Workplace Wellbeing: How honest talk among colleagues sparks growth

Psychological safety in the workplace, where people feel free to voice their opinions, can help create a culture where innovation thrives.

Creating a culture of psychological safety starts from the top, with managers willing to admit they do not have all the answers. Picture: iStock

Have you ever been in a meeting and thought about sharing an idea, asking a question, or speaking up but ultimately opted to stay silent?

Clinical and coaching psychologist Martin O’Connor often asks this question when working with organisations. The answer he receives is almost always the same.