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Safety Spotlight Podcasts

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Safety Spotlight Podcasts

Building Credible Safety Leadership: Culture, Metrics, and Influence with Nicole Thunich

Nicole Thunich brings 30+ years of cross-sector safety leadership and a practical playbook for turning safety into a productivity driver. She shares how to assess frontline culture, align executive intent with field action, and prove ROI through clear baselines and follow-through.

Building a Culture of Connection: Managing Human Factors in High-Risk Industries with Susan Sawatzky

In this episode, Susan Sawatsky discusses how the "people part" of safety is often missed in traditional safety management systems, highlighting that true safety comes from understanding people acting in systems.

Sylvia Marusyk on Stress, Burnout, and Building Resilient Workplaces Through Human Connection

What happens when stress becomes the hidden hazard no checklist can catch? In this episode, occupational therapist and activational speaker Sylvia Marusyk shares

Juliana Bley on Human Factors, Learning Design, and Building Safer Workplaces Through Connection

What happens when we stop treating safety as just rules and checklists, and start focusing on people, connection, and how adults really learn?

Catlin Chiasson on Policing, Empathy, and Evolving Safety: Why Human Connection Still Matters Most

In this episode, global safety strategist Shawn Galloway breaks down what it really takes to achieve safety excellence.

Shawn Galloway on Safety Excellence: Why Culture, Strategy, and Ownership Matter Most

In this episode, global safety strategist Shawn Galloway breaks down what it really takes to achieve safety excellence.

Work Shouldn’t Suck: Mike Kerr on Humor, Culture, and Why Safety Starts with Fun

Luca Filippo shares his journey through aviation and biology, plus what it taught him about safety culture.

The Universal Language of Risk: Lucca Filippo on Safety Lessons Learned Across Airspace and Labs

Luca Filippo shares his journey through aviation and biology, plus what it taught him about safety culture.

The Risk Paradox: Corrie Pitzer on Paralysis By Safety

Dr. Tom Krause shares lessons from decades in safety leadership, covering behavior-based safety, decision analysis, and why real change goes beyond blaming employees.

Beyond the Blame Game: Dr. Tom Krause on Real Safety Leadership

Sit down with Dr. Tom Krause to explore how effective leaders move beyond blame and redesign systems for safer work. Learn why context matters, how decision quality prevents serious incidents, and why upward communication is essential to culture. Practical takeaways for operations, EHS, and executive teams

Blue Angels and Red Tape: Greg Wooldridge on Trust and High-Performance Leadership 

Join Greg “Boss” Wooldridge, the only three‑time leader of the Blue Angels as he translates elite aviation habits into practical leadership. Learn how trust built under pressure, concise debriefs, and humility create repeatable excellence without sacrificing safety. Actionable takeaways for aviation, construction, healthcare, tech, and more.

Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Mehmet Baha

From Fulbright scholar to Facebook Europe’s early days to bestselling author, Mehmet Baha’s journey is anything but ordinary.

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Join the growing list of safety leaders featured on the Safety Spotlight podcast. From boots-on-the-ground insights to high-level safety strategies, we highlight real stories and insights that inspire, educate, and build a stronger safety community. Share your experience, grow your visibility, and be part of the conversation shaping safer workplaces.

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