supportive, engaged, and effective teams. By prioritizing the well-being of healthcare workers, we can revolutionize healthcare workplaces to be bastions of professional and personal fulfillment.
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Thank you for your commitment to improving healthcare culture.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Remember, be a safe space. See you in the next episode!
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Title: Tackling Toxicity: Transforming Healthcare Culture with Renee Thompson (#021)
Show Notes:
Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," the essential podcast for fostering psychological safety, leadership excellence, and collaborative teamwork in healthcare settings. In this enlightening episode, Trace Hobson sits down with the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workplace Institute, Renee Thompson, a pivotal figure in the movement to eradicate bullying and incivility in healthcare. Renee delves into the deep-rooted issues of toxic behaviour in healthcare environments and offers practical strategies for cultural transformation.
Key Discussion Points:
Journey to Cultural Transformation: Trace and Renee explore her journey from experiencing workplace toxicity as a nurse to spearheading initiatives to create healthier work environments. Renee shares her insights on addressing bullying and incivility head-on to foster a supportive atmosphere for clinical teams.
Recognizing and Addressing Bullying: The conversation sheds light on the characteristics of bullying behaviour in healthcare settings. Renee emphasizes the need for clear communication, setting behavioural expectations, and empowering leaders and teams to challenge disruptive behaviours constructively.
The Role of Leadership Vulnerability: A key theme of the episode is the transformative power of leadership vulnerability. Renee and Trace discuss how admitting one's imperfections and engaging in open, honest dialogues can bridge gaps between staff and management, encouraging a more inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
Implementing Sustainable Change: Renee outlines her holistic approach to effecting lasting change, highlighting the necessity of integrating anti-bullying strategies into every facet of organizational policy and practice. She advocates for ongoing education, supportive leadership, and the cultivation of a shared commitment to professionalism and kindness.
Empowering through Kindness: The episode also touches on Renee's initiative to promote kindness in healthcare. By encouraging simple acts of kindness and recognizing the positive impact they have on team dynamics, healthcare professionals can contribute to a more compassionate and efficient working environment.
Closing Thoughts:
This episode calls for healthcare leaders, managers, and professionals to take a stand against toxic behaviours that undermine team cohesion and patient care. By embracing vulnerability, fostering open communication, and committing to kindness, we can transform healthcare workplaces into sanctuaries of support and collaboration.
Stay tuned to "Safe Space Made Simple" for more inspiring episodes that empower healthcare professionals to lead with empathy and integrity. Together, we can build a healthcare system where everyone, from frontline staff to leadership, feels valued, respected, and motivated to provide the best care possible.
Connect with Dr. Renee Thompson:
Learn more about Dr. Renee Thompson's transformative work in eradicating bullying and promoting kindness in healthcare by connecting with her on LinkedIn or visiting the Healthy Workforce Institute's website.
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I appreciate your commitment to improving healthcare culture.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
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Title: Embracing Vulnerability: A New Paradigm for Healthcare Leadership (#020)
Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," In this episode, Trace Hobson and Caroline Veerman explore the essence of vulnerability and compassion in healthcare leadership.
Dive into a discussion that redefines leadership paradigms and highlights the importance of embracing humanity to foster a supportive and nurturing environment for clinical teams and healthcare managers.
Key Discussion Points:
Vulnerability as a Leadership Strength: Trace shares a transformative personal experience, shedding light on how embracing the present moment and acknowledging the transient nature of life's stages can open up new pathways for leadership. This narrative introduces the theme of vulnerability as a potent tool for healthcare leaders.
Meta Skills for Healthcare Leadership: Caroline discusses 'meta skills' like neutrality and compassion, crucial for fostering psychological safety and encouraging open communication within healthcare teams. These skills enable leaders to create spaces where every team member feels valued and heard, promoting a culture of inclusivity and support.
Addressing Energy Blockages: The dialogue explores identifying and working through energy blockages—or Samskaras—that hinder the flow of positive change within healthcare settings. By acknowledging these obstacles, leaders can guide their teams through transformational processes, enhancing systemic team coaching and personal growth.
Embracing Shared Leadership and Humanity: Shifting from traditional hierarchical models, Caroline advocates for a shared leadership approach that emphasizes the team's collective wisdom and humanity. This perspective aligns with Transformational and Presence-Based Leadership, Management, and Coaching principles, encouraging healthcare leaders to lead authentically and with empathy.
Overcoming Workplace Challenges through Collaboration: Practical challenges like resistance, gossip, and interdepartmental conflicts are examined as opportunities for team development. By approaching these issues with an open heart and mind, leaders can transform workplace challenges into catalysts for strengthening communication and collaboration within clinical teams.
Closing Thoughts:
This episode is a call to action for nurse leaders, healthcare managers, and all professionals within the healthcare sector to embrace a leadership style rooted in vulnerability, compassion, and shared values. By cultivating an environment of psychological safety and embracing the principles of Transformational Presence, we can pave the way for more resilient, supportive, and effective healthcare teams.
Stay tuned to "Safe Space Made Simple" for more enlightening discussions on creating a positive impact in healthcare through innovative leadership practices. Let's foster a culture where every healthcare professional feels empowered, supported, and part of a cohesive team dedicated to excellence in patient care.
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Thank you for your commitment to improving healthcare culture.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Remember, be a safe space. See you in the next episode!
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Title: Navigating Healthcare Challenges: A Personal Journey and Systemic Solutions (#019)
Show Notes:
Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," the podcast that serves as a beacon for clinical leaders and healthcare managers aiming to foster trust and support within their teams. In this intimate and enlightening episode, our host, Trace Hobson, shares his recent personal healthcare experience, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs within the healthcare system. Trace delves into systemic issues and presents actionable insights for creating a psychologically safe environment for healthcare professionals.
Key Discussion Points:
A Personal Health Scare: Trace opens up about his recent encounter with the healthcare system as a patient diagnosed with pericarditis. This experience provided him with firsthand insights into the dedication and resilience of healthcare professionals despite the systemic challenges they face daily.
The Importance of Relational Equity: This episode highlights the critical gaps between healthcare leadership and frontline staff. Trace discusses the need to shift from hierarchical, command-and-control leadership models to building relational equity — prioritizing human connections and support systems to navigate complex healthcare challenges effectively.
Systemic Longings and Individual Empowerment: Trace introduces the concept of systemic longings — the deep, often unspoken desires for change within the healthcare system. He advocates empowering individuals within the system to prioritize self-care and personal well-being as a foundational step toward systemic transformation.
The Four A's Framework: Acknowledgment, Appreciation, Acceptance, and Allowing. Trace outlines this transformative approach to personal and systemic change, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to put themselves first to be fully present and effective in their roles.
Presence, Listening, and Systemic Dialogues: The episode explores these fundamental principles as the key to unlocking transformative change within healthcare. By cultivating presence, deep listening, and engaging in systemic dialogues, healthcare professionals can tap into a higher frequency of information and insight, leading to meaningful solutions.
Upcoming Events:
Panel Discussion with Nursing the Future: Trace announces his participation in an upcoming panel organized by Dr. Judy Boychuk Doucher, focusing on creating psychological safety for nurse graduates. The panel will address critical issues such as absenteeism, moral distress, and the systemic challenges new nurses face, offering practical strategies for support and retention.Closing Thoughts:
This episode serves as a call to action for healthcare professionals to reevaluate their approach to leadership, communication, and personal well-being. By fostering a culture of psychological safety, presence-based leadership, and systemic awareness, we can bridge the gaps within the healthcare system, ensuring a supportive environment for all.
Stay tuned for more insightful episodes of "Safe Space Made Simple," where we continue to explore innovative strategies for nurturing high-performing, supportive healthcare teams. Remember, creating a safe space begins with understanding our role within the system and committing to personal and collective growth.
Connect with Trace Hobson:
Connect with Trace on LinkedIn for more insights and to join the conversation. Please share your experiences, learnings, and questions to further our collective journey towards a more resilient and compassionate healthcare system.
Thank you for tuning in and supporting "Safe Space Made Simple." Your engagement and feedback fuel our mission to transform healthcare from the inside out. Let's pave the way for a future where every healthcare professional feels valued, supported, and empowered.
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Thank you for your commitment to improving healthcare culture.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Remember, be a safe space. See you in the next episode!
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Title: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare: Empowering Nurses for a Safer Future (#018)
Show Notes:
Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," the podcast where we delve into the heart of clinical leadership and healthcare management. In this thought-provoking episode, join Trace Hobson as he engages with two remarkable voices in healthcare, Dr. Natalie stake-doucet and Dr. Houssem Adeen Ben Ahmed. Natalie, a fervent nurse activist from Canada, and Houssem, a dedicated healthcare researcher, unravel the complexities of nursing in Canadian healthcare, advocating for a transformative approach to creating a safe space for nurses.
Key Discussion Points:
The Three Rs and Respect: Houssem kickstarts the dialogue by emphasizing the critical "Three Rs" - Retain, Return, Recruitment - and introduces a crucial fourth, Respect. Understanding the importance of respect in nursing is pivotal for creating a supportive environment where nurses feel valued and safe.
Nurse Activism and Political Voice: Natalie passionately shares her journey as a nurse activist, stressing the significance of nurses developing their political voices. She highlights the essential role nurses play in the healthcare system and the need for their recognition and respect at decision-making tables.
Addressing the Nursing Crisis: The conversation delves into the root causes of the nursing crisis, pointing out the lack of political will and the necessity for a coordinated approach across jurisdictions to implement practical solutions for nurse retention and recruitment.
The Power of Respect and Love in Leadership: Both guests agree that respect and love from leaders towards their nursing staff can significantly impact nurse retention. They advocate for empathetic leadership that genuinely values and supports nurses, acknowledging their critical role in healthcare.
Creating Safe Spaces Through Empathy and Understanding: The discussion concludes with insights on fostering safe spaces within healthcare settings. Emphasizing the need for open communication, understanding, and empathy, Natalie and Houssem share practical advice for healthcare leaders to bridge gaps and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for nurses.
Resources Mentioned in the Show:
Sustaining Nursing in Canada StudyConnect with Our Guests:
Natalie Stake-Doucet: Learn more about Natalie's advocacy and research by connecting with her on LinkedIn.Dr. Houssem Eddine Ben-Ahmed: Discover Houssem's research and projects by contacting him on LinkedIn.Subscribe and Share:
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Title: Systemic Team Coaching with John Leary Joyce: Psychological Health and Safety on Teams (#017)
Show Notes:
Welcome back to "Safe Space Made Simple," the go-to podcast for clinical leaders and healthcare managers dedicated to fostering trust and support in healthcare environments. In this compelling episode, our host, Trace Hobson, is thrilled to welcome John Leary Joyce, a luminary in systemic coaching and the founder of the Academy for Executive Coaching. Dive into an engaging discussion on the nuances of systemic team coaching, its profound impact on psychological health and safety, and the transformative power of gestalt coaching in healthcare settings.
Key Discussion Points:
Frontline Realities: John Leary Joyce opens the conversation with a stark reminder of the risks frontline workers face, emphasizing the indispensable need for robust support and strategic planning in high-stress environments like the front lines in Ukraine.
The Essence of Systemic Coaching: Discover the multifaceted world of systemic team coaching. John shares his journey from individual coaching to pioneering systemic team coaching and gestalt coaching, highlighting the importance of 'walking the talk' within his organization, the Academy for Executive Coaching.
Gestalt Coaching and Team Dynamics: Delve into John's unique approach to coaching, where he integrates Gestalt principles to enrich team dynamics, emphasizing the significance of being present and engaging in relationships to foster a cohesive team environment.
Challenges in Leadership and Stress Management: John and Trace explore the challenges leaders face under pressure, discussing the importance of transparency, delegation, and strategic breaks to ensure sustainable leadership and team well-being.
Systemic Team Coaching Framework: Gain insights into the five-discipline model of systemic team coaching, which advocates for a balanced focus on tasks and relationships, enabling teams to navigate complex healthcare environments effectively.
Addressing Organizational Culture and Trauma: The conversation shifts to the systemic issues within healthcare systems, such as trauma-organized cultures, and the necessity for systemic team coaching to address and transform these deeply ingrained patterns.
Creating Safe Spaces through Systemic Coaching: Learn about the critical role of psychological and neurobiological safety in team environments and how systemic coaching can unlock trapped energies and foster a culture of safety and support.
The Future of Systemic Team Coaching: John provides a sneak peek into the second edition of his systemic team coaching book, which incorporates new insights on virtual teamwork and stakeholder engagement, promising to be an invaluable resource for healthcare leaders.
Connect with John Leary Joyce: For those interested in learning more about John's work or systemic team coaching, visit the Academy of Executive Coaching website at AOEC.com. Contact John via LinkedIn or explore his gestalt-focused work at Gestalt.uk.
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Title: Cultivating Psychological Safety in Healthcare: Insights from Naz Havai on the Synergy Tool (#016)
Show Notes:
Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Safe Space Made Simple" with your host, Trace Hobson. Today, we're joined by Naz Havai, an esteemed assistant professor at UBC School of Nursing and a dedicated health services researcher. This episode focuses on the critical aspects of psychological safety, leadership, and the innovative use of the Synergy Tool in clinical settings, offering invaluable insights for clinical leaders and healthcare managers.
Key Discussion Points:
Impact of Staffing and Workload:
Naz shares her research findings on how staffing and workload significantly influence nurses' intentions to leave their profession, underscoring the necessity for evidence-based staffing strategies.The Synergy Tool in Action:
Discover the adaptation and implementation of the Synergy Tool in long-term care settings, its role in quantifying patient needs, guiding staffing decisions, reducing resident falls, and enhancing team communication.Fostering Psychological Health and Safety:
Learn about the positive effects of the Synergy Tool on healthcare staff's mental health, including reduced burnout and increased involvement, contributing to a safer and more supportive work environment.Leadership and Relationship Building:
Naz offers practical advice for leaders to cultivate psychological safety, build strong relationships with their teams, and implement presence-based leadership and trauma-informed management practices.The Power of Transformational Presence:
The importance of transformational and presence-based leadership in creating safe spaces within healthcare teams is discussed, ensuring staff feel valued, supported, and engaged.Looking Ahead:
Naz expresses hope for the wider adoption of the Synergy Tool across healthcare settings in Canada, highlighting its potential to revolutionize patient care and staff well-being through systematic, evidence-based approaches.Closing Thoughts:
This episode highlights the crucial role of psychological safety, innovative staffing solutions like the Synergy Tool, and strong leadership in nurturing resilient, supportive, and efficient healthcare teams. By embracing these principles, clinical leaders and healthcare managers can transform healthcare environments into spaces of safety, support, and excellence.
To connect with Naz Havai, please reach out on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/farinaz-naz-havaei-417a57132/
Also, to learn more about the research that Naz is involved with, click on any of the links below:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37570427/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9819893/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37786297/
https://hope.nursing.ubc.ca/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37570427/
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/15/2187
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32974942/
https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/facultyresearchandpublications/52383/items/1.0389759
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642367/
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Title: Navigating Safe Spaces: A Guide for Clinical Leaders and Healthcare Managers (#015)
Show Notes:
Welcome back to another insightful Safe Space Made Simple episode with your host, Trace Hobson. In this episode, Trace delves into practical strategies for clinical leaders and healthcare managers to cultivate trust and support within their teams, even amidst the chaos and challenges of the healthcare environment.
Trace begins by introducing the concept of the "Four Channels of Systemic Awareness," a powerful framework designed to enhance listening and foster a safe space for dialogue and growth. Here's a breakdown of the key points covered:
1. Channel 1: Self-Awareness
Trace emphasizes the importance of tuning into one's own thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, particularly in high-stress environments.Techniques for practicing self-awareness, such as deep breathing and self-reflection, are discussed.2. Channel 2: External Awareness
Trace explores how listening extends beyond oneself to encompass the people, processes, and dynamics in the surrounding environment.The role of curiosity in fostering deeper understanding and collaboration is highlighted.3. Channel 3: The Space Between
Trace introduces Alan Seale's "Three Questions" framework as a tool for navigating interactions and relationships.Listeners learn how to leverage this space to foster meaningful dialogue and create positive outcomes.4. Channel 4: Environmental Awareness
Trace expands the discussion to include the broader context of natural systems and energies.The potential for aligning with these forces to enhance decision-making and well-being is explored.Throughout the episode, Trace emphasizes the interconnectedness of these channels and their role in promoting psychological safety and holistic well-being. By cultivating a deeper understanding of oneself and the environment, listeners are empowered to create safe spaces that nurture personal and professional growth.
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