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When production and protection pull in different directions, what do safety leaders do? Kym Bancroft and Dr Tristan Casey explain paradoxical safety leadership and how to make smarter trade-offs.

‘Just copy the controls from the last one.’ If that's how your risk assessments go, you're colouring in, not controlling. In this episode, Mark Alston of Investigations Differently explains why so many risk assessments reduce no risk at all. Mark shares five practical shifts: understanding that risk is the effect of uncertainty (what you don't know), involving the people who do the work, assessing credible scenarios, being honest about control effectiveness, and ditching the tool-worship. He also explains why a risk assessment done after the decision is really just a permission slip, and why writing one from your desk is now a legal risk. Who should listen? Safety managers, HSE advisors, risk and compliance professionals and operations leaders, anyone who writes, reviews or signs off risk assessments and wants them to actually change something. New episodes regularly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.

A completed checklist doesn't tell you whether risk is actually being managed. In this episode, former WorkSafe Queensland regulator Kym Bancroft and organisational psychologist Dr Tristan Casey unpack why compliance activity and compliance effectiveness are two very different things, backed by a live poll where 96% of the audience admitted their own compliance culture is mostly a paperwork exercise. You'll hear their framework for surface, deep and adaptive compliance, a real case study of redesigning a burdensome risk assessment process through frontline worker consultation, and practical questions you can bring to your next audit or assurance review. Who should listen: Safety and compliance managers, internal and external auditors, risk and governance leads, and anyone carrying WHS due diligence obligations who wants their systems to hold up under real scrutiny, not just on paper. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.

Psychological injury claims are the fastest-growing category of workers’ compensation claim in Australia, and regulators are proving, case by case, that a policy sitting on paper isn’t enough to meet the legal duty. In this episode, Skodel’s Ian Fagan and Sam McKenzie, a former WorkSafe Victoria Lead Counsel, join myosh’s Kristina Shields to unpack what a psychosocial hazard actually is, why an Employee Assistance Program sits low on the hierarchy of controls (it mitigates harm after the fact, it doesn’t prevent it), and Skodel’s practical two-question method for assessing exposure and impact against any of the 17 named hazards. We also walk through two real prosecutions, a small signage company where the director was personally fined alongside the business, and the first-ever Commonwealth conviction for a psychosocial risk failure, and the identify-assess-act-monitor system Skodel and myosh use together to turn compliance obligations into a genuinely defensible system of work. Who should listen: Safety and HSEQ managers, WHS and HSE officers, HR business partners, and any operations or executive leader accountable for psychosocial risk in their organisation. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us. Content note: this episode references a workplace fatality (suicide) as part of a real case study.

You can do everything right in an investigation and still change nothing, if the recommendations are weak. In the finale of the Investigation Series, Mark Alston tackles the most neglected part of the whole process: turning findings into action. We talk through the ‘holy trinity’ of useless actions, why a finding must name the risk to be a finding, goal-based recommendations, the hierarchy of control as a process, and how the value of a statistical life reframes the ‘too expensive’ conversation. Who should listen Safety managers, investigators and leaders who write or sign off investigation reports and want their recommendations to actually stick, and anyone who's followed the series to its conclusion. New episodes regularly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.

‘Human error’ might be the most expensive phrase in safety, because it ends the conversation exactly where it should begin. In this episode, Mark Alston explains why investigations so often treat symptoms and miss the system underneath. We talk through ‘work as normal’, why superficial findings only fix one worker or one machine, and a practical method for reaching systemic risk, including why you should interview leadership for a near-miss, and why the analysis timeline doesn't belong in the report. Who should listen Safety managers, investigators and operations leaders who want their investigations to deliver more than a tidy report, and anyone curious about systems thinking and Safety II in practice. New episodes regularly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.

The big lessons come from the big events, right? Not according to Mark Alston. In this episode he argues the minor incidents we barely look at are our richest source of learning, if we stop tick-boxing them. Mark shares the story of an incident that happened twice at the same mine, explains why 'failure to follow procedure' is a symptom rather than a cause, and walks through Event Insights: seven conversational questions that shift investigation from who failed to what failed. Who should listen Safety managers, investigators, supervisors and operations leaders who want more from everyday events, without more paperwork or blame. New episodes regularly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.

Same mining site. Same electricity. Roughly three-and-a-half times the emissions, depending on which grid you're on. National averages hide it. Audit-grade reporting under ISSA 5000 won't. In this episode, Edna Goh from eco-shaper joins the myosh Academy for the practical, operational session in our three-part series Managing What Matters. We work through three things: the data overlap between HSE workflows and greenhouse-gas accounting, the regional emissions reality that makes national grid averages dangerous, and the Critical Control Management framework, top event, hazard ID, critical controls, verification, escalation, applied to carbon hotspots. You'll hear which HSE data sources already feed Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions accounting, why a mining site on the Victorian grid emits roughly 3.5× more from electricity than the same site in South Australia, and why the discipline that runs your safety risk program is the same discipline carbon risk now needs. HSE, HSEQ and operational-risk leaders in mining, construction, infrastructure and energy. Carbon and assurance leads preparing for AASB S2 reporting. And sustainability leads who already work with HSE and want a workflow they can begin applying next week. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.

PAW is closing, and for a lot of Australian organisations, that's about to expose a gap they didn't know they had. In this episode, we sit down with Ian Fagan (Founder) and Sam McKenzie (Director of Psychosocial Compliance) from Skodel to unpack what's really changed in psychosocial risk compliance across Australia, and specifically in NSW, where WHS Codes of Practice became a legally enforceable benchmark from 1 July 2026. We discuss three real, recent enforcement cases, a professional college board found to have mismanaged its own bullying risk, a ten-month workplace investigation that itself became the hazard, and a fatal fatigue case that ended in a $1.43 million fine and a director's personal conviction, and what they reveal about what regulators are actually testing for. Ian and Sam also share the practical 30/60/90-day plan for building an audit-ready psychosocial risk system once PAW is gone. Who should listen: HR leaders, WHS and HSE professionals, and anyone in governance or executive roles responsible for psychosocial risk, compliance reporting, or board-level safety oversight. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.

We run more investigations than ever, so why aren't workplaces getting safer? In this episode, Mark Alston of Investigations Differently argues the problem starts with how we classify events. Mark unpacks why our injury classifications are largely made up, why a month-long investigation that ends in a ‘watch where you're walking’ toolbox talk is a red flag, and how the Event Learning Assessment helps you match effort to the genuine opportunity to learn. You'll hear why ‘credible potential’ matters, why you should give your team permission not to investigate, and how to reframe the whole thing around risk. Who should listen Safety managers, investigators and operations leaders who are buried in incident paperwork that never seems to change anything, and anyone curious about Safety Differently, HOP and the New View in practice.

Your CFO forwards you an email: the auditor needs site-level fuel and electricity data, assured and signed off by a deadline and no one warned you it was coming. In this episode, Grace Phelan of EcoShaper joins myosh Academy to explain why mandatory climate disclosure has quietly become an HSE responsibility, and why most teams are far closer to compliance than they realise. We cover the three forces: - Regulators, - Capital and - Supply chain Making disclosure unavoidable; the difference between sustainability, ESG and climate disclosure (only one is the law); Australia's AASB S2 timeline and why FY27 is closer than it looks; and the four things assured disclosure needs that HSE teams already own. Grace closes with one concrete action you can take this week. This is Session 1 of a three-part series. Whether you're in mining, construction, infrastructure, energy or aged care, if you run HSE at a reporting entity, this one's for you. Guest: Grace Phelan, Director of Customer & Partner Relationships, EcoShaper

We're communicating more than at any point in history, yet so many people still feel unseen and unheard at work. In this episode, psychologist Dr Natalie Flatt joins myosh Academy host Kristina Shields to explore what happens when we truly listen. Nat explains why hearing someone and understanding them are two very different experiences, how unconscious bias grows in the absence of information, and why listening is one of the most visible indicators of psychological safety. She also shares practical ways to build a genuine listening culture, reverse mentoring, coffee roulette and listening circles, and closes with a question worth sitting with: have I listened long enough? In this episode: The difference between communicating and listening How listening interrupts the stories we invent about people Why curiosity is an underrated leadership capability Listening as the foundation of psychological safety Moving from diversity to genuine inclusion and belonging Talking with generations rather than about them Three practical habits to make listening part of culture A standout line: "Bias thrives in simplicity. Listening thrives in complexity." This episode is part of the myosh Academy free weekly series on workplace safety, wellbeing and leadership. Listen to the full conversation, then join us live next time: Guest: Dr Natalie Flatt, Connect Psych Services · Host: Kristina Shields, myosh

The leaders making the biggest difference right now aren't the loudest. They're the most aware. In this episode, executive coach Annette Gray joins myosh Academy to share The Practice of Wise Leadership – a practical, grounded approach to leading consciously through complexity, change, and pressure. We discuss what wise leadership actually looks like in 2026, why traditional command-and-control models are falling short, and the inner work that distinguishes conscious leaders from reactive ones. Annette shares the daily practices any leader can adopt, and then takes live questions from the audience for an honest, peer-to-peer conversation about leading well right now. Who should listen: Senior leaders, safety and HSEQ managers, emerging leaders, and HR professionals in safety-critical industries. Anyone who wants to lead with more awareness and less reactivity. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and leave us a review – it helps other safety professionals find us.

Most safety teams already run pre-task talks and post-incident reviews, so why do the same risks keep showing up, and the same lessons keep slipping through the cracks? In this episode, ex-combat aviation pilots Sam Gladman and Mike Mason of On Target Teaming open up the brief and debrief framework that's non-negotiable in a fighter jet cockpit and explain why most HSEQ leaders have never had access to it. We discuss why typical toolbox talks underdeliver, what an effective brief actually looks like, how to surface insight from routine operations (not just incidents), and how a properly structured debrief builds the psychological safety teams need to talk honestly about performance. You'll hear practical, ready-to-use guidance any safety leader, supervisor, or operations professional can apply on their next shift, whether you work in mining, construction, manufacturing, aviation, or any safety-critical environment. This is essential listening for HSEQ professionals who want to move from compliance to performance. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and leave us a review, it helps other safety professionals find us.

Following the overwhelming response to Part 1, this session moves beyond awareness and into what organisations must do next. In this conversation, we explore how ADHD intersects with psychosocial risk, work design, and WHS responsibilities, and why treating ADHD as an individual issue may be missing the bigger picture. Because when you map ADHD against workplace conditions, you don’t just see a performance challenge… You see: Role ambiguity Cognitive overload Constant interruption Poorly managed change All of which are named psychosocial hazards. In this session, we cover: What Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) looks like in the workplace Why role clarity and structure are critical for performance The impact of cognitive load and fragmented work environments How poor work design creates invisible strain Why this is a WHS and leadership responsibility What good work design actually looks like in practice The part most organisations don’t see: What happens when someone performs all day… but has nothing left when they get home. As discussed in this session, the cost of poor work design often doesn’t show up in: Performance reviews Absenteeism Dashboards But it is real, and it matters. Who this is for: HSE / WHS Professionals HR & People Leaders Executives & Senior Leaders Anyone responsible for work design, performance, or team wellbeing About the presenters: Dr Natalie Flatt — Connect Psych Services CEO & Psychologist & Chief Mental Health Advisor Kristina Shields — myosh Webinar Host

Burnout is no longer just a wellbeing issue — it’s a critical workplace safety risk. In this webinar, Greg Stark (Founder & Director, Better Being) explores how burnout develops long before it appears in lag indicators like absenteeism, psychological injury claims, and workers compensation data. Drawing on research across 3,000+ Australian workers, this session unpacks how declining capacity impacts focus, decision-making, and safety outcomes — often without being formally recognised in traditional safety systems. In this session, you’ll learn: ✔ Why burnout often goes undetected until it’s too late ✔ The link between capacity, workload, and safety risk ✔ Early behavioural signals leaders should be watching for ✔ The limitations of relying on lag indicators ✔ Practical strategies to identify and manage burnout risk earlier Greg also shares actionable insights on how leaders can become early detection systems, and why supporting leader wellbeing is one of the most powerful levers for improving both safety and performance. 📊 Featuring real-time audience insights and practical Q&A discussion.

Adult ADHD diagnoses are rising rapidly, particularly among high-performing professionals in their 30s, 40s and 50s. In this candid conversation, Kristina Shields from myosh sits down with lifespan psychologist Dr Natalie Flatt to explore what late diagnosis ADHD reveals about modern work design, leadership and psychosocial risk. Together they unpack the hidden cost of masking and over-functioning, why many successful professionals feel chronically overwhelmed, and how workplace systems, not just individuals, play a critical role in performance and wellbeing. You’ll learn: Why ADHD diagnoses are increasing among professionals The neuroscience behind executive functioning and attention How masking and over-functioning lead to burnout The hidden strengths many neurodivergent professionals bring to teams Practical ways leaders can design work that supports clarity, performance and psychological safety This discussion reframes ADHD from an individual deficit to a workplace systems conversation, one that can improve outcomes for everyone. Watch the full conversation and rethink how work is designed in your organisation. 📌 Featuring: Dr Natalie Flatt — Lifespan Psychologist & Co-Founder, Connect Psych Services Kristina Shields — myosh

Create eLearning that your people actually connect with. In this co-hosted webinar, myosh and My Brand Digital explore how to design eLearning that looks, sounds, and feels like your workplace, building engagement, trust, and cultural alignment across your teams. Join Leonie Moora and Jade Sweeney from My Brand Digital as they showcase how authentic visuals, Australian voices, and relatable language can transform compliance and safety training from generic to genuinely impactful. In this session, you’ll discover: How custom visuals and scenarios bring real workplace stories to life The power of authentic Australian narration and tone Ways to rebrand library modules to match your organisation’s culture Real examples of tailored learning that boosts engagement and credibility Whether you’re in HSE, HR, or Learning & Development, this webinar will inspire new ideas for creating training that truly reflects your people and your culture. Learn more: My Brand Digital — https://mybranddigital.com/ myosh — https://www.myosh.com/ Watch more webinars and subscribe for upcoming sessions! Subscribe to myosh on YouTube #myosh #MyBrandDigital #eLearning #SafetyTraining #CustomLearning #LearningAndDevelopment #AustralianWorkplace #ComplianceTraining #DigitalLearning

Session 3 of the Elevate Leadership Capability Series – proudly presented by myosh and FEFO Consulting. In this final instalment of the series, we dive into the essential practices that enable high-performing teams and explore how coaching—not commanding—is the key to sustainable leadership impact. Join expert presenters Terry Swanton (FEFO Consulting) and Karen Steele, a seasoned trainer and performance coach, as they share actionable strategies to build team trust, psychological safety, and critical thinking through a coaching-based approach. What You’ll Learn: The #1 trait of high-performing teams (and how to build it) How to apply proven coaching frameworks to elevate leadership effectiveness Common pitfalls vs leading practices in coaching for safety The essentials of a coaching culture — mindset, cadence, and real-world tools How team health drives organisational performance Whether you’re in safety, operations, or executive leadership, this session offers practical, research-informed insights to strengthen team dynamics and create a culture where performance thrives. #LeadershipDevelopment #SafetyCulture #TeamPerformance #CoachingForLeaders #myosh #FefoConsulting #HSEQ #HighPerformanceTeams

Session 2 of the Elevate Leadership Capability Series – hosted by myosh, in collaboration with Ventia and FEFO Consulting. In this session, we explore how senior leaders and workers can work together to drive real safety and performance outcomes through trust, psychological safety, and empowerment. You’ll hear from: Laurell McLean – General Manager of Training, Ventia Saskia Germain – Training Delivery Lead, Ventia Morgan Slocombe – Senior Consultant, FEFO Consulting What You'll Learn: How leaders can inspire trust and create psychologically safe environments How to empower workers to speak up and take personal ownership Why coaching beats command-and-control leadership Insights from Ventia’s award-winning Elevate and Safe for Life programs Leadership styles that support mental health and resilience This session is packed with real-world frameworks, behavioural insights, and tools you can immediately apply — whether you're in executive leadership or working on the front line. #SafetyLeadership #HSEQ #PsychologicalSafety #LeadershipDevelopment #myosh #FefoConsulting #Ventia #ElevateLeadership #WorkplaceSafety