Safe Space Made Simple Trace Hobson and Periodic Co-Host Caroline Veerman

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.

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Contact Rekha on LinkedIn or on her website

For Clinical Leaders, Educators & Managers:

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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 Vierman 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.

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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 Vierman 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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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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