The Safety Gambit

On episode 54 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Lloyd Ellis, owner of Custom Christmas Lighting , to explore the risks we take during the holiday season. In this episode, we cover: The hazards of installing holiday lights. Why someone should always be holding your ladder. Is there such thing as too many lights on one outlet? The importance of safety gloves. Body mechanics and holi...

On episode 53 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Terri Wallace , CEO and Founder at ESGineering ), to explore the sustainability of humans and businesses. In this episode, we cover: How sustainability connects to employee well-being. Why people, not businesses, are the drivers of change. How the pandemic really clarified what it is we value. Meeting the needs of the present without...

On episode 52 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Lauren Bragg (previously featured on episode 22) to explore Lauren's courageous, scary and eye-opening hurricane experience. In this episode, we cover: Lauren's bonkers Twisters story! The risk of being in the heart of a hurricane. What disaster relief looks like. Assessing damage after a storm. And so much more! You can co...

On episode 51 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Missy Kelly, co-founder of CatTongue Grips, the anti-slip and non-abrasive grips solution for home and work! In this episode, we cover: What it's like being a customer-driven company. Listening to customers and being open to new ideas. The origin story of CatTongue Grips. Tips for developing a product and starting your company....

On episode 50 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Egor Olteanu, co-founder and CEO of Volt AI , to explore how AI can revolutionize security systems. Content warning: Discussion around workplace and school gun violence. In this episode, we cover: Egor's adventurous childhood. Making a plan and then making a plan for the plan. Anticipating the worst case scenario. Reducing workp...

On episode 49 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Rick Bistline , Ph. D., former law enforcement officer and current leadership development coach, to explore the human impact of public safety. Content warning: Brief mention of suicide and depression. In this episode, we cover: Measuring the impact of public service. The mental health impact of working in law enforcement. The dangers...

On episode 48 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Karen Laos , communication expert and confidence cultivator, to explore the risks and joys of asking for what you want (especially for women!).  In this episode, we cover: The importance of effective communication. Why it's so hard for women to ask for what they want. Direct asks vs. passive asks. How to become more confident in...

On episode 47 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Tanya Conole to explore the differences between risk-based safety and compliance-based safety. In this episode, we cover: What safety culture is like in Australia. Safety as a continuum. Why safety compliance is the bare minimum. How to establish safety in a systematic way. And so much more! You can connect with Tanya Conole on Linke...

On episode 46 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Robin Caine , fighter pilot with the Royal Air Force, to explore the overall risks and safety of piloting a jet and what's it like to be a real-life Top Gun Maverick. In this episode, we cover: Putting a system in place to help you understand errors. Operating risk and operational risk. Decision making in times of crisis. Puttin...

On episode 45 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Cathy Peyton , CEO and founder of Indigo Workplace , to explore the ups and downs and everything in between of company culture. In this episode, we cover: The intersection of safety and culture. The best way to give employees time and space to reset. Creating environments people want to be in. How everyone is a part of cultivating a...

On episode 44 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Svetlana Blancher to explore the bright beginnings of Rugged Peach , a brand new company dedicated to making high-visibility PPE and workwear for expecting mothers. In this episode, we cover: The difficulty of finding comfortable PPE and workwear for women. How Rugged Peach sets to solve the issue of ill-fitting wear for pregnant wom...

On episode 43 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Melanie Adams, the founder of Embher , to explore empowering women with better Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) solutions. In this episode, we cover: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) designed for women. How what you wear contributes to your comfort and safety. Showing up at work with confidence. What really makes PPE garments c...

On episode 42 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Alison Butler , a certified Mental Health First Aid course instructor, to explore mental health in the workplace. In this episode, we cover: Why everyone (10 out of 10 people!) has mental health. Tips on burnout prevention. Integrating mental health safety in the workplace. How to identify when someone is struggling. Checking in with...

On episode 41 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Mike Penhall, a commercial pilot, to explore the risks pilots take and the culture of safety in aviation. In this episode, we cover: Mental health for pilots. How Mike discovered his love of flying. Increasing support for pilots and crew. Staying calm when things don't go as planned. And so much more! Connect with Mike at AirAme...

On episode 40 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Ginny Palmieri, CEO and co-founder of myNextory , to explore the human skills needed to advance in your career. In this episode, we cover: The importance of having people in your life to support you. What mistakes people make in their career advancement. Essential skills in career development, like critical thinking. The keys to rece...

On episode 39 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Heather Johnson, CEO of Ingenium , to explore safety from the perspective of someone in charge.  In this episode, we cover: Having safety as a core value at work (and beyond). When clients pay attention to your safety ratings. Fact finding over fault finding. How safer environments directly correlate to profitability. And so much mor...

On episode 38 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay welcomes back Celeste DiMilla, psychotherapist and author, to explore the science of brain-based pain and everything in between! In this episode, we cover: Celeste's diagnosis of interstitial cystitis What it means for pain to be caused by the brain. Brain-based pain vs. body-based pain. How stress plays a role in chronic pain. Somatic track...

On episode 37 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Anna Redmond to explore all things physical security, from security guards to workplace violence prevention. In this episode, we cover: SB-533, the new rule around workplace violence prevention. documentation.  Clarifying your foreseeable threats. Security cameras vs. guards. How to determine your physical security needs. Braav, the...

On episode 36 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Dr. Ben Andrew to explore behavior-based safety vs. people-based safety and the real reasons unsafe behavior occurs: systemic issues. In this episode, we cover: The Hawthorne effect. Creating a culture of belonging. Why unsafe behavior happens because of systemic failures, not individual failures. The normalization of deviance. And s...

On episode 35 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Amy Cobb, associate director at  Shadow Her , to explore the next topic in our ongoing career series: mentorship! In this episode, we cover: The specific challenges women face in business. Navigating gender bias and lack of representation for women. Why mentorship is an essential part of growth and development. Recognizing your own w...

On episode 34 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay hosts the first ever roundtable to explore the entrepreneurial odyssey of her and her two good friends: Susan Mazzarella and Jennifer Parzakonis.  In this episode, we cover: The origin stories of each guest's (and Lindsay's) entrepreneur journey. The risks of starting your own business. What each of them has learned in the first five ye...

On episode 33 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Jim Bishop to explore the next topic in our ongoing career series: all things leadership! In this episode, we cover: Why poor management makes employees want to quit. Making your work environment emotionally safe. Speak up culture. Tending to your feelings as leaders. Employee expectations of work. And so much more! Connect with Jim...

On episode 32 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Christopher Allen to explore safety in the harbor and port industry. Did you know that the majority of your Amazon packages come through the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles? In this episode, we cover: The details and nuances of those colorful shipping containers you see on big boats! How to improve employee engagement. The risks...

On episode 31 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Carolyn Sweeney to explore everything related to career (or "careering" as Lindsay says). Did you know that less than 3% of online job applicants hear back from employers? In this episode, we cover: Tips for looking for something new in your career. Career changes that align with your values, skills, and interests. Being ca...

On episode 30 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay goes solo to talk about doing something just for the challenge of doing it, safety certifications, and an exciting new update: The Safety Gambit Manifesto! Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of...