Boost Your Performance with Psychological Safety
Teams that truly excel aren’t simply those with well-laid plans—they’re the ones where trust fuels risk-taking, and bold collaboration turns uncertainty into opportunity.
Psychological safety is the game-changer that empowers teams to innovate fearlessly, embrace challenges, and communicate openly, no matter how turbulent the environment.
The Business Case
of employees believe that psychological safety in the workplace is essential.
were analyzed at Google, to discover that psych. safety was the #1 predictor of the best team.
Increase in productivity is observed in teams with high psychological safety.
confirmed the link between psych. safety and team performance.
What Is Psychological Safety
in the Workplace?
Amy Edmondson, the Harvard Business School professor who pioneered the concept, defines psychological safety as “a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes.”
It’s a shared understanding within a team that it's safe to take interpersonal risks, which fosters open communication, learning, and innovation.
Why Does Psychological Safety Matter?
Psychological safety is one of the most researched and evidence-based concepts in today’s workplace. Countless studies show its direct link to higher employee engagement, innovation, and retention.
But its impact is even more profound for diverse teams. boosting retention 4x for women and BIPOC employees, 5x for people with disabilities, and 6x for LGBTQ+ employees (BCG research, 2024).
When people feel safe, they thrive—and so does your organization.
76%
more engagement
74%
less employee stress
57%
more collaboration
50%
more productivity
27%
reduction in turnover
29%
more life satisfaction
Source of data: Accenture research, 2021
5-Step Approach to Building Psychological Safety in Your Organization and Teams
I guide teams and organizations through a proven, Fearless Organization Scan-certified process to boost psychological safety. My structured approach helps leaders create engaged, high-performing teams where everyone can thrive:
01 Step
Leader(s) Insight 1:1 Meeting
We start with a 1:1 session with your team leader(s) to uncover the team’s dynamics, challenges, and business objectives. This ensures our approach is aligned with your business and culture goals.
03 Step
Team(s) Psychological Safety Scan
Your team(s) taking the 3-minute Psychological Safety Survey. With just 7 quick questions, we’ll generate insightful individual reports that reveal key areas for improvement.
02 Step
Team(s) Psychological Safety Kickoff
An interactive session with your team(s), introducing them to the power of psychological safety. We explore what it is, why it’s critical to success, and introduce the Fearless Organization Scan.
04 Step
Team(s) Debrief & Transformational Workshop
A 4-hour hands-on workshop where we unpack the survey results with your team(s) and leader(s). Together, we pinpoint growth opportunities and implement strategies that cultivate lasting psychological safety. This is the turning point where your team starts experiencing real change.
05 Step
Leader(s) Follow-up 1:1 Meeting & Plan of Action
We close with a follow-up meeting to review progress, provide tailored recommendations and define next steps . This session ensures that psychological safety is embedded in your team and organizational culture for sustainable success.
1. Transform Your Organizational & Team Culture
Starting with my approach does not just spark conversations about psychological safety—it triggers a shift in how your entire organization operates. I guide leaders and teams to transform their everyday behaviors, ensuring that psychological safety becomes a cornerstone of your culture, driving inclusion and sustainable change.
2. Immersive Learning That Sticks
It’s not just theory—your teams will actively experience psychological safety through interactive workshops and real-time applications. They’ll see firsthand how a safe environment fosters trust, creativity, and open communication, making it a lived reality, not just a lesson.
3. Evidence-Based Tool for Measurable Progress
No more guesswork in your culture efforts —my process is backed by science. The Fearless Organization Scan offers precise, evidence-based insights into your team’s psychological safety levels. With individual results in hand, you can track progress, pinpoint areas for improvement, and implement tailored strategies to drive real growth.
