Ep 74: Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM

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Ever wondered why some teams thrive – even in toxic environments – while others struggle to stay afloat? 🎯
Join A Coach, a Nutritionist, and Expert Walk Into a Podcast co-hosts Mike Krause and Dr. Helena Fowler, DCN, as they welcome Dr. Diane Dye, EdD, MCM, for a deep dive into the world of psychological safety, leadership, and the surprising power of being “paid to be human.”
Dr. Dye, an expert in helping organizations solve existing people operations and performance problems, while building stronger systems to prevent future risks, helps us understand what really drives high performance at work – and what can sink it!
This discussion on psychological safety kicks off a 4-episode arc with Dr. Dye and continues our journey through the 6 pillars of wellbeing, focusing on career (and workplace) wellbeing.
In this Episode:
🎧 The real reason Dr. Diane Dye started her management consulting firm (hint: it involves a bold move after a layoff!)
🎧 Why organizations often “row in different directions” – and how to fix it
🎧 The difference between KPIs and KQIs (Key Quality Indicators) and why quality matters as much as quantity
🎧 How psychological safety isn’t just a “feel good” concept – it can literally save lives (and companies)
🎧 The sports and space metaphors you never knew you needed to understand leadership and risk
🎧 Why “open door policies” might be a cop-out, and what truly proactive leadership looks like
🎧 The future of work: Why emotional intelligence (EQ) is becoming more valuable than IQ in the age of AI

Tune in for practical tips, real-world stories, and a few laughs as our hosts and expert guest break down how to create workplaces where people and organizations can truly thrive.
Dr. Diane Dye is an expert in helping organizations solve existing people operations and performance problems, while building stronger systems to prevent future risks. Her work in organizational transformation and brave communication is rooted in the human side of risk management, change management, and strategy. She is the CEO of People Risk Consulting, a management consulting firm that helps companies attain sustainable improvements in employee performance to achieve profitability and growth. Diane holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Cal State San Bernardino, as well as aMasters in Communication Management and a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership, both from the University of Southern California.
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Creating Critical Opportunity workbook on Amazon

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