Podcast Episodes

When Experience Becomes the Risk

Season 3 Episode 11

In this episode of The Safety Edge Podcast, we dive into a critical but often overlooked leadership challenge: how experience can sometimes increase …

7 months, 1 week ago

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SEASON 3: Expertise, Authority, and Group Dynamics

When does expertise stop protecting us?

In high-risk industries like oil and gas, construction, and complex operations, experience is often seen as th…

7 months, 1 week ago

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When Safety Conversations Become Performative | Authentic Leadership & Psychological Safety

Season 2 Episode 10

In this episode of The Safety Edge Podcast, we explore how safety conversations can shift from genuine engagement to performative leadership. Through…

8 months ago

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The Door Was Open, But the Space Wasn’t: Psychological Safety, Speaking Up & Safety Leadership

Season 2 Episode 9

When leaders appear approachable but fail to create real space, silence can replace trust. In this episode of The Safety Edge Podcast, Charles Sampso…

8 months, 1 week ago

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When Leaders Don’t Hear the Bad News

Season 2 Episode 8

The episode explores the dilemma of speaking up in a culture of silence, where leaders face the challenge of addressing safety concerns in an environ…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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When Speaking Up Feels Riskier Than Staying Silent

Season 2 Episode 7

In this episode, we explore the high-stakes dilemma faced by leaders when speaking up feels riskier than staying silent. We delve into the psychologi…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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When People Comply — But Don’t Speak Up

Season 2 Episode 6

The podcast explores the impact of pressure on leadership, the power of silence, the role of psychological safety, and the importance of leadership s…

9 months ago

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When Metrics Look Good but Risk Is Growing

Season 1 Episode 5

Strong safety numbers feel reassuring — but they can also hide emerging risk.

In Episode 5 of The Safety Edge, Charles Edgar explores how success can …

9 months, 1 week ago

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The Safety Edge Podcast Trailer

The Safety Edge podcast explores the leadership dilemmas faced by safety leaders and the importance of adopting a coaching mindset. It emphasizes hon…

9 months, 1 week ago

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When Leaders Send Mixed Signals

Season 1 Episode 4

What leaders say matters. But what they consistently reward matters more.

In this episode of The Safety Edge Podcast, we explore how mixed leadership …

9 months, 1 week ago

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