You can have all the right safety procedures in place and still have a workplace that feels unsafe. When employees fear judgment, blame, or punishment, their focus narrows. Trust erodes. And both psychological and physical risk increase.

In this session, see how leaders shape the emotional climate of their organizations, intentionally or not. Backed by neuroscience and practical insight, explore why the brain treats social threats like physical ones—and why emotionally intelligent leadership isn’t just good practice, it’s a safety imperative. Fear doesn’t always look dramatic, but its effects are.

• Recognize how fear impacts safety, performance, and team dynamics
• Understand the brain’s response to workplace threat
• Explore how leadership shapes emotional climate
• Learn key behaviours that promote psychological safety at work