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Back to SearchEpisode 247 - Occupational Safety - Mission, not Company
Episode 247
In this short, reflective episode, Dr. Ayers talks about why he chose a career in Occupational Safety—and why every safety professional needs to answ…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 246 - Occupational Safety - Composure
Episode 246
In this episode, Dr. Ayers focuses on one of the most underrated skills in safety leadership: keeping your composure. When something goes wrong, empl…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 245 - If you don't know, just own it
Episode 245
In this episode, Dr. Ayers speaks directly to his younger self — and to every safety professional who feels pressure to have all the answers. His mes…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 244 - The "F" Word in Occupational Safety - Focus
Episode 244
In this episode, Dr. Ayers talks about the most dreaded “F‑word” in safety — FOCUS. Not the kind you lose during a long meeting, but the intentional,…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 243 - Occupational Safety - Are you Busy or Productive
Episode 243
In this episode, Dr. Ayers challenges safety professionals to examine whether they’re truly being productive or simply busy. According to the episode…
1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 242 - Occupational Safety - List Maintenance
Episode 242
In this episode, Dr. Ayers talks about the often‑overlooked but essential task of maintaining the lists that track new‑hire orientation and training.…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 241 - Occupational Safety - Comfort Zone Danger
Episode 241
Dr. Ayers uses a conversation between “older Dr. Ayers” and “younger Dr. Ayers” to drive home a simple but powerful truth: Growth never happens in th…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 240 - Occupational Safety - Imposter Syndrome
Episode 240
Dr. Ayers tackles Imposter Syndrome — the feeling many safety professionals experience when they doubt their own competence, question whether they be…
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 239 - Don't expect results without getting your hands dirty
Episode 239
Dr. Ayers uses a gardening analogy to explain a fundamental truth of safety leadership: You cannot grow a strong safety program from a distance. You …
1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 238 - Dr. Megan Tranter - Safety Career Coach
Episode 238
Episode 238 features Dr. Megan Tranter, a well‑known safety career coach, who joins Dr. Ayers to talk about building a purpose‑driven, fulfilling car…
1 year, 3 months ago