060: Surviving a Toxic Workplace with Dr. John Forbes

Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa Evans

It’s been said that psychological safety is the single biggest contributor to workplace productivity.

When employees are in a psychologically safe space, they know that their ideas, questions, and concerns are valued, and their contributions are appreciated and mistakes are a sign of learning and development.

In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I have a wonderful chat with Dr. John Forbes, a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Delta Psychology. John chats with me about surviving a toxic workplace by promoting and cultivating psychological safety.

When workers feel that they are valued, heard, and empowered, they produce optimum outcomes.

Being in a toxic workplace is no easy feat, it’s important for employers to set boundaries and create a work culture that encourages respect among every employee.

Time Stamps:

• Dr. John's journey towards his current career (00:52)
• What do people want from a workplace today? (06:03)
• What is Psychological Safety? (09:35)
• The significance of team culture (13:10)
• The effects of core anxiety and stress (14:45)
• Promoting and cultivating psychological safety (19:15)
• How do we feel empowered to speak up at work (24:22)

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For full show notes visit: Businesschatpodcast.com.au