Illusion of Safety

How do we align our work & our values? with Subena Colligan

On this episode, Subena Colligan, CIH, CSP joins us, as our inaugural podcast guest. We are honored and grateful for the conversation we get to share. We discuss working with authenticity, identifying our values, finding joy, and leaving a legacy.
Notes:
Subscribe to Subena’s newsletter, “Mindful Strategy”, here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6874736792231276544/ Check out EHS Tranformation Consultants, Veteran-Owned OEHS Consulting Firm: https://ehstransformation.com/ The CROWN Act: The CROWN Act was created in 2019 by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, in partnership with then State Senator Holly J. Mitchell of California, to ensure protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles such as braids, locs, twists, and knots in the workplace and public schools. https://www.thecrownact.com/ McKinsey & Company article from April 5, 2021, “Help your employees find purpose – or watch them leave” - https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/help-your-employees-find-purpose-or-watch-them-leave Occupational Health Psychology (OHP): https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ohp/default.htmlThe Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being: https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html Leadership and Job Demands-Resources Theory: A Systemic Review: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.722080/full Information on Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize: https://www.nobelprize.org/alfred-nobel/alfred-nobels-life-and-work/ Rate, review, and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform. Use #IOSafety when sharing about the show or this episode.Check out our website: http://iosafetypodcast.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illusion-of-safety-podcast/

How does Networking work?

In this episode, we discuss Networking: what is it and why is it necessary? We talk about our individual perspectives on networking and share several networking tactics for your next professional, social event.
Notes and Links:
Icebreakers … you either love them or hate them. Enjoy this list of icebreaker suggestions, ironically sourced by Gabe: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/meeting-icebreakers/
We mention a couple TV shows: Pawn Stars is the show that airs on the History Channel, that brings in subject experts for certain items. How I Met Your Mother is a sitcom that aired on CBS; this link describes the introductory technique we reference: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Have%20you%20met%20Ted%3F
Networking, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions. Specifically: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.”
Allison applauds the brand, Xena Workwear, in this episode. While this is not sponsored content, we do have a coupon code for our listeners and we believe in Xena's products and mission.
Xena Workwear: Stylish Women’s Steel Toe Safety Shoes and Work Apparel, https://xenaworkwear.com/ - use our coupon code, IOSAFETY, for $20 off your $50+ purchase.
@Oprah, email us at iosafetypodcast@gmail.com
Subscribe to the show, and remember to use #IOSafety when posting about networking.
Check out our website: http://iosafetypodcast.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illusion-of-safety-podcast/

So what is the Illusion of Safety?

Welcome to our club! This episode explains why we started the Illusion of Safety podcast, including our hope to encourage safety professionals both in and beyond the workplace.
References and Links:
You will hear a reference to snails and skincare… the full joke is on the cutting room floor, but here is an informational/nonscientific article if you are intrigued: https://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/my-health-story/put-snail-slime-on-my-face-for-a-month-here-are-results/Interested in learning more about pizzas/safety salaries? Here are several industry resources from BCSP and Safety and Health Magazine: https://www.bcsp.org/safety-salary-survey/ & https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/23135-salary-survey-2022Ideal hashtag to use when talking about our show: #IOSafetyCheck out our website: http://iosafetypodcast.com/
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illusion-of-safety-podcast/

Teaser: Illusion of Safety Podcast

Hey, a new podcast is here: the Illusion of Safety podcast! Our goal is to have conversations dedicated to bringing passion, community, and fun to the safety industry.
Listen and subscribe, to make sure you get the first episode as soon as it drops!