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Rethinking Safety: Balancing Thought and Feeling
As a safety professional, I recently found myself revisiting Charlie Chaplin's iconic speech from "The Great Dictator." Two quotes, in...
David Wollage
Sep 18, 20242 min read
New View Safety & Organisational Coaching: Synergistic Beyond Belief!
Both New View Safety and Organisational/Executive Coaching share a profound commitment to enhancing human potential and fostering...
David Wollage
Sep 8, 20242 min read
The Enduring Power of Wisdom: What Proverbs and Religious Teachings Can Teach Us About Language
The concept of language evolving through a process akin to Darwinian "survival of the fittest" presents a fascinating lens through which...
David Wollage
Sep 8, 20243 min read
Navigating Cognitive Dissonance in Organisational Change
Organisational changes, such as implementing new safety initiatives or culture change programs, can often trigger cognitive dissonance...
David Wollage
Sep 3, 20242 min read
Your Organisations Safety Potential: The Expert You Seek is Within!
In today's complex business environment, many leaders find themselves seeking safety advice from experts who have experience in their...
David Wollage
Sep 1, 20242 min read
Words 'Make' Worlds
Words hold immense power, especially in the realm of workplace safety. As safety professionals, we must recognise that the language we...
David Wollage
Aug 31, 20242 min read
Should Organisational Safety be a Noun or a Verb?
The answer to this question has profound implications for how we approach and prioritise safety within our organisations. The Traditional...
David Wollage
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Becoming a Mindful Organisation: Lessons from High-Reliability Organisations
As safety professionals, we are constantly striving to enhance our organisation's safety culture and performance. One approach that has...
David Wollage
Aug 26, 20242 min read
The Power of Mindfulness and Self-Awareness
In the fast-paced world of deadlines, meetings, and endless to-do lists, mindfulness and self-awareness might seem like luxury...
David Wollage
Aug 14, 20243 min read
Coaching + Consulting = "Empowered Solutioning"
In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational safety, a new approach is emerging that promises to revolutionise how we implement and...
David Wollage
Jul 7, 20243 min read
Unlock Your Potential: Exploring the Double Loop Coaching Model
The Double Loop Coaching Model by Witherspoon (2014) is a framework designed to facilitate deep learning and personal growth through...
David Wollage
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Unmasking the Lies We Tell Ourselves: Albert Ellis's 10 Irrational Beliefs
Irrational beliefs are illogical and unrealistic thoughts or ideas that people hold despite evidence to the contrary. These beliefs are...
David Wollage
Jun 10, 20242 min read
What is a Case Conceptualisation?
A Case Conceptualisation in Organisational Coaching is a framework that summarises key information about a client to guide interventions...
David Wollage
Jun 5, 20242 min read
Do You See What I See? Probably not, and this is Important for Safety Leaders to know!
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you and someone else witnessed the same event, yet your recollections of it were vastly...
David Wollage
May 29, 20242 min read
Safety Leaders: The Surprising Truth about what Motivates us.
We've long been taught that the best way to motivate people is with external rewards like money, bonuses, prizes and other incentives....
David Wollage
May 18, 20242 min read
The Evolution of Societal Laws: A Bottom-Up Approach
As safety professionals, we often find ourselves navigating the complex web of rules and regulations that govern our workplaces and...
David Wollage
May 17, 20243 min read
Unleashing Motivation: Self-Determination Theory in Organisational Coaching
Safety leaders should be concerned with people's motivation levels because motivation is a key driver of safe behaviour and participation...
David Wollage
May 15, 20242 min read
The Perils of Safety Tribalism: Embracing Diversity over Dogma
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, it's tempting for professionals to cling to a single methodology or approach as the...
David Wollage
May 12, 20242 min read
How HOP has tapped into ancient wisdom and modern psychology
In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational safety and human performance, three distinct yet interconnected concepts emerge as...
David Wollage
May 12, 20242 min read
The Power of the Transtheoretical Model for Organisational Change
As coaches working with organisations, one of our biggest challenges is facilitating meaningful change. Whether we're helping teams adopt...
David Wollage
May 11, 20242 min read
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