Following her Business Essentials podcast, Rhonda Andrews brings a clear and practical approach to psychological safety – focused on what leaders can do, not just what they need to know.

Why this matters now

Across industries, leaders are navigating increasing demands:

  • Supporting team wellbeing while maintaining performance
  • Managing workload, retention, and capability gaps
  • Responding to evolving expectations around workplace safety

Psychological safety sits at the centre of this. When people feel able to speak up:

  • concerns are raised earlier
  • decisions improve
  • teams operate more effectively

This isn’t about adding more pressure – it’s about strengthening how teams function day to day.

What we’re seeing in workplaces

Many organisations are experiencing:

  • Teams that appear to be coping – but are stretched
  • Increasing sick leave or staff turnover
  • Hesitation to raise concerns or challenge decisions
  • Leaders carrying issues themselves

These are not failures. They are early signals and opportunities to respond well.

What this program does differently

This is not a compliance session. It’s a practical, structured approach that helps leaders:

  • Understand what is happening within their teams
  • Create space for open, constructive conversations
  • Respond early before issues escalate
  • Build trust in a way that supports performance

We work with leaders – supporting capability, not adding complexity.

What you’ll gain

By the end of this series, you will have:

  • A clear, practical understanding of psychological safety in your workplace
  • Simple frameworks to recognise and respond to early signals
  • Tools to strengthen communication and trust within teams
  • Greater confidence in handling challenging conversations
  • Strategies you can apply immediately

Included

✔ Practical take-away toolkit
✔ Real-world examples
✔ Immediate, usable strategies

Who should attend

This program is designed for:

  • Business owners and operators
  • Leaders and managers
  • HR / People & Culture professionals
  • Anyone responsible for team performance and workplace culture

Applicable across:

  • Legal
  • Education
  • Veterinary
  • Corporate and professional services

Why this matters

Psychological safety is increasingly recognised as both a people and performance priority. Across Australia:

  • mental health-related workplace claims are rising
  • recovery times are longer and more complex
  • regulators are focusing on how organisations identify and respond to risk

This means leaders don’t need to be perfect, but they do need to respond early, practically, and consistently.

About Rhonda Andrews

Rhonda Andrews is a Senior Psychologist and Director at Barrington Centre, working with leaders and organisations across Australia.

She is known for:

  • translating complex risk into practical leadership action
  • supporting organisations to respond early, not react late
  • working alongside leaders in high-pressure environments

Her recent Business Essentials podcast sparked strong interest in this topic – leading to the development of this program.

Psychological safety isn’t about lowering standards. It’s about creating the conditions where people can do their best work.

👉 Registrations opening soon
👉 Or contact us to discuss how this program could support your team

Option A – Face-to-Face (Melbourne)
📍 Barrington Centre, Level 17, 200 Queen Street, Melbourne
🗓️ Wednesday 15 July
🕛 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Option B – Live Online (2-Part Series)
🗓️ Thursday 2 July | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
🗓️ Thursday 9 July | 1:00pm – 2:00pm