How Psychological Safety and Polyvagal Theory Can Improve Team Communication, Collaboration & Cooperation.

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Have you ever wondered how creating a safe environment can transform team dynamics and foster open communication? Curious about the science behind psychological safety and its impact on behaviour?

Welcome to this episode, where I engage in a intriguing conversation with Febronia Ruocco on the intersection of psychological safety and neuroscience. We explore how understanding the Polyvagal Theory can enhance behavioral change in coaching and professional environments, leading to more effective leadership and team dynamics.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

• Behavioral Change Techniques: Practical strategies for recognizing triggers and managing autonomic nervous system responses, such as fight-flight reactions.
• Empathy and Active Listening: Learn the importance of holding space for emotional responses and fostering meaningful human connections in professional settings.
• Resilient Team Dynamics: Understand how to create a supportive work environment that promotes psychological safety and well-being.

Exploring Key Concepts and Issues:

Psychological Safety in Teams:

• Creating Safe Environments: The role of psychological safety in fostering open communication, collaboration, and constructive conflict within teams.
• Behavioral Change: How a calm and supportive environment can lead to meaningful change in coaching and professional settings.

Understanding the Polyvagal Theory:

• Nervous System Responses: Exploring the Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges and how it explains our autonomic nervous system's reactions to stress and safety.
• Self-Awareness and Triggers: The importance of recognizing and managing fight-flight responses for better emotional regulation and interaction.

Empathy, Active Listening, and Holding Space:

• Fostering Humanity in the Workplace: The significance of empathy and active listening in professional interactions.
• Emotional Intelligence: Techniques for holding space for emotional responses and understanding boundaries in challenging situations.

Leadership and Well-being:

• Effective Leadership: How understanding the nervous system's responses can lead to more effective leadership and team dynamics.
• Promoting Psychological Safety: The importance of creating a supportive and resilient work environment for overall well-being.

Contact:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/febroniaruocco/
Resources:
Stephen W. Porges' Polyvagal Theory

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Chapter

1. How Psychological Safety and Polyvagal Theory Can Improve Team Communication, Collaboration & Cooperation. (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to It's an Inside Job podcast (00:00:08)

3. Exploring Neuroscience and Psychological Safety (00:00:44)

4. Introduction to Fabronio Ruaco (00:02:26)

5. Getting to know Feb and her background (00:02:43)

6. Feb's research on Psychological Safety and Neuroscience (00:04:13)

7. Understanding Psychological Safety at Three Levels (00:06:28)

8. Exploring Stephen Porges' work on Polyvagal Theory (00:08:31)

9. Impact of Polyvagal Theory on Team Dynamics (00:12:55)

10. Psychological Safety in the Digital Environment (00:18:00)

11. The Importance of Constructive Conflict (00:22:00)

12. Summary of Polyvagal Theory Concepts (00:27:26)

13. Applying Psychological Safety in Teams (00:30:00)

14. Strategies to Create Psychological Safety (00:34:58)

15. Managing Reactions and Self-Awareness (00:38:54)

16. Maintaining Nervous System Health (00:45:27)

17. Advice on Psychological Safety and Polyvagal Theory (00:46:01)

18. Delving into Autonomic Nervous System Responses (00:48:08)