IN PERSON ONLY - Safe Spaces: Unlocking the Power of Psychological Safety

Schedule

Thu Aug 20 2026 at 08:00 am to 09:10 am

UTC+01:00
Location

The Design Studio - 39 Spring Gardens - Manchester - M2 2BG | Manchester, EN

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Creating psychologically safe environments isn't just good practice - it's essential for organisational success.
About this Event

Breakfast & welcome at 08:00

Talk 08:30-09:10

Safe Spaces: Unlocking the Power of Psychological Safety
Creating psychologically safe environments isn't just good practice - it's essential for organisational success. When employees feel secure to express ideas, acknowledge mistakes, and take calculated risks, innovation flourishes and performance soars.
In this comprehensive session, we'll delve into the science and practice of psychological safety through four key dimensions:

  • The Neuroscience Behind Psychological Safety - Discover how our brains are hardwired to detect threats and rewards in workplace environments, and why understanding these mechanisms is crucial for leaders seeking to build trust and engagement.
  • Understanding Human Motivation - Explore the six fundamental human needs that drive behaviour and learn to identify your own motivational patterns. We'll examine how meeting these core needs creates the foundation for psychological safety.
  • Building Your Emotional Intelligence Toolkit - Develop practical self-regulation techniques, both preventative and reactive, to manage emotional responses under pressure. Learn strategies that not only protect your own mental wellbeing but also model psychological safety for your teams.
  • Designing Spaces for Connection - Examine how thoughtfully designed physical and virtual environments can nurture relationships, facilitate meaningful collaboration, and enable exceptional work to emerge.

Join us to uncover the evidence-based principles and design strategies that transform workplace culture, creating environments where people, and organisations, truly thrive.



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Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast & welcome at 08:00
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:10 AM
Main Event -Talk with Bertie van Wyk
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The Design Studio - 39 Spring Gardens - Manchester - M2 2BG, 39 Spring Gardens, Manchester, United Kingdom

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