The Psychologically Safe Leader
The psychology of what to notice, and what to say next.
A 6-module online capability program for people who lead others. Self-paced, structured around the Cone of Health™ and aligned to ISO 45003. Developed and delivered by Genevieve Johnson, Psychologist.
Pre-sale opens 21 October 2026. Program begins 1 February 2027.
Psychological safety is built in everyday leadership moments
Professor Amy Edmondson's research describes psychological safety as a team's shared belief that it is safe to take interpersonal risks, such as speaking up, asking a question or raising a concern (Edmondson, 1999). Leaders shape that belief through what they notice, how they respond, and how the work is designed.
ISO 45003, the international standard for psychological health and safety at work, provides guidance for managing psychosocial risks alongside every other workplace risk. In Australia, work health and safety laws now require it.
The Psychologically Safe Leader is aligned to ISO 45003 and translates the psychological science into practical habits, conversations and tools for people who lead others.
What's included
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Six modules
Released fortnightly from 1 February 2027:
1. The leader as the environment
2. Reading the signals
3. The check-in conversation
4. Designing the work
5. Embedding it
6. The leader's own capacityModule titles are working titles and may be refined before release.
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A workbook and a tool in every module
Each module includes recorded content, a workbook, and one practical tool to use with your own team.
Online and self-paced, so participants can work through each module when it suits them, from anywhere.
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24 weeks' access and a certificate
Pre-sale participants have 24 weeks' access from 1 February 2027. Enrolments after the pre-sale have 24 weeks' access from the date of enrolment.
A certificate of completion is issued at the end of the program.
The Psychologically Safe Leader is a leadership education program for people who lead others. It is not counselling or individual psychological treatment.
Who it's for
People leaders at every level, from team leaders to executives
HR functions rolling out leader capability across an organisation
WHS teams working with Australia's Code of Practice on psychosocial hazards and ISO 45003
Learning and development teams looking for evidence-informed content
Organisations anywhere in the world: the program is online and self-paced
Developed by a psychologist
The Psychologically Safe Leader is developed and delivered by Genevieve Johnson, Psychologist and founder of Oasis Mind Body® - BA, PGDipPsych, MPsych(For), MBA, PhD Candidate.
Genevieve's doctoral research at Bond University examines best practice in workplace psychological health. The program is grounded in peer-reviewed research on psychological safety, psychosocial risk and prevention science, aligned to ISO 45003, and informed by Australian work health and safety legislation.
Founding group pre-sale
Enrol between 21 October and 27 November 2026 to join the founding group. In addition to the full program, founding participants receive:
Four live, one-hour group Q&A sessions with Genevieve, held monthly: three during the program and one after it ends;
For the first 25 enrolments, a 30-minute 1:1 onboarding session. Organisations enrolling several participants receive a group onboarding session instead.
Terms: Founding bonuses apply only to enrolments completed between 21 October and 27 November 2026. The 1:1 onboarding session is limited to the first 25 enrolments. Q&A sessions are group education sessions about the program content, not individual counselling. Session dates will be confirmed to founding participants before the program begins. Full terms and conditions: to be confirmed.
Investment
Individual enrolment: $1,650 per participant, in Australian dollars, including GST.
Enrolling a team? Multi-seat pricing is available on request. Organisations are invoiced directly and provide their participants' email addresses, and each participant then receives their registration details by email.
Change-of-mind refunds are not available for this program. Please read our Refund Policy before you enrol. Payment options and full terms and conditions: to be confirmed.