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SH189: ‘Pilot error’. Don't 'fix' the Pilot. ‘Diver error’. 'Fix' the diver.
In this episode, we explore how systems, not just individuals, shape safety outcomes in aviation, diving, and daily life. We discuss histori…
9 months ago
SH188: The Status Quo Bias. We don’t like to change
Status Quo Bias is the tendency to stick with familiar choices, even when better options exist, and it impacts decisions in many areas, incl…
9 months ago
SH187: The risks we take. The decisions we make. The lessons we MIGHT learn.
This episode dives into the complexities of risk, decision-making, and resilience, blending personal experience with critical lessons for di…
9 months, 1 week ago
SH186: Being Efficient? Being Thorough? Which One Did You Choose?
This episode explores the Efficiency Thoroughness Trade-Off (ETTO), a concept by Erik Hollnagel that explains how we balance being thorough …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
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,…
9 months, 2 weeks 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…
9 months, 3 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…
9 months, 3 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…
9 months, 4 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…
10 months 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…
10 months ago