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SH185: “Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt.”
This episode dives into a powerful, real-life story of a cave diving incident that highlights the importance of psychological safety, trust,…
11 months, 1 week ago
SH184: Why change is hard in diving
Why do we do things the way we do? This question is at the heart of a story about a family’s tradition of cutting the ends off meat before c…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
SH182: Joining Dots is Easy, Especially If You Know the Outcome
In this episode, we discuss the complexities of learning from mistakes and adverse events in diving and beyond. Using real-world examples, i…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
SH182: My Biggest Mistake: Context Driving Behaviour
In this episode, we explore how context drives behavior and how mistakes can happen even to experienced professionals. Sharing a personal st…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
SH181: “Blame is the enemy of safety” - moving from blaming to learning
Mistakes, slips, and lapses are a natural part of human performance, influenced by factors like training, time pressures, and equipment desi…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
SH180: Challenger Safety: As an Instructor, don't I lose control?
In this episode, we explore how instructors can balance leadership with fostering psychological safety in diving education. Psychological sa…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
SH179: How and Why Checklists Work
In this episode, we explore the importance of checklists in diving, inspired by lessons from aviation and medicine. After a tragic 1935 plan…
1 year ago
SH178: The Importance of Experience: Expertise is different to Experience
Experience and practice are crucial for making better decisions, especially in uncertain situations, but they aren’t the same. Perfect pract…
1 year ago
SH177: We see what we think we’re looking for
In this episode, we explore how human perception and assumptions can lead to critical errors, using real-world examples like the tragic 1994…
1 year ago
SH176: How to Integrate Human Factors Education into a New Diving Class: A Real World Example
In this episode, we discuss integrating Human Factors training into technical diving courses, inspired by a new program blending eLearning, …
1 year ago