Leadership Development

Psychological Safety Is a Leadership Strategy – How to Create Cultures Where People Thrive with Dr. Charlie Cartwright

Psychological Safety Is a Leadership Strategy – How to Create Cultures Where People Thrive with Dr. Charlie Cartwright

“It’s easy to show up for others on the sunny days; people need us during the storms.” – Charlie Cartwright

Episode Description

In our brain-based economy, where innovation and human connection drive success, psychological safety is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s mission-critical.

This episode of Headspace for the Workplace features Charlie Cartwright, a nationally recognized leadership strategist and culture whisperer. We explore how workplace leaders can create environments where trust runs deep, communication flows freely, and people feel safe to show up fully, especially when things get hard.

We unpack why psychological safety is the foundation of mental well-being at work—and the unexpected “four-letter word” that can transform your leadership approach.

Two Big Takeaways

  1. Ask the primary question often.
    (Tune in to find out what it is, and why it unlocks trust.)

  2. There’s a four-letter word that connects us to ourselves and others.
    (And no, it’s not what you think. Charlie breaks it down.)

“When things get heated, pause and be curious.”

The Role of EAPs in Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces with the President of CCA John Levy | Ep. 60

The Role of EAPs in Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces with the President of CCA John Levy | Ep. 60

As a mental health advocate working with numerous employers, I frequently encounter organizations that underutilize one of their most valuable resources: their Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In my recent conversation with John Levy, president of CCA, we explored how companies need to shift their perception of EAPs from being just another employee benefit to viewing them as strategic partners in workplace wellbeing. This paradigm shift is crucial because when employers limit their understanding of EAPs to just providing therapy services, they miss out on a wealth of opportunities to improve their organizational health.