Psychological Safety is the Unicorn

Psychological Safety is the Unicorn

From Veterinary Team Training by Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC)

September 23, 2025 · 41 min · Episode 106

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of psychological safety and its importance in fostering a thriving workplace culture.

What’s the secret ingredient for a thriving hospital culture, low staff turnover, fewer medical errors, and a team of unicorns that truly shines? Psychological safety. Whether it’s your workplace, your home, your community, or the country you live in, psychological safety lays the foundation for healthy conflict, strong relationships, and resilient teams. In this episode, we explore what psychological safety really means, why it matters, and how you can begin cultivating it in the spaces that matter most.

People in this episode

Host: Amy Newfield

Topics covered

  • psychological safety
  • hospital culture
  • team dynamics
  • staff turnover
  • resilient teams

Keywords

  • psychological safety
  • hospital culture
  • team relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • staff retention

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Organizations: Veterinary Team Training

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