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LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleIt's All About Learning with Bob EdwardsIn this episode I chat with Bob Edwards (the HOP Coach) about Learning Teams, Operational and Organisational Learning plus so much more.2025-07-2851 min
LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleRedefining Safety with Professor Nektarios KaranikasIn this episode I chat with Professor Nektarios Karanikas about his newly completed research project with Hutchinson Builders and it's challenge to the definition of "safety" .2025-05-2553 min
Counter ErrorismCounter-Errorism - Episode 10 - Georgina PooleAre you interested in some ideas on getting workers comfortable enough to share their experiences without fear of judgement? In this episode we chat about easing people into Psychological Safety and the importance of FOOD in these situations. You have to create the time for curiosity.Georgina's cool stuff:Profile linkedin.com/in/georginapooleWebsite georginapoole.com.au (Personal)Email georginapoole@outlook.comPodcast LEADING SAFELY with Georgina Poole Please check out the amazing people doing amazing things on these podcasts we listen to and l...2025-04-2133 min
Safety And Risk SuccessChallenging Safety Norms and Embracing Human Performance, With Georgina Poole Real progress in safety starts when we cut the jargon, stop pointing fingers, and focus on understanding how work actually gets done. In this high-energy, honest conversation, I sit down with Georgina Poole, mining safety veteran, human performance champion, and podcast host, for a wide-ranging chat about pushing safety beyond tick-box culture and embracing the messy, human side of the job. We talk about uncomfortable truths, unexpected beginnings, and why changing the system sometimes means changing yourself first. This one’s packed with insight, challenge, and a good dose of Aussie grit...2025-04-1848 min
LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleFighter Pilot Curiousity with On Target TeamingIn this episode I chat with pilots Sam and Mike about safety leadership in the Australian Air Force, the cross over between human factors and human performance and why clear air turbulence makes my blood pressure drop.2025-02-2142 min
LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleS4E1- Sidney Dekker & The Ten Virtues of a Positive Safety CultureIn this first episode for Season 4, you will hear me chat with my mentor Professor Sidney Dekker about his new book - The Ten Virtues of a Positive Safety Culture. We also cover his career highlights, some curious questions, some laughter and even some tears. You are bound to learn something new from this episode. 2025-01-281h 07LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLearn from when things go well!In this episode I chat about Tangible Tip #7 - Learning from when things go well.2024-12-1805 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleStop searching for a single "root cause"!In this episode I chat about tangible tip #6 which is all about stopping the search for a singular root, basic or direct cause.2024-12-1806 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleAsk an error focused question!This is tangible tip number 5 in the tips and tricks to help you and your organisation move towards HOP/ Safety Differently.2024-12-1503 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLet your frontline microexperiment!This is tangible tip 4 of our tips and tricks to help you and your organisation move towards HOP/ Safety Differently etc.2024-12-1504 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleFocus on what not who!This is Day 3 and tangible tip 3 to help you and your organisation move towards Human and Organisational Performance / Safety Differently. 2024-12-1504 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleUse the 4DsThis is Tip 2 of our tangible tips and tricks to help you and your organisation move towards HOP/ Safety Differently.2024-12-1004 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleInvolve the Front LineThis is your Day 1 Tip for the Christmas Tips and Tricks Series to help you move your organisation towards HOP or doing safety differently and it is all about involving your frontline.2024-12-0906 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleSafety Starts With You - Does it really?In this episode I chat about what the saying "Safety starts with you" is implying.2024-09-3009 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleSafety Metrics & Evidence Based Decisions with Dr Matt HallowellIn this episode I chat with Dr Matt Hallowell from the CSRA about metrics and evidence based decisions.2024-09-1731 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleDoing Risk Assessments DifferentlyIn this episode I talk about a different way of doing risk assessments.2024-08-1811 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleSelling Safety with Ken SmithIn this episode I chat with Ken Smith about the skills needed for safety professionals to be effective in their roles.2024-08-1250 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleStorytelling to Change Safety CultureIn this episode you can hear my friend Andy Barker's Presentation that he made at the Community of Human and Organisational Learning Conference back in June, in Las Vegas.2024-08-0444 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe Evolution of SafetyIn this episode I share what I gained from Todd Conklin's presentation at the 30th annual Community of Human and Organisational Learning Conference.2024-07-0811 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe Limitations of Learning Teams with Rey GonzalezIn this episode I chat with Rey Gonzalez about the limitations of learning teams as the only method used during an incident investigation.2024-05-2841 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleA Regulator's Perspective with Jim Frederick from OSHAIn this episode I chat with Jim Frederick, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the US Department of Labor (OSHA) about leadership and the importance of perspective.2024-05-1238 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleEnabling Leadership with Kelvin GennIn this episode I speak with Kelvin Genn, one of the founders of Safety Differently and Co-Founder of Art of Work about the style of leader that enables their team to be high performers not just when it comes to safety but in all aspects.2024-05-0330 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleBut we're only injuring our subcontractors!In this episode I share an excerpt from my book, Random Noise - Measuring Your Company's Safety Performance and talk about my feelings on the treatment of subcontractors.2024-04-0712 min
PreAccident Investigation PodcastPAPod 492 - An Insightful Conversation with Georgina Poole and Sidney DekkerIn the recent episode of the Pre-Accident Investigation Podcast, we unveil a new voice in the safety scene, Georgina Poole. Teaming up with Sidney Dekker, Georgina provides fresh insights into understanding a firm's safety performance in their new book "Random Noise."
The book brings a deep dive into the complexities of measuring safety within an enterprise. An insightful exploration, "Random Noise" is all set to burst common misconceptions about safety metrics and their importance, helping businesses enhance their comprehension and utilization of the same.
With Georgina's first-hand experiences within the mining, oil, and gas sectors...2024-04-0629 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleGood Safety Verses Good Business with Bernie DoyleIn this episode I chat with Bernie Doyle, Chairman of the National Safety Council of Australia Foundation about the differences between good safety and good business. 2024-03-2445 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleDiverse Perspectives with Natalee JohnstonIn this episode, I chat with the Royal Australian Navy's first ever female pilot, Natalee Johnston about her time in a high risk, dynamic, male dominated industry.2024-03-0436 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleWhy Language Matters with LaRhonda JulienIn this episode I chat with LaRhonda Julien about the importance of language and learning in effective communication.2024-02-2531 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleTakeaways from the 2024 Global Safety Innovation SummitIn this episode I provide some of my key takeaways from the 2024 Global Safety Innovation Summit.2024-02-2112 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLeaders Verses Managers with Peter ThomasIn this episode I chat with Peter Thomas regarding what makes a "Leader" and how that differs from the role of a Manager.2024-02-0741 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleBlame Fixes Nothing with Nicole Zerbel IversIn this episode I chat with the Global Head of Safety for Brookfield Properties Logistics Division, Nicole Zerbel Ivers about what is meant by the statement - blame fixes nothing.2024-01-2833 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleS3 E2 - Failing to FailIn this episode I talk about what it means when you fail to fail and the importance of failing safely.2024-01-2209 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleYour Incident & Injury Rates are nothing but Random NoiseIn this episode I share an exclusive reading of two excerpts from the book Random Noise - Measuring Your Company's Safety Performance which I co-authored with Professor Sidney Dekker.2024-01-0722 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleApproach is Everything with Jake ParingataiIn this episode I chat with Jake Paringatai about being a kiwi who is accidentally mistaken for a scaffolder. 2023-11-2434 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLeadership and Learning with Ivan PupulidyIn this episode I chat with Ivan Pupulidy about what it means to continuously be open to learning whilst leading others.2023-10-3040 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLearning from Every Day Work with Diane Chadwick-JonesIn this episode I chat with Diane Chadwick-Jones about ways to learn from every day work.2023-10-0932 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PoolePersonal & Professional ValuesIn this episode, I reflect on times when I have stood by my personal and professional values.2023-09-1712 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleDon't be a Safety Knob with Jeff LythIn this episode I chat with Jeff Lyth about what it means to not be a safety knob.2023-09-1029 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleEffective Safety Professionals with Bobby CowgerIn this episode, I chat with Bobby Cowger about how to be an effective safety professional.2023-08-2724 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleMetrics Matter with Zac LeachIn this episode I chat with Zac Leach about all things frequency rates and metrics.2023-08-1422 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleFacilitative Leadership with Nuala GageIn this episode, I speak with Nuala Gage about the meaning of Facilitative Leadership.2023-08-0524 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleWorkers and the Choices They "Make"In this episode I talk about workers and the choices they "make" when it comes to their own safety.2023-07-3113 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleBAD APPLESIn this episode I talk about the view of human error known as "bad apples".2023-07-2310 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleIncident Investigation Bias with Ken MadsonIn this episode, I chat with Ken Madson about having bias when conducting incident investigations.2023-07-1611 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLet Go of Labels with Brian HughesIn this episode I chat with Brian Hughes about root cause analysis and letting go of labels that have been given to you by others.2023-07-0313 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleS#!T That Kills You (STKY) with Matt CompherIn this episode I chat with Matt Compher at the 29th Annual Community of Human and Organisational Learning Conference about his creation of S#!t That Kills You (STKY) and the Energy Wheel.2023-06-2515 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleBuilding a CommunityIn this episode I reflect on what I think we as Safety Professionals need to do to support each other and build a community.2023-06-1807 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe future of Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) with James NewmanIn this episode I chat with James about all things Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) including what the future might look like.2023-06-0432 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleHealth and Safety Representatives with Brent ArmitageIn this episode, I chat with Health and Safety Representative Engagement Lead for Air New Zealand, Brent Armitage about effectively using Health and Safety Representatives.2023-05-2834 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLearning from Air India Flight 182In this episode I speak with safety motivational speaker Dan Brown about his personal experience with Air India Flight 182 and the importance of learning from events.2023-05-1421 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleSpeaking In Not Out with Laurin MooneyIn this episode I chat with the Creator of the Speaking In Model, Laurin Mooney about her experiences as an Emergency Department Nurse and Supervisor which eventually lead her to create the "Speaking In" model.2023-05-0826 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleHuman Factors and Road Safety with Russell WhiteIn this episode I speak with Russell White, CEO and Founder of the Australian Road Safety Foundation about the impact of human factors on driving and road safety.2023-04-3025 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleQueensland WHS Professional Prosecution - LIVE DiscussionIn this episode I facilitate a thought provoking discussion on the recent case of a former WHS Manager of the Queensland Museum being prosecuted after a worker caught Q-Fever. Special Guests for this discussion are Naomi Kemp (Chair of Australian Institute of Health and Safety), Georgia Henry (CEO/ Founder of Henry Reed), Nektarios Karanikas (Associate Professor of Health, Safety and the Environment at Queensland University of Technology) and Alan Girle (Special Counsel for Macpherson Kelley Law Firm).2023-04-2756 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLearning from the Deepwater Horizon DisasterIn this episode, I talk about the Deepwater Horizon Disaster and lessons learned that are applicable across all industries.2023-04-2317 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleCan you effectively measure safety culture?In this episode, I question whether or not you can effectively measure an organisation's safety culture.2023-04-1611 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleSilly Safety SlogansIn this episode I talk about why I dislike safety slogans.2023-04-0212 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleA Transport & Logistics Lens with Adam GibsonIn this episode I chat with Truck Engineer Adam Gibson about what's needed to make the transport and logistic industry safer.2023-03-2640 min
LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleAchieving Operational Excellence with Rob FisherIn this episode I chat with Rob Fisher about where health and safety fits when looking at operational excellence2023-03-2040 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleRisk Washing with Brad GreenIn this episode I chat with Brad Green about the concept of "risk washing".2023-03-1221 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleEmbedding Technology with Cameron StevensIn this episode I chat with Cameron Stevens about embedding technology in the health and safety space.2023-03-0540 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleProfessional DevelopmentIn this episode I chat about recommended methods for professional development.2023-02-2613 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleTrust & Safety ModelsIn this episode I chat with Psychologist Clive Lloyd about trust and the variety of safety models available to ascribe to for health and safety professionals.2023-02-1930 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe Safety PoliceIn this episode I talk about the term "safety police".2023-02-1208 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleEvent Learnings with Southpac InternationalIn this episode I chat with Andy Shone, CEO and Adrian Thompson HOPLAB Manager from Southpac International about failings in current incident investigation methodologies.2023-02-0640 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleOperational Curiousity with Sam GoodmanIn this episode you will hear from Sam Goodman about the importance of being "operationally curious".2023-01-2917 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleHealth and Safety JargonIn this episode I run through some common terms heard in the health and safety industry.2023-01-2212 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleHSE Leadership with Louis PienaarIn this episode I speak with Louis Pienaar, Health and Safety Manager and member of the Welsh Guards regarding what he thinks effective leadership in the health, safety and environment space looks like.2023-01-1511 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleFrom Site to CorporateIn this episode hear me speak about my transition from boots on the ground safety professional to corporate HSE consultant.2022-12-1811 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleHSE Roles with Nektarios KaranikasIn this episode I speak with Nektarios Karanikas about the roles and titles of HSE Professionals.2022-12-1238 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleIncentivising HSE MetricsIn this episode I discuss the use of incentives for HSE metrics.2022-12-0413 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLeadership Support with Ron HarperIn this episode I speak with President/ CEO of JFE Shoji Power - Canada on executive leadership support for Health and Safety.2022-11-2737 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe Importance of Data with Sean BradyIn this episode I speak with Sean Brady about the importance of data when it comes to learning from events.2022-11-2028 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleSupportive Management with Joanne ZaraliakosIn this episode I speak with Joanne Zaraliakos about what it is like to have the 100% support of the management team when it comes to health and safety initiatives, culture etc2022-11-1318 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleEffective HSE Training with Dr. Tristan CaseyIn this episode I speak with Dr. Tristan Casey about what it takes to develop and implement effective health and safety training.2022-11-0613 min
HOP Into Action Podcast SeriesYou don't have to be bad to get better with Georgina PooleWelcome to Season 3 and the 80th episode of the podcast series with guest Georgina Poole.2022-11-0348 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLearning Teams with Brent SuttonIn this episode I chat with Brent Sutton about Learning Teams.2022-11-0127 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleCelebrating NumbersIn this episode I share my experiences with what happens when organisations count their lost time injury or incident free days.2022-10-2313 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleDue Diligence with Alena TittertonIn this episode I chat with the funky Alena Titterton from Clyde and Co. regarding her work in developing the new Due Diligence Index Standard.2022-10-1633 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLived Experience with Patrizia CassinitiIn this episode I speak to Patrizia Cassiniti about her lived experience and being impacted by a devastating workplace fatality.2022-10-0218 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleResilience with Amy LivingstoneIn this episode I chat with Amy Livingstone from Resilient One Global about her work building resilience and building positive team dynamics. 2022-09-2518 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleIncident InvestigationsIn this episode I talk about how to conduct modern incident investigations that don't place blame on the person.2022-09-1812 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleConflict ManagementIn this episode I take a look at the art and importance of Conflict Management.2022-09-1117 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleClinical Burnout with Paul Du BoisIn this episode I chat with the Founder of Appenate about his personal journey with Clinical Burnout.2022-09-1120 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleMental Health with Darius BoydIn this episode, I chat with rugby league star Darius Boyd about his personal mental health journey - just in time for "R U OK Day?"2022-09-0417 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleWomen in Safety Awards with Alanna BallIn this episode I chat with Alanna Ball, founder of Women in Safety about her upcoming awards event and virtual summit.2022-08-2809 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleEmpathyIn this short and sharp episode, I examine the importance of empathetic leadership.2022-08-2110 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleOrganisational AccountabilityIn this episode, I take an in depth look at the importance of Organisational Accountability2022-08-1416 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe New View of Safety with Tony McConachieIn this episode, I chat with Rail Safety Professional Tony McConachie regarding the "new view" of Safety.
2022-08-0712 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PoolePsychosocial Hazards at WorkIn this episode, I provide a quick overview of the new and recently released model code of practice on Psychosocial Hazards at Work.2022-08-0712 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PoolePositive InfluenceIn this episode I share some tips on how to be/create a positive influence with your workers.2022-07-3109 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PoolePsychological Safety with Naomi ArmitageIn this episode I speak with the lovely Naomi Armitage, Director of the Humanology Group around the very now topic of Psychological Safety.2022-07-2407 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PoolePositive Field InteractionsLearn how to have positive field interactions and build rapport with frontline workers.2022-07-1717 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleResilienceEffective safety leaders need the ability to bounce back from tough situations so this episode is all about resilience2022-07-1009 min
LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleRobust ConversationsThis episode is about the conversations that are hard to have but need to be had - robust conversations.2022-07-0313 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe Art of ConsultationUnderstand why consultation is critical to implementing positive health and safety change.2022-06-2612 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe importance of people - IntegrityThis episode goes into detail around the role integrity plays when it comes to the importance of people.2022-06-1916 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleLeading by ExampleA closer look at how to lead by example.2022-06-1212 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleThe 7 Steps to a Positive Safety CultureThis episode goes into detail around the seven steps you can take to achieve a positive safety culture within your organisation.2022-06-0514 minLEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleHealth and Safety CultureA deep dive into what the term health and safety culture means and some recommendations you can take action on to assist you in creating one.2022-05-2914 min
LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleIntroduction to Leading SafelyThis episode will provide a brief overview on the key areas of focus required in order for leaders to be able to lead safely.2022-05-2208 min
LEADING SAFELY with Georgina PooleWelcome to the Leading Safely PodcastThe Leading Safely Podcast assists individuals at all levels of an organisation to become effective safety leaders.2022-05-1901 min