Mark McBride-Wright

The SAFE Leader with Mark McBride-Wright

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Every leader has a story to tell. Join The SAFE Leader with Mark McBride-Wright as we uncover the diversity story behind leading figures championing change to make our world a better place. Hear from business leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, and agents of change as they share their journeys of innovation, resilience and transformation. Together, we explore how they embrace the principles of Sharing, Acting, Feeling, and Empowering to create safer, more inclusive environments for everyone.

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Mark McBride-Wright

Episodes

E007: Rethinking Safety, Leadership, and Workplace Culture with Mark McBride-Wright and Andy Webster 06.02.2025 59:17

This podcast features a conversation between Mark McBride-Wright and Andy Webster, a Digital Director at KBR and Gallup Certified Strength Coach. They discuss Andy's career journey in the energy sector, including his work developing a successful safety strategy at Shell. The conversation explores the importance of storytelling and emotional connection in leadership, as well as Andy's experience be...

E006: Psychological Safety, Workplace Culture, and Thriving Teams with Mark McBride-Wright and Tom Geraghty 30.01.2025 56:48

This podcast features a conversation between Mark McBride-Wright and Tom Geraghty, the founder and CEO of Psychological Safety Powered by Iterum. Tom shares his background transitioning from an experimentalist in ecological research to becoming a recognised authority on creating safer, high-performing, and more inclusive workplaces. He discusses his journey of discovering the concept of psychologi...

E005: Grounded Leadership, Resilience, and the Power of Flight with Mark McBride-Wright and Emma Henderson 17.01.2025 55:52

Emma Henderson shares her inspiring journey from a childhood fascination with flight to becoming one of fewer than 500 female airline captains worldwide. She recounts her path into aviation, flying celebrities and royalty, and founding the global charity Project Wingman to support NHS staff during the pandemic. Now an in-demand speaker and author, Emma advocates for "grounded leadership" - a power...

E004: Balancing Leadership, Innovation, and Care with Mark McBride-Wright and Phil Clarke 10.01.2025 1:00:31

Embark on a captivating journey with Mark McBride-Wright as he sits down with Phil Clark, the head of health and safety at Care UK, who shares his remarkable career path from the Intelligence Corps to carving a niche in the dynamic world of environmental health and safety, navigating the balance between operational expertise and academic pursuits, including his ongoing PhD research, while delving...

E003: Diversity, Safety, and Human Connection in the Workplace with Mark McBride-Wright and Keith Hanlon Smith 09.01.2025 54:03

In this episode, Mark McBride-Wright speaks with Keith Hanlon Smith, the Chief People Officer at the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) in the UK. Keith shares his unexpected career journey into HR, sparked by a retail restructuring experience. He reflects on the lessons he learned about adapting leadership styles and understanding employee motivations. A key focus is Keith's role at RSSB and...

E002: Saving Lives, Building Trust and Simplifying Solutions with Mark McBride-Wright and Liz Bennett 19.12.2024 1:07:55

In this episode, Mark McBride-Wright sits down with Liz Bennett, the Director of Safety in Design, to explore the intersection of design, safety, and inclusion. Liz shares her winding career journey and insights into the evolution of construction safety regulations, particularly the pivotal role of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. She discusses her work on high-profile project...

E001: Safety First in High Hazard Industries with Mark McBride-Wright and Trish Kerin 18.12.2024 49:21

In this episode, Mark McBride-Wright sits down with Trish Kerin, the Director of the IChemE Safety Centre, to explore the critical intersection of process safety and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Trish shares her personal journey into the world of process safety, recounting pivotal moments that shaped her career. They delve into the challenges of fostering a common understanding of safety acro...