S5E45: Connect and Grow In a Psychologically Safe Environment

The Mentee Podcast

We empower ourselves as we strive for growth and connection when there is psychological safety at work, home, and in your community.

Teresa Mitrovic, a psychological safety coach, joins me in a conversation about why feeling safe is important in our lives. Whether it’s in our workplace or at home, how can you create a safe space built on trust? What can you do to encourage connection in your community?

Tune in to this episode and listen to understand how you can bring psychological safety into your life.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Encourage connection rather than self-protection
• The right people can support and empower you
• Be present and be aware
• Remove fear and build trust in your connections

Episode Highlights:

[09:29] Defining Psychological Safety

Psychological safety is when we feel safe at a cognitive and emotional level. When we remove fear, we remove the friction, doubt, and uncertainty it can create. This safety foundation creates a space that allows you to speak up and be vulnerable.

[16:37] The Connection Within the Collective

Without psychological safety, the wrong people can inhibit your growth. You need support from true connections and a dynamic where we got each others’ backs. Here in our mastermind community, we work to leverage each other’s strengths and unlock collective wisdom.

[34:58] Psychological Safety in all Relationships

First, be present and pay attention to the conversation. Only then can we be aware of what their spoken and unspoken words are telling us. Strive to listen with the goal of understanding each other to create a space where we can both be honest and connect with each other.

[41:45] Safety for Each of Us

Psychological safety can be different for each person, shaped by our life experiences. We have the responsibility to create a psychologically safe environment. Break the cycle of hurt.

Notable quotes from the Episode:

[10:21] “Psychological safety at its heart is really just about making sure that we feel safe and secure, mentally and emotionally.“

[18:14] “You don't need to have all the answers. You just need to be surrounded by great people who have different perspectives.”

[32:43] “If we can't imagine a future for ourselves and it's different from what it is today, then we're never going to get there.”

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